Leading Through Crisis With Compassion and Expertise
Dr. Laurinda Calongne, an author, executive coach, leadership strategist, and the proprietor of Stand Strong Strategies, with more than 30 years of experience helping people unite around complex challenges. She's known for sparking innovation, mobilizing diverse teams, and building cultures grounded in trust, collaboration, and purpose across health systems and academic medicine.
The Work That Shaped Me
As a clinical social worker, certified clinical trauma specialist and an executive coach, she has mentored hundreds of physicians and leaders nationwide. Her approach is rooted in authentic connection — staying present with people, guiding organizations through uncertainty, and offering steadiness during moments that test even the strongest teams, including:
Principles I Lead By
The Power Behind Still Standing
The book, Still Standing, weaves together research, personal narrative, and three decades of leadership experience to help organizations rethink how they support their people, offering both a compelling call to action and a practical roadmap for sustainable, human-centered recovery. Explore more now.
