Podcast

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…

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…

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…

This week on Pillar Talk, we’re shaking things up. For the first time in a long time, Chris is joined by a guest—and it’s one worth tuning in for. Meet Cynda Walter, Founder of People Empowered and a powerhouse in healthcare leadership development. Cynda brings 16+ years of experience from the acute care side of…

In this special episode of Pillar Talk, Chris steps outside his comfort zone to reflect on two powerful and deeply meaningful holidays—Easter and Passover—and the leadership and growth lessons we can draw from both. While not a religious person, Chris shares his respect for the principles and rituals that shape both the Christian and Jewish…

Episode 68 – Habits: The Hidden Drivers of Your Life Let’s talk about something that’s shaping your success—and maybe sabotaging it too—without you even realizing it: habits. In this episode of Pillar Talk, Chris breaks down the real power of habits and how they silently drive the outcomes in our lives, our work, and our…

Managing Chaos by Choosing Calm In this episode of Pillar Talk, Chris gets real about something that affects us all: chaos. The kind that creeps into your workday, your relationships, your goals—and if you’re not careful, it becomes your norm. But chaos isn’t just noise—it’s a barrier to growth, a slow drain on your energy,…

The 3% Rule: Small Efforts, Big Changes What if just 3% of your time could completely transform your life? In this episode of Pillar Talk, Chris reflects on a personal milestone—completing 75 Hard for the fifth time—and how that small fraction of time (465 days total) has had a greater impact on his success, happiness,…

Parkinson’s Law: Why Work Expands and How to Take Control Ever feel like no matter how much time you have, the work always expands to fill it? That’s Parkinson’s Law in action. In this episode of Pillar Talk, Chris breaks down this principle and how it affects everything from productivity to leadership to personal growth.…