Leaders are Readers: "Flip the Tables" Book club discussion & Networking

Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking event centered around Flip the Tables, the bold and empowering book by Alencia Johnson. This book club discussion and networking session will explore key themes and takeaways from Johnson’s journey as a changemaker, strategist, and champion for justice. Through her powerful storytelling, Johnson challenges traditional leadership models and encourages readers to embrace authenticity, purpose, and courage in their personal and professional lives.
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This event is designed to foster meaningful dialogue and connection among colleagues who are passionate about leadership, social impact, and personal growth. Whether you’ve read the book cover to cover or are just curious to learn more, you’ll gain valuable insights and have the opportunity to share perspectives in a welcoming space.
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In addition, you will participate in a networking session, where you connect with peers, share insights, and build meaningful relationships in a dynamic and intimate setting.
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Let’s flip the tables together—and discover how readers become leaders.

Learning Objectives

Identify one leadership principle from Flip the Tables that challenges traditional norms.
Describe how authenticity can enhance personal impact in professional settings.
Apply one networking strategy discussed during the event to build meaningful connections

Agenda

5:00 PM - 5:30 PM	Welcome, Check In Registration
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM	Networking
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM	Book Club Discussion

Additional Event Information

Online registration deadline: 2 October 2025
Event is open to: HBA Members and Non-members
This event is not refundable.
Onsite (walk -in) registration: Is Not Allowed

Featured Speakers

Mikele Simkins
Pfizer Inc.
Moderator

Event Sponsor

Pricing

	Member	Non-Member
Regular Registration - In-person	$30.00 / €30.00	$45.00 / €45.00
Sponsor Registration - In-person	$30.00 / €30.00	$30.00 / €30.00

Members receive up to 50 percent discount

Event Policies

Photography Policy
By registering for this event, you acknowledge that you may be photographed, videotaped, and/or audio-taped during the meeting and hereby give permission for your image, voice, or survey comments to be used in education, training, promotion, and/or trade and communications media by the Healthcare Businesswomen's Association in any and all media throughout the world, without restriction as to frequency or duration of usage.

COVID-19 Policy
The HBA requires that all persons who participate in in-person events do so at their own risk and that each participant agrees to the following agreement before taking part in the activity and urges all participants to act in such a manner as to protect their own safety and the safety of others.

By registering for this event, I fully understand that my participation in the program is purely voluntary. I desire to participate and agree to act reasonably and prudently under the circumstances. I further understand that any HBA volunteers participating in the activity will act individually and will not represent the HBA. As a condition to my participation the activity, I waive and release the HBA and their officers, employees, and agents from any claim that I may have for any damage to property or injury to my person that may result in whole or in part from my participation.

Special Needs Policy
The HBA will make reasonable modifications to policies and programs to ensure that people with special needs can enjoy all of its programs. Contact us if you require special accommodations for this event.