In this episode of Leadership Matters with the People's Doctors, Dr. Undraye Howard, Dr. Loretta Howard, and Dr. Sheryl White go deeper — beneath the words, the tension, and the friction — to examine what is actually driving the conflicts that leaders face every day. Drawing on research in emotional intelligence, organizational psychology, and lived leadership experience, the Doctors unpack the hidden forces behind workplace conflict: unmet expectations, unspoken values, identity threats, and power dynamics that most leaders never stop to name.

Conflict is inevitable, but escalation is optional. This episode is designed for leaders who want to elevate their conflict resolution toolkit and create healthier, more resilient teams. Kathryn Shade, Director of Human Resources at the National Conflict Resolution Center will join co-host Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard in discussing when mediation becomes the most effective path forward and how leaders can use it to transform tension into clarity, alignment, and trust. We break down the situations where mediation is especially helpful—such as recurring interpersonal friction, stalled collaboration, or emotionally charged disagreements—and contrast it with moments when other interventions are more appropriate.

Listeners will learn the key skills and techniques leaders must develop to mediate effectively: deep listening, emotional neutrality, reframing, structured dialogue, and guiding teams toward shared understanding. We also examine how leaders can build a culture where conflict is addressed early, openly, and constructively. Don't miss this episode of Leadership Matters with the People's Doctors: Informing leaders. Inspiring Solutions!

Every leader will face conflict — the question is never if, but how. In this compelling episode of Leadership Matters with the People's Doctors, Dr. Undraye Howard, Dr. Loretta Howard, and Dr. Sheryl White will unpack one of leadership's most unavoidable realities: conflict. Together, they explore how seasoned leaders don't run from tension — they run toward it with clarity, courage, and conviction.

From boardrooms to community organizations, from nonprofits to faith communities to the private sector, conflict left unaddressed erodes trust, stalls mission, and fractures teams. But was the conflict handled well? It becomes a catalyst for growth, deeper relationships, and organizational alignment.

Ethical leadership sounds simple — until it isn't. In this episode of Leadership Matters with the People's Doctors, Dr. Undraye Howard, Dr. Loretta Howard, and Dr. Sheryl White are joined by special guest Romero Davis for a conversation that goes beyond the talking points and into the moments that reveal who a leader truly is. Together, they pull back the curtain on what it actually costs to lead with integrity in a world that doesn't always reward it — from the ethics of power and the danger of silence, to the gap between an organization's stated values and its lived reality.

What does it really mean to lead with integrity — not just when it's convenient, but when it costs you something?

In this powerful episode of Leadership Matters with the People's Doctors, Dr. Undraye Howard, Dr. Loretta Howard, and Dr. Sheryl White dive deep into one of the most foundational — and most tested — qualities in leadership: ethics and integrity. In a world where shortcuts are tempting and pressure is constant, the leaders who last are the ones who refuse to compromise their core.

Together, the People's Doctors explore what ethical leadership looks like on the ground — in boardrooms, in community organizations, in healthcare settings, and in the everyday moments that define who we really are as leaders. They unpack the gap between stated values and lived values, and why that gap is where integrity either thrives or crumbles.

In this episode of Leadership Matters with the Peoples' Doctors, we continue our discussion on effective leadership and team building. Our focus today is on strategies for building and empowering teams to achieve lasting success. Our guest this week is Ms. Marcquilla Allen, Senior Director of Family Engagement and Health Services at Acelero. If you care about bringing out the best in others—and stretching yourself along the way—you're in the right place. We will dive in and explore what happens when leadership moves from theory to action.

Whether you're stepping into your very first leadership role or you've been guiding teams for years, you'll find something here that speaks to you. So, join us as we explore what happens when leadership moves from ideas to action. Join co-hosts Dr. Sheryl White, Dr. Undraye Howard, and Dr. Loretta Howard on Leadership Matters with the Peoples Doctors, Informing Leaders. Inspiring Solutions!