Join host Anne Hancock Toomey, president of Jarrard Inc., as she welcomes Chris Roth, President and CEO of St. Luke's Health System in Idaho, to the podcast. In this engaging conversation, Roth reflects on his 17-year journey at St. Luke's. During his tenure, which encompassed multiple roles, St. Luke’s evolved from a two-hospital operation to an integrated health system with ten hospitals. Roth shares formative experiences, from watching his mother and her nursing school classmates practice injections on oranges, to his early days as a pharmacy technician. He describes key leadership lessons he’s learned along the way, and discusses the importance of culture, psychological safety, and authentic leadership. Roth also opens up about balancing family and professional life, the traits of effective leaders, and the significance of vulnerability in leadership.

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01:13 Overview of Chris Roth's Journey in Healthcare

02:04 Leadership and Authenticity

04:39 Chris Roth's Background and Early Influences

10:21 Joining St. Luke's and Career Progression through the Organization

13:47 Becoming CEO During a Pandemic

16:52 Leadership Philosophy and Challenges

23:38 A Critical Mistake in the Pharmacy

27:40 Creating a Culture of Accountability

29:27 Balancing Family and Career

32:45 Leadership Qualities and Challenges

36:29 Personal Habits and Lightning Round

40:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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