Posts by Lindsay Carlson
Jessica Bark
“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…
Read MoreMelissa Zeithammel
“My experience with Legacy is their Leadership Academy. This online learning course touched on different areas of a leadership role. Not just a copy and paste “leadership” in 10 steps type class. Legacy teaches with authenticity therefore you are able to understand the practical experiences that gives you the tools to grow from. The course…
Read MoreSummer 2025 Attendee
“I had the privilege of joining The Legacy Leadership Academy, and it was truly a transformative experience. In just eight weeks, I gained practical tools for leadership, accountability, and communication, while strengthening values like empathy and gratitude. The flexible format made learning easy. This program is an excellent investment for anyone looking to grow as…
Read MoreEp. 87 – We Need Everyone
This episode of Pillar Talk is a call for more grace, more accountability, and more humanity — not perfection, not uniformity, but progress. Chris Ross reminds us that we don’t have to agree on everything to move forward. We don’t have to look the same, vote the same, or lead the same. What we do…
Read MoreEp. 86 – We’re Better Together
This week marks the anniversary of September 11—an unthinkable tragedy that also reminded us of something powerful: we are better when we come together. In this reflective solo episode, Chris Ross shares a timely message on unity, gratitude, and the choice to treat people better. From honoring sacrifice to strengthening our connections, this episode is…
Read MoreEp. 85 – Savage
In this episode of Pillar Talk, Chris Ross reflects on the reality that growth often happens when no one’s watching. Drawing on a powerful metaphor of seasonal change, Chris challenges leaders to use the quiet, difficult seasons to sharpen themselves mentally, physically, and spiritually. When the world slows down, do you slow down too? Or…
Read MoreEp. 84 – Investing in People: Lessons on Leadership with Julie Anding
In this episode of Pillar Talk, Chris Ross sits down with Julie Anding, a leadership development expert with deep experience guiding teams through growth and change. Julie shares why investing in people and relationships is the ultimate leadership advantage. From fostering trust to creating authentic connections, this conversation reveals how small moments compound into lasting…
Read MoreEp. 83 – The C-Suite of Challeng
In this episode of Pillar Talk, Legacy founder Chris Ross explores what it means to lead in the face of adversity. Chris introduces the concept of the “C-suite of Challenge” — a mindset shift that invites leaders to view conflict, confusion, and crisis not as threats but as opportunities. Through real-world examples and direct reflections,…
Read MoreEp. 82 – Left of the Bang: Proactive Leadership with Cagney Martin
In Episode 82 of Pillar Talk, Chris sits down with long-time post-acute care leader and consultant Cagney Martin to talk about a game-changing concept: Left of the Bang. Originally developed in military circles, this framework teaches healthcare leaders to recognize early warning signs—before a crisis happens. Cagney unpacks how situational awareness can transform your culture…
Read MoreEp. 81 – Suffering: Stop Letting It Define You
In Episode 81 of Pillar Talk, Chris Ross tackles a subject we all experience—but few of us want to talk about: suffering. We’re often taught that suffering is something to avoid, something to suppress, or something that defines us. But Chris flips that narrative. Suffering isn’t the end—it’s a signpost. It means you’re still here.…
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