By Rebecca Coren, CEO of Wambi
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The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.
Chanda Chacón, CEO of Children's Nebraska, navigates pediatric healthcare with not just strategy, but a human touch that changes lives. In this episode, she reflects on the pivotal experiences that ignited her passion for transforming patient care, emphasizing the power of authentic, people-centered leadership.
From navigating culture shifts across diverse healthcare environments to leading with both grit and grace, Chanda highlights the profound impact of putting people first at every level. It’s a reminder of how small, authentic actions can collectively revolutionize healthcare and elevate patient experiences.
In this episode, you will learn:
Things to listen for:
(00:00) Intro
(02:28) Starting a successful professional journey
(03:06) Becoming a change agent in business
(04:01) Leadership strategies for culture transformation
(10:36) How to build a people-first organization
(19:37) Navigating the new normal in the workplace
(23:17) The impact of purpose-driven work
(23:35) Why authentic leadership matters
(23:42) Connecting with and mentoring young professionals
(26:54) How to navigate leadership challenges
(30:40) Embracing individuality and diversity in healthcare leadership
When she first set foot in the United States, Ekta Vyas never dreamed she'd transform entire organizations with her courage, resilience, and strategic vision.
In this episode, Rebecca speaks with Ekta, Chief Human Resources Officer at Keck Medicine of USC, who has faced and overcome immense adversity to carve her place in the world of HR leadership. Ekta's journey, beginning from her dream of becoming an Indian Administrative Services Officer to relocating to the United States, is filled with moments of vulnerability, persistence, and remarkable courage.
Throughout our conversation, Ekta transparently shares the challenges of navigating workplace politics and presenting bold visions as an emerging young leader. You’ll also hear her valuable lessons in diplomacy, patience, and the art of persuasion to drive transformational change.
In this episode, you will learn:
Things to listen for: (00:00) What it takes to be a transformational leader
(03:03) How to navigate academic equivalency
(13:04) Why courage and bravery are crucial traits in leadership
(15:45) How to conquer Stanford's toughest HR Challenges
(20:28) Challenging the status quo fuels success
(27:12) The role of personal power in effective leadership
(37:06) How to integrate cultures in transformations
(43:57) Valuable lessons from a transformation expert
Vulnerability, authenticity, empathy, and connection—these four pillars form the foundation of genuine leadership in the healthcare realm.
As we conclude another inspiring season of insightful conversations with healthcare leaders, we've delved deep into these core themes once again.
For instance, as we explored the defining qualities of excellence in healthcare leadership, it became evident that authentic, vulnerable, and curious individuals are often the ones who put people first.
We've also examined the powerful impact of effective listening and communication strategies, bridging the gap between patients, care providers, and leaders. Understanding the driving force behind leaders' commitment to their teams has been a remarkable journey in itself.
The discussions have reinforced our belief that by nurturing these qualities, not only are the standards of healthcare leadership elevated, but also create a more compassionate and efficient healthcare ecosystem.
Personal experience plays a pivotal role in one’s career path.
The good, bad, and in-between all drive a person toward creating meaningful change.
In this episode, Dr. Airica Steed, Chief Executive Officer and President at The MetroHealth System shares how losing loved ones and experiencing a broken healthcare system fueled her determination to address health inequities and reverse historical injustices.
As the first female, person of color, and nurse in a powerful position, Dr. Steed is dedicated to paving the way for future leaders by amplifying voices and increasing representation.
Regardless of the role, every healthcare professional contributes to the overall mission of providing care and improving patient outcomes.
A large part of making sure their outcomes are reached is by making sure there’s a positive and collaborative environment.
In this episode, Dennis Delisle, Executive Director of University Hospital, Brain and Spine Hospital, & Ross Heart Hospital at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center dives deep into how building relationships, valuing diverse perspectives, and prioritizing the well-being of both patients and employees helps accomplish this.
At the heart of every healthcare leader lies a passion for listening. True listening serves as the connection between a patient-provider relationship.
It’s more than the exchange of words; it embraces emotions, fears, and hopes that patients hold.
In this episode, Don Antonucci, CEO of Providence Health Plan, dives deep into the topic.
He shares that when healthcare providers take the time to truly listen, a beautiful connection forms—a bridge between clinical expertise and the lived experiences of patients. This connection opens the door for trust, understanding, and partnership.
It’s only when we challenge ourselves and get out of our comfort zones that we experience personal growth.
While personal growth may not seem like something an organization or industry is worried about, it’s growth that equips its employees with the skills, confidence, and capabilities to execute their roles with flying colors.
In this episode of Moments Move Us, Dr. Joanne Conroy, CEO and President of Dartmouth Health, shares the importance of getting out of your comfort zone and how it has made her a better person and leader. Joanne shares two stories that emphasized the importance of personal growth, ranging from vulnerability to the significance of emotional processing.
Dr. Conroy also shares her experience as the founder of Women of Impact, a group that supports women leaders in healthcare and helps them redefine their influence. They discuss the power of identifying one's purpose while using impact statements, as well as the importance of emotional processing in the workplace.
In healthcare, the compassionate dedication of personnel to assist others is imperative, but it is equally crucial to prioritize the well-being of those that provide care.
In this episode, we hear from Aaron Davis, Vice President and CXO at UMC Health System, as he explores how to improve mental health initiatives in healthcare. Aaron shares his experience with a particular mental health initiative in his workplace, which included utilizing an app for personal self-assessments which brought counselors and chaplains straight to the employees.
Aaron also discusses the importance of prioritizing the patient experience with a compassionate healthcare staff. The success of a business depends on the success of its employees, and that starts with making sure the wellbeing of staff is taken care of and a culture of trust and value is established.
Leadership isn’t attained, it’s learned.
Observing and learning from effective leaders, seeking mentorship, and actively engaging in leadership opportunities contributes to the development of leadership skills.
On this episode of Moments Move Us, we meet Cynthia Latney, the Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive at OhioHealth. Cynthia has been working in nursing practice and leadership for over 36 years. Due to her experience, she shares the importance of being your authentic self as a leader while creating teams that can continue to thrive after you leave. Observing and learning from effective leaders, seeking mentorship, and actively engaging in new opportunities can contribute to the development of leadership skills.
Furthermore, Cynthia reflects on a multitude of challenges the practice faces, including industry burnout, the process of redefining the typical work-life balance of a nurse, as well as the chaos of brand new obstacles prompted by the pandemic.
The role of a nurse changes often, but nonetheless, it continuously remains vital within healthcare as a whole.
Nurses play an important role in providing patients with information that helps them make personal choices, while at the same time, ensuring their voice guides care. In order to do their jobs effectively and adapt to their ever-changing roles, a supportive environment for feedback is required to alleviate burnout. That environment starts with its leader.
On this episode of Moments Move Us, Dr. Karen Grimley, Chief Nurse Executive at UCLA Health and Assistant Dean of the UCLA School of Nursing, dives into the topic of leadership in healthcare and the essential roles nurses play in driving change and improving healthcare outcomes.
The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.