What They See Is What They Learn: Leadership, Health, and the Legacy We Leave
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Provided by Joshua Gilmore, CEO, Sunshine Community Health Center
Leadership is not just about decision-making in the boardroom or guiding organizations through crisis—it’s about who we are when no one is watching, and even more so when younger eyes are.
As a CEO, board chair, and father, I’ve come to understand that modeling healthy habits isn’t optional—it’s foundational. Especially in rural or underserved communities, where mentorship opportunities are fewer and real-life examples matter more than ever, our actions can shape not just individuals, but generations.
1. Leadership Is an Action, Not a Title
In my professional life, I’ve led teams through some of the toughest seasons imaginable. But it’s not what I say in those moments that leaves a legacy—it’s what I do. Children and young men observe how we handle stress, respond to failure, and treat others when the pressure’s on. My consistency—whether it’s in taking care of my mental health, showing up for a wellness visit, or treating someone with dignity—can become someone else’s blueprint for integrity and resilience.
2. Modeling Builds Character in Isolated Environments
Rural Alaska, like many tight-knit communities, offers limited exposure to diverse role models. That means those of us in visible positions carry greater responsibility. When I model humility, patience, compassion, or even something as basic as physical self-care, I’m not just influencing my kids—I’m helping build the moral framework of my community.
3. Resilience Is Taught by Example
Turning around struggling healthcare systems has taught me one thing over and over: resilience is the difference between collapse and transformation. Young men must learn that setbacks aren’t the end of the road—they’re lessons in grit. When I fail, and choose to stand back up, that lesson is passed on.
4. Integrity in Complexity
Serving on national and state healthcare boards puts me in rooms where compromise can be easy and shortcuts tempting. But modeling ethical navigation in complex systems matters. If we want future leaders to carry the torch with strength and integrity, we have to show them what it looks like to do so when the stakes are high.
5. Breaking the Silence Around Men’s Mental and Spiritual Health
One of the most countercultural things a man in leadership can do? Be honest about the emotional toll of responsibility. We can’t expect young men to embrace healthy vulnerability if they never see it modeled. By naming stress, owning struggle, and seeking support, I aim to dismantle the old belief that strength means silence.
Men’s Health Month is more than a wellness campaign—it’s an invitation to legacy-building. What we model in our homes, clinics, communities, and boardrooms shapes the next generation. Let’s give them something real to build on.
📞 To schedule your checkup or learn more about Sunshine CHC’s services, call 1-907-376-2273.
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*This article was written with the support of AI*
