13/11/2025
An Urgent Call for Unity,Let's Refocus on Our Shared Mission.
Dear Stakeholders,
I am writing today about a concerning trend that threatens the very core of our work.
I’ve observed a growing undercurrent of Pride, arrogance and misplaced hierarchy within our healthcare community.
We hear the silent (and sometimes not so silent) comparisons,
✨"I'm a doctor; how can a clinical officer teach me?"
✨"I'm a clinical officer; how can a nurse presume to know more?"
✨"I have a PhD and two master's degrees; don’t they know me."I should be their leader😊
✨ "I'm a nurse; how could a community extension work do my job?"
This culture of comparison and one upmanship has to stop. *Immediately.*
Let’s remember a fundamental truth: *Our patients do not care about our titles.*
They will never ask for your CV or your list of credentials at their bedside. What they desperately need and deserve is our *compassionate care, our full attention our respect, and the highest quality service we can provide, collectively.*
These are the only things that truly matter.
*We Must Shift Our Mindset*
It is time to replace competition with collaboration and arrogance with mutual respect.
Every single role in healthcare is a unique and vital thread in patient care.
A doctor’s diagnostic skill, a nurse’s compassionate vigilancea clinical officer’s practical expertise and a community worker’s grassroots connection each is irreplaceable.
We can and must, learn from one another. No one person’s light can be dimmed by allowing another’s to shine.
This same destructive energy fuels a rise in greed and unhealthy competition for leadership positions.
Leadership is not a title to be fought over, it is an action to be demonstrated.
True leaders are not those who seek to be seen, but those who see and elevate others. They are the ones building up their teams, supporting their colleagues and leading with humility.
You do not need to fight for a spotlight. *Focus on excellence, act with integrity and your influence will grow naturally.*
Do the right thing for patients and colleagues, and people will seek you out.
Envy has no place here, focus on your own growth and value the unique contribution you bring.
I want to open this up for reflection,
⬆️Is this dynamic playing out in your workplace?
⬆️How are you, personally, fostering a culture of respect and collaboration?
Let’s commit to being the change.
Regards,
Ms Winnie Nabukeera
Nurse|Social Entrepreneur|Soft skills trainer|CPD Expert|Thought leader|Mentor|CEO LWF
www.littlewinniefoundation.org
Nabukeera Winnie
