
Leadership Development Sessions
We are thrilled to announce the 76th Leadership Development Sessions, designed to educate, inspire and celebrate our valued leaders.
The theme of the 2025 Leadership Development Sessions is inspired by the strength and promise of a sunrise, a powerful symbol for health care leaders facing both challenge and change. Just as each sunrise ushers in new light, we will focus on leading with hope, resilience, and compassion amid the complexities of health care. This theme invites leaders to view challenges as opportunities to renew purpose and to guide their teams toward growth and healing. By embracing the optimism of the sunrise, Sharp leaders can foster a culture of trust, adaptability, and progress within Sharp, empowering their teams to deliver care to our patients and each other with strength and humanity.
This engaging session is set to reinforce our unwavering commitment to The Sharp Experience and our vision to be the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care.
Session 1: Wednesday, March 12, 8 am to 4 pm
Session 2: Thursday, March 13, 9 am to 4:30 pm
In person at the Sheraton San Diego Resort
Registration required and will close on Feb. 27 at 5 pm.
Venue information
Sheraton San Diego Resort
1380 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
Map of Sheraton San Diego Resort
Network name: Sharp HealthCare
Password: leadership
Parking
Download your parking pass ahead of time.
Parking pass must be printed. Digital versions will not be accepted.
Parking at the Sheraton San Diego Resort is provided at no charge with printed pass. Parking at all other locations will incur a personal expense and will not be reimbursed.
Please plan to arrive early as access to the parking lot may be congested closer to event start time.
Please allow at least 15 minutes to get from the parking to to check-in. Doors open at 7:30 am and the session will start promptly at 8 am. Look for Sharp wayfinders who will be escorting attendees to the Eventide Pavilion.
A shuttle service will be provided from the Port parking lot (located far north of the main entrance) for those that need assistance walking long distances.
Agenda
7 to 9 am: Check-In and Breakfast
Doors to main session open at 8:15 am
Outside the Eventide Pavilion (Check-in)
Coral Ballroom (Breakfast)
9 to 9:15 am: Welcome and Reflection
Eventide Pavilion
Rita Essaian, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer
9:15 to 9:35 am: Learning Experience and Outcomes
Eventide Pavilion
Melissa Vivas, Sharp University and Learning Transformation Director
9:35 to 10:30 am: Everyday Actions: Leader Toolkit
Eventide Pavilion
Melissa Vivas, Sharp University and Learning Transformation Director
Everyday Actions Learning Team
10:30 to 10:45 am: The Sharp Experience Ambassador Program
Eventide Pavilion
Trisha Khaleghi, Senior Vice President and Market CEO
Rita Essaian, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer
Megan Spurling, Lead Culture and Experience Specialist
10:45 to 11:10 am: State of Sharp HealthCare
Eventide Pavilion
Chris Howard, President and CEO
11:10 to 11:55 am: Seven Pillars of Excellence Report Out
Eventide Pavilion
Pillar Owners: Amy Adome, Christine Basiliere, Brett McClain, Michael Byrd, Melissa Major, Rita Essaian, Susan Green and Jason Broad
11:55 to noon: Guidance on Breakout Sessions
noon to 1 pm: Lunch and Leader Wellness Showcase
Lunch — Coral Ballroom
Leader Wellness Showcase — Pacific Jewel Foyer
1 to 2:05 pm: Breakout Sessions
2:05 to 2:20 pm — Travel Back to Main room
2:20 to 3:50 pm: Never Lead Alone — 10 Shifts from Leadership to Teamship
Eventide Pavilion
Keith Ferrazzi is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and former Chief Marketing Officer of Deloitte and Starwood Hotels. He's now one of the world's most sought-after executive team coaches, helping organizations like General Motors and the nation of Bhutan transform their operations. Keith is also a venture partner at Lightspeed, where he mentors leadership teams of rapidly growing Unicorn companies.
3:50 to 4:10 pm: New Leader Introductions
Eventide Pavilion
Rita Essaian, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer
4:10 to 4:30 pm: Key Learnings, Evaluation and Appreciations
Eventide Pavilion
Chris Howard, President and CEO
Learning outcomes

Leader Capability Model
The Leader Capability Model outlines the knowledge, skills and attitudes for leaders to develop themselves, others and the organization. It emphasizes integration and adaptability to meet future needs, guiding curriculum and strategies for ongoing success.
Leader checklist
Register through the personalized email from Sharp.University@r.sharp.com
Print or save QR code from confirmation email for day of check-in purposes
Print parking pass, electronic copies will not be honored by the hotel
Review the session agenda, learning outcomes and frequently asked questions
After the session, complete all Key Learning assignments in Workday Learning