I believe when it comes to success – professional or personal – it's all about "connecting the dots." It's the same for an organization. Helping people understand the WHY is the first step in engaging them in a vision, a strategy and the work that needs to be done.I've seen this in healthcare time and time again. I've also seen it in my work with economic development, in advocating for the underserved, and in my engagement with Boards in both the private and public sector.As a leader, I believe success is achieved by focusing on and capturing people's HANDS, HEADS and HEARTS.• Hands – you need the right people with the right expertise doing the right work• Heads – you need to help people see themselves in the work and understand the why• Hearts – you need to appeal to their values and their sense of purposeUltimately, they need to see themselves in the vision and the end goal. At times you may feel like you don't have time to step back and think about all of that – there’s pressure to get things done. I would challenge you to make the time. It's an investment that will pay for itself over and over again. Yes, executive leadership requires strategic vision, an ability to engage others in the "what if," and savvy business sense. It also requires an ability to ask questions, listen and connect dots for others. I am passionate about CONNECTION.• I've seen how connecting with patients and families can change lives. • I've seen the power of collaboration when businesses across industries come together for a common goal. • I've seen the pride in a person’s eyes when a community organization has helped them with basic needs so they can then focus on a new path to independence.• And, I've seen how critical thinking about governance can help drive strategy to propel an organization in a way to outpace its competitionSpecialties include: transformational change | culture | governance