Tag: connection
International Women’s Day Guest Editorial: Authentic Leadership Begins with Presence
By Kim Rowan, LEAD for Growth
Sunday, March 8, 2026 is International Women’s Day. The day often highlights and celebrates stories of amazing women who...
Three Simple (and Honest) Things I Wish Someone Told Me as...
By Taryn Doherty-Majewski, OD
IT IS OKAY TO GO TO THE BATHROOM (AND DRINK WATER)
This sounds basic. Almost embarrassingly so.
But when I first started...
Visionary Voices: Dr. Carla Mack and Dr. Kristin Anderson on Mentorship
In this special edition of Visionary Voices, brought to you by Alcon, Carla Mack, OD, MBA, FAAO, FBCLA, and Kristin Anderson, OD, FNAP, FAAO, discuss how mentors...
Dr. Jennifer Maples: Bringing Mindfulness Into Patient Conversations
In this episode of WO Voices, Jennifer Martin Maples, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO, founder of Eye Teach, LLC, discusses her new program designed to...
Making an Impact Through Collaboration
Susan Primo, OD, MPH, FAAO, says it’s a true passion for her work and the power of collaboration that’s kept her committed to working...
Style, Confidence and Connection: How One Optician Builds Trust Through Fashion
For optician Sophia Pray, the perfect eyewear experience goes far beyond finding the right frame—it’s about self-expression, confidence and trust. “I was looking for...
How 30 Minutes in the Optical Can Forge a Stronger Connection
Erica Ellis, an optician at Lakefront Eyecare in New Orleans, Louisiana, has built her career on two core principles: dedication to the craft and...
