Rakita Butler-Faison
May 2026
Rakita
Butler-Faison
,
RN
Neuro Progressive Care
Cone Health Moses Cone Hospital
Greensboro
,
NC
United States
Through her unwavering dedication to fairness, her commitment to developing others, and her ability to inspire those around her, she exemplifies the very best of transformational leadership.
Rakita exemplifies the very best qualities of transformational leadership. Through her unwavering commitment to fairness, mentorship, and team empowerment, she has created a culture where individuals thrive, collaboration flourishes, and excellence becomes the standard.
Exceptional leaders do more than manage teams; they inspire, empower, and elevate everyone around them. Rakita embodies this kind of leadership every day.
Rakita is an extraordinary leader who consistently sets the standard for integrity, fairness, and compassion. She leads by example and creates an environment where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. She ensures her team has the resources, encouragement, and guidance needed to perform at their highest level while fostering a culture built on respect, accountability, and trust.
One of her greatest strengths is her ability to recognize potential in others and help them reach it. She actively mentors and develops those around her, encouraging both personal and professional growth. Rakita’s leadership is not focused on personal recognition—it is centered on lifting others up and creating opportunities for them to thrive. Her selfless leadership, positivity, and unwavering encouragement inspire confidence throughout the department.
Rakita genuinely values the perspectives of her staff and thoughtfully incorporates their voices when making decisions that impact the team. One staff member summarized her character best when she said, “Rakita is so fair that you could be written up or even fired by her and still go to dinner with her afterward.” That statement speaks volumes about the integrity, fairness, and respect that define her leadership.
Key Leadership Impacts
Her leadership has had a profound and lasting impact on her department. Through her unwavering dedication to fairness, her commitment to developing others, and her ability to inspire those around her, she exemplifies the very best of transformational leadership.
Simply put, she does not just lead a team—she elevates people, strengthens culture, and leaves every environment better than she found it.
Rakita has been an employee with this organization for over 10 years. She has worked her way from a bedside nurse to an AD, and despite the challenges she faced in those roles, she's now a department director over two units.
Exceptional leaders do more than manage teams; they inspire, empower, and elevate everyone around them. Rakita embodies this kind of leadership every day.
Rakita is an extraordinary leader who consistently sets the standard for integrity, fairness, and compassion. She leads by example and creates an environment where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. She ensures her team has the resources, encouragement, and guidance needed to perform at their highest level while fostering a culture built on respect, accountability, and trust.
One of her greatest strengths is her ability to recognize potential in others and help them reach it. She actively mentors and develops those around her, encouraging both personal and professional growth. Rakita’s leadership is not focused on personal recognition—it is centered on lifting others up and creating opportunities for them to thrive. Her selfless leadership, positivity, and unwavering encouragement inspire confidence throughout the department.
Rakita genuinely values the perspectives of her staff and thoughtfully incorporates their voices when making decisions that impact the team. One staff member summarized her character best when she said, “Rakita is so fair that you could be written up or even fired by her and still go to dinner with her afterward.” That statement speaks volumes about the integrity, fairness, and respect that define her leadership.
Key Leadership Impacts
- Cultivates a culture of fairness, respect, and accountability where staff feel supported and empowered.
- Mentors and develops team members, encouraging professional growth and helping others reach their full potential.
- Strengthens team morale through transparency, collaboration, and positive leadership.
- Leads with integrity and consistency, earning the trust and respect of her entire team.
Her leadership has had a profound and lasting impact on her department. Through her unwavering dedication to fairness, her commitment to developing others, and her ability to inspire those around her, she exemplifies the very best of transformational leadership.
Simply put, she does not just lead a team—she elevates people, strengthens culture, and leaves every environment better than she found it.
Rakita has been an employee with this organization for over 10 years. She has worked her way from a bedside nurse to an AD, and despite the challenges she faced in those roles, she's now a department director over two units.