Description
The Future Leaders Program Forum opens with HIRO TANAKA welcoming attendees, including the special ABC Fellows from the US and Canada and previous program participants. He expresses pride in their contributions to the profession and emphasizes the importance of the day's celebration for the next generation of leaders. TANAKA invites the audience to imagine their retirement day and reflect on the legacy of their work in the healthcare field.
The speech transitions into a thought experiment inspired by the parable of "The Three Stone Masons," illustrating the different perspectives towards work and purpose. He stresses that understanding one's impact and the work's significance is crucial for leadership and shaping the future of healthcare.
TANAKA reassures the fellows that despite potential feelings of solitude in their ambitious journeys, they are supported by a community of passionate colleagues within the FLP. He encourages them to look around and recognize the collective support available.
As the session progresses, TANAKA introduces the first guest speaker, Keith Willett, known for his transformative role in trauma care in the UK and his leadership during challenging periods like the COVID pandemic and Brexit. He acknowledges Willett's significant influence in healthcare leadership and invites the audience to welcome him with applause.