Wendy, CEO of WPS Health Solutions, saw a strong organization when she joined the organization, but needed to evolve its leadership team from siloed "micro-cultures" to a unified, transparent team with transparent, collective norms. Their mantra, "Thriving Together," has allowed leaders to seek help from others, and for others to readily offer help. "It's a roller coaster ride that we're on together," she says. In the process of orchestrating culture change at WPS, Perkins has learned about her own leadership priorities and abilities. She's learned to be vulnerable, transparent, authentic, and compassionate. She's willing to grow every day. "Leadership is a choice you make," she has discovered, "not a place you sit."

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