Insights

If there was ever a moment for courageous leadership, it’s now. Across hospitals, professional societies, and industry companies, I see a growing temptation to do what feels safest—wait, pause, hunker down until the storm passes. I call this the "frozen zone"—that...

E: Embed and Engage Context is a Compass - Are You Reading It Right? Over the past few weeks, your messages, stories, and examples have poured in — demonstrating how ODLC members are not only learning these V.A.L.U.E. framework principles but also living them. We’ve...

Recently, we introduced the ODLC V.A.L.U.E.™ Framework — a strategic lens to help leaders navigate today’s complex health equity landscape with purpose and clarity. This week’s V.A.L.U.E.™ Insight is about “U”: Understanding the Moment. In this season of complexity,...

Recently, we introduced the ODLC V.A.L.U.E.™ Framework — a strategic lens to help leaders navigate today’s complex health equity landscape with purpose and clarity. This week’s V.A.L.U.E.™ Insight is about “L”: Lead from Your Lane, a reminder that small steps from...

Recently, we introduced the ODLC V.A.L.U.E.™ Framework — a strategic lens to help leaders navigate today’s complex health equity landscape with purpose and clarity. Each week, we’re unpacking a letter of the framework, offering real-world insights and tools to help...

Why sharpening your skills (and your circle) matters more than ever. One of the most important lessons I’ve learned over the past year is this: coalition building is more than collaboration—it’s a survival strategy. As a surgeon and senior health equity leader, I used...