The Human Side of Leadership in Healthcare
The Human Side of Leadership in Healthcare, hosted by Dr. Pelè, explores what it truly means to lead in today’s complex, high-stakes healthcare environment.
Through conversations with clinicians, executives, and thought leaders, the podcast reveals how leadership is experienced by patients, teams, and organizations in real time. Each episode highlights the human behaviors that build trust, reduce burnout, strengthen culture, and improve outcomes.
In an age where AI is transforming how we operate, this podcast brings the focus back to what matters most: how leaders show up, connect, and create confidence in the moments that matter.
Episodes
295 episodes
295: Patient First, System Second: Rethinking Healthcare Leadership in a Complex World with Douglas Slakey, MD
What if healthcare systems have been optimizing the wrong thing?In this episode of The Human Side of Leadership in Healthcare, Dr. Pelè sits down with internationally recognized transplant surgeon, healthcare executive, and auth...
294: Eradicating Incivility in Healthcare, with Renee Thompson
We talk with Renee Thompson about why bullying and incivility in healthcare are not just culture issues, but patient safety risks. She shares how leaders unintentionally reinforce disruptive behavior, what actually happens in the moment when co...
293: Making Change Stick in Healthcare, with Teri Renfrow
We talk with Teri Renfrow about why strategy often breaks down at the point of execution in healthcare, and what it really takes to move from pilot to full-scale adoption.Teri shares how frontline experience, not just technology, determi...
292:Culture Is the Work: How Leaders Shape Trust, Engagement, and Patient Experience, with October Ambrose
In this episode of The Human Side of Leadership in Healthcare, Dr. Pelè speaks with October Ambrose, Vice President of People Partnerships and Engagement at Central Health, about what culture actually looks like inside a mission-driven...
291: The Hidden Driver of Burnout and How Leaders Can Regulate Under Pressure, with Vanessa McNeal
In this episode, Dr. Pelè speaks with Vanessa McNeal about what really drives burnout and performance under pressure.They explore how leaders unknowingly operate in survival states like fight-or-flight and shutdown, and why this isn’t a ...
290: Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure, with Dr. Russell Robinson
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Russell Robinson about why the transition into college mirrors what new hires experience in high-pressure environments like healthcare.We explore how emotional intelligence shapes performance under stres...
289: The People Equation: Leadership in the Age of AI with Gena Pirtle
In this episode, we unpack how trust, purpose, and people-first leadership power real culture change, and how AI can scale feedback, belonging, and performance without losing the human edge.Gena Pirtle, founder of The People Equation an...
288: Emotional Intelligence As Leadership’s Operating System, with Maggie Sass, Ph.D.
Most leadership breakdowns are not failures of intelligence or strategy. They are emotional failures.In this episode of the Leadership AI Podcast, Maggie Sass, Ph.D., Executive Vice President of Product, Research, and Professional Servic...
287: Aligning Company Values and Employee Needs, With Paul ter Wal
Do you want to discover the secret recipe to align company and employee needs and create a harmonious and profitable work environment? Pull up a chair because today's guest, Paul ter Wal, author and president of the Virtual Speaker...
286: Exploring Human-Centric Leadership and Self-Worth with Tiffany Houser
Are you ready to revolutionize your leadership style? Join us as we host Tiffany Houser, a seasoned leadership and team culture expert. Tiffany will unpack the concept of human-centric leadership that champions people ...
285: From Social Purpose to Business Profit, with Jonathan Bennett
Ever felt the weight of leadership loneliness? Fret not, as we bring you an enlightening conversation with Jonathan Bennett, an executive coach and trusted advisor who unpacks how executive coaching is a potent remedy for this isol...
284: The Engagement Blueprint, with Kon Apostolopoulos
What if the key to a highly profitable business lies in the engagement and happiness of its employees?This question is at the heart of our enlightening conversation with our esteemed guest, international author, speaker, and award-winni...
283: From Communication Breakdowns to Breakthroughs, with Marsha Acker
Ever wonder why communication breakdowns seem to be a perpetual cycle in organizations? Join me as I get to the heart of this issue with the dynamic Marsha Acker, CEO and principal at Team Catapult. With her unique exp...
282: Creating a Thriving Work Culture through Eudaimonic Happiness, with Dr. Pelè
What if you could tap into the ancient philosophy of eudaimonic happiness to create a thriving, engaged and productive work culture? That's exactly what we're discussing with Dr. Alise Cortez interviewing Dr. Pelè, in this eye-opening e...
281: Exploring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace, with Maria Morukian
Imagine a workplace where everyone gets to tell their story, and where everyone feels a sense of belonging. Sounds utopian, right? Brace yourself for an enlightening conversation with Maria Morukian, acclaimed author of the book...
280: Transforming Workplace Stress into a Positive Force, with Dr. Sharon Grossman
Have you ever wondered about the actual cost of burnout - on personal and organizational levels? Did you know that your beliefs about stress can significantly alter your experience of it?Our guest today, Dr. Sharon Grossman, an ...
279: Bridging the Leadership Gap, With Rose Fass
What does it mean to be a leader? Rose Fass, the trailblazing founder and chairman of fassforward, invites us to unravel this complex question in our latest deep-dive episode. Rose, a veteran leader and author, leverages ...
278: Profitable Happiness: A New Perspective on Business Performance, with Dr. Pelè
Imagine a world where your EMPLOYEE HAPPINESS directly links to PRODUCTIVITY at work. Sounds like a dream, doesn't it? Well, our guest, the thought-provoking Dr. Pelè, a best-selling author, musician, and software architect, mak...
277: Breaking Free from Patterns and Fostering Grounded Leadership, with Tony Martignetti
Ever been trapped in a pattern that's holding you back? Our guest today, Tony Martignetti, a distinguished Leadership Coach and Chief Inspiration Officer, has turned this common dilemma into an opportunity for growth and transformation ...
276: Navigating Workplace Change and Stress, With Chris Young
What if stress, that ogre of modern life, could be our friend? We pose this provocative question to our special guest, Chris Young, the Director of Workforce Development at the Texas Department of Transportation. With ...
275: Revitalizing Healthcare Leadership and Engagement, with Lara Burnside
Are you ready to tap into the pulse of healthcare leadership? Join us as we navigate the uncharted waters of this subject with our distinguished guest, Lara Burnside. Lara, a seasoned executive leadership coach, intern...
274: The Power of Leadership in Shaping Organizational Culture, with Amechi Udo
Imagine you're stuck in your career, unsure of how to ascend further or maybe you're craving for a shift in your role within the organization. What if you could turn things around? Enter Amechi Udo - career change coac...
273. The Intersection of Faith and Leadership, With Kneisha Sanders
How often do we feel obligated to fit into a certain mold to progress in our careers? Is there a way to break free from this pattern and become the leader we desire to be? Find out as we welcome Kneisha Sanders to our show. ...
272: Unleashing the Power of Employee Experience, With Christi Gilhoi
Ever wondered about the links between engaged employees, positive employee experiences, and organizational performance?Well, tune in as we unravel this intriguing concept with our special guest, Christi Gilhoi, an Employee Experience Ex...
271: Rethinking Employee Engagement and Performance, With Jason Lauritsen
Are you ready to challenge your traditional understanding of employee engagement and workplace productivity? Strap in for a transformational conversation with renowned expert, Jason Lauritsen, who compels us to rethink our current syste...