AP Leadership Podcast

Why do capable leaders fail—and what helps great leaders adapt, grow, and keep moving forward? Al Pilong sits down with Dr. Scott Stringer, Vice Dean of the VCU School of Medicine, President of MCV Physicians, and Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University. Scott shares lessons from a leadership journey that has taken him from physician and educator to departmen...

Leadership Is Stewardship with Al Pilong and Jeff Lindsay In this episode of The AP Leadership Podcast, Al Pilong sits down with Jeff Lindsay, President and Chief Operating Officer of UNC Health, for a conversation about leadership, courage, humility, and stewardship. Drawing from decades of experience leading large and complex healthcare organizations, Jeff shares the lessons that have shaped his...

In this episode of the AP Leadership Podcast, Al Pilong sits down with Dr. Pam Oliver, Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Novant Health, for a conversation about servant leadership, trust, vulnerability, and the courage required to lead in complex environments. Drawing on lessons from Brené Brown's Dare to Lead and the principles of Radical Candor, Dr. Oliver shares why lead...

In this episode of The AP Leadership Podcast, executive coach and former healthcare CEO Al Pilong sits down with Dr. Loraine Frank-Lightfoot, Vice President and Triad Region Chief Nursing Executive at Novant Health. Drawing from more than 40 years of nursing and healthcare leadership experience, Loraine shares practical insights on courage, confidence, transparency, team culture, and what it truly...

Leadership is ultimately about relationships. In this episode of The AP Leadership Podcast, Al Pilong sits down with Dr. Tonya Smith, Chief Operating Officer of Valley Health, for a thoughtful conversation about trust, presence, courage, vulnerability, and the lasting impact leaders have on the people around them. Drawing from decades of leadership experience in healthcare, Tonya shares practical...

In this episode of The AP Leadership Podcast , I sit down with Alan Lombardo, CEO of Sheltering Arms Institute, for a candid conversation on what separates effective leaders from ineffective ones. Alan shares why professional insecurity can become one of the most toxic leadership traits, how leaders can build greater self-awareness , and why surrounding yourself with strong people is one of the gr...

Leadership is hard. And in healthcare—it matters even more. In this episode of The AP Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Mark Nantz, President & CEO of Valley Health, to talk about what truly defines impactful leadership. Mark shares lessons from three leaders who shaped his career, why connection to purpose matters more than credentials, and how authenticity builds trust—especially in times...

Leadership is easy to talk about—but much harder to live, especially under pressure. In this episode of The AP Leadership Podcast, I sit down with Carlos Scholz, CEO of Catalysis, to explore why leaders fail, what separates those who succeed, and what servant leadership actually looks like in practice. We discuss: Why leadership often breaks down under pressure The shift from control to empowermen...

In this episode of The AP Leadership Podcast , Al Pilong sits down with Laura Glenn , Chief Operating Officer of Munson Healthcare, for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, resilience, and authenticity. Laura shares the leadership book that had the greatest impact on her early career, reflects on the importance of using your voice and setting boundaries, and discusses how leaders can create en...

In this episode #4 of the AP Leadership Podcast, Al Pilong sits down with Dr. Kevin Omilusik to explore success and failure in leadership. They discuss the discipline of listening, why leaders don’t need to have all the answers, and how trust accelerates performance. Drawing from The Speed of Trust and unexpected lessons from the movies, this conversation offers practical insight for leaders navig...

In this episode of The AP Leadership Podcast , Al Pilong sits down with Kent Riddle, President & CEO of Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital, to explore what makes leadership succeed — and why it so often fails. Kent shares his deeply personal journey into healthcare leadership after his wife survived a traumatic brain injury and received life-changing rehabilitation care. What began as board...

In this episode of The AP Leadership Podcast , host Al Pilong sits down with Ed Ness , President & CEO of Munson Healthcare , for a thoughtful and personal conversation on leadership, authenticity, and accountability. Al and Ed reflect on their years working together and explore what it takes to lead effectively over time — especially in complex, high-pressure environments like healthcare and...

In this episode we discussed the following topics: Most important Qualities for a leader, Why leaders fail, Why leaders succeed, The most common challenges you have worked on with leaders, Most important leadership advice you’ve received or that you follow, How bravery and confidence play into good leadership? AP Leadership Podcast is a series of conversations with leaders on leading hosted by Al...