In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Pamela McAfee, a seasoned healthcare leader, diversity specialist, and CEO of Stella Versed Consulting. Dr. McAfee shares her expertise on advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging (DEIAB) in healthcare, explaining why meaningful progress requires more than policies.

Dr. McAfee explains that while many organizations have DEIAB initiatives, they often struggle to make a real impact. She emphasizes the need for healthcare professionals to understand how their own biases and beliefs affect patient care and team dynamics. Sharing powerful personal experiences, Dr. McAfee reveals how moments of reflection and openness helped her overcome challenges and grow as a leader.

She also offers practical advice that can build the foundation for more thoughtful and inclusive leadership. Additionally, Dr. McAfee highlights the importance of independent learning about different cultures and encourages leaders to connect with individuals outside their usual circles.

For those looking to take their DEIAB efforts to the next level, Dr. McAfee provides one-on-one consulting to help leaders navigate this complex but rewarding journey. Her thoughtful and strategic approach inspires listeners to view DEIAB not as an obligation, but as an opportunity to build stronger, more equitable organizations.

Resources:

https://stellaversedconsulting.com/
https://stellaversedconsulting.com/all-for-the-love-of-books/

Pamela's Book List of Leadership and DEIA&B:

- Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS by Myeongseok Kang
- Collective Wisdom: Lessons, Inspiration, and Advice from Women Over 50 by Grace Bonney.
- The Calling: A Memoir of Family, Faith, and the Future of Healthcare by Dr. Chris Chen and Dr. Gordon Chen
- The Little Black Book of Success: Laws of Leadership for Black Women by Elaine Meryl Brown, Marsha Haygood, and Rhonda Joy McLean.
- Speak: Find Your Voice, Trust Your Gut, and Get From Where You Are To Where You Want To Be by Tunde Oyeneyin.
- The Diversity Gap: Where Good Intentions Meet True Cultural Change by Bethaney B. Wilkinson
- The Business of Race: How to Create and Sustain an Antiracist Workplace - And Why It's Actually Good for Business by Margaret H. Greenberg and Gina Greenlee
- The Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business and Life by Steven Bartlett
- DEI deconstructed: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Doing the Work and Doing It Right by Lily Zheng

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