Sue Thompson finished her career as CEO of UnityPoint Health. She has over 45 years of healthcare experience and was appointed by the U.S. Government Accountability Office as a Commissioner to MedPAC (Medicare Payment Advisory Commission), which is an independent federal agency that advises Congress on policy related to the Medicare program, serving from 2015-2021.

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Giving an A

⁠⁠⁠⁠The Art of Possibility⁠⁠ by Benjamin and Rosamund Zander

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Walter Cronkite

David Brinkley

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Upon Waking by Jackie Hill Perry

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Timestamps

(00:00) Season One Feedback

(02:18) Introduction

(04:32) Give Them an A

(09:46) Sue Giving an A to Her Children

(16:38) Early Life and Family Background

(28:34) Leadership Principles

(38:46) What Makes Sue’s Eyes Shine?

(41:12) Travel Adventures and Barge Cruises

(44:42) Mentoring

(49:32) Interviewing for a Senior Executive Role

(58:50) Daily Habit

(01:00:22) Challenging Times and Family Memories

(01:09:33) Book Recommendations

(01:17:45) Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts