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Leadership, Goals and Dreams Susan Burroughs Leadership, Goals and Dreams Susan Burroughs

The Best Advice I Ever Ignored—and Why It Changed My Career

Everyone told me I had to pick a lane—just one area of hospital operations to build my career. But I couldn’t ignore the pull toward something bigger. I wasn’t interested in just part of the picture. I wanted to lead the whole system.

Ignoring that advice wasn’t reckless—it was strategic. And it’s the reason I became the kind of leader who can connect the dots, drive change, and operate across complexity.

Sometimes, the best advice is the one you trust yourself enough not to take.

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Susan Burroughs Susan Burroughs

“The Power of Emotional Intelligence: Communicating to Build a Culture of Inclusion and Trust”

"Great leaders don’t just communicate—they connect. Emotional intelligence, especially the often-overlooked skill of 'reading the room,' empowers healthcare executives to uncover unspoken needs, foster trust, and build cultures where leaders feel heard and included. Ready to elevate your communication and leadership impact? Click to learn how."

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Leadership, Culture, Authenticity Susan Burroughs Leadership, Culture, Authenticity Susan Burroughs

Remember your Why

In the high-pressure world of #executive #leadership, where every decision carries weight and time is always in short supply, it’s easy to become consumed by the day-to-day grind. Yet, amidst the constant flow of deadlines, meetings, and strategic priorities, one question stands out as essential for every leader to revisit: “Why am I doing this?”

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