Kansas City Business Journal: Announcing the 2025 NextGen Leaders honorees
By Leslie Collins
This year's NextGen Leaders honorees cover a breadth of industries, including culinary, construction, banking and marketing.
Our panel of judges selected 25 rising leaders and took note of the applicants who stood out with leadership positions in their community involvement as well as specific anecdotes of how they've made a difference in their workplace and community.
The NextGen Leaders program aims to recognize budding talent in the business community and connect these emerging leaders while helping build their knowledge and skill sets. To be eligible, nominees must live and work in the Kansas City metro area.
We asked this year’s honorees to share where they go to get inspired, and their answers are included in the photo gallery.
Amy Fallon
Amy Fallon is president of regional operations at Children's Mercy.
Where do you go to get inspired?
“I draw my inspiration from the profound meaning and purpose of health care. Conversation with our patients, their families and our dedicated teams fill me with a sense of purpose. When I seek inspiration, I spend time in patient care areas, lobbies or team workspaces.”
"Engaging with patients brings me true joy. I sit down with families in waiting areas, listening to their experiencing and understanding their needs. Other times, I visit patients in their rooms, sharing moments that remind me why we do what we do.
"Recently, I spent time with a young patient who showed me her toy, which she called a 'remote control to make Mommy smile.' Seeing the world through our patients’ eyes and understanding what is important to them is incredibly inspiring. These moments leave me rejuvenated and ready to continue providing the best care for our pediatric patients."
See the full article via The Kansas City Business Journal
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