Rebels with a Cause: Exploring the Element of Perspective Part 1 | |S4E005

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Rebels with a Cause: Exploring the Element of Perspective Part 1.

Dr. Eileen de Villa is the guest in this episode about perspective – the second of the five elements required of “good rebels” to create positive change.

In part 1 of this conversation, Dr. de Villa discusses the importance of “perspective” as a leadership skill, particularly during times when leaders are faced with great stress. In these situations, the thinking of leaders must broaden to allow one to consider more possibilities before making decisions.

Dr. de Villa sheds light on how she maintained perspective while leading Toronto Public Health through its response to COVID-19 and what she learned about leadership while navigating the City’s public health response to the pandemic.

Dr. Eileen de Villa is the Medical Officer of Health for the City of Toronto. In this position, she leads Toronto Public Health, the largest local public health agency in Canada, which offers various programs and services to the city’s more than 3 million residents. 

In the fight against COVID-19, Dr. de Villa guided Toronto’s largest vaccination campaign. Her unwavering commitment to equipping the public with knowledge and her pivotal role in pandemic response has been recognized globally. 

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