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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...

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 disappear, committees restructured, and priorities quietly pulled back. In...

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 letter of the framework, offering real-world insights and tools to help...

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 we commemorate this event is through our continuous journey toward...

As national headlines swirl about organizations dismantling DEI programs, revising websites, or pulling back from public statements, much of the conversation has focused on institutional rollback trends. But what if the more dangerous erosion isn't happening at the...

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...