Understanding Your "Why" with Denise Brooks-Williams
Episode 24 of the Master Your Healthcare Career podcast, hosted by Anthony Stanowski, titled "Understanding Your "Why" with Denise Brooks-Williams" was published on February 5, 2025 and runs 22 minutes.
February 5, 2025 ·22m · Master Your Healthcare Career
Summary
Curious about the secrets to successful healthcare leadership? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Denise Brooks-Williams, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Henry Ford Health, where she leads operations across a 13-hospital health system. With a distinguished career shaped by expertise and passion, Denise brings invaluable wisdom to this session. From her first steps in a summer enrichment program to earning her degree from the prestigious CAHME-accredited M...
Episode Description
Curious about the secrets to successful healthcare leadership? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Denise Brooks-Williams, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Henry Ford Health, where she leads operations across a 13-hospital health system. With a distinguished career shaped by expertise and passion, Denise brings invaluable wisdom to this session.
From her first steps in a summer enrichment program to earning her degree from the prestigious CAHME-accredited Master’s program at the University of Michigan, Denise’s journey offers rich lessons for aspiring leaders. She’ll share her experiences with fellowships, discuss the essential leadership skills needed in today’s ever-evolving healthcare industry, and provide strategies for overcoming challenges.
At the heart of her story is a commitment to service, empathy, and discovering your ‘why’—a cornerstone for building a purposeful and impactful career in healthcare leadership.