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As the premier executive search and leadership advisory firm, developing impactful leadership teams for organizations that improve quality of life, WittKieffer has a front row seat to the top leaders in the healthcare, education, and life science markets. Every day, we’re working with leaders who want to create a better tomorrow—to make an impact for their organizations, communities, and the wider world. This is WittKieffer’s Impactful Leaders Podcast – this is not your typical leadership podcast. It’s a personal and introspective chat with today’s most impactful healthcare industry leaders. We’ll cover personal topics from health and wellness to work world matters, delivering actionable advice and insightful takeaways. And we’re sure you’ll be inspired to find—or strengthen—your purpose.
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What separates good leaders from truly impactful ones? In this episode of Impactful Leaders, hosts Michael Anderson and Raj Ramachandran sit down with leadership expert, bestselling author, and governance leader Chris Lowney to explore the habits and mindsets that drive exceptional leadership. Drawing on his unique journey from Jesuit seminarian to senior executive at JPMorgan and former board chair of CommonSpirit Health, Lowney shares powerful insights on self-awareness, decision-making, organizational culture, and leading through uncertainty. The conversation examines why leaders must learn to step back from daily demands, embrace ambiguity, and move beyond being the "smartest person in the room." Lowney also addresses the challenges facing healthcare organizations, the importance of mission-driven leadership, and how enduring values such as purpose, character, and service remain essential in an increasingly complex world. For executives, board members, clinicians, and emerging leaders alike, this episode offers practical wisdom for leading with clarity and impact.
The true power of AI lies not in replacing human decision-making, but in strengthening it. In Part 2 of this Converge conversation, Michael Castleman, Chief Business Officer; Executive Partner, Global Investor Backed Markets & Interim Leadership Solutions, and Ysette Witteveen, Managing Partner, Interim Leadership – Global Investor Backed Markets, continue their discussion with Dr. Mohammad Ghassemi on how organizations can scale AI responsibly while maximizing human potential. Using real-world examples from healthcare, life sciences, investment firms, and other high-stakes environments, Dr. Ghassemi examines how leaders can assess risk, establish effective governance, and build productive partnerships between people and intelligent systems. He notes that organizations generating the strongest outcomes approach AI with discipline—expanding deployment in proportion to demonstrated value, managing costs thoughtfully, and maintaining consistent oversight. The discussion turns to the strategic choices leaders face when deploying AI. Dr. Ghassemi outlines how organizations can determine whether a solution is best suited to generating insights, automating processes, or augmenting human decision-making, helping ensure investments align with broader business objectives. He also addresses the unique complexities of healthcare, where accountability, governance, and patient outcomes can significantly influence implementation decisions. A recurring theme is the importance of organizational readiness. From strong digital infrastructure and centralized leadership to enterprise-wide AI fluency, sustainable adoption depends on more than technology alone. Dr. Ghassemi describes how mature governance programs establish performance standards, monitor outcomes, and clearly define the roles of both humans and AI systems. Attention also turns to how investment firms and portfolio companies are accelerating adoption through centers of excellence that cultivate internal expertise, share best practices, and convert innovation into measurable business value. Ultimately, this conversation reframes AI not as a replacement for people, but as a tool for human augmentation. By automating repetitive work and enabling talented professionals to focus on creativity, judgment, and innovation, organizations can unlock greater enterprise value while creating more meaningful work for their people.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping virtually every industry, but many leaders still struggle to distinguish genuine business value from industry hype. In Part 1 of this Converge conversation, Michael Castleman, Chief Business Officer; Executive Partner, Global Investor Backed Markets & Interim Leadership Solutions, and Ysette Witteveen, Managing Partner, Interim Leadership – Global Investor Backed Markets, sit down with Dr. Mohammad Ghassemi to explore what it means to become AI fluent in today's rapidly evolving landscape. An MIT-trained computer scientist, professor at Michigan State University, and founding partner of Ghamut Corporation, Dr. Ghassemi has led more than $250 million in AI initiatives across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. He also directs Michigan State's Human Augmentation and Artificial Intelligence Lab, where his research focuses on integrating human and machine intelligence to solve problems neither can address as effectively alone. Throughout the discussion, Dr. Ghassemi challenges common misconceptions about AI and encourages leaders to adopt a more nuanced view of the technology. Rather than a single capability, he describes AI as a spectrum ranging from deterministic, rules-based systems to more flexible probabilistic models, each carrying different implications for cost, performance, reliability, and risk. Listeners gain insight into why many organizations struggle to realize value from AI investments and what differentiates those achieving measurable results. Dr. Ghassemi outlines a practical framework for evaluating AI opportunities through the lens of return on investment, while warning against pitfalls such as scaling too quickly, overestimating capabilities, or pursuing initiatives disconnected from business priorities. The episode also positions AI fluency as a critical leadership capability. Beyond understanding technical concepts, leaders must be able to use, assess, and challenge AI systems within their organizations. For executives looking to move beyond buzzwords and develop informed AI strategies, this conversation provides a practical foundation for action.
In this episode of Accelerating Physician Leader Impact, host Dr. Michael Anderson sits down with Dr. Rita M. Pappas, Chief of the Women’s and Children’s Institute at Cleveland Clinic, to explore what it takes to lead through complexity, uncertainty, and change. Drawing on her journey from pediatric nurse to pediatrician to physician executive, Dr. Pappas shares lessons from advancing family-centered care, mentoring future physician leaders, and leading high-profile initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic. She offers practical insights on building trust through communication, creating alignment across interdisciplinary teams, and maintaining focus under pressure. The conversation also examines the growing challenges facing children’s healthcare, including workforce shortages, pediatric research funding, and the critical role of advocacy. For healthcare executives, physician leaders, and aspiring changemakers, this episode delivers powerful reflections on leadership, resilience, and the importance of setting a clear direction while remaining deeply connected to patients, families, and teams.
What if medicine could move beyond managing decline to restoring human function? In this episode of Converge, Jerry McLaughlin, CEO of Life Biosciences, explores the emerging science of epigenetic reprogramming and its potential to transform how we treat age-related disease. Drawing on decades in biopharma, McLaughlin reflects on the shift from symptom management to targeting the root causes of aging at the cellular level. The conversation centers on a pivotal milestone: dosing the first human patient with an epigenetic restoration therapy designed to treat optic neuropathies, including glaucoma and NAION. McLaughlin shares how the field is evolving from hypothesis to clinical validation—and why rigor, evidence, and disciplined execution must replace hype. From commercialization strategy to scientific breakthroughs, this episode offers a rare, insider perspective on where longevity science intersects with patient impact—and what it will take to bring these therapies to scale.
How can health professions education keep pace with workforce shortages, rapid technological change, and evolving student expectations? In this episode, Jon Williamson, Dean of the School of Health Professions at UT Southwestern and President of the Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions, shares a data-driven perspective on the future of healthcare education. He explores the growing gap between academic preparation and clinical realities, the urgent need for stronger partnerships between institutions and health systems, and how leaders can navigate difficult decisions around program sustainability. Williamson also weighs in on the role of AI, emphasizing the importance of balancing innovation with fundamental skill development. From workforce pipelines to interprofessional education, he outlines actionable strategies for building more agile, responsive systems. This conversation is a must-listen for healthcare and academic leaders seeking to strengthen talent pipelines and prepare the next generation of care providers.
What does it take to lead children’s healthcare during one of the most challenging periods in its history? In this special episode of our Accelerating Physician Leader Impact series, Michael Anderson, MD, MBA welcomes Paul R. Haut, MD, President of the Children’s Hospital Association, for a powerful conversation on leadership, advocacy, and purpose. Dr. Haut shares his journey from pediatric oncologist to national healthcare executive, reflecting on early leadership failures, the transition from authority to influence, and the importance of understanding one’s “why.” Together, they explore the urgent issues facing children’s hospitals today—including funding pressures, Medicaid sustainability, workforce shortages, and the evolving role of physician leaders. Grounded in values of respect, integrity, and trust, this episode offers practical insights and inspiration for senior healthcare leaders committed to making a lasting impact for children, families, and communities.
What does it take to lead a modern research enterprise in an era of funding uncertainty and growing demand for real‑world impact? In this episode, Stacey Patterson, Vice President for Research at Florida State University, shares how research leaders can build interdisciplinary ecosystems that drive innovation, economic growth, and societal value. Drawing on her non-linear path from scientist to senior administrator, Patterson discusses why persistence, communication, and team science are essential leadership competencies. She explores the cultural and structural barriers that prevent promising discoveries from reaching application and explains how programs like Ignite FSU help mature early‑stage ideas. Patterson also offers a candid perspective on return on investment in academic research and why universities must better articulate their value to funders and the public. This conversation is essential listening for presidents, provosts, research executives, and higher education leaders shaping the future of research.
What does it truly mean to create a physician‑led culture? In this Impactful Leaders Podcast episode, Senior Partner Daniel Young and Principal Vinny Gossain are joined by Dr. Scott Ellner, Chief Physician Executive at Integris Health, for a candid conversation on leadership, clinician engagement, and purpose. Dr. Ellner shares his journey from general surgeon to enterprise leader, highlighting the mindset shifts physicians must make to influence systems, not just care delivery. He challenges common misconceptions about physician engagement, explains why real engagement goes far beyond surveys, and offers practical insights on aligning clinicians around strategy, accountability, and results. The discussion also explores augmented intelligence in healthcare, the evolving role of the physician executive, and Dr. Ellner’s PEAK Health philosophy for sustaining leadership performance amid constant change. This episode is a must listen for senior and aspiring physician leaders navigating today’s complex healthcare environment.
What does it take to lead one of the world’s premier pediatric institutions during a time of extraordinary scientific change? In this episode of Impactful Leaders, Michael Anderson, MD, MBA (a pediatrician) sits down with Dr. Jordan Orange, Pediatrician‑in‑Chief and Chair of Pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Orange shares his journey from physician‑scientist to executive leader, reflecting on the mentors, inflection points, and moments of discomfort that shaped his path. Together, they explore how scientific training informs leadership decision‑making, why genomics and informatics are transforming children’s—and adult—health, and what health systems risk when pediatrics is deprioritized. Dr. Orange also offers powerful guidance for developing the next generation of physician leaders and closes with advice every senior leader needs to hear: seek out ideas that challenge your thinking, not just those that feel comfortable.
UC San Diego Skaggs School of Pharmacy Dean Dr. Brookie Best joins host Jeff Schroetlin for an in-depth conversation on the future of pharmacy education, leadership, and scientific discovery. Dr. Best reflects on her journey from clinician and researcher to senior academic leader, shaped by early mentorship, founding-faculty experiences, and a deep commitment to patient-centered training. She shares how the role of pharmacy dean is rapidly evolving—requiring crisis navigation, policy fluency, interprofessional collaboration, and a bold vision for innovation. Dr. Best discusses the school’s curriculum redesign, advancements in AI-driven drug discovery, breast milk therapeutics, pharmacomicrobiomics, and how academic institutions can remain engines of community impact. With clarity and candor, she offers leadership advice, insights on emerging practice models, and a forward-looking perspective on preparing the next generation of pharmacy professionals to lead in a transforming healthcare landscape.
Mastering the Middle Miles: AHA’s CPE on Physician Leadership for the Long Run In this Accelerating Physician Leader Impact episode, Chris DeRienzo, M.D.—Chief Physician Executive of the AHA and President of HRET—traces his path from bedside neonatology to national leadership. He reflects on mentors, allies, and especially sponsors who opened doors as his career shifted from academia’s ladder to health systems’ “jungle gym.” Chris shares how real transformation happens in the “middle miles”: start the flywheel, stack small wins, set a clear end vision, and anticipate “mile 17” when resolve and alignment are tested. He outlines a competency roadmap for physician leaders—closing knowledge, exposure, and experience gaps in finance, people leadership, and tech—and explains why operationalizing well-being (e.g., ambient listening) must be a primary design goal, not a byproduct. The conversation ends with a simple leadership credo: “Be good today and better tomorrow.” Practical, purpose-driven, and system-savvy, this episode equips physician executives to lead sustained change.
In this Impactful Leaders Podcast episode, experienced human resources leader Shairon Ann Zingsheim joins host Sarah Palmer to share a blueprint for leading amid disruption. Zingsheim traces her path from first-generation community college student from Guyana to trusted interim executive, revealing how early mentors moved her beyond transactional HR to institution-level impact. Her executive playbook is clear: listen before you lead, restore steadiness, and build credibility through visibility, transparency, and follow-through—because “trust isn’t built around titles or authority; it’s consistent behavior.” She contrasts community colleges’ agility and workforce responsiveness with four-year universities’ longer planning cycles, while spotlighting shared imperatives: align people to mission, communicate clearly, and lead with empathy. Looking ahead, she urges leaders to treat employee engagement as a resilience strategy and to make succession planning an institutional responsibility—so the “gems within your midst” are seen, developed, and ready to step up.
Dr. John Wigneswaran—Dr. Wig—Chief Clinical Officer for Optum Rx at UnitedHealth Group, joins host Dr. Michael Anderson to discuss leading pharmacy and clinical strategy at enterprise scale. From early lessons in a community pediatric practice to C-suite roles at Walmart and Optum, Dr. Wig shares how mentorship, feedback, and self-awareness propelled his leadership journey. He details how physician executives can align patient advocacy with business priorities—“never compromise patient care”—and outlines a practical approach to managing change across complex organizations. The discussion dives into the near-term impact of AI on member experience, operational efficiency, and drug trend forecasting, along with the promise of dynamic, individualized formularies. Optimistic about the next decade, Dr. Wig calls for affordability, access, and kindness to guide transformation.
What if one small device could change the way the world understands its own heartbeat? In this episode of Converge Cast, Ysette Witteveen and Lisa Casper sit down with Priya Abani, CEO of AliveCor, a leader redefining cardiac care by making it personal, portable, and profoundly more proactive. Priya isn’t simply running a medtech company; she’s championing advancing a future where lifesaving cardiac insights are no longer confined to hospital walls, but accessible to anyone, anywhere, exactly when they’re needed most. It's a shift from traditional, reactive care to a world where heart conditions are caught earlier, treated faster, and often prevented entirely. Under her leadership, AliveCor has transformed a traditionally clinical, cumbersome test into a simple, intuitive experience that fits in the palm of your hand. But the true breakthrough begins after the reading. Priya is building an ecosystem where continuous monitoring, advanced AI, and actionable insights replace the guesswork that has defined cardiac care for decades. Her mission is bold: shift healthcare from reactive “sickcare” toward a world where heart conditions are caught earlier, treated faster, and often prevented entirely. This episode explores the movement Priya is driving -- one where a person’s home becomes an extension of the clinic, where geography no longer determines quality of care, and where every heartbeat becomes a data point that technology can help interpret. Through clinical rigor, visionary partnerships, and a relentless focus on patient impact, Priya is redefining what’s possible in cardiovascular health. AliveCor isn’t just building devices. They’re rewriting the future of heart care, one recording, one insight, one life at a time.
Yale New Haven Health's Pamela Sutton-Wallace: On “Making Music Together” through Professional Partnerships and Shared Purpose As President of Yale New Haven Health, Pamela Sutton-Wallace, MPH reflects on a career shaped by “serendipity, opportunity, and preparation,” from a pivot out of political science into public health to leading some of the nation’s most complex academic health systems. In conversation with Michael Anderson, M.D., she shares how dyad/triad leadership, deep curiosity for clinical disciplines, and a service-first mindset build trust and alignment among physicians, nurses, and administrators. Sutton-Wallace distills crisis-leadership lessons from COVID—start with what you know, stress-test assumptions, and be ready to course-correct. She finds hope in “small wins” that compound for staff and patients, and closes with timeless advice: hire complementary talent, cultivate psychological safety, and remember no leader operates alone. This episode of our Accelerating Physician Leader Impact Podcast offers practical, purpose-driven insights for physician executives navigating complexity and change.
In this episode of the Impactful Leaders Podcast, Dr. Matt Hanley, President and CEO of Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), shares his purpose‑driven journey from emergency medicine physician to health system leader. With more than 20 years of clinical and executive experience across community, academic, and multi‑state health systems, Dr. Hanley discusses the pivotal moments that shaped his path—including the mentors, challenges, and opportunities that “lit the fire” for leadership. He reflects on the powerful role of purpose, noting, “The thing that motivates me the most… is meaningful purpose,” and describes how that guides his decisions today. As NGHS experiences unprecedented growth, Dr. Hanley outlines his vision for delivering exceptional everyday care, becoming a best‑place‑to‑work, and ensuring the system is positioned for long‑term sustainability. His insights offer an inspiring look at leading with clarity, humility, and community commitment.
From Systemness to the “Spaces in Between”: Building an Integrated, Patient-Centered Enterprise In this episode of the Accelerating Physician Leader Impact series, University Hospitals COO Dr. Paul Hinchey shares how his journey from paramedic to physician executive shaped his commitment to solving problems at scale. Dr. Hinchey reflects on building true “systemness” across a $6B health system—aligning culture, incentives, and operations around the patient journey rather than individual sites of care. He discusses leveraging EMS as an underutilized strategic asset, integrating academic and community missions, and redesigning structures to drive value-based transformation. Dr. Hinchey based transformation. Paul also highlights the importance of mentorship and UH’s Anton Fellowship in developing the next generation of physician leaders. Looking ahead, he explores innovations that excite him most, including virtual consult expansion, advanced remote monitoring, and ambient AI that reduces administrative burden and strengthens the clinician-patient connection. Filled with practical insights and grounded leadership wisdom, this conversation offers a compelling look at the future of integrated, patient-centered care.
In this episode of the Impactful Leaders Podcast, Clare Overmann, CEO of the Association of International Education Administrators (AIEA), speaks with Consultant Robert Springall about her global life journey, early experiences with cultural identity, and the mentors who shaped her path into international education. She reflects on stepping into the CEO role, the surprises and freedoms of association leadership, and AIEA’s evolution as it works to broaden its tent and strengthen the pipeline of emerging leaders. With clarity and care, Clare discusses the importance of community, connection, and treating “everyone in any given room equally,” offering a thoughtful vision for the future of international education leadership.
Accelerating Real Change in Rural Healthcare Marjorie Jenkins, M.D., Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of North Dakota, shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Appalachia to leading transformative initiatives in academic medicine. In this episode of WittKieffer’s Academic Medicine Dean Insights series, she speaks with Consultant Kerry Quealy and reflects on her path through Texas Tech, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the University of South Carolina, and how those experiences shaped her commitment to rural health, equity, and innovation. Dr. Jenkins discusses UND’s strategic priorities, including expanding residency programs, launching North Dakota 85, building an AI hub, and introducing an accelerated track for aspiring primary care physicians. She offers candid leadership insights on perseverance, humility, and empowering teams to innovate. “If we aren’t designing systems to think of everyone, and we try a one-size-fits-all model, then that doesn’t serve the people,” she notes. A must-listen for leaders driving change in healthcare and education.
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