Neil Pithadia is the Director at Baylor Scott & White (BS&W) Physician Services, the largest nonprofit health organization in Texas, where he has oversight of the physician medical group for hospital-based, surgical and medical services. Pithadia is a healthcare executive with 13 years of experience in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. A trained Cellular, Molecular Biologist, and Medical Informaticist and educated at Harvard Business School, University of Michigan, and Texas Tech University with an interest in real estate, Neil has a unique perspective within the industry.

In this episode, Pithadia discusses his journey to the c suite and how he was able to recover from a job termination, by developing his identity, outside of his career goals and successes. He also shares the power of mentorship, how he has been growing in mindfulness, and the impact mindfulness has been on those he reports to, as well as those who report to him.

“[The termination of my job] changed my perspective on how I view leadership, how I view myself, and how I view both professional and self-development, as it pertains to team development. It was a very transformative event for myself.” - Neil Pithadia

You can find more information regarding Baylor Scott & White Physician Services at https://www.bswhealth.com/ and you can contact Neil Pithadia at https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-pithadia/.

Jim and Martha Brangenberg have co-hosted the iWork4Him Talk Show since 2013, and have challenged thousands of people across the world with the message that one’s workplace is his mission field. As entrepreneurs and business owners, they both learned that their work was significant in the Kingdom of God and now have a desire to share with others the connection between faith and work. In addition to their podcast and radio spots, they have co-authored the collaborative field manuals of iWork4Him, sheWorks4Him, and iRetire4Him and lead marriage retreats.

In this episode, Jim and Martha Bragenberg go into detail regarding the journey they went on to get to their current leadership positions and discuss the importance of understanding God’s plan for each person. They discuss the five practical steps that will assist one in living out his faith in his work, such as being a person of excellence. Finally, Jim and Martha discuss the virtues of being present, and having integrity, honesty, selflessness, as well as the significance of prayer.

“There is a sermon that says, ‘Your workplace is your mission field.’ Everybody is a leader if they have influence over one person. We need Christ-followers to understand that just because your title does not say ‘supervisor’ or ‘CEO,’ that does not mean you are not a leader. You have the ability to transform the culture around you.”

You can find more information regarding iWork4Him on www.iWork4Him.com and you can contact Jim Brangenberg at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-brangenberg-iwork4him/ and Martha Bragenberg at https://www.linkedin.com/in/martha-brangenberg-iwork4him/

Robert Davis is the Operations Director for Methodist Health Systems, where he leads a budget of $50M, as well as oversees over 300 staff at 26 offices. Robert Davis is a healthcare leader with 10+ years of practice management and process improvement experience. He spent eight years in the Navy where he was responsible for multiple practice management and office operations. Robert is exceptionally strong in operational improvement and shares his strong leadership skills and success in building collaborative teams, motivating staff and supporting professional development.

In this episode, Robert discusses his upbringing as the oldest of five, and how his upbringing in early leadership translated into his early leadership approaches. He also discusses his military career, and the wisdom he has obtained by leaders like his grandma who poured into him at an early age. Finally, he explains the specific vices he had to overcome in order to reach his present leadership capability.

“If things do not happen the way you anticipate, do not beat yourself up. You look at that as an opportunity and you continue to push forward. You continue to pour in 100% of your effort into that specific thing, and it will pay off in the end.”

You can find more information regarding Methodist Health Systems on https://jobs.methodisthealthsystem.org/ and you can contact Robert Davis at https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-jovan-davis-mba-54597487/

After being ordained a priest, Paprocki studied law at DePaul University College of Law to pursue his goal to help impoverished people. By working as a parish priest at St. Michael Church in South Chicago, Bishop Paprocki had the opportunity to co-found the South Chicago Legal Clinic, answering to the legal needs of the poor, his initial reason for pursuing a profession in law. Paprocki studied Polish in Krakow, Poland, and later served a Polish immigrant community on the northwest side of Chicago.

In this episode, Bishop Paprocki explains what it means to be a leader and his beliefs on managing vices and virtues. He speaks about the virtue of kindness and how a little goes a long way, especially during the pandemic. He also discusses his decision to reopen his schools during Covid and how to make informed decisions as a leader.

Today’s guest is a very very busy leader! Eric Alegria is on the brink of obtaining his doctorate in public policy, he’s presently the Mayor of Rancho Palos Verdes, is an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California and is the Chief Affiliate Operations / Chief Operating Officer for Providence Health Network, a Catholic Healthcare System. At Provide Healthcare, Alegria is in charge of the operations of the 400 Primary Care Physicians and 3000+ specialists at the 12 hospitals in the area. Finally, and most importantly, he is the father of four children and has been married to his wife, Christine for 12 years.

In today’s episode, Eric goes into detail about his journey to where he is today; a process of trying to figure out what God has called him to do and the best way to serve the community around him. He was inspired by the opportunity to provide and improve access to healthcare for communities in need. Eric also candidly shares his aversion to conflict management and his growth in that virtue and we would love to hear your thoughts on how his journey resonated with.

“I have to remind myself to take pressure off [myself] and say, ‘I need to have faith in God. It is not all of these complicated actions I need to take, but I just need to demonstrate love in everything I do.”

Pierce Brantley is an author, speaker, and businessman. On today’s show, he discusses his life’s work in helping others find their calling and gaining clarity and purpose to their work. Pierce has successfully launched, run, and sold his own company, served as an executive for multiple acquired companies, and consulted with numerous Fortune 500 companies through his company, Invicta Business Consulting. He is also the co-host of the Eternal Entrepreneur podcast — a show for faith-based business owners, and the author of three books including Calling: Awaken to The Purpose of Your Work.

Jamal Malone is a Chief Executive Officer at Ada S. McKinley, a multi-state, not-for-profit, human services agency. Ada S. McKinley is one of the largest human services organizations in the region serving more than 7,000 people each year at 70+ program sites. Ada S. McKinley has three primary areas of service: child development and youth services; employment and community support services; and behavioral health and clinical programs. Jamal leads a $40MM budget and over 500 staff. Jamal was hired by Chris and his team in 2014 to fill this important role.

In this episode, Jamal discusses how his organization disrupts the common cycle that leads to disproportionate incarceration rates of minorities. He also discusses his journey to his position as a first-time CEO. One lesson he shares is that everything, big or small, that a CEO says and does reflects on the company. Do you agree or disagree?

Matthew Thibeau is the Service Line Leader for Strategy Development, here at Spirit Consulting. He focuses on developing individuals to allow for organizational change; it is necessary that the clients take ownership of the processes used in order to meet the objectives of the organization. Also, Thibeau goes into detail regarding the importance of personal responsibility and shared accountability which ultimately leads to strong culture change.

In the past, Thibeau was a CEO of a publishing division for a large multinational company and also taught undergraduate students the subject of Strategic Planning. He has experience in acquisitions, business development, financial reporting, goal setting, market planning, mentoring, and organizational skills.

“The future is going to be created by those who engage in the process. Being told what to do, no longer works. Being given the resources, the empowerment and the encouragement by leaders to solve the problem and then go make it happen is what needs to happen.” - Matthew Thibeau

You can find more information regarding Spirit Consulting on https://spiritmco.com/ and you can contact Matthew Thibeau at https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-thibeau-2227a81/

Alyson Gordon is the New Talent Strategies Assistant Vice President at Duke University Health System, where she focuses on the value of the employees through talent acquisition, career planning, and onboarding and retention efforts. With a holistic approach, Gordon focuses on the feelings of all involved while working with executives to achieve the desired work culture.

In this episode, Gordon explains her positive experiences with the individuals at Duke University Health System, as well as her journey to get to where she currently is today. Gordon goes into detail regarding how she has maintained a servant leadership role, where virtue and business specifically intersect in her career, and the positive impact that she has had on her clients’ lives. Finally, Gordon explains the “Peace Walk” with individuals at one of the hospitals; this event ultimately allowed all to understand that the organization always cares and that it is important that everyone has a space to be their best selves.

Alyson Gordon has experience in conflict resolution, change management, employee relations, HRIS management, leadership development and performance management. She has a strong work ethic and interpersonal skills which have allowed for Gordon to have progressive leadership opportunities as a transformational Human Resources Executive.

“[The “Peace Walk”] is a testament to what can happen when we can be brave enough to step out on faith and speak up because it builds a muscle so that next time something happens, we can ask ourselves, ‘How can the organization do this better?’ We should lead with this courage that is modeled for us in the Word.” - Alyson Gordon

You can find more information regarding Duke University Health System on https://www.dukehealth.org/ and you can contact Gordon at https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparkergordon/

Trevor Bonat is the Chief Mission Officer of Trinity Health PACE and Trinity Health at Home, a multi-institutional Catholic healthcare delivery system that serves over 30 million individuals across 22 states. The healthcare delivery system consists of 94 hospitals, post-care treatments (such as physical therapy,) and comprehensive care programs for the elderly.

In this episode, Bonat explains his lifelong desire to serve the community and how he has made a difference in people’s lives by bettering the overall health of the individuals. For example, Bonat shows support to Trinity Health's mission by raising attention to the core virtues of reverence, resilience, justice, and integrity. He also explains the influence his mentors had on him, the positive effects of fellowship and the advice that he would have given to his younger self. In the future, Bonat will strive to accompany his organization in helping engage healthcare challenges in an innovative, mission-driven way.

In the past, Bonat was the mission leader for Mercy LIFE in Southeast Pennsylvania and the principal of two Catholic schools, where he focused on innovating and leading. He currently lives in Maryland with his wife, Stephanie, and two teenage daughter's Lucy and Jane. “

We are the choice for healthcare that is full of dignity and personalization and reverence for the individual. We look outward into our communities to help elevate the health of the underserved communities as well.” - Trevor Bonat