In Episode 4 of Season 6, IgniteCast hosts Taylor and Judd sit down with Kristen Long, Chief Nurse Executive at North Mississippi Medical Center, for a powerful and heartfelt conversation about leadership, burnout, and building resilient teams.
Kristen shares how relationship-building shapes every aspect of patient care, why listening is a leader’s most important tool, and what it really took to guide frontline nurses through one of the toughest seasons in modern healthcare. From navigating the height of COVID-19 to creating a culture where humor, trust, and purpose still thrive, Kristen offers honest insight every leader can learn from.
She also discusses her own leadership journey, the mentors who helped shape her, and how she now identifies and develops future leaders within the hospital system. Whether you're in healthcare or simply leading people through hard seasons, this episode is full of practical wisdom, encouragement, and heart.
Tune in and be inspired to lead with compassion, clarity, and courage.
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