In this lively episode of the Go-Getters Podcast, the UCA OTD Class of 2026 explores teamwork, followership, and collaboration — the trio that keeps every great healthcare team moving forward.
Join Kennedy, Olivia, Gracie, Lauren, and Shayla as they share lessons from the clinic, reflections from their interview with nurse leader Briny, and a few laughs along the way.
Through their conversation, the group reveals how shared leadership builds trust, how followership fuels collaboration, and how redefining what leadership looks like can be quietly healing — especially for those whose strengths don’t always fit the traditional mold.
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