About this podcast
Join Chris, your host and care setting insider, as he takes you on a journey into the heart of culture and leadership in today's dynamic landscape. Get ready for an unfiltered and edgy conversation that goes beyond the surface, delving into the real issues and trends that shape our care setting.
Each episode, Chris and his guests will bring you candid insights, thought-provoking discussions, and actionable strategies that will challenge the status quo. Get ready to break through the noise and discover what truly matters in building exceptional cultures and leading with LEGACY.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 106 episodes
- Ep. 105 - Collective Intelligence · 34 min · Season 3 Episode 105The best teams aren’t built by collecting the smartest individuals. They’re built by creating collective intelligence — teams that collaborate, trust each other, leverage…
- Ep. 104 - Leadership Basics · 19 min · Season 3 Episode 104Leadership doesn’t have to be complicated. In Episode 104, Chris breaks leadership down to two fundamentals: lead by example and hold people accountable. If you get these right…
- Ep. 103 - Focus · 21 min · Season 3 Episode 103Focus isn’t about doing more — it’s about doing what matters. In this episode, Chris breaks down intentional focus, why time is your most valuable resource, and how clarity…
- Ep. 102- Attributes · 22 min · Season 3 Episode 102Great teams don’t happen by accident. They’re built on the right attributes — consistently applied over time. In this episode, Chris Ross breaks down the 5 key attributes every…
- Ep. 101 - Confidence · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 101Confidence isn’t arrogance. It’s evidence. In Episode 101 of Pillar Talk, Chris Ross breaks down the real foundations of confidence for leaders — preparation, the people you…
- Ep. 100 - Greatness · 48 min · Season 3 Episode 100100 episodes in. But this one isn’t about us — it’s about you. In Episode 100, Chris Ross breaks down 10 qualities of greatness that any leader can adopt: gratitude, bigger…
- Ep. 99 - All In: Circle · 34 min · Season 3 Episode 99Your circle will shape your vision. It will shape your standards. It will shape how you respond to adversity. In the final episode of the All In series, Chris Ross breaks down…
- Ep. 98 - All In: Setbacks · 26 min · Season 3 Episode 98Setbacks don’t mean you’re failing — they mean you’re doing the work. In Part 3 of the All In series, Chris Ross breaks down what really happens when motivation fades, discipline…
- Ep. 97 – All In: Standards · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 97Having vision is step one. The next step? Setting and keeping your standards—especially when life gets tough. In this episode, Chris Ross lays out why discipline beats…
- Ep. 96 - All In: Vision · 24 min · Season 3 Episode 96Kicking off our All In series, Chris Ross challenges leaders to cast a vision that energizes—not just one that fills a page. This episode explores the cost of clarity, the…
- Ep. 95 - Culture Canaries · 28 min · Season 2 Episode 38What happens when the people who once asked the hard questions go silent? In this episode, Chris Ross explores the metaphor of the culture canary—the team members who give early…
- Ep. 94 - Full of Thanks · 23 minIn this short and powerful Thanksgiving reflection, Chris Ross shares a personal reminder to lead with gratitude—especially when life doesn’t go as planned. As we navigate tough…
- Ep. 93 - How Leaders Can Win (via Not Our Age) · 56 min · Season 2 Episode 36Chris joins the Not Our Age podcast to share lessons from his journey in post-acute leadership—balancing accountability, trust, and sustainable culture.
- Ep. 92 - The Kairos Code with Josh Kosnick · 52 min · Season 2 Episode 35This week, Chris is joined by Josh Kosnick — speaker, coach, and author of The Kairos Code. They dive into radical responsibility, emotional mastery, and what it means to be a…
- Ep. 91 - Dia de los Muertos · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 34This episode of Pillar Talk honors the spirit of Dia de los Muertos—not just as a tradition, but as a reminder to live more fully while we’re here. Chris shares a powerful…
- Ep. 90 - Kintsugi – Embracing Brokenness as a Path to Growth · 20 min · Season 2 Episode 34What if your cracks were the most valuable part of your story? In this episode of Pillar Talk, Chris explores the concept of Kintsugi — the Japanese art of repairing pottery with…
- Ep. 89 - Leadership in 3D with Sarah Draper · 1 h 5 min · Season 2 Episode 33Sarah Draper of Leading Well Strategies joins Chris Ross to share her 3D leadership model, the STR leader mindset, and how small, intentional actions can create lasting ripple…
- Ep. 88 - An Attitude of Gratitude · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 32This week on Pillar Talk, Chris Ross explores the science, discipline, and daily practice of gratitude. Learn how a grateful mindset can improve motivation, mental health, sleep…
- Ep. 87 - We Need Everyone · 32 min · Season 2 Episode 31We don’t have to agree on everything. But we do have to be better — to each other and for each other. In this episode, Chris Ross calls us to reclaim the unity, perspective, and…
- Ep. 86 - Together · 20 minIn this solo episode, Chris Ross reflects on unity, gratitude, and treating people better—even when life feels dark. Inspired by September 11, this message is a call to come…
