Tag: maria sampalis
Resilience as a Leader
By Maria Sampalis, OD
Setbacks are inevitable. What defines a leader is not whether they fail, but how they respond. Resilience isn’t a mysterious trait...
How Calculated Risks Make You a Stronger Leader
By Maria Sampalis, OD
Leadership in optometry is not a title; it’s a habit. At its core it requires a willingness to leave the familiar,...
Contact Lens Institute Names 2026 Visionaries
The Contact Lens Institute™ has named 17 established and emerging eye care community leaders as 2026 Visionaries, recognizing a diverse group of professionals from the U.S....
Dr. Beverly Bianes: Thank You, WO
By Beverly Bianes, OD
In 2020, the pandemic lockdown and changes to my practice model made me feel empty and lost. I asked myself,...
Optometry Divas ‘Real Talk’ Discuss Living Your Clearest Purpose
Optometry Divas held a ‘Real Talk’ virtual discussion on Sunday, March 10, where founder Lauretta Justin, OD, paneled questions to Divas Essence Johnson, OD;...
Are Women Leaders Doomed to Fail?
In a recent column in Corporate Optometry Careers, Maria Sampalis, OD, issues a warning about the glass cliff. The glass cliff describes situations where...
Find Your Voice and Expand Your Influence
Maria Sampalis, OD, of Cranston, Rhode Island, and founder of Corporate Optometry on Facebook, discusses how she expanded her influence in optometry when she...
Thought Leadership in Optometry Is Evolving
Are you ready to be a thought leader?
By Maria Sampalis, OD
Thought leaders actively engage in promoting ideas and share their knowledge with others....
Corporate ODs Want Eye Care Executives to Get Into the Optical
By Maria Sampalis, OD
Should eye care executives get out of the C-suite and onto the optical floor? In recent news, Starbucks’ new CEO, Laxman...
Empowering Women ODs
By Maria Sampalis, OD
I have been a long time advocate of the advancement of women in the industry. I believe that any female can...
