Kicking off our All In series, Chris Ross challenges leaders to cast a vision that energizes—not just one that fills a page. This episode explores the cost of clarity, the discipline of vision, and why leaders must model the future they expect from their teams.

What happens when the people who once asked the hard questions go silent? In this episode, Chris Ross explores the metaphor of the culture canary—the team members who give early signals about whether your culture is thriving or quietly slipping. From leadership blind spots to subtle shifts in energy, Chris challenges us to tune in before it’s too late.

In this short and powerful Thanksgiving reflection, Chris Ross shares a personal reminder to lead with gratitude—especially when life doesn’t go as planned. As we navigate tough seasons, disappointments, or the pressure to perform, we often forget to pause and appreciate what’s going right. This episode is an invitation to shift your mindset and take nothing for granted—because the opportunity to try again is already something to be thankful for.

Chris joins the Not Our Age podcast to share lessons from his journey in post-acute leadership—balancing accountability, trust, and sustainable culture.

This week, Chris is joined by Josh Kosnick — speaker, coach, and author of The Kairos Code. They dive into radical responsibility, emotional mastery, and what it means to be a warrior-leader in today’s world. It’s raw, honest, and a must-listen for anyone ready to lead with more intention.

This episode of Pillar Talk honors the spirit of Dia de los Muertos—not just as a tradition, but as a reminder to live more fully while we’re here. Chris shares a powerful reflection on legacy, loss, and how the way we lead our lives is what will be remembered most.

What if your cracks were the most valuable part of your story? In this episode of Pillar Talk, Chris explores the concept of Kintsugi — the Japanese art of repairing pottery with gold — and how we can apply that same philosophy to our own lives. Stop hiding what broke you. Start rebuilding stronger.

Sarah Draper of Leading Well Strategies joins Chris Ross to share her 3D leadership model, the STR leader mindset, and how small, intentional actions can create lasting ripple effects. They explore how to lead through isolation, anchor your values, and grow others by first growing yourself. A must-listen for anyone who wants to lead—and live—better.

This week on Pillar Talk, Chris Ross explores the science, discipline, and daily practice of gratitude. Learn how a grateful mindset can improve motivation, mental health, sleep, relationships, and productivity—and how to start building that habit today.

We don’t have to agree on everything. But we do have to be better — to each other and for each other. In this episode, Chris Ross calls us to reclaim the unity, perspective, and purpose that this country was founded for.