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Healthcare Leadership Excellence
The Healthcare Leadership Excellence podcast was created to share valuable insights around leadership, communication, emotional intelligence and conflict resolution. Karl Pister, with over 30 years of coaching experience, is a passionate advocate of excellent and influential leadership. In each episode, Karl discusses real-life leadership challenges through the lenses of outstanding healthcare professionals. He is committed to empowering every healthcare leader lead with integrity, excellence…
Episodes
- Healthcare Leadership Excellence
Episode 225: Leading with Purpose, Not Titles with Dr. John D’Angelo
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. John D’Angelo, President and CEO of Northwell Health, one of the largest healthcare systems in the country, for a…
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Episode 224: From Expertise to Leadership with Frans Campher
In this episode, I sit down with Frans Campher, CEO and U.S. President of Integral Leadership Dynamics, executive coach, and author of The First Step, to…
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Episode 223: Leading Change Without Creating Chaos with Dr. Diane Dye
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Diane Dye, founder of People Risk Consulting, to discuss how leaders can approach change, innovation, and organizational…
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Episode 222: Compassion, Conflict, and Creating a Career That Fits with Dr. Rob Orman
In this episode, I welcome back Dr. Rob Orman for another conversation about his book, Supranormal, and the mindset and practices that help healthcare…
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Episode 221: Beyond the Conflict: Listening, Empathy, and Building Trust with Kim Best
In this episode, I welcome back Kim Best, founder of Best Conflict Solutions, for another conversation about the practical skills leaders need to navigate…
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Episode 220: The Human Side of Leadership with Claudia Crist
In this episode, I sit down with Claudia Crist, a healthcare executive and leadership consultant with more than 30 years of experience, to discuss leading…
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Episode 219: Breaking Limiting Beliefs and Raising the Standard with Paul Martinelli
In this episode, I welcome my longtime mentor and coach, Paul Martinelli, for a conversation about personal growth, self-limiting beliefs, discipline, and…
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Episode 218: Building Superteams with Dr. Ron Friedman
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ron Friedman, social psychologist and author of Superteams, to explore what separates exceptional teams from average ones…
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Episode 217: Beyond the Surface: Better Conversations with Kim Best (Part 2)
In this episode, I welcome back Kim Best, founder of Best Conflict Solutions, for part two of our conversation on practical ways to navigate conflict. Kim…
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Episode 216: Evicting Doubt and Leading Through Conflict with Stan Lewis
In this episode, I sit down with Stan Lewis, former federal investigator and mediator and author of Evict the Doubts That Have Been Squatting Rent Free in Your…
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Episode 215: Slow Down to Lead Better with Dr. Brandon Fielding
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Brandon Fielding to explore the connection between how leaders think, react, and interact with the people around them. Dr…
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Episode 214: The Human Side of Leadership with Dr. Larry Kuhn
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Larry Kuhn to explore what happens when strong business thinking meets a deeper understanding of people. Larry shares his…
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Episode 213: Building a Sustainable Career in Medicine with Dr. Rob Orman
In this episode, I welcome Dr. Rob Orman back to the podcast to talk about his new book, Supranormal, and the realities of building a sustainable career in…
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Episode 212: Becoming Conflict Competent with Kim Best (Part 1)
In this episode, I sit down with Kim Best, founder and president of Best Conflict Solutions, to talk about something many leaders would rather avoid: conflict…
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Episode 211: The Leadership Gaps Holding Organizations Back with Lorraine Armijos
In this episode, I sit down with returning guest Lorraine Armijos, founder of LAR Insights, for a conversation about strengthening organizational systems and…
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Episode 210: The Power of Believing in People with Shandy Welch
In this episode, I welcome Shandy Welch back to the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast for a conversation about work ethic and what leaders can do to…
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Episode 209: The Forgotten Art of Healing with Dr. Alan Cohen
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alan Cohen, pediatric neurosurgeon and author of Comfort Always, for a conversation about the balance between…
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Episode 208: Building a Culture Where Healthcare Leaders Stay and Thrive with Dr. Jamie Hardy (Part 2)
In this episode, I welcome Dr. Jamie Hardy back to the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast for a second conversation, this time focused on organizational…
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Episode 207: Leading Yourself Before You Lead Others with Dr. Jamie Hardy (Part 1)
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jamie Hardy, a pharmacist, speaker, and wellbeing strategist known as the “Lifestyle Pharmacist,” to explore what happens…
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Episode 206: From Peer to Leader with Mitchell Jeffery
In this episode, I sit down with Mitchell Jeffery, founder of The Ember Collective, to discuss one of the most difficult transitions in healthcare leadership…
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Episode 205: Why Great Patient Experiences Begin with Great Leadership with Melissa Gilkes-Smith
In this episode, I sit down with Melissa Gilkes-Smith, healthcare operations consultant, doctoral candidate, and founder of The Focused Leader, to explore what…
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Episode 204: Nature's Wisdom for Better Leadership with MaryCay Durrant
In this episode, I sit down with MaryCay Durrant to explore an unconventional but deeply practical approach to leadership. Drawing from decades of experience…
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Episode 203: Data, AI, and Keeping People at the Center with Adeste Sipin
In this episode, I sit down with Adeste Sipin, Director of Academic Support at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, to explore an important…
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Episode 202: Leading Innovation Through Humility and Healthcare Transformation with Lon Hecht
In this episode, I sit down with Lon Hecht, CEO of Care2You, to discuss what it takes to lead innovation in healthcare while staying grounded in humility…
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Episode 201: Navigating Ethics, Leadership, and Difficult Decisions in Healthcare with Dr. Deborah Kozik and Dr. Jason Kuhl
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Deborah Kozik, pediatric cardiac surgeon and bioethics expert, alongside returning guest Dr. Jason Kuhl, Chief Medical…
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Episode 200: Leadership, Culture, and the Future of Healthcare with Dr. Britt Berrett
For this special 200th episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast, I welcome back Dr. Britt Berrett, Managing Director of the Healthcare…
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Episode 199: Conflict, Assumptions, and the Conversations That Matter with Dr. Jason Kuhl
In this episode, I welcome back Dr. Jason Kuhl, Chief Medical Officer at Providence Medford Medical Center, for a conversation about conflict, communication…
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Episode 198: Compound Expertise, Critical Thinking, and Leading in the Age of AI with Tara Austraat-Churik
In this episode, I sit down with Tara Austraat-Churik, a healthcare and life sciences leader whose career has spanned consulting, pharmaceuticals, clinical…
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Episode 197: Leadership, Integrity, and the Moral Compass with Jay Youell
In this episode, I sit down again with my longtime mentor and friend, Jay Youell. Jay was actually the very first guest on this podcast, and after nearly 200…
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Episode 196: Influence Under Pressure with Dr. Jason Kuhl
In this episode, I sit down again with Dr. Jason Kuhl to talk through one of the most important leadership skills: how to handle conflict when the stakes are…
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Episode 195: Learning From the Preventioneers with Dr. Barry Davis (Part 2)
In this episode, I continue my conversation with Dr. Barry Davis, physician, prevention scientist, and author of The Preventioneers. Dr. Davis shares more of…
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Episode 194: Preventing Harm Before It Becomes a Crisis with Dr. Barry Davis (Part 1)
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Barry R. Davis, physician, prevention scientist, and author of The Preventioneers. Dr. Davis has spent decades studying…
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Episode 193: The Influence Equation and Understanding Resistance with Stevenson Carlebach
In this episode, I sit down with Stevenson Carlebach, a faculty member with Harvard’s Program on Negotiation, to talk about what’s really happening when people…
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Episode 192: Being Right vs. Being Effective with Dr. Jason Kuhl
In this episode, I sit down again with Dr. Jason Kuhl, Chief Medical Officer at Providence Medford Medical Center and a returning voice on the podcast. Our…
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Episode 191: Leading When You Don’t Control the System with Dr. Jason Kuhl
In this episode, I sit down again with Dr. Jason Kuhl, Chief Medical Officer at Providence Medford Medical Center. Every time we talk, we get into what…
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Episode 190: Belonging, Burnout, and Better Leadership with Ed Speedling
In this episode, I sit down with Ed Speedling, Principal and Executive Advisor at ES Healthcare Consulting. Ed brings a unique blend of clinical experience and…
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Episode 189: Discipline Over Motivation with Dr. S. Irfan Ali
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. S. Irfan Ali, CEO of Pioneer Medical Group, whose journey from humble beginnings to leading multiple healthcare…
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Episode 188: Better, Not Perfect: The Real Work of Leadership with Christy Pretzinger
In this episode, I sit down with Christy Pretzinger, founder of WG Content and The Better Leader Project. Christy has spent more than two decades in…
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Episode 187: Seeing the Person, Not Just the Performance with Susan Inouye
In this episode, I sit down with Susan Inouye, a leadership coach who has worked with over 600 companies across 40 industries. Susan brings a unique…
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Episode 186: Leading a Multi-Generational Workforce with Dr. Katherine Meese
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Katherine Meese, bestselling author of Gen Fluence: How to Lead a Multi-Generational Workforce. With a background in…
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Episode 185: The Hidden Math Behind Physician Burnout with Dr. Sarah Smith
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Sarah Smith, a physician from Australia and The Charting Coach for Physicians and Clinicians. Dr. Smith has practiced…
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Episode 184: What Leaders Get Wrong About Hiring with Cary Sparrow
In this episode, I sit down with Cary Sparrow, Founder and CEO of WageScape and a former nuclear submarine officer. Cary brings a unique blend of technical…
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Episode 183: Leadership Is Messy: How Great Clinicians Become Great Leaders with President Cameron Martin
In this episode, I sit down with President Cameron Martin of Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. We first connected at a healthcare leadership…
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Episode 182: When the System Isn’t Working with Dr. Jason Kuhl
In this episode, I sit down again with Dr. Kuhl, Chief Medical Officer at Providence Medford and a returning guest on the podcast. Every time we talk, the…
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Episode 181: Puzzle Thinking and Radical Product Leadership with Radhika Dutt
In this episode, I talk with Radhika Dutt, MIT-educated engineer, startup founder, and author of Radical Product Thinking, about how leaders solve complex…
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Episode 180: Questions That Shape Leaders with Rick Burris
In this episode, I sit down with someone I genuinely admire, Rick Burris, founder of Leaders Fuel and author of Leaders Fuel Daily. Rick and I go back several…
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Episode 179: Responding Under Pressure with Dr. Rob Orman
In this episode, I sit down again with my friend and what may soon be our “periodic co-host,” Dr. Rob Orman. Rob is a physician, coach, and host of the…
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Episode 178: Be a Gardener, Not a Hero with Lee Angus
In this episode, I sit down with Lee Angus, President of Medi Leadership, a firm that has spent the last 25 years coaching healthcare executives in one of the…
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Episode 177: Please the Purpose, Not the People with Dr. Leo Spector
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Leo Spector, practicing surgeon and CEO of OrthoCarolina, to talk about what happens when physicians step into real…
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Episode 176: Emotional Intelligence in the Age of AI with Dr. Joseph Michelli
In this episode, I welcome back Dr. Joseph Michelli for the fifth time, and we focus on a topic that explains a huge percentage of leadership breakdowns I see…
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Episode 175: Worth, Wealth, and Leadership with Nancy Griffin
In this episode, I sit down with Nancy Griffin, founder of Women Worth and Wellness. Nancy began her career as one of the first female managers at Procter &…
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Episode 174: Why Communication Fails Even When Everyone Agrees with Dr. Laura Sicola
In this episode, I sit down with Laura Sicola, author of Speaking to Influence, to talk about something I hear in almost every organization: “We need to…
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Episode 173: Leading Conflict Instead of Avoiding It with Dr. Jason Kuhl
In this episode, I sit down again with Dr. Jason Kuhl, Chief Medical Officer at Providence Medford Medical Center, to talk about something every healthcare…
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Episode 172: Why Great Leadership Is Simpler Than We Think with Amos Balongo
In this episode, I sit down with Amos Balongo, a leadership consultant whose work spans corporate America, senior levels of the U.S. military, and global…
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Episode 171: Trust Is Not Soft with Kim Bohr
In this episode, I sit down with Kim Bohr, President and Chief Operating Officer of SparkEffect, for a very real conversation about trust and why leaders can’t…
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Episode 170: The Cost of the Conversation That Never Happens with Dianna Anderson
In this episode, I sit down with Dianna Anderson, CEO and co-founder of Cylient, and one of the early pioneers in the coaching profession. Dianna brings…
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Episode 169: Medical Ethics When the Stakes Are Life and Death with Dr. Deborah Kozik
In this episode, we step into new territory for the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast and take on medical and biomedical ethics as it actually shows up…
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Episode 168: A Year in Review with the Coaching Group
In this episode, I do something a little different. Instead of sitting down with a single guest, I bring together the team that makes the Healthcare Leadership…
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Episode 167: Letting Go Without Losing Control with Laurie Baedke
In this episode, I sit down again with Laurie Baedke to tackle a topic that hits close to home for many leaders: control. We start with an honest admission…
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Episode 166: The Real Work of Conflict Resolution with Andy Hall
In this episode, I turn the mic over to my own coach, Andy Hall, for a conversation about conflict and why leaders struggle with it. Andy and I talk about my…