Leadership Essentials Series: Leading Yourself

January 15, 2026
8:30 am - 10:30 am

Designed with emerging leaders in mind, our Leadership Essentials Series offers valuable learning experiences for early career faculty beginning their leadership trajectory.


Leading Yourself:
The Foundation of Effective Leadership

Great leadership starts with leading yourself. In this empowering workshop, we’ll focus on developing the self-awareness, authenticity, and vision needed to become a stronger, more effective leader in academic medicine and health professions education.

Key Takeaways:

  • Self-Awareness: Understand your leadership style, strengths, biases, and potential areas for growth.
  • Being a Leader: Add “being” to your leadership language to influence knowing and doing in complex situations.
  • Personal Vision & Values: Align your leadership approach with your core values to inspire and motivate others.

This workshop will provide you with practical tools to increase your self-management, boost your confidence, and lay the groundwork for leading others effectively. Join us and take the first step in leading with purpose, starting with yourself.

Program Details:

Thursday, January 15, 2026
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Virtual Workshop

Led by Steve Taff, PhD, OTR/L, FNAP, FAOTA, Assistant Dean for Faculty Leadership Development.


About the Leadership Essentials Series

Are you ready to enhance your leadership skills and make a lasting impact in your role? Join us for Leadership Essentials, a series of dynamic faculty leadership development workshops designed to equip you with the fundamental knowledge, tools, and strategies needed to lead effectively in today’s academic environment.

In this interactive series, you’ll explore core leadership principles, sharpen self-awareness, and gain practical insights for authentically leading yourself and your teams.

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