Insights
We invite you to view the blog posts and articles that our founder has curated over the years. These resources focus on tools, tips, and strategy pearls that can advance your approach and understanding. Enjoy!
Courage Over Comfort
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,...
The Final V.A.L.U.E.™ Move That Makes it Last (Part 5 of 5)
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...
Leading with V.A.L.U.E.™ Requires Receipts (Part 4 of 5)
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...
The Leadership Move We Forget (Part 3 of 5)
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...
Leading with V.A.L.U.E.™ Requires Receipts (Part 2 of 5)
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...
Lead With What You Know—And Who You Know
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...
Stay Visible. Stay Valuable. (Part 1 of 5)
Why Visibility and Value Are the New Metrics for Leadership There have been moments -- especially lately -- when I’ve felt the weight of all this work. When I’ve looked around and seen roles...
Your Mission is Clear. Is Your Message?
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 each...
It’s Juneteenth! What does that mean to you?
On June 19th, 1865, the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were notified that they were free, more than 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. Over 150 years later, one way...
Articles And Publications
What I Should Have Said
Have you ever been so surprised in a conversation that you either said nothing or wished you could redo your response? It’s happened twice to me recently, with, “I will support a women’s symposium...
Health Equity Leadership: A Medical Student’s Perspective
As a medical student I have noticed three important aspects of the journey becoming a game changing leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Learning what health equity leadership looks like,...
In 2024, Your DEI Efforts Matter Even More! (And Here’s the Data to Prove It)
Another year is in the books! You've written the papers, held the meetings, mentored the students, presented the lectures, invested in programming, and modified policies. And so much more! Yet, for...