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
108 episodes since 2022
Episode 103: Orchestrate, Elevate, and See People Differently with Shandy Welch
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome back Shandy Welch, a remarkable leader in healthcare known for her empathy and organizational brilliance.Throughout the episode, Shandy reminds u...
September 16, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 103
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36:58
Episode 102: Inner Master, Outer Impact with Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Hitendra Wadhwa, author of Inner Mastery, Outer Impact and Columbia University professor. Dr. Wadhwa's book has made a significant impact with its b...
September 09, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 102
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46:38
Episode 101: Inclusivity in Nursing Teams with Penny Steele
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast, I welcome Penny Steele, a seasoned healthcare professional with more than four decades of experience in nursing and healthcare leadership. Penny shares her remarkable journey, whi...
September 02, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 101
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31:35
Episode 100: 100 Episodes of Excellence
Today, we mark a special milestone on the Healthcare Leadership Excellence podcast—our 100th episode. I’m thrilled to have Maz Antolin from our Coaching Group team with me to look back on our journey and highlight some of the memorable moments ...
August 26, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 100
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37:01
Episode 99: Managing and Leading Through Conflict
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast, I am delighted to have our Head of Marketing and Outreach, Maz Antolin, join me in a conversation about leading through conflict and conflict management.We discuss common ...
August 19, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 99
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34:42
Episode 98: Enhancing Healthcare Through EMR Implementation with Dr. Michael Brown
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence podcast, I welcome Dr. Michael Brown, an NYU Medical School graduate with a strong background in internal medicine and a pioneering approach to electronic medical records (EMR). With over ...
August 12, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 98
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44:23
Episode 97: Leadership Operating System with Eric Pfeiffer
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence podcast, I interview Eric Pfeiffer, a seasoned leadership coach with a unique perspective on leadership development. Eric shares his journey from a young professional struggling with perso...
August 05, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 97
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39:04
Episode 96: Military Discipline Meets Medical Mastery with Dr. Joe Sniezek
In today's episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence podcast, I chat with Dr. Joe Sniezek, a distinguished surgeon at the Swedish organization in Seattle. Dr. Sniezek's leadership journey began at West Point, followed by medical school at...
July 29, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 96
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34:41
Episode 95: Creating a Culture of Care with Thom Rowe
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Podcast, I welcome Thom Rowe, a retired nurse leader with over three decades of experience in healthcare.Thom starts by recounting his journey from a bedside nurse in a critical care unit to ...
July 22, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 95
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39:45
Episode 94: The Power of Perseverance with Judi Church
In this engaging episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence podcast, I welcome the remarkable Judi Church. Judi’s journey is one of resilience, innovation, and unyielding dedication. The episode kicks off with me reminiscing about a serene...
July 15, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 94
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39:43
Episode 93: Understanding Losses and Resistance with Adriano Pianesi
Today, I'm thrilled to welcome back Adriano Pianesi, an adjunct faculty member at Johns Hopkins University. In our last conversation, Adriano left us with a powerful quote by Ron Ivins that has stuck with me: “People love change, what they hate...
July 08, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 93
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35:52
Episode 92: Breaking the Habit Cycle with Doug Stoddard
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence podcast, I'm delighted to welcome Doug Stoddard, the Habit Breaker Expert. Our conversation kicks off with Doug sharing his journey, from business challenges and personal struggles to beco...
July 01, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 92
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34:57
Episode 91: Crucial Conversations with Dr. Rob Orman
Dr. Rob Orman, a renowned expert in handling difficult conversations, joins me once again on the Healthcare Leadership Excellence podcast. He hosts the Stimulus Podcast and sends out phenomenal newsletters. Today, we dive into why people often ...
June 24, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 91
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33:13
Episode 90: Adaptive Leadership with Adriano Pianesi
In the latest episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence podcast, I welcome Adriano Pianesi, an adjunct faculty member at Johns Hopkins University. Adriano brings a wealth of experience in leadership and organizational change. He shares hi...
June 17, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 90
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37:04
Episode 89: Leading With Love, Humor, and Transparency with Dr. Joseph Michelli
In this episode, I have the pleasure of having Dr. Joseph Michelli, a New York Times bestselling author, in our podcast for the third time. We pick up from our last discussion with a profound thought from Dr. Michelli: "Leading is loving." He e...
June 10, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 89
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52:13
Episode 88: Leading Through Calm and Crisis with Dr. Joseph Michelli
In the latest episode of Healthcare Leadership Excellence, I have the pleasure of welcoming back Dr. Joseph Michelli, a renowned expert on customer experience and a New York Times bestselling author. Dr. Michelli's work spans insights from comp...
June 03, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 88
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43:52
Episode 87: The Power of a Beginner's Mind with Luka Yancopoulos
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence podcast, I speak with Luka Yancopoulos, co-founder of Grapevine. Luka, deeply impacted by his parents’ frontline roles during the pandemic, shifted his focus from global issues like ...
May 27, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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41:32
Episode 86: Mastering Leadership Fundamentals with David McGlennen
Today, I'm thrilled to have David McGlennen as our guest. I met David at a conference over a year ago through a mutual acquaintance, attended a seminar he led in Atlanta, and was thoroughly impressed.David's journey to expertise include...
May 20, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 86
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42:57
Episode 85: Creating Healthier Workplaces with Dr. Susan Strauss
In today's podcast episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Susan Strauss, an expert in workplace dynamics, particularly focused on harassment and bullying. Dr. Susan's wealth of experience and knowledge is evident from the get-go as s...
May 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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39:30
Episode 84: Harnessing Data and AI for Better Healthcare with Dr. Katie Swenson, Ph.D
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast, I have the pleasure of welcoming back Dr. Katie Swenson, an impressive figure in both clinical practice and leadership at the University of Utah. Dr. Swenson's background is as di...
May 06, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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45:03
Episode 83: Transforming Healthcare Through Patient Engagement with Lisa Blue
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence podcast, I'm thrilled to speak with Lisa Blue, Chief Clinical Innovation Officer for Providertech. Lisa's journey from trained nurse to healthcare innovator is captivating. Beginning at th...
April 29, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 83
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41:39
Episode 82: Clearing Conversations with Katie Lawrence
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence podcast, we welcome back our guest Katie Lawrence to speak about the complexities of managing employee engagement and fostering a positive workplace culture.Drawing on insights fro...
April 22, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 82
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45:46
Episode 81: Navigating Healthcare Change with Katie Lawrence
In this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence podcast, we have the pleasure to hear from Katie Lawrence, head of the Willow Strategy Group. Katie brings over two decades of healthcare experience to the table, sharing insights on manag...
April 15, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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34:38
Episode 80: Building Trust Through Memory with Coach Tim Alpers
Today, I’m delighted to welcome Coach Tim Alpers back to our podcast. Coach Tim is a mentor and role model in both sports and leadership. His career, spanning college basketball coaching and leadership development, offers a wealth of insights i...
April 08, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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43:21
Episode 79: Physician Leadership Project with Jill Arena
In this podcast episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Jill Arena, a notable figure in the healthcare industry. Jill's journey from accounting and finance to healthcare leadership is unconventional yet inspiring. Her passion for managing ...
April 01, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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35:02