{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"105. Lead Like an Olympian with Dr. Judith Brown Clarke, VP for Equity & Inclusion and Chief Health Equity Officer for Stony Brook University and Health System","description":"In this episode of Women of Color Rise, I speak with Dr. Judith Brown Clarke, VP for Equity & Inclusion, Chief Health Equity Officer, and Chief Diversity Officer for Stony Brook University and Health System. A 1984 Olympic Silver Medalist and former collegiate champion, Dr. Clarke now leads transformational change in health equity and inclusive excellence.   Dr. Clarke shares how an Olympic mindset strengthens leadership: Focus on execution, not outcomes. In high-pressure moments\u2014whether on the Olympic track or in a policy meeting\u2014Dr. Clarke emphasizes executing core strategies over fixating on the outcome. \u201cYou don\u2019t go into a race thinking \u2018I must win.\u2019 You focus on form, precision, and the next hurdle.\u201d   Use form and fundamentals as your anchor. Fatigue will come. Pressure will rise. In those moments, leaders must default to form\u2014policy, strategy, and best practices\u2014not panic. \u201cJust like runners lean into form when tired, we lean into structure: What\u2019s the process? Who\u2019s the decision-maker? What\u2019s needed for buy-in?\u201d Game theory mindset: anticipate, don\u2019t react. Dr. Clarke approaches leadership with the same strategic thinking as athletic competition\u2014asking, What are the key factors that lead to success? She maps out opposition, support, timing, and execution steps, treating meetings like races with defined phases and checkpoints.   Strategy and relationship go hand in hand. Even when it\u2019s not a \u201cwin,\u201d clarity around process and relationships sustains momentum. \u201cYou may not get consensus, but if you know the rules\u2014it\u2019s a majority vote, or a policy practice\u2014you keep the path clear for next steps.\u201d   Thank you, Dr. Clarke, for showing us how Olympic discipline meets inclusive leadership.   Get full show notes and more information here: https:\/\/analizawolf.com\/episode-105-lead-like-an-olympian-with-dr-judith-brown-clarke-vp-for-equity-inclusion ","author_name":"Women of Color Rise","author_url":"https:\/\/analizawolf.com\/","html":"