The Leader’s Abstract
Welcome to the leaders abstract The podcast about the inner work of leadership Here we explore the ideas Habits And blind spots That shape How Mission driven leaders Show up For their teams and the communities they serve
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Mission vs Margin (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Leader's Abstract, Dr. Jeremy Rutter and Joseph Tomaino tackle one of the most difficult questions facing nonprofit and long-term care leaders today: How do you balance mission with margin?For mission-driven organizations, the word margin can sometimes feel uncomfortable. But financial sustainability isn't necessarily the enemy of mission. In fact, generating a healthy margin may be what allows an organization to continue serving its community, invest in employees, maintai
Helping Leaders Succeed (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Leader's Abstract, Dr. Jeremy Rutter and Joe Tomaino sit down with legendary healthcare leadership consultant Clint Maun to explore the leadership principles that have shaped decades of success in long-term care and healthcare organizations. From growing up on a Missouri hog farm to becoming a nationally recognized consultant, Clint shares practical, experience-driven lessons that leaders can apply immediately. In this conversation, you'll learn:Why retention matters more
From Me to We: the Psychology of Collective Leadership with Dr. Eric Hieger (opens the original)
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Is great leadership about developing better individuals or building stronger teams?In this episode of The Leader’s Abstract, Dr. Jeremy Rutter and Joseph Tomaino welcome Dr. Eric Hieger, CEO and Managing Partner of TransformX, for a thought-provoking conversation on why the future of leadership begins with “we,” not “me.”Drawing from his background in clinical psychology, Dr. Hieger challenges traditional leadership development models that focus primarily on individual traits. Instead, he explor
Value Based Payments and the future of care in Nursing Homes (opens the original)
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In this episode Joe and Jeremy speak with industry expert Brad Markowitz about VBP and the future of how nursing home care will be provided. Is your ISNP working for you or against you? Should you be in an ACO? Where are your shared savings? This and more in the latest episode of The Leader's Abstract.
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