Month: August 2021

I lead through building authentic and meaningful and grounded relationships. I lead with a loving heart and spirit. I lead with a belief in community; I am you and you are me.

Michelle Molitor
Executive Director, The Equity Lab

Above all else, authenticity. I believe caring for and communicating with my staff authentically creates a rewarding and beneficial environment.

Ericka Plater
 Executive Director for the Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach Services

I lead by example. We have to be the change we want to see in the world. Simply realizing there is a problem is not enough. Helping and supporting others will bring about change.

Lynn Pagano
Community Manager, The Co-Co

I listen to the needs of the community and create models to address those needs and bridge the gap for the resources and opportunities, so individuals truly have the chance to achieve their self defined success.

Adela Mendoza
Executive Director, Hispanic Alliance of South Carolina/ Founder, Student Dreamers Alliance

I do what’s in the best interest of the organization. I put the patient or the staff member in the center. I treat people with dignity and respect, which means making hard decisions when you have to. Coming from a place of curiosity. Driving to quality and knowing that the money is going to follow quality and anchoring what you do in gratitude. That is how I lead every single day.

Sandra Gomberg
CEO at Philadelphia COVID-19 Surge Initiative

I lead by focusing my energy on the needs of the team. People always come first. The leader’s responsibility is to empower followers, develop their skills, and provide feedback. The environment is always changing, so you need to trust in your team. In turn, the team will trust in you to listen and make hard decisions.

U.S. Army Captain Jaqueline Thompson