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HERE SHE IS
er B. WATSON GRAYSTONE EYE
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How did your career aspirations take shape? In the years after I received my master’s degree, I became very passionate about leadership and what I learned to be its most effective form— servant leadership. I realized that my uniqueness came from being professionally trained as a clinician, but also professionally trained in the business of healthcare. Those two worlds often collide, but I was uniquely qualifi ed to successfully and effectively bridge them together.
Where does gratitude show up in your daily life? I am so grateful for all the blessings in my life, and I strive to navigate each day upon a foundation of gratitude. My heart is fi lled when I see people achieve their greatest potential in their most passionate endeavors. It is extremely gratifying to have a hand in guiding others to fi nd their passion and then develop it to its fullest … to see how those developed skills— coupled with their inner joy— impacts patients, colleagues, and their own families. It makes the challenging journey very worthwhile.
What does inspiration look like to you? I am inspired by many people, but my parents and my brother have had the greatest impact on me. My parents were both entrepreneurs and I learned growing up about the highs and lows of owning your own business. I saw them function in a highly principled manner through some very diffi cult times; and it demonstrated to me that you always take the high road and do the right thing, no matter how diffi cult. Character is King! My brother learned these same lessons, but how he inspires me to this day is with his incredible visionary abilities. He is remarkably creative and unique in his industry. very worthwhile.
Sheree B. Watson is Chief Executive O cer at Graystone Eye, located at 2424 Century Place SE in Hickory. You can reach Sheree at 888.626.2020 or connect with her online via graystone-eye.com.
Can you think of a time when you struggled with grief, but also were able to move through it? Yes — the death of my dad in 2007. He was my fi rst parental loss, and the world never looked the same after he left it. He was a gentle giant in my life and demonstrated many characteristics of what and who I wanted to become. What I learned over time was that he (and my mom) had given me what I needed to rise up from loss and stand strong going forward. I also learned that he will always be with me … infl uencing my thoughts, decisions, and actions in whatever I do. w
THE DEARING TEAM PROMISE
WE ARE PERSISTENT
We will always find a way. We create innovative opportunities and deliver solutions. We don’t sit and wait. We take initiative and follow up, follow through and follow back. We are relentless and accountable. We stick to our promises.
We love what we do and we have fun doing it. We stay positive and energetic no matter what comes our way. We have a drive to help others which keeps us motivated to constantly learn and evolve. We believe every person and every interaction matters.
It’s more than just the transaction; it’s about forming lasting relationships. Our clients mean everything to us and we respond to them with honesty, patience and empathy throughout the entire process.
WE ARE PASSIONATE WE ARE AUTHENTIC
