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, and inspiration.
Episodes
138 episodes
Episode 133: AI Without the Hype with Dan Fox
In this episode, I sit down with Dan Fox, Managing Director of Healthcare at Drips, to explore the real-world impact and potential of AI in healthcare.Dan brings over a decade of AI experience and explains what’s changed in the last few ...
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Episode 133
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Episode 132: From Clinical Chaos to Human-Centered Leadership with La Tonya Roberts
In this episode, I sit down with La Tonya Roberts, founder of Harmony Consulting Group, who brings nearly two decades of global experience in coaching, organizational development, and transformation across 30 countries. We dive into what it tak...
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Episode 132
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Episode 131: Getting the Job Done with Kevin Torf (Part 2)
In this episode, I welcome back Kevin Torf, CEO of T2Group, for a deeper dive into his book Getting the Job Done. Last time, we only scratched the surface. This time, we explore the full “PROJECTS” framework he’s developed over decades of proje...
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Episode 131
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52:03
Episode 130: Leading from the Inside Out with Shandy Welch
Shandy Welch joins me again for a deep dive into Positive Intelligence, a framework that helps leaders better understand the internal habits that shape how we show up. If you’ve ever been told you're “too intense,” “too nice,” or “not present e...
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Episode 130
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Episode 129: Pivot Without Whiplash with Shandy Welch
Shandy Welch is back with me for a second round on Endurance, the incredible story of Sir Ernest Shackleton, and what it teaches us about real-world leadership. In this episode, we pick up where we left off and dig deeper into what it means to ...
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Episode 129
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Episode 128: Work-Life Blend: How Personal Fulfillment Drives Professional Excellence
In this episode, I sit down with Maz, our Director of Outreach and the mastermind behind the podcast. We explore what success looks like outside of work and how our personal passions shape who we are as professionals. She brings up some thought...
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Episode 128
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Episode 127: Mastering Performance Psychology with Dr. Mark Guadagnoli
Today, I sit down with Dr. Mark Guadagnoli, a cognitive psychology and human performance expert, to discuss the science behind elite performance. Dr. Guadagnoli shares his journey from working with top athletes, including Olympians and professi...
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Episode 127
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Episode 126: Getting the Job Done with Kevin Torf (Part 1)
In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Torf, CEO of T2Group and author of Getting the Job Done. Kevin didn’t come on the show to promote his book, but after reading it, I knew our listeners needed to hear about it. This book isn’t just...
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Episode 126
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Episode 125: Leading with Confidence and Purpose with Ron Cooper
In this episode, I sit down with retired Lieutenant Colonel Ron Cooper, a former F-4 fighter pilot with 300 combat missions under his belt. Ron shares powerful leadership lessons from his military and business career, showing how to lead with c...
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Episode 125
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Episode 124: Shackleton’s Leadership Lessons with Shandy Welch
In this episode, I welcome back Shandy Welch to discuss one of the most compelling leadership stories in history—the journey of Ernest Shackleton and his crew. While Endurance isn’t a leadership book in the traditional sense, Shackleto...
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Episode 124
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Episode 123: Breaking Decision Paralysis with Dr. Rob Orman
I welcome back Dr. Rob Orman, emergency physician and host of the Stimulus Podcast, for another insightful conversation. Rob and I dive deep into decision-making—why it’s often more complicated outside of clinical settings and why intelligent p...
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Episode 123
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Episode 122: Thinking on Purpose with Shandy Welch
In this episode, I welcome back my longtime colleague and friend, Shandy Welch. Shandy has an incredible ability to deliver tough truths with warmth—what I call a “confrontive warm fuzzy.” We dive into a key insight from her recent Weekly Wisdo...
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Episode 122
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Episode 121: Designing Healthcare Experiences with Luke Sommer
In this episode, I sit down with Luke Sommer, a student at Brigham Young University with a passion for healthcare leadership and experience design. I met Luke at a healthcare leadership seminar, and his insights on problem-solving and patient e...
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Episode 121
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Episode 120: Leadership, Purpose, and Empathy with Vinay Patel
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast, I speak with Vinay Patel, a pharmacist, leader, and advocate for affordable healthcare solutions. Vinay shares his journey from academia and pharmacy practice to founding an innov...
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Episode 120
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Episode 119: Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare with Richard Kedziora
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast, I speak with Richard Kedziora, COO and co-founder of Estenda, a digital health platform. Richard shares his journey from programming in the 1980s to leading advancements in ...
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Episode 119
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Episode 118: Mastering Leadership Transformation with Mike Murphy
In this episode of The Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Mike Murphy, a seasoned senior leader and the driving force behind Sunstone Management Advisors. Mike shares insights from his extensive 30-ye...
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Episode 118
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Episode 117: Honesty, Simplicity, and Tough Conversations with Devan Baker
In this year-end episode of The Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast, I sit down with Devan Baker, a leader I’ve had the privilege of working alongside for years. Devan’s unique combination of technical expertise and people skills makes him...
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Episode 117
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36:09
Episode 116: The True Work of Diversity in Healthcare Leadership with Dr. Pamela McAfee
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Pamela McAfee, a seasoned healthcare leader, diversity specialist, and CEO of Stella Versed Consulting. Dr. McAfee shares her expertise on advancing diversity,...
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Episode 116
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Episode 115: The Power of Vulnerability with Micki McMillan
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast, I speak with Micki McMillan, co-founder and president of Blue Mesa Coaching. Micki shares her journey from teaching to executive leadership and coaching. Her approach centers on h...
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Episode 115
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Episode 114: Leading Like Alice with Dr. Rob Orman
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast, I welcome back Dr. Rob Orman for his fifth appearance. Rob shares lessons from his article, “From Hot Mess to Night Shift Boss,” inspired by a nocturnist physician, Alice, who thr...
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Episode 114
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Episode 113: The Emerging Healthcare Leader with Laurie Baedke
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast, I welcome Laurie Baedke, a healthcare executive, leadership coach, author, and speaker. Laurie’s journey is extraordinary—she became a hospital vice president at just 22 and now f...
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Episode 113
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Episode 112: Leaders Building Leaders with Todd Holzman
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast, I welcome Todd Holzman, founder of Holzman Leadership, a consultancy that focuses on leadership development in industries like pharma, biotech, and finance. Todd brings a wealth o...
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Episode 112
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40:11
Episode 111: Small Changes, Big Impact with Rahul Karan Sharma
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast, I welcome back Rahul Karan Sharma, a habits expert with a unique approach to personal transformation. In our last conversation, Rahul shared so much valuable insight that we didn’...
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Episode 111
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Episode 110: Burnout and the N Plus One Solution with Dr. Rob Orman
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast, I have the pleasure of welcoming back Dr. Rob Orman, an expert on physician burnout. Today, we’re tackling an issue that hits home for so many in healthcare: the overwhelming weig...
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Episode 110
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Episode 109: Crystallized Intelligence with Shandy Welch
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence podcast, we are privileged to have Shandy Welch back on the show. We dive into a topic we’ve never explored before: the role and value of older professionals who are approaching or even pa...
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Episode 109
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