"An average day is sometimes a little more difficult," Glenn shares. "But what I do every day is I advocate for my people." Glenn's approach reflects Novo Nordisk's core values. He takes a patient-centered approach to obesity, understanding the complexity of the disease and acknowledging genetic and environmental factors. "It's no longer ‘you're eating too much and you're not moving at all.’ There are other factors now that we're looking at. So have hope." Glenn is planting seeds of awareness, challenging outdated perceptions of obesity.

Glenn's role goes beyond advocacy; he humanizes the obesity journey,  a key aspect of Novo Nordisk's commitment to creating and maintaining good relations with stakeholders. "Every time I go out there, I humanize it. That's what I'm trying to do. The clinical is going to tell you what it's going to do. But I need to humanize it so you can actually do it and actually make these patients feel better and give them hope as they're going along." Glenn's approach reflects Novo Nordisk's commitment to trust-based philanthropy, "collaborating with humility and curiosity" and "centering relationships."

Glenn's path to becoming an obesity care specialist is filled with introspection and personal growth. Reflecting on his journey, he shares, "I am making a difference. It helps me go out there. And it's not about me. None of this is about me. Not one thing. I looked into the mirror, and I said to myself, how did I get here? I can't believe I'm doing this right now." Glenn's story demonstrates how personal reflection can be a powerful catalyst for professional purpose.

Glenn finds strength in his identity. He recounts a pivotal moment with his friend Kelli, who asked him who he would want to be if he could choose anyone in the world. Glenn's response was simple yet profound: himself. "And you know, the first time in my life without even thinking, I said, me, I don't want to be anyone else but me. And I was like, where did that come from? Because I'm okay with me." This self-acceptance and self-empowerment reflect Novo Nordisk's commitment to fostering a healthy and engaging working environment. Glenn's fascination with people fuels his positivity and drive, and exemplifies our value of inclusiveness and respect for diversity. "People are just so interesting and everybody's got a story. And I love to hear stories. I love to see where they are and how they get there.”

Glenn's story is a powerful reminder of resilience and the impact of compassionate care. As he states, "Let's keep pushing it forward. Let's keep making a difference. Let's keep help changing people's lives. This is a gift, boy. This is a gift to be able to give back."

Glenn's journey inspires us to set ambitious goals and strive for agility and simplicity in everything we do. By making a significant difference in the lives of others, Glenn personifies Novo Nordisk's mission and values. Like the company’s investment in local solutions, Glenn is planting seeds of hope, humanizing obesity care, and empowering patients to live healthier lives. His unordinary compassion demonstrates that by embracing our true selves, we can drive meaningful change in the world.