Podcast

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…

Chris Ross steps behind the mic—this time as a guest. In this special guest episode of the Not Our Age podcast, Chris sits down with two of the most promising young leaders in post-acute care, Luke Bjorklund and Michael Schumacher, for a candid conversation on what it really takes to lead in this space. Luke…

This week on Pillar Talk, Chris Ross is joined by Josh Kosnick — author of The Kairos Code, founder of Kairos Coaching, and former wealth management executive — for a conversation about identity, vulnerability, and the kind of leadership that leaves eternal impact. Josh opens up about the defining moment that reshaped his life and…

In this deeply personal Pillar Talk episode, Chris reflects on Dia de los Muertos and how we can use moments of remembrance to live with more purpose in the present. He challenges us to think about what it means to truly live while we’re here—and to honor those we’ve lost by how we choose to…

Sometimes life breaks us apart — and what we do with those broken pieces determines everything. In this episode of Pillar Talk, Chris Ross reflects on the Japanese concept of Kintsugi: the art of repairing broken pottery with gold, embracing flaws as part of the object’s history — not as damage to be hidden. It’s…

In this insightful episode of Pillar Talk, Chris Ross welcomes Sarah Draper, founder of Leading Well Strategies, to explore what it really means to lead well in today’s world. From practical frameworks to personal stories, Sarah shares tools, experiences, and powerful reminders to help leaders operate with clarity, authenticity, and long-term impact. They dive into:…

Gratitude isn’t just a feel-good moment. It’s a daily decision—and one that rewires your brain, resets your mindset, and unlocks better health, relationships, and performance. In this episode of Pillar Talk, Chris Ross opens up about recent reminders in his life that sparked a deeper dive into the science of gratitude. From dopamine and serotonin…

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…

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…

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…