In Season 2, Episode 7, Anne Hancock Toomey sits down with Lisa Shannon, CEO of Allina Health, to discuss her impressive trajectory from a rural community in Ohio to leading a health system with 12 hospitals and dozens of clinics across Minnesota and Wisconsin. Shannon began her career as a hospital-based clinical dietician, growing and evolving to become a highly respected executive and leader. That success came from the early influence of her grandmother, along with, of course, mentors and leaders along the way. Shannon talks about a devastating medical error that affected her family early in her life. Indeed, one of Shannon’s priorities throughout her leadership career has been the pursuit of zero safety events, which includes creating a culture where anyone and everyone is empowered to speak up.
She also offers insights into balancing work and family and emphasizes the significance of listening to one’s instincts in making career choices.
Episode Highlights
- 2:02 Early Life and Influences
- 4:42 First Jobs and Early Career
- 7:50 College and Career Path
- 15:36 Leadership Journey and Mentorship
- 16:58 Patient Safety and Cultural Change
- 21:38 Career Highlights and Challenges
- 30:59 Leadership Insights from the Role of CEO
- 35:04 Balancing Career and Family
- 39:43 Lightning Round and Closing Thoughts
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