
Unbelonging
The Leadership Superpower for Better Decisions and Improved Healthcare Outcomes
Publisher
Entrepreneur Books
Publication
Apr 27, 2027
Format
Paperback/Softback
Illustrated
No
Price
19.99
Dimensions
6 x 9 in
ISBN
9798897010851
Pages
200
Category
Business & EconomicsGeneral NonfictionManagement & LeadershipCareer
Rights Sold
🌍 World Wide Rights Available
Description
Awards & Endorsements
Review
Author(s)

Tracey Y. Veal
Related Titles
Unbelonging
The Leadership Superpower for Better Decisions and Improved Healthcare Outcomes
by Tracey Y. Veal
In Unbelonging: The Leadership Superpower for Better Decisions and Improved Healthcare Outcomes, healthcare executive and public health strategist Tracey Veal argues that outsider perspective is not a liability—it is one of the most overlooked strengths in leadership today. Drawing on decades of experience in healthcare leadership, public health strategy, and organizational problem solving, Veal introduces “Seeing 360,” a practical framework for recognizing blind spots, identifying overlooked communities, and building more effective systems.
Veal’s story begins in segregated Atlanta during the Civil Rights Movement, where she witnessed both the power of community and the consequences of exclusion at an early age. Those formative experiences shaped observational skills that later guided her career in healthcare innovation and crisis response.
Elsewhere, Veal describes how organizational blind spots repeatedly undermine institutional decision-making frameworks, particularly when leaders rely too heavily on familiar perspectives. Her work spanning hospitals, public health agencies, and corporate healthcare environments demonstrates how systems thinking and inclusive leadership produces stronger operations and better outcomes for individual and communities.
Reviews, Awards & Endorsements
Review
"Having known Tracey Veal for nearly three decades, I have had the privilege of witnessing her extraordinary leadership, unwavering integrity, and profound impact on healthcare in the United States. In Unbelonging, Tracey draws on a lifetime of experience to show how the perspective of those who stand at the margins can illuminate better decisions, stronger leadership, and more equitable outcomes for the communities we serve. This is a thoughtful, compelling, and timely book from a leader whose vision has shaped healthcare for decades and whose insights will inspire anyone committed to making a meaningful difference."
— Gary Culp
Senior Vice President, Government Markets, Blue Shield of California
"In a world that rewards fitting in, Unbelonging makes a compelling case for the value of seeing things differently. Tracey Veal offers a fresh framework for leaders seeking stronger decisions, better outcomes, and lasting impact."
— Henry Grady, III
Senior Vice President, Healthcare Industry Consultancy, Truist
"An important leadership book filled with unconventional thinking, fresh insights, and unexpected problem-solving approaches. The lessons of the book are wrapped in a personal story that is deeply moving and unforgettable. Don’t miss it!"
— Sondra Kiss
Managing Partner, Kissinger Group
"Groundbreaking and essential, Unbelonging will become a trusted reference for organizations to navigate and support the ever-changing needs of communities in this country. Dr. Veal brings forth her extraordinary voice and experience with an accessible vision for leadership that goes beyond traditional approaches. It’s the book and guidance I’ve been waiting for."
— Aizita Magaña, MPH
Former Director, Vaccine Confidence, Los Angeles County Public Health
"As a colleague at the LA County Department of Public Health during the COVID-19 pandemic, I witnessed firsthand how Dr. Tracey Veal's 'seeing 360' approach broke down silos to bring healthcare organizations and community stakehol...
Author

Tracey Y. Veal
A leading healthcare authority, Dr. TRACEY VEAL brings a wealth of experience, including public health, hospital administration, clinical research, pharmaceuticals, and health insurance. She is the CEO of Health Equity Partners, dedicated to advancing health equity initiatives that address systemic disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. Recently, Dr. Veal served as a Senior Healthcare Consultant for the Kissinger Group and Kaiser Permanente. She also serves on the Pasadena Senior Center's Advisory Board and the Agnes Scott College Alumnae Board.
During the pandemic, she was an Executive Advisor the Los Angeles County Public Health Department. Her equity efforts led to one of the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the nation, for Los Angeles county’s 9 million residents, including the underserved. As a result, she was named one the nation’s Top 100 Diversity Leaders by Modern Healthcare Magazine and a Los Angeles County Public Health hero.
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