My "purpose statement" has evolved a bit as I've grown and evolved. Looking ahead to my next adventure at Yale New Haven Health, it is:
"In the face of opportunities and setback, Mary is remarkably reflective, resourceful, and
resilient. In building the capabilities of her team, she is one of the most generous leaders I
know. Mary is the
embodiment of a leader-learner."
- Mette Norgaard, Ph.D., MBA
Founder, Strategic Leadership & Learning
Faculty, Higher Ambition Leadership Institute
Lead with competence and clarity;
Project humble confidence
Silence the judgment;
Transform nervous energy into explosive excitement
Connect with your audience;
Find the common ground
Recapitulate “the why”;
Hold your focus
Be calm, powerful & expansive;
Fill the space
Graciously acknowledge those who help make it happen
Hold onto integrity;
Be gritty and resilient
Leadership is all about vision and influence. But you can’t have influence if your voice is not heard. Inspired by my vocal training as a musician, here’s how I think about showing up as a leader to powerfully project my vision and connect with my audience.
None of us can do it alone. I truly believe the best measure of an effective leader is the effectiveness of her team. Central to intentional leadership is always remembering, “It’s not about you. It’s about them.” Let me walk you through my model for how to lead high-performing teams.
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