Posts by Lindsay Carlson
Ep. 101 – Confidence
Confidence – The Evidence Leaders Need to Believe in Themselves Confidence is one of the most important traits a leader can develop — but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. In Episode 101 of Pillar Talk, Chris Ross explains how leaders build confidence through preparation, evidence, the right relationships, and controlling internal dialogue. Using…
Read MoreEp. 100 – Greatness
10 Qualities That Build Leaders Who Change Care Settings 100 episodes. That milestone isn’t about turning on a microphone — it’s about 100 opportunities to invest in leaders who are committed to improving post-acute care In this special episode, Chris Ross shifts the focus away from celebration and toward impact. Instead of reflecting on accomplishments,…
Read MoreEp. 99 – All In: Circle
All In: Circle – Why Your Circle Determines Your Legacy You don’t go all in alone. In Episode 99, the final installment of the All In series, Chris Ross explores the power of proximity in leadership and why the people closest to you determine how far you go. Your circle impacts your vision, your standards,…
Read MoreEp. 98 – All In: Setbacks
All In: Setbacks — How Leaders Reset When Things Go Off Track You can have a clear vision. You can set high standards. And you can still get knocked off track. In Part 3 of the All In series, Chris Ross tackles the reality leaders don’t talk about enough — what to do when momentum…
Read MoreEp. 97 – All In: Standards
Part 2 of 4 in the All In series Vision without standards is just a dream. In this episode of Pillar Talk, Chris Ross continues the All In series by drawing a hard line between people who wait to feel “ready”… and people who raise their standards and move anyway. This isn’t a motivational pep…
Read MoreLaura Fierce, Chief Marketing Officer
At the executive level, it’s easy to assume coaching is no longer necessary. Serving as a Chief Marketing Officer, I initially believed coaching was more suited for developing leaders earlier in their careers. Choosing to engage in coaching proved to be one of the most valuable leadership decisions I’ve made. The coaching experience provided a…
Read MoreLaura Fierce, Chief Marketing Officer
The Sales COLLAB training served as a pivotal reset for our sales approach. At the executive level, you recognize that when markets plateau or performance becomes inconsistent, doing more of the same is not a strategy change is required. This training provided that shift. It helped our team move from routine activity to intentional, patient-centered…
Read MoreEp. 96 – All In: Vision
In this first episode of a powerful four-part series, Chris Ross breaks down the foundational element of every high-performing team: VISION. If your vision doesn’t create clarity, energy, and daily accountability—it’s just a sentence on the wall. Chris pushes leaders to move beyond corporate fluff and build a vision that lives in your behaviors, not…
Read MoreEp. 95 — Culture Canaries
You’ve heard of the canary in the coal mine—what about the canary in your culture? In this solo episode of Pillar Talk, Chris Ross introduces the idea of a culture canary—the people in your organization who speak up, ask questions, and reflect your values in action. And when they go quiet? That’s your warning sign.…
Read MoreEp. 94 – Full of Thanks
In this heart-centered solo episode of Pillar Talk, Chris Ross explores the true meaning of gratitude—not as a holiday checklist, but as a leadership mindset and way of being. Drawing inspiration from small, daily moments and personal reflection, Chris challenges listeners to shift out of entitlement and into presence. Gratitude isn’t about pretending things are…
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