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Clallam County WatchdogOMC: From one failure to the nextOlympic Medical Center came within a week of running out of cash under former CEO Darryl Wolfe — a fact buried in a state audit but never shared with the public, disclosed by the commissioners, or even reported by the local press. Now, OMC has turned to interim CEO Mark Gregson, whose career includes a troubling trail of hospital closures from California to North Carolina. Staff emails raise alarm over his past ties to Quorum Health, a private equity chain accused of draining rural hospitals for profit. When leadership hides near-collapse, when watchdogs fall silent, and when officials celebrate fa...
2025-08-2853 min
Clallam County WatchdogLocal Problems, Local SolutionsGuest contributor Jake Seegers exposes a costly pattern: Clallam County leaders keep exporting responsibility—and tax dollars—to out-of-town consultants while overlooking homegrown solutions. From costly contracts for outside firms to the overlooked success of local nonprofits and creative agencies, Seegers argues that the real prosperity multiplier lies in investing in our own talent. This is a call for courage, vision, and keeping Clallam’s future in Clallam's hands.By Jake Seegers, guest contributorSpending locally doesn’t just solve problems - it fuels prosperity. When dollars circulate inside Clallam County, they generate what eco...
2025-08-2432 min
Higher Ed PulsePulse Check: Advancement Amplified: The IA MarCom Shift — Part 2In Part 2 of this Pulse Check series, Dan Giroux sits down with Melissa Fincher and Shanna Hocking for a compelling look at how advancement marketing and communications teams can adapt to today's climate of fiscal uncertainty, evolving talent needs, and constant change. This episode dives deep into how higher ed leaders can rethink team structures, integrate AI responsibly, and develop talent that drives long-term value. Whether you're leading an advancement team or building one, this is a must-listen conversation for navigating the next era of higher education marketing.Resources provided by Melissa:WittKieffer Open Searches in...
2025-08-2146 min
DGTL Voices with Ed MarxBuilding Your Personal Brand: Standing Out in a Crowded Marketplace (ft. Nick Giannas)In this episode of DGTL Voices, Ed sits down with Nick Giannas, senior partner at WittKieffer, for a deep dive into what it takes to stand out and succeed in the ever-evolving tech industry.
If you're a senior tech executive looking to level up, this conversation is a must-listen. Nick shares insider tips on career planning, personal branding, and how to navigate the shifting roles of CIOs, CTOs, and CDIOs. Discover why building relationships with executive search consultants is crucial for long-term growth and how being visible both internally and externally can open doors you didn't even...
2024-09-0432 min
Next Steps To LeadershipNavigating Leadership Challenges with Raj RamachandranNext Steps To Leadership with Dr. O (Dr. Stephen Oliver), Episode 7
In this episode of Next Steps To Leadership, Dr. Stephen Oliver speaks with Raj Ramachandran, a trusted talent advisor with over 25 years of experience in leadership consulting. Raj is a senior partner at WittKieffer, a leading global executive search and advisory firm dedicated to improving quality of life through impactful leadership. At WittKieffer’s Leadership Advisory practice, Raj collaborates closely with clients to improve organizational effectiveness and align teams with purpose-driven objectives, particularly in healthcare, life sciences, and higher education. Raj's expertise includes CEO succession planning, cu...
2024-04-1743 min
Becoming UnDone073 | RENAISSANCE with Sandra Chu, Executive Search Consultant and former NCAA Rowing Coach and All-Ivy League Student AthleteAbout the GuestSandra Chu is a former collegiate rowing coach turned higher education consultant with a storied and multi-faceted career trajectory. With over 22 years of coaching experience and notable achievements, including National, Regional, and League Coach of the Year honors, Sandra transitioned into her current role at WittKieffer, seeking more alignment with her skills and the broader mission of higher education. She holds an impressive academic background with a master's from NYU and a BA from Princeton, where she was an All-Ivy athlete.Episode SummaryIn this episode...
2024-01-2150 min
The EdUp Experience742: How to Develop Future College Presidents - Dr. Sharon L. Gaber, Chancellor of University of North Carolina at CharlotteIt’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode, President Series #242
YOUR guest is Dr. Sharon L. Gaber, Chancellor of University of North Carolina at Charlotte
YOUR guest cohost is Dr. Melody Rose, Principal at WittKieffer
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio
YOUR sponsors are The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) & InsightsEDU
How does Sharon believe higher ed can develop the next generation of college presidents?
What is Sharon hearing from her industry partners when it comes to credentials?
What does Sharon...
2023-11-1353 min
Advancing HealthThe Must Do's for Welcoming a New CEOFor health care organizations, welcoming a new CEO can present uneasy change — but it also allows the opportunity to creatively address some of the field's biggest hurdles. In this conversation, learn how the leadership and board of directors at Northwestern Medical Center in Vermont started their CEO searches, and how the CEO transition plan helped accelerate their organization’s success and plans for the future. This podcast is sponsored by WittKieffer.For for information please visit WittKieffer
2023-11-0333 minAdvancing HealthThe Must Do's for Welcoming a New CEOFor health care organizations, welcoming a new CEO can present uneasy change — but it also allows the opportunity to creatively address some of the field's biggest hurdles. In this conversation, learn how the leadership and board of directors at Northwestern Medical Center in Vermont started their CEO searches, and how the CEO transition plan helped accelerate their organization’s success and plans for the future. This podcast is sponsored by WittKieffer.For for information please visit WittKieffer
2023-11-0333 min
Healthcare Leadership PodcastSeptember 26 Leadership Series Webinar with Andrew Chastain, President and CEO, WittKiefferGAHE's September 26 Leadership Series Webinar featured Andrew Chastain, President and CEO, WittKieffer. In this session, Andrew Chastain focuses on the changing context of executive recruiting in today’s rapidly transforming healthcare environment, as well as best practices that participants can apply to advance their own careers. Specific topics include: -- Drivers of supply and demand for today’s executive roles -- Recruiting differentiators in a hyper-competitive market -- Essential leadership skills for today’s healthcare environment -- How executives can build their brands and advance their careers About Our Speaker: As President and Chief Executive Officer of WittKieffer, Andrew Chastain is res...
2023-10-2457 min
The EdUp Experience687: Higher Ed's Status Update - with Stephanie Marken, Partner at GallupIt’s YOUR time to #EdUp
In this episode,
YOUR guest is Stephanie Marken, Partner at Gallup
YOUR guest cohost is Dr. Melody Rose, Principal at WittKieffer
YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, &
YOUR sponsor is Commencement: The Beginning of a New Era In Higher Education!
What is higher education's current status update?
What does it take to be a College/University President in this day & age?
What does Stephanie see as the future of Higher Education?
Listen in to #EdUp!
Thank...
2023-08-0746 min
Pharmaceutical ExecutiveThe Trust Imperative: Defining and Building Trust in PharmaThis Pharma 50 companion episode delves into the vital topic of trust within the pharmaceutical industry. Morton Nielsen, senior partner for the life sciences practice at Wittkieffer, dissects the concept, drawing on parallels to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and discusses practical methods for measuring and operationally improving trust. This episode is a must-listen for those interested in understanding the current state and future evolution of trust in the pharmaceutical sector, an industry where trust forms a fundamental pillar for delivering on its mission statement.
Read the 2023 Pharma 50 article here: https://www.pharmexec.com/view/2023-pharm-exec-top-50-companies
2023-06-0814 min
WittKieffer PodcastManaging Healthcare Executive Burnout: It’s Not Only YouWhile not on the front lines, healthcare executives experience significant emotional toll. Burnout in the profession is real and must be addressed for the health of the entire industry.
Based upon data and recommendations from WittKieffer’s latest survey report – Burnout in Healthcare Executives: A Call to Action – this special webinar explores the causes and extent of healthcare executive burnout with industry experts and provides meaningful, practical recommendations and passionate pleas for minimizing burnout in oneself as well as one’s leadership team.
2023-03-1055 min
HigherEdJobs PodcastE14: How to Find Your Next Job with a Search ConsultantHave you considered working with a search consultant to find your next job? Are you wondering how a search consultant can help you in the job search process? Listen in to hear from Suzanne Teer, senior partner at WittKieffer, who shares incredible advice for those seeking leadership roles in higher education. The days of applying for 20 positions at a time is over, "...if you can't make a genuine case for why this job excites you, this particular job, at this particular institution, at this time, you are gonna have a hard time getting the attention of a s...
2022-09-1323 min
TEEM Leadership RadioHow to Land an Executive Job - Dr. Meredith Davis, PhDThink you have what it takes to be an executive director, chief executive officer, or be hired for the C-suite? Money can't be your sole motivator, and having "skills" alone won't get you the top job. Listen and learn the dos and don'ts of executive leadership! Starting with "why do you want to be in charge" in the first place? Meredith Davis, Ph.D., is a dynamic, creative, solution-focused educator and now a consultant. She has more than 20 years of leadership success in higher education. The native Baltimorean is a consultant in the Education Practice at WittKieffer. Before...
2022-09-0659 min
WittKieffer PodcastInclusive Leadership: Illuminating Our BlindspotsWhat are the essentials of inclusive leadership? Valuing uniqueness in others. Interrupting discrimination. Dismantling systems of oppression. Enhancing each person's sense of belonging.
Inclusive leadership starts with you. Listen to this important discussion to help make a meaningful impact upon your organization.
WittKieffer's DEI Practice Leader Philip Burton hosts this session featuring two experts in the field of leadership psychology, Ashley Parker, Ph.D. and Reuben Faloughi, Ph.D., of CMA Global. They discuss what exclusive leadership entails and why inclusive leadership matters. They share various examples of where inclusive leadership should be applied in...
2022-07-2841 min
WittKieffer PodcastHow to Position Yourself for a Board SeatServing on a board can be an enormously fulfilling experience and a feather in the cap of any executive. Getting a board seat, however, takes time, preparation and intentional actions. How do you as a rising executive secure a board seat? Where do you start, and how do you find the board opportunity that's right for you?
This webinar – a collaboration between WittKieffer and the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives (NALHE) – provides a robust overview of why it can be valuable for executives to serve on boards, and the necessary steps to get there.
Spea...
2022-07-0527 min
The Courage of a LeaderThe Power of Authenticity to Increase Profits and Retain Top Talent - Erin LavelleErin Lavelle, CFO at WittKieffer, and I discuss powerful authentic leadership and how to show up day-to-day authentically, and what a difference it makes when you do. It was a vulnerable and real conversation. Glad you’re here to benefit from it!About the Guest:As WittKieffer’s Chief Financial Officer, Erin Lavelle plays a critical role in the development and execution of the company’s global strategy and oversees all fiscal and fiduciary needs of the organization. In her role, she is responsible for deriving strategic value out of data, driving financial planning for the bu...
2022-05-3131 min
The EdUp Experience322: The Presidential Search - with Jon LaBerge, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees, Webb InstituteWe welcome YOU back to America's leading higher education podcast, The EdUp Experience!
In this episode, YOUR guest is Jon LaBerge, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees at Webb Institute, YOUR special co-host is Dr. Eric James Stephens, YOUR host is Dr. Joe Sallustio, & YOUR sponsor is MDT Marketing!
This is a first for the EdUp Experience. Listen in as Joe & Eric have a fantastic conversation with Jon, who is chairing Webb's Presidential search committee, as it's current President will step down in June 2022. Jon, Joe & Eric discuss Webb's unique model that Jon believes can be h...
2021-10-0846 min
WittKieffer PodcastThe Future of FQHC LeadershipIn this fascinating conversation, Julie Rosen, leader of WittKieffer's Not-for-Profit Practice, speaks with Charles Anderson, M.D., M.P.H., M.B.A., president and CEO of the Dimock Community Health Center in Roxbury, Massachusetts, and Lou Brady, B.S., M.B.A., CEO of the Family Health Center of Worcester, Massachusetts. The three explore the factors that have led to FQHCs becoming such a critical part of the U.S. healthcare infrastructure, and the ways in which Charles' and Lou’s organizations responded to COVID and currently address equity and other critical issues. The discussion concludes with their pe...
2021-10-0444 min
All Things College and Career#70 | Job Seeking Strategies, Career Tips and College Admissions Advice from Ten Top ExpertsWe have a special treat for you! Bobbie put together some top tips from some leading experts on career, job seeking & college advice. In this jammed-pack episode, learn from some of our previous guests: √ Dr. Dawn Graham: Former host of the Sirius XM Dr. Dawn on Careers and author of “Switchers: How Smart Professionals Change Careers and Seize Success. Learn from Dr. Dawn some networking strategies, important career action steps to take while in college and interviewing tips. Visit Dr. Dawn's website and buy her book here: Dr. Dawn on Careers √ Austin Belcak: F...
2021-08-2353 min
The Thing About HealthcareClinical Leaders Inform StrategyThe thing about healthcare is... clinical leaders inform strategy. We speak with Vinny Gossain, MBA, Consultant for Physician Integration and Leadership Practice at WittKieffer, about building effective leadership structures, developing collaborative dyad partnerships, and leveraging clinical expertise to drive outcomes. As we close out Olympics season, Vinny goes for the gold!
2021-08-2029 min
WittKieffer PodcastWhat Executive Recruiters Wish You KnewThink about the knowledge that executive recruiters have from conducting hundreds of leadership searches over the years. What practices do the best candidates exhibit to catch the attention of hiring managers and search committees? What are the classic missteps that some candidates make? Executive recruiters have expert insight into such questions. In this conversation, Isabell Pacheco, FACHE, Chair of the Leadership Incubator Committee of the National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives (NALHE), hosts a discussion regarding "what executive recruiters wish you knew." Joining Isabell are two experts in the field from WittKieffer, senior partner Adriane Willig and consultant Diane...
2021-07-2749 min
WittKieffer PodcastThe Future of Cybersecurity: Healthcare and BeyondAs hospitals and health systems are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, what can be done to ensure robust cybersecurity? How can healthcare providers stay one step ahead of increasingly sophisticated digital threats?
In this podcast, WittKieffer's Nick Giannas and Zach Durst interview two leading cybersecurity experts: Anahi Santiago, Chief Information Security Officer for ChristianaCare, and Adam Isles, Principal of the Chertoff Group. Santiago and Isles address key issues that healthcare organizations are facing, and provide clear, tangible solutions for addressing today's, and tomorrow's, most dangerous threats.
2021-05-2650 min
WittKieffer PodcastHealthcare Workforce ResiliencyUnder the theme of the HR transformation taking place in healthcare today, this discussion zeroes in on the topic of workforce resiliency and how human resources leaders can foster greater strength and stability in their leadership, caregivers and general staff ranks. Healthcare's journey to tackle worker fatigue and burnout is not a new one, but it has taken on new significance in the COVID-19 era.
In this episode, WittKieffer consultants Luke Morris and Daniel Young explore workforce resiliency with four dynamic healthcare HR leaders:
Lisa Foust, Chief People and Engagement Officer for John Muir Health (California)
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2021-05-0550 min
WittKieffer PodcastHR Transformation Past, Present and Future"Transformation" is a hot topic in healthcare industry human resources circles. Each organization defines HR transformation differently. Important to note, though, is that transformation is not a single event or initiative—it is really a new way of thinking and behaving.
HR leaders, who have long sought to have a "seat at the table" of leadership, are now realizing that they must sit at multiple tables, and sometimes bring their own chair.
What does transformation mean in a healthcare HR context to some of today's leading HR executives? How exactly is HR changing in an er...
2021-03-2236 min
WittKieffer PodcastPsychological Safety: What Leaders Need to KnowThese are times of great psychological stress and emotion within our work lives. For leaders, it is important to pay attention not only to your own emotions and feelings but also those of the people around you, and to create environments that are safe and productive.
This discussion is courtesy of WittKieffer and our partners at CMA Global, and is represented by two fabulous speakers, Jennifer Nguyen, Ph.D., and Ashley Parker, Ph.D., experts in the field of leadership psychology and on the topic of psychological safety. Jen and Ashley focus on:
Understanding what psychological...
2021-03-2256 min
AGB Trusteeship PodcastFundraising Campaigns in Higher Education Part II: Financing and Staffing the CampaignHow do institutions fund and staff their fundraising campaigns? Tom Mitchell, vice president for advancement of the University of Florida, co-edited AGB's forthcoming publication, Fundraising Campaigns in Higher Education: A Practical Guide for Governing and Foundation Boards, and in this podcast, interviews chapter authors Lisa Eslinger of the Iowa State University Foundation and Zach Smith of WittKieffer on financing and staffing the campaign.
2021-02-2627 min
WittKieffer PodcastDEI in Not-for-Profits: Discussion with Foundation LeadersCOVID-19 has presented unique and significant challenges to nonprofits' abilities to serve their constituents, especially people of color and underrepresented minorities. Research suggests that underserved communities are disproportionately impacted by COVID, thus taxing the nonprofits whose missions are to support them. Meanwhile, due to the economic burden of COVID, experts predict that one-third of nonprofits will not survive the pandemic.
Hosted by Julie Rosen, leader of WittKieffer's Not-for-Profit Practice, this discussion looks at the role of not-for-profit foundations in the COVID era and their relation to diversity, equity and inclusion in today's society.
2021-01-241h 05
WittKieffer PodcastHiring Development Teams and Working Remotely in the COVID-19 EraLike all of higher education, the field of advancement has been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a real need for insight on the hiring of advancement teams and whether new hires will work remotely and effectively. In this podcast, moderators Mercedes Chacón Vance and Greg Duyck speak with advancement executives Kelly Kerner and Kathi Warren to elicit best practices that have emerged out of pandemic-era recruitments.
2021-01-121h 05
WittKieffer PodcastManaging and Hiring Your Advancement Team Post-COVIDThe COVID epidemic and accompanying financial crisis on higher education campuses has led to deep conversations about the allocation of resources and the future of colleges and universities. In this podcast, hosted by WittKieffer's Advancement practice leader Greg Duyck, panelists seek to explore the impact of these conversations and the pandemic on advancement executives, their teams, and advancement recruitment.
2020-12-1750 min
WittKieffer PodcastAdvancing Women's Leadership in Healthcare: Real SolutionsHow can more women rise to the top of healthcare leadership? Ideas include stronger mentorship, addressing implicit biases, updating hiring practices, establishing clear metrics, and more. In this podcast, three leading women CEOs discuss strategies that open doors for other women. Through the sharing of ideas and best practices, real change can happen.
2020-11-0458 min
WittKieffer PodcastNavigating Your Advancement Career Post-COVID
Some of higher education's leading advancement experts share their thoughts about advancing one's career in the current talent marketplace, as well as career concerns and issues that continue to arise during the time of COVID-19. Moderated by WittKieffer, panelists also share their thoughts on hiring in this environment and how to recognize exceptional advancement professionals today.
2020-10-0649 min
WittKieffer PodcastBuilding Bridges: Conversation with Dr. EstesCOVID-19 has challenged yet inspired healthcare providers to step up. In this podcast, WittKieffer managing partner Paul Bohne connects with Dr. Melinda Estes, President and CEO of Saint Luke's Health System and Chair, Board of Trustees, American Hospital Association, to discuss examples of how healthcare providers have collaborated and reshaped practices to provide exceptional care. "Things they said we couldn't do we've done," Dr. Estes says.
2020-09-2924 min
WittKieffer PodcastBuilding Bridges: Healthcare's New Era of CollaborationWhen executive leadership can rise above a crisis to build bridges with other organizations, partners and even competitors, the result is positive change. This panel discussion will dive into the reasons and groundwork for the collaboration between organizations, the processes and best practices that emerged and the impact seen on people and communities as a result.
2020-09-1447 min
Healthcare Executive PodcastHealthcare Management Jobs in a Post-Pandemic MarketIn this timely episode, executive recruiter Donna Padilla, Managing Partner and leader of WittKieffer's healthcare practice, discusses trends in the healthcare management workforce and gives advice for both candidates and employers considering engaging an executive search firm.
2020-08-2000 min
WittKieffer PodcastManaging Through CrisisWhat is the foundation of great leadership? It starts with taking care of oneself as the precursor to managing and leading others. Featuring CMA psychologists Dana Borchert, Ph.D., and Henry Hummert, Ph.D., this podcast offers practical advice on how leaders can take care of themselves while also taking care of their teams.
2020-07-1449 min