Leadership Philosophy

Our leadership philosophy is an internal guidepost for the employees of Southwestern Public Health (SWPH), but it also sets the expectation for what attitudes and behaviour you should encounter when you work with us.

At SWPH, leadership is possible for and required of each of us, regardless of role or experience.

Because we believe in everyone’s leadership potential, we will contribute to a culture that focuses on growing leadership skills and practices.

As leaders, we bring forward the best in ourselves and others and champion public health principles with passion, purpose, and professionalism.

At SWPH, leadership is…

• Approaching work and relationships with openness and embracing opportunities to grow understanding and respect
• Sharing information, resources, and opportunities with each other to demonstrate our commitment to success
• Ensuring transparency by appropriately sharing our thoughts and feelings
• Acting with integrity, humility, honest and professionalism
• Challenging the status quo to deliver client-centered and quality driven public health work
• Embracing continuous learning and professional growth particularly in the areas of self-awareness, self-management, and relationship management
• Seeking and offering feedback that focuses on continuous growth and improvement
• Behaving in a manner that reflects Southwestern Public Health’s vision, mission, and values by being accountable to our clients, partners, and each other
• Inspiring, supporting and celebrating individual and collective successes to foster a positive and engaged work environment

When we all act as leaders in these ways, we will be stronger together and offer our best to our clients, partners, communities, and each other.