Caring Is Leading: Eight Lessons from the Hardest Job You’ll Ever Have

Bob Galen and Josh Anderson connect two worlds most people keep separate: caregiving and elite organizational leadership. Using 8 skills that dementia caregivers build every day — from rapid decision-making and emotional intelligence to resilience and compassionate leadership — this episode challenges leaders to see themselves through a very different lens. What if the hardest job you’ll ever face is also the best leadership school that exists? The Original Post That Sparked This Episode - Samantha Bates (Samantha B.) — Caregiver Coach on LinkedIn Stay Connected and Informed with Our Newsletters Josh Anderson's "Leadership Lighthouse" Dive deeper into the world of Agile leadership and management with Josh Anderson's "Leadership Lighthouse." This bi-weekly newsletter offers insights, tips, and personal stories to help you navigate the complexities of leadership in today's fast-paced tech environment. Whether you're a new manager or a seasoned leader, you'll find valuable guidance and practical advice to enhance your leadership skills.

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Caring Is Leading: Eight Lessons from the Hardest Job You’ll Ever Have is an episode from Meta-Cast, an agile podcast by Josh Anderson.

This episode is 43:31 long.

This episode was published on Mar 9, 2026.

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