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How to Lead Complex Healthcare Organizations Without Losing Your Soul
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What does it take to lead a healthcare nonprofit when funding is cut, policy shifts overnight, and lives are at stake?
In this episode of The NEXT BIG THING with Keith D. Terry, veteran healthcare Chief Executive Sharon Smith-Terry shares how she navigated high-stakes leadership roles—from Baxter Healthcare to the Orthopaedic Research Society—with a rare mix of strategic precision and mission-first clarity.
We unpack:
- Myths about nonprofit leadership vs. for-profit models
- The real impact of federal funding cuts on health equity
- How to lead through a crisis without losing your purpose
- Why fundraising is a core leadership skill, not a side hustle
- How servant leadership and DEI principles still matter in 2025
Whether you’re in healthcare, leading a nonprofit, or building a values-based business, Sharon’s story will challenge you to lead with courage, clarity, and compassion.
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Chapters
1. Episode Introduction and Context (00:00:00)
2. Historical Evolution of Healthcare Nonprofits (00:02:10)
3. Meet Sharon Smith Terry: Leadership Journey (00:05:24)
4. Misconceptions About Nonprofit Organizations (00:11:25)
5. Leadership Challenges and Accountability (00:16:30)
6. Research Funding Cuts and Their Impact (00:21:45)
7. DEI in Healthcare: Authenticity vs Compliance (00:31:00)
8. Innovation and Revenue Streams in Nonprofits (00:38:50)
9. Essential Leadership Traits for the Future (00:43:20)
10. Key Takeaways and Closing Thoughts (00:48:05)
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