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56 WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP make conscious choices to align who I am and what I value with my work. I feel very lucky to be in a space in which I've been able to do that several times over in my career. I'm so invigorated now for the work ahead and the opportunities we have to create a culture of belonging both inside our large health system as well as in our communities we are privileged to serve. I've also realized that being a leader doesn't necessarily mean you always have all the answers. is is certainly in opposition to our core training as health care providers, to come up with an answer to our patient's problem or concern. As I've grown in this journey, I've learned that leadership is not about having all the answers, but rather be- ing able to engage all the stakeholders, listen to others and co-create solutions together. To change a system you need to lead with humility and emotional intelligence in order to influence and inspire those you lead. Corinne Dive-Reclus. Global Head of Lab Insights for Roche Information Solutions (Rotkreuz, Switzerland): Be curious about everything. Prioritize mentoring to give back to your community of women leaders to become a better version of yourself. Zero in on the ways you're able to channel your passions to create impact for the better. Heather Dlugolenski. Senior Vice Pres- ident of Solutions and U.S. Commercial Strategy for Cigna Healthcare: At Cigna Healthcare, we create innovative solutions that help our customers improve their health and vitality — and we do so by collecting data, being creative in ideation, and priori- tizing our best capacity to accomplish what otherwise seems impossible. We oversee the development of those solutions by monitor- ing leading indicators to see the potential our ideas have for impact and continuously adjusting. at kind of discipline should be applied to our lives, too — since managing it all can be overwhelming and life can just start happening to you. Document what's most important to your year or your decade, and monitor your progression towards those accomplishments — whether it's more time with your loved ones, committing to rest, learning a new skill or hobby, or a new role at work …pick just a few that are most im- portant and prioritize your best capacity for them. If you're off track, step back and make a change. As long as you are always deliber- ately checking in on how you feel about your life, you can always change it. Susan Harvey, MD. Vice President of Global Medical Affairs for Hologic: Re- search has found that women's health is a crucial factor for societal stability, global monetary advancement and fundamental human rights. Yet women's health is oen deprioritized despite the fact that women are the foundations of families, communi- ties and economies. For example, the Ho- logic Global Women's Health Index found that only 12 percent of women in 2021 were tested for any type of cancer in the past 12 months around the world despite cancer be- ing a top killer of women. at means more than 2 billion of the world's women went untested for cancer. As women leading the way in healthcare, we have the unique op- portunity to change the conversation and make women's health a global priority. We must continue to focus on educating more women on the importance of preventive care, encouraging women to get their annual screenings, and helping break down barriers that prevent women from getting the health- care they need and deserve. Michelle Hereford, RN. Chief Nursing Ex- ecutive, Ethel Morikis Endowed Chair in Nursing Leadership for University Hos- pitals (Cleveland): Women must know they are vital in the growth of our economy, maintenance of our families and leadership of communities. It's clear to me that the healthcare community is not intentionally structured to limit the success of women. However, many centuries of a male-dom- inated society are difficult to move beyond and can oen create lingering challenges for women in the healthcare field. Because of this, we need to position ourselves to be vocal about where we stand and what's need- ed, really speaking up for what's important and not being ashamed or fearful to do so. is is true no matter what stage of life and womanhood you're in. Speaking up and be- ing true to ourselves further supports the much-needed work within this industry and ensures everyone's success. Candace Smith King, MD. Vice President of Academic Affairs for Corewell Health (Grand Rapids and Southfield, Mich.): e biggest component to leadership is collabo- ration. I believe the best leaders are excellent listeners. If you take time to listen to people, they feel valued. Many of the people I lead are residents, so they are new to the pro- fession, but they still want to be heard and valued. ey are not afraid to speak up. And I appreciate that because they have a fresh perspective and some great ideas. e silent generation is gone. But if somebody is quiet in a group setting, I will reach out to them individually so I can still hear their voice and perspective, too. Nicole Lambert. COO of Myriad Genetics: Spend as much time as you can with your pa- tients and front-line healthcare team. If we understand the challenges they are facing, the answers become very clear. It's the in- tersection of what they need most and what we have the capacity to provide that is the opportunity for all of us to succeed. When we really [work to] solve … these issues, in- spiring work is done, lives are changed for the better and the profits follow from there. Grace Lee, MD. Pediatric infectious dis- eases physician and Chief Quality Officer of Stanford Medicine Children's Health (Palo Alto, Calif.): My advice for women is to work hard and follow your passions — even if you don't know where that will take you tomorrow. e global COVID-19 crisis exposed the critical need for a highly qual- ified public health workforce, allowing me the opportunity to extend my knowledge and leadership skills among public health professionals, the community and national- ly. I was able to support the health and safe- ty of Stanford Medicine Children's Health's workforce as well as patients and families throughout the country by serving on the federal Advisory Committee on Immuniza- tion Practices. During these times, and as a proud member of the American-Asian com- munity, I learned the power of giving a voice to those who may not always be heard and identify the gaps needed to face healthcare challenges. is new path took my career to places it has never been. I'm excited to serve as a voice for equity going forward. Cindy J. Miller. President and CEO of Ste- ricycle (Bannockburn, Ill.): To see growth and success, diversity, equity and inclusion needs to be more than just a goal. It's a re- sponsibility held by every member of your organization to create a healthy, equitable and inclusive environment for employees, patients and our communities. It's import- ant for everyone — especially women in healthcare — to see themselves represented at work, including in positions of leadership. It tells them that they, too, can thrive and rise through the ranks. I hope everyone remem- bers that they are their best advocates for the change that they want to see. Missy Miller. Chief Marketing Officer for Waystar: One of the most important leader- ship attributes, no matter how advanced you are in your professional career, is the ability to listen and to learn. In fact, at Waystar, one of our values is curiosity because we know the best decisions are not always obvious or easy; we invest the time to understand first, then develop a solution. Sometimes people in leadership roles feel pressured to exude confidence or indicate they have all the an- swers. I've found that leading with curiosity and an open mind empowers others to use their voice and share their knowledge. In the