057_Next-Gen Leadership: Dr. Daija Smith’s Journey to Healthcare Excellence

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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Jarvis T. Gray welcomes Dr. Daija Smith for a lively and insightful conversation about leadership, career growth, and the future of healthcare. Dr. Smith shares her unique journey - from an accidental start in healthcare to becoming the first doctor in her family - and discusses the leadership philosophies that guide her work and life. Together, they explore current trends like artificial intelligence, the importance of mentorship, maintaining boundaries, and leading with integrity and authenticity. Key Topics & Highlights Leadership Mindset & Quotes: Dr. Smith introduces her signature “Be GREAT” mantra (Genuine, Resilient, Eager, Ambitious, Tenacious) and talks about the difference between management and leadership: “Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things.” Personal Journey: Dr. Smith shares how a mix-up in high school placed her on the healthcare path, the influence of her mother’s health challenges, and how mentors opened doors along her career. Current Role & Organizational Impact: Serving as senior advisor for system nursing operations (without being a nurse herself), Dr.

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