Incredible people and leaders have mentored me throughout my life. From my early days in Scouting onward, I have had the privilege of developing and practicing my leadership skills. I'm still learning. Some feedback I've received graciously describes me as a "natural leader," which I attribute to my innate curiosity about human nature, combining with a desire to look out for and help others. 

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My approach to leadership is strongly rooted in my core values: duty, honesty, and humility. Like medicine and most areas of life, I don't believe there is one approach that works for all situations or with all people when it comes to leadership. Overall, I would say that the concept of "agile leadership" best describes my approach. My leadership style is heavily influenced by the philosophies of servant leadership and intent-based leadership. Regardless of the leadership technique I am employing, I strive to be a credible, inspirational, and motivational leader. A majority of the leadership situations I encounter depend upon my ability to influence to achieve results. I engage people on my teams by articulating a vision, empowering them, and ensuring accountability for all, including myself. I try to lead by example and set a precedent for openness and inclusion within the team.

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My personal leadership vision is to ‘Break down the walls of hospitals to build systems that work for patients and providers.' Through this vision, I aim to build teams that positively impact our communities of patients, providers, and families. 

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I have worked to develop my leadership skills by undertaking formal leadership training, engaging a professional coach, in addition to continually reflecting on the feedback I have received during my leadership experiences.  I am a member of the Canadian Society of Physician Leaders. Below you can find a link to learn more about how my experience and skills align with the LEADS Capability Framework.

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