Scott Nelson

Higher Ground - Healthcare Leadership

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Healthcare Leadership: Higher Ground is an essential guide for healthcare leaders, providing practical tools, strategies, and action steps to unlock your full potential, whether you are an emerging or experienced leader. Join in as we venture together through the trials, tribulations, and art of becoming a great leader, something that is always in the making if we stay curious. Higher Ground aims to share with you the things I most wish I had known in my first two years of leadership and all the foundational elements I like to stay grounded in as an experienced leader. 

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Author

Scott Nelson

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Business

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Sep 23, 2026

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Episodes

Higher Ground - Episode 23 - Identity in Leadership with special guest Annalise Koltai 18.03.2026

Join in with Annalise Koltai, Executive Coach, as we explore the role of identity in leadership effectiveness, especially in the first few years of stepping into leadership. Annalise is known for helping leaders move beyond technical brilliance to develop the presence, strategic vision, and relational capacity required for true impact.  "Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world...

Higher Ground - Episode 22: Strategies for New and Emerging Leaders to Onboard New Caregivers 11.03.2026

Join us today on Higher Ground as we discuss the importance and strategy for onboarding new employees by connecting them to mission, vision, and values, departmental expectations, safety, and quality, and continuous growth.  Send us Fan Mail

Higher Ground - Episode 21: 25 Key Focus Areas for New and Emerging Leaders 04.03.2026

Join us today for a discussion on 25 key areas for new and emerging leaders to focus on for sustainable success, starting with the People Pillar.  Send us Fan Mail

Higher Ground - Episode 20 - Generational Differences in the Workplace Session 2 25.02.2026

Join us today on Higher Ground as we continue our discussion on generational differences in the workplace. We'll discuss characteristics, cultural influences, and strategies on how to relate, lead, and create new and diverse work cultures with your multigenerational employees for best outcomes. Today's episode focuses on Millennials and Gen Z.  Send us Fan Mail

Higher Ground - Episode 27: Strategies for Building Higher Reliable Organizations 22.02.2026

Join in today to learn about strategies, initiatives, and tools for building higher reliable departments and organizations. Specifically designed for new and emerging leaders.  Send us Fan Mail

Higher Ground - Episode 19 - Generational Differences in the Workplace Session 1 18.02.2026

Join us today on Higher Ground as we discuss generational differences in the workplace. We'll discuss characteristics, cultural influences, and strategies on how to relate, lead, and create new and diverse work cultures with your multigenerational employees for the best outcomes.  Send us Fan Mail

Higher Ground - Episode 18 - Reflections 11.02.2026

On today's episode of Higher Ground, we'll discuss my early leadership focus on accomplishments juxtaposed with what I value the most today: helping others find their path. Join me as we journey together through the trials, tribulations, and art of becoming a great leader.  Send us Fan Mail

Higher Ground - Healthcare Leadership - Episode 17: Nurse Erin - Making a Difference 04.02.2026

Join in today to learn how Nurse Erin made such a positive impact on our lives and the lessons on how the little things can make the biggest differences.  Send us Fan Mail

Higher Ground - Healthcare Leadership - Episode 16: Never Judge a Tortoise by Its Start & Bob - Making a Difference 28.01.2026

Join us today for two inspiring stories and lessons learned: The first, Never Judge a Tortoise by Its Start, followed by Bob - Making a Difference.  Send us Fan Mail

Higher Ground - Healthcare Leadership - Episode 15: You Need to Fire Them 21.01.2026

On today's episode, we'll discuss tools, strategies, and action plans on how to respond to the advice - you need to fire them. By implementing these tools, you may just discover what you would have otherwise missed.  Send us Fan Mail

Higher Ground - Healthcare Leadership - Episode 14: Onboarding, Operations, Net Return 14.01.2026

Join us for today's episode of Higher Ground, where we'll discuss the benefits of onboarding, purposeful operations, and how these lead to a net return in your department, organization, and communities.  Send us Fan Mail

Higher Ground - Healthcare Leadership- Episode 13: The 4 Cs and them some 07.01.2026

Join us today as we explore the benefits of incorporating the 4 Cs and them some: compassion, collaboration, creativity, collective teamwork, clarity, communication, customer service, and service recovery.  Send us Fan Mail

Higher Ground - Healthcare Leadership - Episode 12: Employee Rounding and Reviews 31.12.2025

Join us on this episode of Higher Ground, where we'll discuss the benefits of employee rounding and reviews.  Send us Fan Mail

Higher Ground - Healthcare Leadership- Episode 11: 3Rs Recruiting, Re-recruiting, & Retention 24.12.2025

Join us to explore the benefits to your department, organization, and community by implementing the 3Rs: recruiting, re-recruiting, and retention.  Send us Fan Mail

Higher Ground - Healthcare Leadership - Episode 10: Positively Persistent 17.12.2025

Please join us as we explore the benefits of staying positively persistent to ensure your goals, dreams, and visions come to fruition.  Send us Fan Mail

Higher Ground - Healthcare Leadership - Episode 9: Ownership, Autonomy, Engagement 10.12.2025

Join us today as we explore the aspects of ownership, autonomy, and engagement, and how these elements contribute to creating a positive culture.  Send us Fan Mail

Higher Ground - Healthcare Leadership - Episode 8: Accountability, Respect, Excellence 03.12.2025

Join us today as we explore the importance of accountability, respect, and excellence, and discover how these values make a meaningful difference.  Send us Fan Mail

Higher Ground - Healthcare Leadership - Episode 7: Compassion and Respect 26.11.2025

Join in today to learn how compassion and respect help shape culture.  Send us Fan Mail

Higher Ground - Healthcare Leadership - Episode 6: Culture of Trust = Culture of Safety 19.11.2025

Join us today to learn how a culture of trust fosters a culture of safety, beginning with the foundational elements of our mission, vision, and values, as well as our daily commitments to our patients and one another.  Send us Fan Mail

Higher Ground - Healthcare Leadership - Episode 5: Building a Culture of Trust 12.11.2025

On today's episode, we'll discuss tools and strategies for building a culture of trust.  Send us Fan Mail

Higher Ground - Healthcare Leadership- Episode 4: Assuming Positive Intent 05.11.2025

On this episode of Higher Ground, we'll delve into the concept of assuming positive intent and how this skill can help improve communication, strengthen relationships, and build a positive culture.  Send us Fan Mail

Higher Ground - Healthcare Leadership- Episode 3: Customer Extraordinaire John - Making a Difference 29.10.2025

In today's episode, we'll listen to lessons learned from Customer Extraordinaire John and ask the question: if we can show compassion and care for our patients, can we do the same for each other?  Send us Fan Mail

Higher Ground -Healthcare Leadership- Episode 2: Mission, Vision, and Values - Servant Leadership 22.10.2025

In this episode of Higher Ground - the essential guide for healthcare leaders - we'll discuss the importance of mission, vision, and values, as well as servant and authentic leadership. We'll also explore the two most important aspects of huddling with your teams.  Send us Fan Mail

Higher Ground - Healthcare Leadership- Episode 1: The Bridge Builders 15.10.2025

Higher Ground provides practical tools, strategies, and action steps to unlock your full potential as a healthcare leader for both emerging and experienced leaders. Join me, your host, Scott Nelson , as we venture together through the trials, tribulations, and art of becoming a great leader. Higher Ground aims to share with you the things I most wish I knew in my first two years of leadership and...

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