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Hunter Ambrose Leadership PodcastThree Voices – One Calling: Stories from RN LeadersSend us a textIn this special episode, Three Voices – One Calling, we share the powerful and personal stories of leadership from Helen Morrison, Leslie Mahoney, and Nicole Thorell.Though their paths differ, these three RN leaders share a common purpose—and their stories offer insight, clarity, and inspiration for anyone navigating leadership today.To register for the RN Leader Ascent Masterclass starting July 8th, visit nicolebarbano.com. Seats are limitedTo learn more about Hunter Ambrose, visit us at hunterambrose.com2025-06-2430 minHunter Ambrose Leadership PodcastRegional to Rural Healthcare- Next Steps?Send us a textWhat questions should healthcare leaders really be asking? Andrew Manzer, a Hospital executive and Fordham University faculty member, joins us to discuss leading through complexity, transforming systems, and the mindset today’s healthcare executives need. To connect with Andy- https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-manzer-1b21477/To learn more about Hunter Ambrose, visit us at hunterambrose.com2025-05-2146 minHunter Ambrose Leadership PodcastRules, Red Tape, and Rural Hospitals: What's Really Holding Us BackSend us a textNicole sits down with Kyle Kellum, CEO of Melham Memorial—a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital—to talk rural healthcare, leadership, and why psychological safety at work matters. From his start in radiology to the C-suite, Kyle shares real-world strategies for patient care, recruitment, and helping rural hospitals catch up to urban models. This one’s for anyone ready to rethink healthcare leadership. To learn more about Melham Memorial - https://www.melham.org/To learn more about Hunter Ambrose, visit us at hunterambrose.com2025-04-2744 minHunter Ambrose Leadership PodcastThe Fence Is Falling Down: What’s Broken in Recruitment TodaySend us a text100+ million job applications a month. 6 million hires.The hiring funnel? It’s a meat grinder.Phantom jobs. Polished fluff posts. Candidates ghosted. Employers overwhelmed.Recruitment isn’t broken. It’s falling apart. https://www.hunterambrose.com/thehunterambroseedge/the-fence-is-falling-down-whats-broken-in-recruitment-todayTo learn more about Hunter Ambrose, visit us at hunterambrose.com2025-04-0711 minHunter Ambrose Leadership PodcastGenerations in Nursing: Lessons from Leslie Mahoney's 50-Year CareerSend us a textIn this episode of the Hunter Ambrose Podcast, Nicole Barbano speaks with Leslie Mahoney, RN, about her 50-year nursing journey—from a Catholic hospital in the 1960s to hospice care today. They explore the evolution of nursing, ICU leadership, onboarding, and the importance of preventative care. Leslie shares powerful stories on navigating hospital policies, budgets before Excel, and patient advocacy. To learn more about Hunter Ambrose, visit us at hunterambrose.com2025-03-2640 minHunter Ambrose Leadership PodcastCalifornia Water Management: Challenges and Innovations with Joel MetzgerSend us a textIn this Hunter Ambrose podcast, host Nicole Barbano interviews Joel Metzger, General Manager of Utica Water and Power Authority in California. Joel traces his journey from journalism to managing a historic Sierra Nevada water system, addressing infrastructure, wildfires, regulations, and California’s water future. He shares insights on risk management, recycling, and bold sustainability policies amid climate change. Tune in for innovative solutions driving water resilience in this concise, impactful conversation.Leadership and Water Management with Joel MetzgerUtica Water and Power Authority https://www.uticawater.com/To...2025-03-1854 minHunter Ambrose Leadership PodcastHR in HealthcareSend us a textNicole sits down with Holly Tavernier, CHRO at Lower Umpqua Hospital on the Oregon Coast. As a legacy client at Hunter Ambrose, Holly shares insights with Nicole on what drives successful, often innovative recruitment and top-tier HR practices tailored to rural America.To learn more about Hunter Ambrose, visit us at hunterambrose.com2024-12-1738 minHunter Ambrose Leadership PodcastCybersecurity in Crisis: Navigating Data Breaches and Ransomware with Nathan MechikoffSend us a textIn this episode, Nicole sits down with cybersecurity expert Nathan Mechikoff. He'll introduce a Cybersecurity Checklist tailored for rural healthcare. With over 1,300 Critical Access Hospitals and 5,000 rural health clinics across the country, secure networks are essential but often costly. Nathan shares actionable, affordable strategies to help these organizations protect their systems and ensure patient privacy.To learn more about Hunter Ambrose, visit us at hunterambrose.com2024-12-1033 minHunter Ambrose Leadership PodcastLeading Through Resilience: Insights on Healthcare Leadership with Chuck SpicerIn this episode, Jed chats with Chuck Spicer, Market President for Our Lady of the Lake Health System. They recall their shared experience as colleagues but primarily focus on the impact that leaders have on creating the best environment for people to do their best work.To learn more about Hunter Ambrose, visit us at hunterambrose.com2024-12-0341 minHunter Ambrose Leadership PodcastMoney Matters: Why Healthcare Leaders Need Financial Partners with Will MooreIn this episode, Jed speaks with Will Moore, partner with EideBailly, who has spent a career as the Chief Financial Officer for multiple healthcare systems. They zero in on the importance of leaders partnering with financial leaders within their institutions to get expert insight into the financial side of the business.To learn more about Hunter Ambrose, visit us at hunterambrose.com2024-11-2647 minHunter Ambrose Leadership PodcastBridging the Gap: Leadership, Policy, and Collaboration in Healthcare with Dr. Caple SpenceIn this episode, Jed has an in-depth discussion with Dr. Caple Spence, a neurosurgeon with Integris Health, about the importance of having the right leaders in place in order to enable high-performing teams.To learn more about Hunter Ambrose, visit us at hunterambrose.com2024-11-1945 minHunter Ambrose Leadership PodcastNavigating Rural Healthcare's Roadblocks: Strategies for Success in 2025 with Jonathan PantenburgSend us a textIn this episode, Nicole interviews Jonathan Pantenburg, Founder and Principal at Wintergreen. Together, they discuss the reimbursement, operational, and financial challenges impacting rural healthcare organizations today and explore practical strategies and opportunities for achieving streamlined success in 2025.To learn more about Hunter Ambrose, visit us at hunterambrose.com2024-11-1233 minHunter Ambrose Leadership PodcastAdapting Leadership for Complex Times: A Conversation with Tim JohnsenIn this episode of the Hunter Ambrose Podcast, Jed speaks with Tim Johnsen, Senior Vice President and COO of Presbyterian Healthcare Services, about navigating leadership in healthcare. Tim shares insights from his journey from RN to healthcare executive, emphasizing adaptability, the importance of team-based decision-making, and supporting frontline caregivers post-pandemic. They discuss how clear communication and the right team dynamics can drive sustainable change, as well as the need for enhanced care coordination. Join Tim and Jed for a thoughtful conversation on resilience and the evolving role of leaders in today’s healthcare landscape.To learn more ab...2024-11-0540 minHunter Ambrose Leadership PodcastBuilding Resilience in Rural Healthcare: Insights from Doug MorseSend us a textIn this episode of the Hunter Ambrose Podcast, host Nicole Barbano is joined by Doug Morse, a seasoned healthcare executive and founder of Rural Zealot, to discuss the unique challenges and strategies for rural healthcare. Doug shares his perspective on creating sustainable healthcare models, the critical role of economic development, and the need for strategic clarity amid community and financial pressures. They delve into the influence of local culture, the impact of Medicare Advantage, and the essential skills rural CEOs need to build a resilient healthcare system. A must-listen for anyone committed to...2024-10-2937 min