Apr 21 2021 33 mins
April 19 marked my 22nd anniversary as a proud employee with the state government! 21 1/2 years were devoted to public health. In February 2022, I took the leap of faith and moved when I received a promotion within another state agency.
As a leader, it was always my aim to build upon the foundation laid by my career leaders and role models. That foundation included always going over and beyond for the people served; remembering ethical standards and principles, staying loyal to good leadership, and not taking things personally when it came to our service, but finding creative ways to fulfill our mission - especially when it came to funding.
Not only was it important to build upon these principles but to also develop leaders by sharing those principles and genuinely striving to make (in the words of one of the best former directors) Arkansas the healthiest state in the country. True Leaders build leaders and encourage each one to reach their fullest potential. I am delighted to have a former colleague and lifelong friend LaTonya Bynum to kick off my new series, "Shattering Glass Ceilings". She has a wealth of knowledge, experience and is an entrepreneur with over 40 programs under her business! During this episode, we had fun while reflecting on our experiences, and Latonya shared how she shattered glass ceilings and reached back to help others. This is an episode you don't want to miss!