Leaders Are Everywhere - Matthew Polizzotto

“Every day, we have mentors in our lives.” Jasmine Hicks, MPH, CPXP, FACHE.

This powerful reminder came during my recent episode of EspressoWithMatt with Jasmine Hicks, MPH, CPXP, FACHE. Jasmine is an amazing leader, make sure to check out her LinkedIn profile and follow her! 

Over coffee (and Jasmine's choice of hot chocolate—because EspressoWithMatt welcomes all hot beverages 🫖☕🍫), we had a wonderful conversation about a range of subjects including Wellness, Mentorship, Compassion, Authenticity in leadership.

A highlight of our chat was Jasmine's experience in the American College of Healthcare Executives of New Jersey (ACHE-NJ) Mentorship Program and the profound impact of being both a mentor and mentee. She shared a thought-provoking insight: the best mentors aren't always those with formal leadership titles. Often, they’re the people around us who inspire, teach, and uplift in meaningful ways. 

Personally, this made me reflect on the blessings that I have had in my life of so many people who have mentored me, wanted what was best for me and helped me grow over my life.

Take a moment to reflect—who are the mentors in your life? How are you mentoring others? Shout them out in the comments! 

Jasmine is an amazing leader, and her perspective is a reminder that you, too, can make an impact every day. 🌍

Stay tuned for more takeaways from our conversation!

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