Ep. 93 – Chris Ross Joins Not Our Age Podcast: Real Talk on Leadership, Longevity & Culture

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 and Michael created Not Our Age to spotlight the challenges and victories of young administrators navigating long-term care. In this episode, they invite Chris to share his story—from being “thrown into” leadership to building a company that now helps leaders do it better.

They talk about:

• Balancing tasks vs. leadership: How to build culture while staying out of the weeds
• Being trusted vs. being liked: What new leaders often get wrong
• Accountability without fear: The four things that make it work
• Daily disciplines: How Chris structures his day to keep energy high and leadership sharp
• The value of mentorship: And why new leaders don’t have to go it alone

Whether you’re new to leadership or mentoring the next generation, this conversation will remind you why investing in people matters—and how longevity comes from doing the daily work.