Leadership Identify, Values, Strengths, and Philosophy

Leadership identity, values, strengths, and philosophy form the foundation of how we lead—long before we hold a title or step into a formal role. This lesson invites you to pause and look inward to better understand who you are as a leader, what matters most to you, where your strengths naturally show up, and how these elements shape the way you make decisions, build trust, and show up for others. By clarifying this internal foundation, you begin to lead with greater intention, alignment, and sustainability across the many roles and contexts of occupational therapy practice.

Read this article by Shirley A. Wells that calls for occupational therapy practitioners to move beyond awareness toward intentional action by integrating inclusion, equity, and empathy into everyday leadership practices to create cultures of belonging within the profession and the communities it serves.