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Leadership, Influence & Presenting: Human Skills That Make Statisticians Effective

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A conversation with Alexander Schacht and Alun Bedding

Why You Should Listen:

✔ Hear my personal reflections on 456 episodes and the evolution of this podcast.

✔ Learn a simple, values-based view of leadership that applies no matter your level.

✔ Discover how to influence people—not departments—and build trust.

✔ See why contextual teaching beats generic “Stats 101” courses.

✔ Walk away with three immediate actions: decide to lead, listen deeply, and invest in your presentation skills.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 – Why Alun is interviewing me for Episode 456

01:57 – What counts as an “episode” and why this milestone matters

03:03 – From estimands to blurred lines across stats/data science

06:10 – My view of leadership: helping others accomplish something

08:08 – Values, purpose, and the “win–win” principle

10:09 – Goal-driven meetings and tying them to vision and values

12:44 – Why you can’t influence a department—you influence people

15:47 – Trust = character × competence × care (as others perceive it)

17:16 – Being known: why personal and departmental branding matters

19:00 – How targeted training builds credibility and influence

23:00 – Presentation skills as a multiplier for all other communication

28:34 – Listening: the most underrated leadership skill

33:00 – My three practical actions to apply this week

35:30 – Closing thoughts and invitation to connect

Resources and Links:

  • Stephen R. Covey — The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
  • Michael Hyatt — leadership and values-driven success
  • John Blakey — trust model (ability, integrity, benevolence)
  • Oscar Trimboli — How to Listen
  • Toastmasters — practice for public speaking
  • How to Be an Artist (book on learning and creativity)

🔗 The Effective Statistician Academy – I offer free and premium resources to help you become a more effective statistician.

🔗 Medical Data Leaders Community – Join my network of statisticians and data leaders to enhance your influencing skills.

🔗 My New Book: How to Be an Effective Statistician - Volume 1 – It’s packed with insights to help statisticians, data scientists, and quantitative professionals excel as leaders, collaborators, and change-makers in healthcare and medicine.

🔗 PSI (Statistical Community in Healthcare) – Access webinars, training, and networking opportunities.

Join the Conversation:
Did you find this episode helpful? Share it with your colleagues and let me know your thoughts! Connect with me on LinkedIn and be part of the discussion.

Subscribe & Stay Updated:
Never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Effective Statistician on your favorite podcast platform and continue growing your influence as a statistician.

  continue reading

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Manage episode 509237857 series 2400265
Content provided by Alexander Schacht and Benjamin Piske, biometricians, statisticians and leaders in the pharma industry, Alexander Schacht, Benjamin Piske, and Leaders in the pharma industry. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Alexander Schacht and Benjamin Piske, biometricians, statisticians and leaders in the pharma industry, Alexander Schacht, Benjamin Piske, and Leaders in the pharma industry or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.
A conversation with Alexander Schacht and Alun Bedding

Why You Should Listen:

✔ Hear my personal reflections on 456 episodes and the evolution of this podcast.

✔ Learn a simple, values-based view of leadership that applies no matter your level.

✔ Discover how to influence people—not departments—and build trust.

✔ See why contextual teaching beats generic “Stats 101” courses.

✔ Walk away with three immediate actions: decide to lead, listen deeply, and invest in your presentation skills.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 – Why Alun is interviewing me for Episode 456

01:57 – What counts as an “episode” and why this milestone matters

03:03 – From estimands to blurred lines across stats/data science

06:10 – My view of leadership: helping others accomplish something

08:08 – Values, purpose, and the “win–win” principle

10:09 – Goal-driven meetings and tying them to vision and values

12:44 – Why you can’t influence a department—you influence people

15:47 – Trust = character × competence × care (as others perceive it)

17:16 – Being known: why personal and departmental branding matters

19:00 – How targeted training builds credibility and influence

23:00 – Presentation skills as a multiplier for all other communication

28:34 – Listening: the most underrated leadership skill

33:00 – My three practical actions to apply this week

35:30 – Closing thoughts and invitation to connect

Resources and Links:

  • Stephen R. Covey — The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
  • Michael Hyatt — leadership and values-driven success
  • John Blakey — trust model (ability, integrity, benevolence)
  • Oscar Trimboli — How to Listen
  • Toastmasters — practice for public speaking
  • How to Be an Artist (book on learning and creativity)

🔗 The Effective Statistician Academy – I offer free and premium resources to help you become a more effective statistician.

🔗 Medical Data Leaders Community – Join my network of statisticians and data leaders to enhance your influencing skills.

🔗 My New Book: How to Be an Effective Statistician - Volume 1 – It’s packed with insights to help statisticians, data scientists, and quantitative professionals excel as leaders, collaborators, and change-makers in healthcare and medicine.

🔗 PSI (Statistical Community in Healthcare) – Access webinars, training, and networking opportunities.

Join the Conversation:
Did you find this episode helpful? Share it with your colleagues and let me know your thoughts! Connect with me on LinkedIn and be part of the discussion.

Subscribe & Stay Updated:
Never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Effective Statistician on your favorite podcast platform and continue growing your influence as a statistician.

  continue reading

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