Becker's Hospital Review

50 WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP 10 thoughts on leadership from women in healthcare By Kelly Gooch I n honor of Women's History Month in March and International Women's Day on March 8, Becker's Hospital Review asked women in the healthcare industry to share their insights on leadership. Here are 10 women who offered words of advice for healthcare leaders. Note: Responses have been lightly edited for length and style. Responses are in alphabetical order by last name. Heidi Gartland. Chief Government and Community Relations Officer for University Hospitals (Cleveland): As women leaders, I think we need to champion the next generation of women leaders by making sure they feel included and that they belong. We can do that by making sure they find colleagues to mentor them, connect them with leadership programs and ensure that their voices are heard. If women don't see themselves around the table, they are not going to feel like they belong or are included. e power of numbers helps. At University Hospitals, we have really grown our rank of women leaders through our UH Women's Leadership Development Series and it continues to grow. My other piece of advice is to ask yourself how you can use your expertise and talents to li up the community that you live and work in. is may involve finding a passion or a cause that you can advocate for. For me, my true passion is women's and children's issues. at comes through in the things that I focus my attention on such as my involvement with the Ohio Children's Hospital Association, but throughout my career I have championed projects and organizations that help li up and improve under-resourced communities. Monique Gary, DO. Breast Surgical Oncologist and Medical Director of the Grand View Health cancer program (Sellersville, Pa.): Closing the health gap for women could add $1 trillion annually to our global economy by 2040. It is clear that our best efforts are not yet enough. Looking back, we can see that the women's healthcare landscape was designed for us, but not WITH us. Today, it is still true in many nations. If we wish to actualize the truest meaning of "health" care for the women of our future, we must learn to include, listen to and believe women. More than a fiscal opportunity, it is foremost an issue of health equity and inclusivity. Addressing the health of women will improve the health of our society, and for this reason we must be innovative, bold, quick and collaborative to rise to the occasion. Future generations depend upon it. Nieca Goldberg, MD. Medical Director at Atria NY and Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine (New York City): ere are two keys to success as a leader: Open your heart and listen to those around you. Some of the most successful projects I have worked on were successful because everyone's voice was heard. We must ensure that up and down the ladder, the expertise and perspectives reflected are as diverse as the patient populations we serve. At large institutions and smaller practices alike, people can feel unheard — as a practice leader, let them know you are listening and that their thoughts are important to the success of your institution. Colleen Koch, MD. Group Senior Vice President and COO of NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Division (New York City): I am a proponent of servant leadership in talent management, providing a framework for those around me to enhance and acquire qualities that foster career development and teamwork with shared objectives. Productivity and performance, rather than politics, are rewarded with personal fulfillment and professional advancement. Equanimity alongside servant leadership fosters a workplace characterized by achievement and psychological safety — key elements for excellence in healthcare delivery. Robin Lankton. Vice President of Population Health at UW Health (Madison, Wis.). If you think about all the things that you Image Credit: Adobe Stock

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