TCN Talks

In Part Two of Be Where You Are: Leadership, Caregiving, and the Courage to Pause , Carla Davis reflects on a transformative year away from executive leadership—one shaped by caregiving, reflection, and rediscovering her deeper purpose.  What began as a pause became a profound reaffirmation of calling.  Carla shares how stepping out of the day-to-day demands of leadership gave her clarity around s...

In this powerful episode on hospice leadership and healthcare leadership development , Carla Davis, Executive in Residence at Cressey & Company, shares what she learned after taking an intentional executive sabbatical to care for her mother.  This conversation explores the intersection of caregiver resilience , leadership and burnout , and rediscovering identity beyond professional titles. For...

Part Two – Is Your Ladder Leaning Against the Wrong Wall? | Richard Mobley on Leadership and Calling In Part Two of this powerful conversation, Richard Mobley dives deeper into what happens when success no longer satisfies — and how leaders can unknowingly climb the wrong ladder. After decades of corporate advancement, Richard reached a season of fatigue and uncertainty.  What followed wasn’t a dr...

What if you spend decades building a successful career—only to realize you were climbing the wrong ladder? In this episode of TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership , executive leadership coach Richard Mobley , Founder and Principal of the Seven Four Group, Inc . and the Be Far More! System , joins Chris Comeaux to explore one of the most important questions leaders face: What comes after success? For C...

In Part Two of Unlocking Leadership Potential Through Self-Awareness , Coach Sherry Winn challenges leaders to look beyond strategies and performance metrics to examine the internal patterns, beliefs, and identity that ultimately shape their impact.  This powerful continuation moves from awareness to transformation—showing how lasting leadership growth begins within. Coach Winn unpacks how mindful...

In Part One of this conversation, Chris Comeaux is joined by leadership coach, former Olympic athlete, and longtime collegiate coach Sherry Winn for a deeply personal and practical exploration of leadership that begins from the inside out. Sherry challenges traditional, performance-driven leadership models by naming self-awareness as a true leadership superpower , sharing how it transformed her ow...

What gets measured shapes how patients experience the final chapter of life.   In Part Two of Measures That Matter: How Better Metrics Can Transform End-Of-Life Care, hospice and healthcare leaders explore how focused, meaningful metrics—not check-the-box measures—can improve quality, reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, and strengthen value-based end-of-life care. Hosted by Chris Comeaux , Presid...

Top News Stories of the Month, January 2026 At the end of life, quality matters—but too often, the metrics used in hospice and palliative care fail to reflect the care patients and families actually experience.  In Episode One of Measures That Matter: How Better Metrics Can Transform End-of-Life Care , TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership explores why fewer, clearer quality measures are essential for...

In Part Two of Protecting Patients at the End of Life: Why CON Still Matters , host Chris Comeaux continues the conversation with two of the nation’s most respected hospice policy leaders— Paul A. Ledford , President & CEO of the Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association, and Tim Rogers , President & CEO of the Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina. This episode...

Protecting Patients at the End of Life: Why CON Still Matters / Part ONE Certificate of Need (CON) laws are among the most debated—and misunderstood—regulatory frameworks in healthcare. In this timely Part One conversation, host Chris Comeaux is joined by two of the most respected voices in hospice policy and advocacy: Paul A. Ledford , President & CEO of the Florida Hospice & Palliative C...

In Part One, organizational behavior scholar Colin M. Fisher dismantles the myth of the lone genius, showing that performance is shaped less by individual talent and more by the groups people belong to. He reframes leadership around social norms, group dynamics, and collective context—arguing that leaders often misdiagnose performance problems by focusing on people instead of the group system they...

In this episode of Anatomy of Leadership, host Chris Comeaux is joined by Colin Fisher, professor, researcher, author, and jazz trumpeter, to explore what decades of research reveal about how groups really work—and why so many teams struggle to reach their potential. Drawing from his book The Collective Edge, Colin challenges the myth of the “lone genius” and reframes leadership as a discipline of...

In this episode, Part 2 of Top News Stories from 2025, and Predictions for 2026,  Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner break down the most important healthcare and hospice stories from 2025—and share clear, grounded predictions for what’s coming in 2026.  Rather than headline-driven chaos, 2025 revealed a year of incremental change, with persistent challenges around staffing, Medicare Advantage, hospic...

Part 1 | Top Stories from 2025, and Predictions for 2026 by Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner This episode of TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership brings together a year-in-review and a forward-looking conversation, as Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner reflect on the most important healthcare and hospice stories from 2025 and share their predictions for what lies ahead in 2026. In Part One, Chris and Cord...

A new year often feels like a clean slate, yet most resolutions fade because they add complexity instead of clarity. In this episode, Chris Comeaux makes the case for a simpler, more enduring tool: choosing One Word as your theme for the year. A single word sharpens focus, clarifies priorities, and guides daily decisions without a bloated checklist. Leadership is about changing trajectories—not re...

A Year of Insight, Impact, and Leadership in Hospice & Palliative Care.  As 2025 comes to a close, we pause to say thank you—to our listeners, leaders, clinicians, and partners who make this work meaningful. This special Christmas Eve episode is our gift back to you: a highlight reel of the most impactful, downloaded, and talked-about TCNtalks episodes of the year. With nearly 45,000 total dow...

What if aging services led the way in redesigning care—combining smart technology with deeper human connection?  That’s the challenge Katie Smith Sloan, President and CEO of LeadingAge, brings to the table as we unpack the data, the headwinds, and the promise across nonprofit senior living, home-based care, and hospice. Katie, also brings a powerful blend of policy insight, sector leadership, and...

In this crossover episode TCNtalks and Anatomy Of Leadership, Andrew Reed, CEO and Chief Teaching Officer of Multiview Incorporated, shares his journey as a recording artist with Universal Virgin Music Groups and his experiences in the music industry.  He discusses with Chris Comeaux his unique podcast, "What Are You Willing to Throw Your Life Away On?", where he offers practical advice...

In this episode of TCNtalks, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner reflect on the significance of hospice and palliative care, especially during the holiday season. They discuss the evolution of the field, the importance of fostering well-being for patients, and the transformative impact of hospice on healthcare.  Dr. Ira Byock, a pioneer in the field, shares insights on the need to reframe the narrativ...

In this episode Scott Tarde talks about how a lab breakthrough became a lifeline for families, and why immersive reminiscence, caregiver coaching, and data-driven collaboration can change dementia care.  Tarde, is the CEO of the George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers, emphasizes the significance of collaboration over competition in business, particularly in the healthcare sector.  He advocat...

This TCNtalk episode explores the multifaceted role of thrift stores in hospice care, highlighting their impact on community engagement, grief support, and economic sustainability.  Our guests, Lin Sue Flood, Director of Community Engagement at Hospice of the Valley, and Mark Cohen,  retired Editor & Publisher of Hospice News Today, and Principal, Cohen-Fyfe Communications, discuss how thrift...

In this week’s special joint episode of TCNtalks and Anatomy of Leadership , host Chris Comeaux welcomes Andrew Molosky , President and CEO of Chapters Health System . Together, they explore what it means to lead with perseverance, authenticity, and vision in times of change. Andrew shares powerful insights on cultivating culture, navigating uncertainty, and the role of vulnerability in leadership...

Top News Stories October 2025 In this episode of TCNtalks, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner discuss the top news stories of October, focusing on AI in healthcare, innovations in hospice care, and the impact of personal experiences on healthcare practices.   They explore the ethical implications of AI surrogates in life-or-death decisions, the importance of equitable access to hospice care, and the...

In this episode of TCNtalks , host Chris Comeaux welcomes back Jason Bradshaw , a seasoned benefits consultant with USI Insurance Services.  Together, they unpack why healthcare premiums are rising, where volatility is coming from, and how employers can regain control without gutting benefits. Jason shares practical funding models, transparency tools, and a playbook for building a cost culture tha...

In this episode of TCNtalks, host Chris Comeaux welcomes Dr. Khai Nguyen, a geriatrician and age-friendly care champion. They discuss the 4Ms framework for age-friendly care, which includes what matters, mentation, medications, and mobility.  Dr. Nguyen shares his personal journey into geriatrics, inspired by his father's health challenges, and emphasizes the importance of integrating the 4Ms...