Ep. 76 – Conflict

In leadership—and in life—conflict is unavoidable. But it’s not the conflict itself that defines you—it’s how you show up in the middle of it. In this episode of Pillar Talk, Chris Ross unpacks the lessons he’s learned about navigating conflict over the years, both professionally and personally. He challenges the belief that conflict is always…

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Episode 75 – 75 Hard Roundtable: The Power of Personal Discipline

For our 75th episode of Pillar Talk, we’re doing something different—and powerful. Host Chris Ross sits down with four guests who recently completed the 75 Hard challenge. Together, they break down what 75 Hard taught them—not just about fitness and nutrition, but about mindset, identity, and leading by example. Each guest shares a unique story…

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Ep. 74 – Burnt Toast

Life rarely unfolds the way we plan—and that’s the point. In Episode 74 of Pillar Talk, Chris dives into the burnt toast theory—a mindset shift that turns everyday frustration into profound perspective. From personal health scares to missed flights and traffic delays, this episode explores how the small inconveniences we hate might actually be saving…

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Kaiya S.

“I would recommend completing this 8 week course for ANYONE. It provides you a place and time to really focus on yourself and make changes to better your life professionally and personally. I got more out of this than I anticipated and am so thankful I made the decision to join.”

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Jessica B., DON

“Legacy Healthcare helped me become more comfortable with being me and being great for my employees! I was the first recipient of a scholarship they are doing with the Wisconsin Director of Nursing Coalition, and it was an honor to receive this advice and teaching. Chris is very passionate about this and wants everyone he…

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Brad D.

“I recently had the opportunity to be a part of The Legacy Leadership Academy, and it was an incredible experience. This training was not only inspiring—it was transformational. The Academy equips you with the tools, strategies, and mindset needed to become a more effective and impactful leader. What truly sets it apart is how it…

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Ep. 73 – Trifecta of Trust

In Episode 73 of Pillar Talk, Chris Ross breaks down one of the most common leadership frustrations: when your team doesn’t seem to hear—or act on—what you say. The issue often isn’t what you’re saying, it’s how you’re building trust around it. This episode introduces the Trifecta of Trust—a practical, leadership-first framework that’s already transforming…

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Ep. 72 – Sacrifice

In this powerful episode of Pillar Talk, Chris Ross challenges us to reframe our understanding of sacrifice—not as a loss, but as an intentional transfer of energy. Sparked by Memorial Day reflections and his own military service, Chris shares a deeply personal perspective on what sacrifice really means and why it’s essential for leaders who…

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Ep. 71 – Buy-In

Buy-in. Every leader wants it, but most go about it the wrong way. In this episode of Pillar Talk, Chris Ross breaks down what it really takes to earn buy-in from your team—not through inspiration alone, but through intention, action, and aggressive patience. After hearing the same question asked over and over at a recent…

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April 2025 Academy Attendee

Thanks for this weeks class! Talking about empathy, connection, and that type of leadership – I can talk about all day! The turn around that has happened in my community is proof of how powerful human connection is!

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