In episode five of ‘A Healthy Exchange’ podcast series, Senior Healthcare Executive Dr Simon Woods, talks to host Lisa Connors about leading with kindness. Dr Woods describes the healthcare system as complex and believes doctors, management and community all play a role in creating change.Pervasive feelings of powerlessness, the pressures of healthcare staff dealing with rising and sometimes unrealistic expectations from consumers, feelings of disconnection and a lack of autonomy are all issues facing the Australian healthcare system right now. This thought-provoking discussion with Dr Woods looks into the reasons why, and how a little compromise, conversation, respect and listening can go a long way in helping to address these issues and create change for the future.