Insights

Over the years, we have discussed "leading change," "managing complexity," "transforming conflict into curiosity," and so many other leadership principles germane to our work. In the past week, all of these accrued strengths, and many more, have been called upon to...

Congratulations! You’ve been asked to give a DEI Talk! Now what….? In the last 24 months, I have delivered over 60 lectures(!) on health equity, diversity, and/or inclusion outside of my own department. Although there was some overlap in the subject matter presented,...

Fellow Leaders: I have a new addition for your leadership toolboxes! Navigating this current landscape requires all of us to be well-versed in the literature, including the current body of evidence allows us to engage in critical conversations with confidence --- and...

As we gear up to celebrate some amazing milestones for ODLC, I have been going through our gigantic archive of resources. I came across a Forbes article written by Paolo Gaudiano in April of 2020, i.e. before the murder of George Floyd ignited a global movement. In...

In 2016, one of my favorite leadership mentors sent me an article that had been published in Harvard Business Review (HBR), entitled: “Why Diversity Programs Fail.” He wanted to know my thoughts on whether a new mandatory DEI training that was being discussed would be...

A recent study published in JAMA Network posed the question: "What are the experiences of leaders in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) at US academic health centers?" Through focus group interviews of senior-level DEI leaders across the country, they identied...