In this episode of The Jogging Turtle Podcast, I sit down with Jim Carlough — author, speaker, and leadership veteran with over 30 years of experience in healthcare. We talk about what it means to lead with integrity in a time when true leadership feels rare. Jim shares stories about raising a family, running multimillion-dollar companies, dealing with loss, and mentoring future leaders — all through the lens of his “Six Pillars of Leadership”: Integrity, Focus, Empathy, Compassion, Humor, and Stability.

Timestamps

00:44 – Celebrating Milestones and Family Successes

05:44 – The Intersection of Business and Family Leadership

10:40 – Navigating Leadership Challenges and Empathy

20:56 – The Importance of Integrity in Leadership

30:34 – Work-Life Balance and Personal Growth

53:14 – Finding Balance in a Chaotic World

54:38 – The Role of Media in Shaping Perspectives 57:18 – Navigating Politics in Business

01:02:36 – Integrity and Accountability in Leadership

01:09:18 – The Importance of Community and Support

01:15:25 – The Future of Leadership and Change

01:23:08 – Writing for Impact: The Purpose Behind the Book

🌐 Learn more about Jim: www.jimcarlough.com

📘 Grab Jim's Book: https://jim-carlough.com/

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