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Diversity of Experiences Provides Depth to One’s Career
An interview with Kate Kline, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Kala Pharmaceuticals How has your upbringing informed your professional life? I grew up in a very close-knit family in Philadelphia. As the youngest sister of 3 older brothers, I learned to apply grit and tenacity and a willingness to go above and beyond supporting… Read More
Leadership Lessons with Jeannette Bankes: Authentic, Vulnerable and Self-Reflective – Being A Unicorn
Jeannette Bankes is President and GM Global Surgical Franchise of Alcon. She joins us to share her leadership lessons. Thanks to Bindu Manne, OWL Board member, for conducting the interview. Bindu Manne: After hearing several accolades, I was pleased to meet you for the first time in Hawaii. I walked away thinking, she’s a unicorn… Read More
An OWL Interview with Tracy Kenniff
What is the biggest challenge facing leaders today (in Ophthalmology or in general?) When thinking about the biggest challenges a CEO or Administrator of an Ophthalmology practice faces today, the first thing that comes to mind is Consolidation. This is the hot topic on all levels; small single physician independent practices struggling with the… Read More
OWL Interview with Dr. Constance Okeke
Why did you decide to join OWL? Dr. Okeke: If you’re in ophthalmology, it’s great to meet other ophthalmologists and clinicians, but it’s also great to meet non-HCPs, whether it’s those in the media world, research, industry, or another division – all whose work relates to eye care. I joined the OWL Development Committee because… Read More
The Art of Networking | An Interview with Craig Simak, Co-founder of OIS
What drives innovation in addition to great science?
OWL Interview with Kim Bartels, VP of Operations at Vance Thompson Vision
I have had the opportunity to meet fantastic professionals through this organization and I look forward to OWL events.
Interview with Al Waterhouse
Outlet: Ophthalmic World Leaders (OWL): Advancing Diversity in Leadership – Blog Interviewer: OWL Publication Date: February 2019 1 | What is the biggest challenge facing leaders today (in Ophthalmology or in general)? Despite the quantum leaps in technology, despite the ever-changing regulatory requirements, despite major shifts in the geopolitical environment, and despite the volatility of… Read More
Interview With Dr. Savak Teymoorian
Dr. Savak (“Sev”) Teymoorian was interviewed by Bindu Manne, Board Member at OWL, in October 2018. Bindu: How did you hear about OWL and what inspired you to become a Champion Member? Sev: The first time I heard about OWL was a few years ago. Honestly, what initially drew my attention to it is… Read More
Michael Onuscheck: Why I Joined OWL
A little over three years ago, I entered the world of Ophthalmology. Coming from another surgical sub-specialty, I realized I had to rebuild my personal and professional network from the ground up, but had no idea where to start. I knew that I could rely on my Alcon colleagues to introduce me to key physicians… Read More
Tips for Tackling DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS By Marsha D. Link, PhD
Tips for Tackling DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS By Marsha D. Link, PhD Outstanding leaders exhibit a variety of characteristics and skills. Among these are the ability to create and implement a vision, inspire others, take calculated risks, behave ethically, think boldly, and so on. For many leaders, it is early in their careers when they are faced… Read More