Podcast

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…

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…

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.…

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…