Leadership Matters
Leadership Matters, the forum of choice for current and emerging public and nonprofit leaders. Dr. Sheryl White and Guest Co-Host Dr. Undraye Howard, along with their guests, explore practical tips for issues management, human capital strategies, and improving leadership effectiveness. Leadership Matters, your forum for Informing Leaders. Inspiring Solutions!
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Team Leadership Gone Rogue: When the Rules No Longer Work, It's Time to Rewrite Them
04/15/2026
Team Leadership Gone Rogue: When the Rules No Longer Work, It's Time to Rewrite Them
The most dangerous leadership crisis isn't a bad leader — it's a good leader playing it too safe. Whether you're running a nonprofit, leading a healthcare team, or building an organization from the ground up, the old playbook is showing its age. The leaders who are winning right now aren't the ones with the most resources — they're the ones willing to question the rules, disrupt the dysfunction, and lead their teams with uncommon courage. On this episode of Leadership Matters with the People's Doctors, Draye, Dr. Loretta, and Dr. Sheryl get real about what happens when conventional leadership stops working — and what it takes to go rogue the right way. This isn't about chaos or rebellion. It's about strategic disruption: knowing which rules were never serving your people in the first place, and having the guts to rewrite them.
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Leadership in Action: Empowering Teams for Lasting Success
04/08/2026
Leadership in Action: Empowering Teams for Lasting Success
In this episode of Leadership Matters with the Peoples’ Doctors, we continue our discussion on effective leadership and team building. Our focus today is on strategies for building and empowering teams to achieve lasting success. Our guest this week is Ms. Marcquilla Allen, Senior Director of Family Engagement and Health Services at Acelero. If you care about bringing out the best in others—and stretching yourself along the way—you’re in the right place. We will dive in and explore what happens when leadership moves from theory to action. Whether you’re stepping into your very first leadership role or you’ve been guiding teams for years, you’ll find something here that speaks to you. So, join us as we explore what happens when leadership moves from ideas to action. Join co-hosts Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard on Leadership Matters with the Peoples Doctors, Informing Leaders. Inspiring Solutions!
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Leading from the Front — The Real Work of Team Leadership
04/01/2026
Leading from the Front — The Real Work of Team Leadership
In this episode of Leadership with the Peoples’ Doctors, we dive into the art and practice of team leadership with Mr. Rudolph A. Johnson, III. Mr. Johnson shares his views on what it really takes to guide a group of individuals toward a shared vision and more. Whether you're a seasoned manager, a new team lead, or someone aspiring to step into leadership, this conversation unpacks the habits, mindsets, and skills that separate good leaders from great ones. Join co-hosts Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard on Leadership Matters. Informing Leaders. Inspiring Solutions!
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The Leader in the Mirror: Mastering Emotional Intelligence at the Top
03/18/2026
The Leader in the Mirror: Mastering Emotional Intelligence at the Top
Join us as we continue this month’s series on “Emotional Intelligence” with special guest Kevin Walsh. What separates a good leader from a great one? It's not strategy. It's not credentials. It's self-awareness. This week on Leadership Matters with the People's Doctors, we sit down with a senior executive who has walked the halls of organizational power — and learned that the most important work a leader does is the inner work. This week our guest is Kevin Walsh. Kevin spent 43 years in child welfare, mental health and the juvenile justice system in the state of New York. Kevin has coached and developed leaders across industries, helping them name what they feel, manage what they carry, and connect in ways that transform culture. If you lead people — or aspire to — this conversation will challenge you, equip you, and remind you that emotional intelligence isn't soft. It's the hardest skill you'll ever develop. Tune in to Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors—Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard—Informing leaders. Inspiring Solutions!
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Emotional Intelligence: The Leadership Edge You Can't Afford to Ignore
03/11/2026
Emotional Intelligence: The Leadership Edge You Can't Afford to Ignore
What separates good leaders from great ones isn't always found in a strategic plan — it lives in the space between how you see yourself and how others experience you. It's the capacity to read a room before you speak, to stay grounded when the pressure is on, and to draw out the best in the people you lead. That's Emotional Intelligence — and it remains one of the most powerful, and most overlooked, competencies in leadership today.
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Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
03/05/2026
Leadership and Emotional Intelligence
Tune into Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors’ co-hosts' roundtable discussion on leadership and emotional intelligence. This episode explores how leadership and emotional intelligence intersect to shape trust, culture, and performance. Through a grounded conversation on self‑awareness, empathy, and the ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics, we look at why technical skill alone isn’t enough for modern leaders. The discussion highlights practical ways leaders can read a room, regulate their own reactions, build psychological safety, and make decisions that balance clarity with compassion. Listeners will come away with a clearer sense of how emotionally intelligent leadership strengthens teams, reduces friction, and creates environments where people can do their best work. You don’t want to miss the collaborative knowledge sharing discussion with Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard. Leadership Matters: Informing leaders. Inspiring solutions!
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The Anatomy of Visionary Leadership
02/25/2026
The Anatomy of Visionary Leadership
What does it really mean to be a visionary leader? In this episode, we sit down with John Jeanetta, President and CEO of Heartland Family Service — an organization that has strengthened individuals and families across the Nebraska community since 1875 — to explore visionary leadership in all its forms. From the Transformational leader who dismantles the status quo, to the Strategic thinker who positions their organization ahead of the curve, to the Inspirational communicator who turns a mission into a movement — John brings each of these dimensions to life through the lens of real leadership in one of the region's most impactful human services organizations. We'll also explore the Innovative visionary who sees opportunity where others see obstacles, the Adaptive leader who holds the vision steady when circumstances shift, and the Social and Ethical visionary who leads with conscience and advocates for lasting change far beyond the bottom line. Whether you lead a nonprofit, a corporation, or a community, this conversation will challenge you to examine your own leadership lens — and remind you that the greatest leaders don't simply embody one of these types. They know when to draw from all of them.
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Becoming a Visionary Leader - Roundtable Discussion
02/19/2026
Becoming a Visionary Leader - Roundtable Discussion
Want to learn more about becoming or supporting others in becoming a visionary leader? Tune into Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors’ co-hosts roundtable discussion on visionary leadership. You don’t want to miss the collaborative knowledge sharing discussion with Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard. Leadership Matters: Informing leaders. Inspiring solutions!
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Visionary Leadership from the Nonprofit Lens
02/11/2026
Visionary Leadership from the Nonprofit Lens
Visionary nonprofit leaders see beyond today's crises to create lasting change. The sector faces urgent challenges: half of all nonprofit leaders are nearing retirement, and many organizations operate on less than three months of reserves. Visionary leaders navigate these immediate pressures while building for the future. These leaders don't just protect what exists—they create sustainable organizations through strong systems, developing emerging leaders, and forming strategic partnerships that expand their impact. True visionary leadership connects three essential pillars: mission, financial health, and leadership continuity. When these work together, communities continue to be served with excellence for years to come. In this episode, we'll explore what visionary leadership actually means in the nonprofit sector with our special guest, Claude Robinson, Founder and President of Onyx Strategic Partners. We'll discuss the core principles that define visionary leadership and how leaders can develop them.
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Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors: 2025 in Review
12/17/2025
Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors: 2025 in Review
Join Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard—The People's Doctors—for an unfiltered year-in-review that confronts the leadership crises no one wants to discuss. Now, the three hosts turn the microscope on themselves and each other, asking the uncomfortable questions that emerged from the 2025 episodes of Leadership Matters. The People's Doctors confront 2025's hardest leadership truths: Why 70% of nonprofits lack succession plans, what "keeping the doors open" really costs, and which crisis innovations will actually stick. Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard challenge each other—and you—to face what the nonprofit sector has been avoiding. Your 2026 readiness starts here.
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Nonprofit 3.0: When Crisis Becomes the Catalyst for Overdue Change
12/10/2025
Nonprofit 3.0: When Crisis Becomes the Catalyst for Overdue Change
Are today's constraints forcing the innovation nonprofits should have embraced years ago? Crisis pushed obvious changes—digital delivery, remote work, cross-sector partnerships—that the "old normal" resisted. Now organizations report that resource limitations actually revealed more effective operating models. This isn't just crisis management anymore. While navigating workforce shortages and funding volatility, nonprofit leaders are questioning fundamental assumptions and reimagining their organizations entirely. Is this Nonprofit 3.0—where executives who mastered crisis response now apply those lessons to intentional transformation? The critical question: Can nonprofits sustain and scale innovations born from necessity, or will they revert to old patterns? The answer determines whether this moment becomes a true sector transformation or just another survival story. Just exactly how does the nonprofit define success? Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors—Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard—Informing leaders. Inspiring Solutions!
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Building Tomorrow's Leadership Today: The HR Guide to Strategic Succession Planning
11/26/2025
Building Tomorrow's Leadership Today: The HR Guide to Strategic Succession Planning
In this essential episode, we dive deep into one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of organizational sustainability—succession planning. From an HR perspective, we explore how strategic succession planning goes far beyond simply filling vacant positions to become a cornerstone of organizational resilience and growth. We will examine why 70% of organizations lack formal succession plans despite recognizing leadership transitions as a top risk factor, and how HR can champion this vital initiative. Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors—Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard—Informing leaders. Inspiring Solutions!
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Encore: Passing the Torch: Mastering Succession Planning
11/19/2025
Encore: Passing the Torch: Mastering Succession Planning
Succession planning is a rich topic that touches on leadership, legacy, strategy, and organizational resilience. In this episode, we dive into the critical yet often overlooked process of succession planning. Whether you are an executive, team leader, organizational effectiveness or human resources professional, preparing for leadership and other key role transitions is essential for long-term success. We will explore strategies to identify future leaders, mitigate risk, and ensure business continuity—plus examples of what works (and what doesn’t). Tune in to learn how to build a legacy that lasts. Don’t miss Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors: Informing leaders. Inspiring solutions!
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The Succession Question: Essential Conversations Every Nonprofit CEO Needs to Have
11/12/2025
The Succession Question: Essential Conversations Every Nonprofit CEO Needs to Have
Succession planning remains one of the most avoided conversations in the nonprofit world, yet this critical episode explores the essential questions every board member, executive coach, and nonprofit leader should be asking about leadership transition—from building internal pipelines to preparing boards for their transition role, transforming succession planning from a dreaded risk exercise into an opportunity for organizational renewal and strategic growth. We'll dive deep into both practical and emotional dimensions of leadership transition, including preserving organizational culture while embracing change, creating realistic timelines, and addressing the legacy questions that keep CEOs up at night. Whether you're a CEO considering transition, a board member knowing this conversation is overdue, or a consultant guiding organizations through change, this episode provides a roadmap with actionable questions and strategies for moving from emergency succession planning to proactive leadership development—a game-changing discussion that could determine your nonprofit's future sustainability and impact.
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Passing the Torch: Mastering Succession Planning
11/05/2025
Passing the Torch: Mastering Succession Planning
Succession planning is a rich topic that touches on leadership, legacy, strategy, and organizational resilience. In this episode, we dive into the critical yet often overlooked process of succession planning. Whether you are an executive, team leader, organizational effectiveness or human resources professional, preparing for leadership and other key role transitions is essential for long-term success. We will explore strategies to identify future leaders, mitigate risk, and ensure business continuity—plus examples of what works (and what doesn’t). Tune in to learn how to build a legacy that lasts. Don’t miss Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors: Informing leaders. Inspiring solutions!
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Finding Funding—Making a Way Out of No Way!
10/22/2025
Finding Funding—Making a Way Out of No Way!
Like a car without gas, a mission without funding typically is not going too far. Seeing one’s way forward when traditional revenue streams seem to be vanishing can feel daunting. Tune in for our discussion with Wendy McKinney a mission-driven executive, former chief development officer, author, co-pastor, and trusted leader in business, nonprofits, and ministry to explore creative options and ways nonprofits and businesses from all sectors are faced with shifting their thinking and fund development efforts. Discover new possibilities for “finding funding” to continue advancing your organization’s vision—making a positive impact. Tune in to Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors: Informing leaders. Inspiring solutions!
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Keeping the Doors Open: Sustaining Nonprofits through Funding, Partnerships, and Mergers
10/15/2025
Keeping the Doors Open: Sustaining Nonprofits through Funding, Partnerships, and Mergers
Join us as we continue this month’s series on “Keeping the Doors Open” with special guest John P. Lydon - Director of Strategic Projects/CEO Emeritus – Auberle/Ward Home/Pauline Auberle Foundation John has decades of experience practicing civil law in Pennsylvania’s federal and state courts—as well as the Supreme Court of the United States—he has represented everyone from local businesses to major insurance carriers and government agencies. Beyond the courtroom, John brought communities together by organizing municipal consortiums and serving on a range of nonprofit boards. Currently, he is Chair of the Board Governance Committee for Footbridge for Families. John was also adjunct professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he taught University approved pre-trial practice and pleading seminars for third year students. John also led two major organizations as CEO: Auberle & the Pauline Auberle Foundation and Ward Home, Inc. Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors—Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard—Informing leaders. Inspiring Solutions!
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Keeping the Doors Open
10/08/2025
Keeping the Doors Open
This October, join us as we dive deep into the critical world of nonprofit strategic partnerships. In an era of tightening budgets and fierce competition for donor dollars, nonprofits are reimagining survival—and thriving—through mergers, acquisitions, and innovative collaborations that strengthen their missions without compromising their values. This week we welcome special guest Mary Mulliet, President and CEO, Battle Creek Community Foundation as we explore the delicate balance of preserving organizational identity while pursuing strategic alliances, explore how to maintain donor confidence during transitions, and tackle the real-world challenges of cultural integration and regulatory compliance. From breakthrough partnership models to cautionary tales, we're asking the questions that matter: What does a successful nonprofit collaboration really look like? What are the red flags organizations should watch for? And ultimately—how do nonprofits not just keep the doors open, but position themselves to make an even greater impact in their communities? Whether you're a nonprofit leader considering a strategic partnership or simply passionate about the future of the sector, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.
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Encore - Being Hired and Held Accountable: An ED/CEO’s Guide to Board Relationships
10/02/2025
Encore - Being Hired and Held Accountable: An ED/CEO’s Guide to Board Relationships
What's it really like to be hired by a nonprofit board, and then work under their ongoing oversight and evaluation? In this candid conversation, we sit down with an experienced Executive Director to explore the unique dynamics of leading an organization while being accountable to a volunteer board. Matt Obert is President and CEO of Chaddock, an internationally recognized leader in trauma and attachment-based services for children and families shares personal insights into the hiring process from the candidate's perspective - from understanding what boards are really looking for to navigating the interview process with multiple stakeholders. We'll hear about the reality of annual performance reviews, how to build trust with board members who may not fully understand day-to-day operations, and the art of keeping boards engaged without overwhelming them. This conversation covers the challenges many EDs face: managing up to a board while leading down to staff, handling performance feedback from volunteers, and maintaining your leadership authority while staying accountable. We'll discuss how to work effectively with board chairs, navigate difficult board dynamics, and advocate for the resources and support you need to succeed. Whether you're an aspiring nonprofit leader wondering what executive roles are really like, a current ED looking to improve board relationships, or a board member wanting to better support your executive, this discussion offers honest insights into the complex but rewarding world of nonprofit executive leadership. Tune in to Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors—Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard. Informing Leaders. Inspiring Solutions!
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Encore: Effective Board Governance and Development
09/25/2025
Encore: Effective Board Governance and Development
Service on a nonprofit board is commendable and can be a rewarding experience. One of the many reasons people serve on nonprofit boards is the desire to contribute to the achievement of the mission and influence the direction of the organization. Board of directors are charged with providing oversight to ensure an organization’s policies, strategic direction, financial solvency, and executive leadership support successful accomplishment of an organization’s mission. Engaged board members who are effective in carrying out their duties and responsibilities can make a critical difference to the success of an organization. During this episode, Dr. Dwight Smith, General Counsel with the Neighborhood House Association in San Diego, CA and Ms. Sarah Lyman, Executive Director of Alliance Healthcare Foundation will share their experiences and discuss best practices for board governance; engagement; roles and responsibilities; board development; setting a strategic direction and making policy versus managing operations; and functioning as a high performing entity. Tune in to Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors—Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard. Informing Leaders. Inspiring Solutions!
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Effective Governance: Community Engagement and Advocacy
09/17/2025
Effective Governance: Community Engagement and Advocacy
Join us as we continue this month’s series on “Effective Governance” with special guest Martha Collins - Nonprofit Policy & Advocacy Leader | Builds Coalitions, Develops Leaders, Delivers Legislative Results Martha Collins is a seasoned public affairs professional with extensive experience in legislative communications, advocacy, and nonprofit leadership. She currently serves as Communications Director and Advanced Legislative Assistant for a Wisconsin State Senator, where she manages media relations, crafts press releases, oversees digital communications, and provides in-depth policy research to support legislative priorities. Martha has also championed food security and public policy. As Director of Advocacy and Outreach for Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, she developed strategies to improve nutrition assistance programs, fostered partnerships with community organizations, and advocated for culturally responsive food access. At Hunger Task Force, she managed complex projects, led cross-functional teams, and implemented quality control systems to ensure program effectiveness. Currently, Martha is enrolled in the Master of Legal Studies in Human Rights & Nonprofit Organization at Trinity Law School, where she is deepening her expertise in legal advocacy and conflict resolution. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Management from Cardinal Stritch University, where she was active in the CSU Alumni Association Board. Tune in to Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors—Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard—Informing leaders. Inspiring Solutions!
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Being Hired and Held Accountable: An ED/CEO’s Guide to Board Relationships
09/10/2025
Being Hired and Held Accountable: An ED/CEO’s Guide to Board Relationships
What's it really like to be hired by a nonprofit board, and then work under their ongoing oversight and evaluation? In this candid conversation, we sit down with an experienced Executive Director to explore the unique dynamics of leading an organization while being accountable to a volunteer board. Matt Obert is President and CEO of Chaddock, an internationally recognized leader in trauma and attachment-based services for children and families shares personal insights into the hiring process from the candidate's perspective - from understanding what boards are really looking for to navigating the interview process with multiple stakeholders. We'll hear about the reality of annual performance reviews, how to build trust with board members who may not fully understand day-to-day operations, and the art of keeping boards engaged without overwhelming them. This conversation covers the challenges many EDs face: managing up to a board while leading down to staff, handling performance feedback from volunteers, and maintaining your leadership authority while staying accountable. We'll discuss how to work effectively with board chairs, navigate difficult board dynamics, and advocate for the resources and support you need to succeed. Whether you're an aspiring nonprofit leader wondering what executive roles are really like, a current ED looking to improve board relationships, or a board member wanting to better support your executive, this discussion offers honest insights into the complex but rewarding world of nonprofit executive leadership. Tune in to Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors—Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard. Informing Leaders. Inspiring Solutions!
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Effective Board Governance and Development
09/03/2025
Effective Board Governance and Development
Service on a nonprofit board is commendable and can be a rewarding experience. One of the many reasons people serve on nonprofit boards is the desire to contribute to the achievement of the mission and influence the direction of the organization. Board of directors are charged with providing oversight to ensure an organization’s policies, strategic direction, financial solvency, and executive leadership support successful accomplishment of an organization’s mission. Engaged board members who are effective in carrying out their duties and responsibilities can make a critical difference to the success of an organization. During this episode, Dr. Dwight Smith, General Counsel with the Neighborhood House Association in San Diego, CA and Ms. Sarah Lyman, Executive Director of Alliance Healthcare Foundation will share their experiences and discuss best practices for board governance; engagement; roles and responsibilities; board development; setting a strategic direction and making policy versus managing operations; and functioning as a high performing entity. Tune in to Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors—Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard. Informing Leaders. Inspiring Solutions!
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Encore - Boost Morale: Lead with and Inspire Joy!
08/26/2025
Encore - Boost Morale: Lead with and Inspire Joy!
Tune in to Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctor for a discussion on boosting morale. Neema Black, Sr. Director of Wellness with the Neighborhood House Association in San Diego, CA and Michael Cothrine, Wellness Specialist and Founder/Owner of Mike’s Fit Family will discuss ways to lead with and inspire joy with co-hosts Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard. Join us for Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors. Informing leaders. Inspiring solutions!
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Finding Joy: Wellness for Leaders
08/20/2025
Finding Joy: Wellness for Leaders
Join us as we continue this month’s series on “Finding Joy: Wellness for Leaders” with special guest Dacia L. Moore. A dynamic speaker and mental health advocate, Dacia has captivated audiences nationwide. Her impressive career spanned crucial leadership roles, including Vice President of Programs at Niles Home for Children and Mental Health Coordinator at Community Linc where she provided vital services to previously homeless women and families. Dacia is a published author, her newest book, From Stuck to Unstoppable: 5 Strategies for Getting Your Second Wind, helps leaders to improve their emotional awareness for greater personal and professional impact. Through her work, Dacia exemplifies the power of combining clinical expertise with compassionate leadership to create lasting change in mental health access and community well-being. Tune in to Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors—Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard—Informing leaders. Inspiring Solutions!
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Personal Wellness Through Revolutionary Leadership
08/13/2025
Personal Wellness Through Revolutionary Leadership
The rEvolutionary leadership model combines two essential dimensions: evolutionary and revolutionary. Evolutionary leaders navigate continuous change and adapt to their environment, while revolutionary leaders proactively drive transformation and use disruption as a catalyst for positive change. This approach develops leadership capacity through four interconnected competencies: cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and spiritual dimensions. When leaders fully engage these foundational elements, they create conditions for both personal wellness and professional fulfillment. Join special guest Tom Woll, a nonprofit strategist with over 38 years of leadership experience in Northeast Ohio, for an insightful discussion on how leaders can achieve personal wellness and professional fulfillment while experiencing greater joy in their leadership journey. Co-hosts Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard will guide this conversation on Leadership Matters with the People's Doctors. Informing leaders. Inspiring solutions!
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Boost Morale: Lead with and Inspire Joy!
08/06/2025
Boost Morale: Lead with and Inspire Joy!
Tune in to Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctor for a discussion on boosting morale. Neema Black, Sr. Director of Wellness with the Neighborhood House Association in San Diego, CA and Michael Cothrine, Wellness Specialist and Founder/Owner of Mike’s Fit Family will discuss ways to lead with and inspire joy with co-hosts Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard. Join us for Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors. Informing leaders. Inspiring solutions!
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Encore: Essential Leadership and Bench Strength Development during Turbulent Times, Part 2
07/29/2025
Encore: Essential Leadership and Bench Strength Development during Turbulent Times, Part 2
In times of crisis and uncertainty, the best leaders don't just manage immediate challenges—they simultaneously build organizational strength for the future. Join us as we continue this month’s series on “Essential Leadership and Bench Strength Development during Turbulent Times” with special guest Coach Iris Savage Dargan. Coach Dargan, a personal and executive coaching, is the owner of DMP Coaching, LLC based in Houston, TX. Tune in to Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors—Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard—Informing leaders. Inspiring Solutions!
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Essential Leadership and Bench Strength Development During Turbulent Times, Part 3
07/23/2025
Essential Leadership and Bench Strength Development During Turbulent Times, Part 3
In times of crisis and uncertainty, the best leaders don't just manage immediate challenges—they simultaneously build organizational strength for the future. Join us as we continue this month’s series on “Essential Leadership and Bench Strength Development during Turbulent Times” with special guest Dr. Darvelle Hutchins, Vice President of Impact and Culture for the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans. Dr. Hutchins leads initiatives that have resulted in award-winning community programs, recruitment pipelines, and measurable organizational impact. Passionate about systemic change, he creates initiatives that boost employee engagement, enhance reputations, and deliver meaningful outcomes for communities. Tune in to Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors—Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard—Informing leaders. Inspiring Solutions!
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Essential Leadership and Bench Strength Development during Turbulent Times, Part 2
07/16/2025
Essential Leadership and Bench Strength Development during Turbulent Times, Part 2
In times of crisis and uncertainty, the best leaders don't just manage immediate challenges—they simultaneously build organizational strength for the future. Join us as we continue this month’s series on “Essential Leadership and Bench Strength Development during Turbulent Times” with special guest Coach Iris Savage Dargan. Coach Dargan, a personal and executive coaching, is the owner of DMP Coaching, LLC based in Houston, TX. Tune in to Leadership Matters with the People’s Doctors—Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard—Informing leaders. Inspiring Solutions!
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