Imagine this:
The framework you’ve trusted for decades is crumbling beneath your feet. You’re torn between dissent and demand—between staying the course and challenging the system. The path forward is essential, but cloudy. Some days, you’re lifted by an institution’s resilience. Other days, you’re discouraged by the rollbacks you see in neighboring organizations.
And through it all—it’s personal.
Because this moment isn’t theoretical. It’s lived. It’s felt. It’s carried.
In moments like these, leadership isn’t about knowing all the answers. It’s about knowing how to steady yourself—and how to steady the people around you.
Here are 3 key leadership moves you can apply immediately:
1. Anchor Yourself Before You Steer Others
Take a moment to clarify your why. Calm leadership stems from clarity—and clear leaders create steadier teams.
💡Quick Action: Before your next meeting or interaction, pause and silently ask yourself: “What does leadership look like here?”
2. Build Your Expert Bench
You don’t have to know everything—but you need to know who you can call. Strong networks make strong decisions.
💡Quick Action: Reach out to one colleague, mentor, or advisor this week — just to connect, not because you need something. Build the relationship before the need arises.
3. Lead Out Loud
In times of confusion, silence creates fear. Small, steady communications from you create confidence and cohesion.
💡Quick Action: Take 5 minutes today to send a simple note to your team: acknowledge the challenges, share one clear priority, and remind them you’re in this together.
Leadership in moments like these isn’t about perfection. It’s about presence.
It’s about showing up—steady, thoughtful, and willing to lead even when the road is unclear.
I know it isn’t easy. I feel it too.
But together, we carry the ability to be the compass when the map fades. Our patients, our teams, and the future of healthcare are depending on it. Thank you for everything you already do—and everything you’re still becoming.
Let’s keep leading, learning, and lighting the way.
Keep Going,
Dr. Erica Taylor
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