Ophthalmic Woman Magazine Spring 2013

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1Ten Years of Collective WisdomJan Beiting

2How It All Began

Adrianne Resek

5OWL: A Look Back and a Vision ForwardMichelle Dalton, ELS8Woman to Woman: Prime Time forWomen to Shine in OphthalmologyMarsha D. Link, PhD

1Career Path: Where Would YouLike to be in 10 Years?Alex Slater

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en Years o

CollectiveWisdomHappy 10th Anniversary, OWL! And welcome to our new quarterly publication. While

members will still receive a monthly e-newsletter, this expanded magazine format

allows us to provide more in-depth features and proles and to showcase collected

wisdom from OWL educational events.

This is just one of a number of changes OWL members will be hearing about this

year. With the launch of our rst chapter, in Southern California, there are more

opportunities than ever before for OWL members to learn, advance their careers, and

connect with others in their community.

As we reect on our beginnings as an organization, Id also like to challenge everyone

to reect on the leadership in Ophthalmic Women Leaders. Ive often heard people

ask whether they really belong in OWL. Im not exactly a leader, one might demur.

But we all have a sphere of inuence, and moments in which leadership is needed,

if not required. Leadership can be exercised quietly or dramatically, from the corner

oce, a cubicle, or even the kitchen table. Within your sphere, are you ready to lead?

Jan Beiting, OWL President

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How It All BeganBy Adrianne Resek

en years ago, OWL was inspired out o necessity or a womens leadershiporum. Tat inspiration came largely rom the insight o six infuential women inthe ophthalmic community. Here, we take a brie glimpse into the vision these

women had, and continue to have, or the organization.

amara Swansonis credited with conceiving

of the concept of OWL when

she saw men networking at a

conference and realized there

was a vacuum for women

when it came to career

support and friendship within

the industry. As she sat alone

in her hotel room eating room

service, she started forming

the concept of a group that would bring together women

from dierent sectors of the industry to share ideas, leads,

and form friendships.

Tamara rst went to her boss at Heidelberg Engineering,

John Hawley, who really encouraged her and gave her

names of prominent women to reach out to.

Tamara recalls, I rst brought it up to a VP-level women in

the device industry and she thought I was talking about agirls night out, and wasnt very interested. I realized that I

was packaging it wrong. I next brought it up to Jan Beiting

and she loved the idea, and together we began to share it

with others.

With a few other founding members on board, Tamara got

a logo designed and the group got started.

During her time in the industry, one of the very important

things that OWL did for her was introduce her to a number

of dierent leaders to which she otherwise would never

have had access.

The networking within OWL was and is one of the greatest

benets. The next job I got was a direct result of OWL,

she says.

Although I am no longer in the [ophthalmic] industry,

I am thrilled when I hear about the things that OWL is

accomplishing now, Tamara says. I think back to that rst

meeting and the evolution of this organization

is really cool.

When Jan Beitingwas approached by Tamara

with the idea of forming

an organization that would

enable women in the

ophthalmic industry to

connect and network, she

recognized the potential

of such a group. As a

publication editor and

association executive, Jan

had seen rsthand how relationships could be central to

organizational change and personal growth.

We invited all the women chief executive ocers in

ophthalmology to join OWLs advisory boardand they all

accepted, Jan recalls.

Board members Marguerite McDonald, MD, and Adrienne

Graves, PhD, spoke at the inaugural event, held during the

2003 meeting of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

We set out to organize a small gathering to gauge interest

in the idea, Jan says. Although we were nervous that no

one would come, more than 200 women showed up. It was

apparent that we had struck a chord.

Now an independent writer and educational content

consultant, Jan says OWL has been a tremendous resource.

OWL brings people together and fosters peer-to-peer

learning, she says. Some of that comes through webinars

or other programs, but I have also learned a great deal

simply by observing women I admire, working with themon OWL projects, and becoming involved in informal

mentoring relationships.

As the current president of OWL, Jan is proud of how it has

evolved over the past decade.

We now reach a broad and diverse constituency of women

and men throughout the ophthalmic eld, she says. Even

as OWL branches out into more educational programming,

I see the strength of that network continuing to be central

to the organizations value proposition. Continued next page

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How It All Began continued

Jaci Lindstromwas running a cataract

organization in 2002 when

she heard about the idea to

create a way for women inophthalmology to connect

with each other.

Jaci jumped on board, recalling

When I started working in

industry, you werent allowed

to talk to employees at other

companies. Friendships were forbidden because they

didnt want you to share secrets. Women would stand

in their exhibit booths 20 feet apart and never introduce

themselves. OWL said it was okay to meet each other, to

share experiences, and todiscuss challenges.

Jaci brought 40 years of contacts with

industry leaders and chief executive ocers

with her, garnering nancial support

for OWL.

She says, In those days it was easy to get

companies to make donations. We were very

nancially secure and had more money than

we could spend.

The initial meetings of OWL were all about

networking, and they were incredibly

successful.

There is a stereotype that women are

competitive with each other, that they

dont want to help each other, Jaci says.

The success of OWL ies in the face of that and shows

wonderful, talented women who are so willing to help

each other out.

She remains heavily involved with OWL, particularly the

fundraising portion, and is really proud of how its evolved.

OWL has attracted very talented women and leaders, and

its very relevant, Jaci says. It is an organization that is

useful to its members, and that makes me very happy.

Jane Aguirre, vicepresident of global alliances

at the American Academy of

Ophthalmology (AAO), was

excited when she wasinitially approached with the

idea for OWL.

Perhaps Tamara contacted

me for my organizational

skills, but for whatever reason

she called me and asked me

if I wanted to help and I did, Jane says. I thought it was

great to get women organized to help one other in this

male-dominated industry.

In addition to her involvement with AAO and herconnections across the industry, Jane has always been

partial to any cause to help women.

In general, women need to help each

other, and I very much support anything

that helps women get along in business,

she says.

Jane realized she wasnt part of the minority

at the rst OWL meeting.

The room was packed and there waselectricity in the air. Even the men wanted

to come and see what was happening,

recalls Jane. We knew we had struck a

chord, and that energy has stayed with the

organization. We were successful from

the get-go.

Jane remains an active member in OWL and admires the

growth it has achieved.

We initially hoped to have two meetings per year at the

large conferences, she says. Now we have webinars,

a fabulous website, dierent categories of membership,

an association with Women in Ophthalmology, more

professional education, and an actual sta. The success has

been tremendous.

Continued on next page

OWLbrings peopletogether and

osterspeer-to-peer

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How It All Began continued

Adrienne Graves, PhDwas president and chief

executive ocer of Santen at

the time that OWL was started

when she was invited to be onthe advisory board.

The world of science and

technology, in general, and the

medical industry, in particular,

have traditionally been

dominated by men, Adrienne

says. I have always felt that there is some advantage to

being a woman playing in a mans eld, the main one being

that you stand out and people remember you. But there

was and is a denite need for women to get to

know their colleagues.

The involvement of Adrienne and other industry leaders

portrayed the message that OWL was created to help any

woman who wants to grow in her career to

have the opportunity.

People sometimes ask me why there is a need for a

womens organization, but there are still cases of women

who are marginalized, who are not taken seriously, or who

dont have the same opportunities to advance, Adrienne

says. There is also a social aspect of the organization that

is tremendously fun.

OWL has built a strong network of women that help each

other, learning together to balance stress and

work/life issues.

In the past, employees in the ophthalmology industry

had been taught that people at other companies were

the competition, Adrienne recalls. OWL ipped that

around and showed women that they are colleagues, even

if their companies compete, she adds. There is a positive

energy and collegiality at OWL events and I love it because

it dispels the myth that women are inherently competitive

with each other.

Adrienne hopes that OWL will continue to grow and be

even more inclusive in the future.

Id like to see women at all levels of their careers become

involved. Our name says leaders, but its not meant to

target those who are advanced in their careers, Adrienne

says. There is strength in numbers, and we want to attract

ALL women in the eld of ophthalmology.

MargueriteMcDonald,MDwastapped early to join OWLs rst

advisory board. Marguerite

was honored to be asked tojoin the launch, and quickly

said yes.

Since the beginning of time,

no matter how supportive

ones husband is, women have

to do a great job at work then

rush home and run their home lives, Marguerite says.

They dont have time to network in their eld.

OWL is a very supportive group of women; we try to help

each other make our way through our lives and careers,and have fun as we do it, she says.

Marguerite was the only physician on the original advisory

board of OWL, which was formed by a small group of

women and one man, Jim Mazzo.

We thought Jim was a great example of a successful

corporate leader who was promoting women, because at

the time, ve of his six direct reports were women. That

was unheard of in our industry, Marguerite recounts.

Marguerite was one of the panel that answered questionson career advancement and other topics at one of the

rst OWL meetings, which had several times the expected

number of attendees.

A lot of those rst involved with OWL were marketing

experts, so from the beginning, OWL had a beautiful

website, a great logo, the best marketing, and very

fun events, Marguerite says. Our events were very

successful; besides great panel discussions and networking,

we had an OWLtini contest to come up with our signature

cocktail, which continues to be served.

OWL has always been an organization with a positive

and inclusive mindset, and it continues to grow. It now

shares some activities with Women in Ophthalmology, the

clinicians organization, and is developing local chapters.

The leadership of OWL is doing a super job, Marguerite

says. I hope that as we move forward and grow, we never

lose the casual, helpful nature which allows a beginning

sales rep to meet and speak with a top female CEO at a

social event. Continued on page 7

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OWL: A Look Back and a Vision ForwardBy Michelle Dalton, ELS

Several leading women in eye care speak about OWL and howit is helping women advance in their careers.

When OWL was launched, almost every

woman chief executive ocer (CEO) inophthalmology was a member of the

advisory board, as was the rst female

president of a major ophthalmic society and

the male CEO of a company already known

and admired for hiring and promoting

women in leadership roles. A total of seven

women and men served on that rst OWL

advisory board:

Elizabeth Davila

J. Michelle Glossip

Adrienne Graves, PhD

Julia Levy, PhD James V. Mazzo

Marguerite B. McDonald, MD

Kate Tiedemann

Ten years after its inception, OWL holds

the same core values, and many founding

members are still involved, said Jan Beiting,

one of the original founders. Today, OWL

boasts more than 20 female members who

are either the president or CEO of their

companies.

Barbara Tatge, owner of Odyssey Medical,

remembers during her rst major ophthalmic

conference being very much in the minority.

Among a sea of black suits, here I was in a

red dress.

At the time, she lacked some of the

condence she now possesses, some of

which she attributes to OWL. My hat is o

to OWL, she said. This group has helped

women have a greater condence andpresence in the industry.

Lynn Anderson, PhD, CEO of the Joint

Commission on Allied Health Personnel in

Ophthalmology, said 10 years ago there

seemed to be fewer women involved

in important eye care industry and

organization leadership positions. And the

networking circles seemed small and not

well connected.

But what made OWL so special is that

women opted to stay involved and oertheir mentoring skills, she said.

The business of ophthalmology was far less

complex or competitive 10 years ago and one

could get by without having a well-rounded

skill set, said Candace Simerson, president

and COO, Minnesota Eye Consultants. In

order to run a successful business today

the leadership role requires a combination

of savvy business skills and emotiona

intelligence. The practice most capable

of recruiting and retaining the superstarshas a real advantage. In her opinion, OWL

has more than risen to that challenge

by creating educational programs and

resources to promote ongoing professiona

development of business and leadership

skills, Candace added.

My perception of OWL early on was that

it was just an industry club for women!

joked Cynthia Barratt, CEO/co-chairman

OCuSOFT. Ive never been happier to be

misinformed.

At Biosyntrx, all the female employees are

actively encouraged to be members, said

Ellen Troyer, MT, MA, CEO and chief research

ocer. OWL has become an education

center for women in eye care its about the

mentoring and learning from each other that

makes OWL a unique organization.

There are a handful of us who have

been actively and successfully involved inophthalmology not only for the 10 years of

OWL, but for 20 years or more. We have been

very fortunate in ophthalmology to have

some very visionary people that have been

in the industry for a long period. I think thats

a little bit dierent than what you would

see in the other therapeutic disciplines,

said Barbara Fant, PharmD, CEO of Clinica

Research Consultants.

Continued on next page

BarbaraTatge

LynnAnderson, PhD

CandaceSimerson

CynthiaBarratt

Ellen Troyer,MT, MA

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Susan Benton

Mildred Olivier,MD

A Look Back anda Vision ForwardContinued

Glass ceiling?In corporate America, women comprise 46.7%

of the workforce, but only 15.7% of boardseats on Fortune 500 companies. Even fewer

(2.2%) are CEOs of Fortune 500 companies.

There are no female CEOs in the leading

ophthalmic companies; only 16% are in senior

leadership positions and 11% are on boards,

said Susan Benton, Executive Director,

Business Development, Bausch + Lomb

Pharmaceuticals, during OWLs inaugural

Executive Roundtable program in 2011.

When OWL rst started, I remember it being

a good mesh between industry and MDs, andhow we can work together, said Mildred

Olivier, MD, president of Midwest Glaucoma,

and president of Women in Ophthalmology

(WIO). For the past few years, WIO and OWL

have jointly held networking events and

OWL has hosted sessions at WIOs annual

conference. There are still extraordinary

pressures on women in our eld. Some

persist in a workplace that evolved following

patriarchal traditions. Some are inherent in

familial roles regarding raising children and

caring for aging parents. Others may be

internal, relating to expectations we have

of ourselves that can clash with professiona

challenges, Mildred said in her WIO

presidents message.

Women have made great progress in the

past 10 years, Lynn said, but there is stil

much to be done at every strata to advance

women. Globalization has impacted everyaspect of our lives, as well as inuencing

the conuence of women. This coming

together builds a critical presence and voice

in issues and organizations that has positively

impacted ophthalmology and the healthcare

profession.

Beyond just networking events and cocktails

OWL is becoming more of a force within the

ophthalmic industry with strong leadership

programs, Cynthia said.

Ive gained a much deeper appreciation

for OWL and its objectives not only is it a

wonderful place to learn, but also to network

and personally help and be helped by others

that results in both professional and persona

growth, she said.

OWL has laid forth the groundwork to

foster leadership and condence in younger

women, Barbara Tatge said. Its the

education programs that have me most

excited to be a member of this group.

What the uture holdsLooking ahead, OWL has a very important mission dedicated to the professional development and advancement of women in

the eye care industry, Lynn said. With building relationships as one of womens greatest skills, OWL can help its membership

maximize its potential by strengthening its networking opportunities, identifying leadership openings for personal growth and

giving back, linking members as mentors and coaches, and supporting educational opportunities by oering sessions and funding

scholarships. It will be exciting to help shape OWLs future and its growth!

Building a strong network of professional colleagues and resources is crucial for OWL and for women in general, Candace said

Todays marketplace requires more coordinated and collaborative eorts with numerous external stakeholders as the entirecare delivery system becomes more integrated.

One of OWLs strengths has always been the ability of its members to network, and the women of WIO can learn from OWL,

Mildred said. As women leaders in ophthalmology, we need to reach out to the public more about conditions such as dry eye

or glaucoma that occur more in women and do our part to educate beyond our ophthalmic circles.

Women will always need each other to advance in the workplace, Ellen said. If we try to do it one at a time, its considerably more

dicult. Every member of OWL can benet from the bra-beaters that came before [her]. Women still have a long way to go,

Ellen said. Ive loved the ride so far and watching the changes that have happened. n

Michelle Dalton, ELS, is founder of Dalton & Associates, Reading, PA.

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How It All BeganMarguerite McDonald, MDContinued from page 4

Its important for the CEO to remembe

what its like to be a sales rep, and its

really important for the sales rep to mee

a CEO, talk to her for a few minutes, andnd out shes like me.

We all have had a rough time

somewhere along the line; meeting

successful professional women who

have overcome challenges gives you

something to aspire to, Marguerite

adds. n

Adrianne Resek is a medical writer with PascaleCommunications LLC.

Visit www.owlsite.org or event details. Advanceregistration is required unless otherwise noted.

Sunday, April 21, 2013 - 7 to 8 amExecutive Roundtable: The Pathway to the C Suite Getting to

the Top and ThrivingOWL Premier members are invited this breakfast discussionin the OWL oce. Sponsored by OCuSOFT

Sunday, April 21, 2013 - 3 to 4 pmGetting Back into the Performance Zone: Reenergizing Yourself

and Your WorkAll OWL members are invited to attend in the OWL Oce

Monday, April 22, 2013 9:15 to 10:15 amASOA Course: Insights From Ophthalmic Women Leaders on

Becoming a Power Administrator

at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis Hotel

No registration required; open to all ASOA meeting attendees.

Monday, April 22, 2013 1 to 2 pmAdvanced Networking: Intentionally Building the Most EectiveNetwork to Support Career ExcellenceAll OWL members are invited to attend this group sessionin the OWL Oce. Sponsored by Lumenis

Monday, April 22, 2013 5:30 to 7 pm

2013 Annual Awards

W Hotel San Francisco, Industry Room, Second Floor

OWL members and guests are invited to enjoy cocktails,hors doeuvres, unparalleled networking and the presentation of:Visionary Woman Award Rising Star Award Catalyst Award

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organization or not

only championing

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care, but in movingthe entire vision

care industry.

Jim Mazzo

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W2WWoman to Woman:Prime imeor Women to Shinein Ophthalmology

By Marsha D. Link, PhD

How great it is that OWL is celebrating its 10th anniversary! What a wonderful tribute

to the founders who realized that women needed a place to network, grow, and

develop their talents in the ophthalmology eld. Now, a decade later, OWL not only

prizes these women who founded the organization, but oers great benets through

its programs to the women who work in ophthalmology, whether in industry, in

ophthalmic practices, or as clinicians.

There is no greater time than now to celebrate the past and current accomplishmentsof OWL and the women who have contributed to the eld. Likewise, there is no

greater time than now to forge ahead and look at the reasons why this is prime time

for women to shine in ophthalmology.

Although for many reasons, it is a challenging time in health care, it is also an

exciting time. Of all the medical specialties, ophthalmology has been, and continues

to be, a space in which a pioneering spirit fosters the emergence of new devices

and pharmaceuticals that opens the frontier for the treatment of vision diculties

and eye diseases.

So, lets consider why it is prime time for women to shine in ophthalmology.

1The trend in ophthalmology to innovate and expand existing products andsurgical techniques often demands eective teamwork among a variety of individualswith diverse knowledge and skills. This situation provides a prime opportunity forwomen to shine. Women are in a unique position to add value by leveraging their

natural tendencies to foster collaboration, build relationships, and view projects from

a holistic perspective. Whatever the environmentin industry, an ophthalmology

practice, or in the operating roomthese attributes are assets.

2Women bring to the table their feminine values of compassion, exibility, and

a consciousness to work on projects for the greater good. Currently in ophthalmology,

there are diagnoses that are now being given considerable more attention than in the

past, as unmet patient needs surface. Women can play a catalytic role by advocating

for projects in areas that have received minimal attention in the past. In this process,

women will shine in ways that may be visible only to themselves, but will result in the

greater good for patients who are the beneciaries of new products and treatments.

3Women currently make up more than 50% of the U.S. workforce and the U.S.Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that women in the workforce will reach 57.1% in2020 1. Women do, and will continue to make, signicant contributions in many elds,including ophthalmology. Continued on next page

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Woman to Woman continuedIt is prime time for women to use their knowledge, skills, and intuitive nature to think boldly and to entertain where and how they

want to add value and make contributions to the eld, perhaps in functions not traditionally held by women. Historically, women

have worked primarily as technicians, nurses, and in administrative support areas

in practices, and in sales and marketing, customer service, and clinical/regulatory

functions in industry. However, as more women become educated in the sciences,

we have the opportunity to participate in research and development, become an

inventor, or practice as a clinician. As women gain experience and advance their

capabilities, they, of course, can become top leaders in any organization. It is prime

time that we set the bar high, act with courage, and intentionally build strategies to

achieve our goals. In so doing, women will shine!

While the thrust of this article is to suggest that it is prime time for women to shine

in ophthalmology, there exist a number of realities that represent challenges for all

of us. Among them:

Ophthalmology is still a heavily male-dominated industry, especially in top leadership positions; a corollary is that women still

nd it dicult to break into the good old boys club. This is due, in part, to dierences in communication styles and content

among men and women, dierent kinds of networking practices, and formal or informal activities where women may not beincluded or feel comfortable participating.

A culture still exists that work is primary2 and thus, women who accept this premise nd it dicult to reach a balance

between personal and professional commitments. Women who have been successful in this culture of work is primary,

recognize and admit there are trade-os and sacrices. Younger women who witness these sacrices may opt out because

they do not want to follow those models and do not see other options. Younger workers, both men and women, are

challenging the concept that work is primary, but many organizations in the ophthalmology space cling to this concept.

Though some organizational cultures are changing, women are still plagued with this diculty.

Compensation levels for women are not the same as for men. An example is provided in the 2011 Medscape Ophthalmology

Compensation Report3 that indicates that although there is an increasing number of female ophthalmologists, men continue

to earn more than women. The median compensation for a male ophthalmologist in 2011 was $285,000, while the mediancompensation for a female ophthalmologist was $200,000. A cited reason for the discrepancy was that women often opted

for fewer working hours in order to make time for family commitments. This comment is another example that the work is

primary culture permeates the clinical, as well as the industry environments.

Future Woman to Woman columns will explore how we can all be part of the solution. OWL is committed to the core values of

leadership, advancement, and community. As we work together as an organization and with each other, let us approach our

challenges with courage, openness to diverse opinions from both women and men, and develop strategies to create constructively

the environments and opportunities so that now, as in the future, it will be prime time for women to shine in ophthalmology.

Until then, perhaps we need to heed the advice of John Adams, who wrote:

Patience and perseverance have a magical eect before which diculties disappear and obstacles vanish. n

References

1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment Outlook 2010-2020: Labor force projections to 2020, a more slowly growing

workforce.http://www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/2012/01/art3full.pdf

2. The concept of work is primary is described in Iron Butteries: Women Transforming Themselves and the World. Chapter 4,

Choices: Pursue Your Passion; Birute Regine, Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books, 2010.

3. Medscape Ophthalmology Compensation Report: 2011 Results.

http://www.medscape.com/features/slideshow/compensation/2011/ophthalmology

Marsha D. Link, PhD, is principal of Link Consulting, Irvine, CA.

Women ...

can becometop leaders in any

organization.Marsha D. Link, PhD

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Career Path:Where Would YouLike to be in 10 Years?

By Alex Slater

In most organizations today, the idea of a career path has becomemore of an oblique concept than a clearly dened sequence of

checkpoints. It is now rare that you will plug yourself in to a logical

progression from associate, to manager, to executive, as new

roles are often created on the y for those who aspire to greater

responsibility (and greater pay) within an organization.

The key to forging a career path is really nothing more than proving you can

be excellent at promoting the success of the company, and that you can be

entrepreneurial even within an organization by identifying opportunity for

yourself as it benets the company at large.

In the past, setting out in a career was more about putting in the hours of workrequired to graduate from one clearly dened position to the next. Master the skills

and duties of one role over a required period, and you should be rewarded with

the logical next-step forward. This, however, is concept of the past. Previously,

professional loyalty was more about the longevity of your commitment to a

company.

Today, though, that denition is shifting more toward the commitment to the underlying

goals of the company. The ability to think abstractly to meet new challenges set forth by

these goals is as important a trait as any.

Today, the best way to demonstrate your loyalty to an organization is to identify specic

challenges proactively, and to work with your team to help the company meet those

challenges. Becoming an entrepreneur within your company means establishing yourself

as a dependable self-starter. Without stepping out of the bounds of the companys best

interests, it is possible to keep your own goals aligned with those of the company as you

demonstrate your ability to dene and pursue worthwhile initiatives independently.

The old adage that it is the journey -- not the destination -- that counts certainly applies when it comes

to thinking about your career path. Focusing on the small things and the personal relationships that help

you do your job well will carry you further than doing whatever it takes to reach a specic destination.

Though forging a career path today is more of an individual responsibility than ever, this does not mean

that your peers and managers should be seen as adversaries. Hoping that your counterparts fail orleave the company is counterproductive to the goals of the organization, and will leave you missing an

opportunity to learn from others. Develop strong relationships so that you can understand the needs of

the organization on a deeper level. This will help you identify the problems that need solving along with

the solutions that will demonstrate your capacity for leadership.

As the 30-year career with a single organization becomes more and more uncommon, the 10-year plan

has become more open-ended than ever. Establish short-term goals and be entrepreneurial about the

success of your company. You may not know exactly where youll be sitting in 10 years, but at least youl

know how youre getting there. n

Alex Slater is director of operations at Local Eye Site LLC.

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Board of Directors

Jan Beiting PresidentPrincipal, Wordsmith ConsultingSusan Benton Member at LargeExecutive Director, Business Development,

Bausch + Lomb Pharmaceuticals

Laurie Brown Membership ChairAdministrator, Drs. Fine, Homan & Sims, LLC

Pamela Gleeson Immediate Past PresidentConsultant

Annamarie Hastings Member at LargeManager of Global Programs,

American Academy of Ophthalmology

Marsha D. Link, PhDVice President/President-ElectFounder & Principal, Link Consulting

Beth Marsh Development ChairVice President of Business & CorporateDevelopment, Aciex Therapeutics, Inc.

Georgette Pascale SecretaryPresident & CEO, Pascale Communications

Jane Rady Member at LargeDivisional Vice President, Business Development,

Abbott Medical Optics, Inc.

Heather Ready Program ChairDirector of Commercialization, Canada & Latin

America, AcuFocus

Julie Speed Member at LargeDirector of Marketing, IOLs & Refractive, AlconLaboratories, Inc.

Sheryl Stevenson Publications ChairSenior Managing Editor, Ophthalmology Times

Committee Members

Amy Batoosingh - Membership

Regina Boore - Southern California Chapter

Sherri Boston - Membership

Michelle Dalton, ELS - PublicationsMichael Elofer - Public Relations

Tamara Evans - Membership, Southern

California Chapter

Barbara Fant, PharmD - Programs

Doral Fredericks, PharmD - Southern California

Chapter

Diane Houtman - Membership/Volunteers

Tracy Keni - Membership

Brad McCorkle - Publications

Yari Mitchell - Southern California Chapter

Allison Potter - Public Relations

Christina Psalms - Southern California Chapter

Adrienne Resek - Publications

Erin Schallhorn - Membership

Kara Stephens - Southern California Chapter

Shelley Thunen - Southern California Chapter

Christina del Villar - Programs

Tina Williams - Southern California Chapter

Advisory Board

Tara H. Capalbo

Mary DArdis

Adrienne Graves, PhD

Jaci M. LindstromJames V. Mazzo

Marguerite B. McDonald, MD

Susan Orr, OD

Staf

Molly ScharExecutive Director

Marja ErnstMembership Coordinator

De Ann JonesFiscal Manager

Get Involved

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Contact us:

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OWL SponsorshipOWL programs are supported by industry partners and individual donors. Their support means that OWL is able to provide an expanding menu oprograms in the spirit of our core principles of leadership, advancement and community. We thank our nancial supporters for their leadershipand for the critical role they play in our organization.

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