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The BackstoryWith Anne Hancock Toomey Author: Jarrard Inc.
The Backstory, formerly the High Stakes Podcast, is a new, limited series from Jarrard Inc. President and Co-Founder Anne Hancock Toomey. For nearly two decades, Jarrard one of the nations top communications consulting firms for healthcare has partnered with thousands of leaders across the country who are striving to make healthcare better every day. But this isnt a podcast about healthcare, or politics or even communications. Its about authentic leadership. The Backstory is about demystifying respected leaders whove had a lot of success along the way because of the kind of leaders theyve chosen to be. Each person Anne interviews is visionary, of course. Theyre smart as hell, and theyre fierce about their business and their mission. Theyre also humble, kind and create the kind of environments in which people can thrive. Theyre not perfect. But they are real. And its the combination of those two things that makes each one of them great. In every episode, Annes guest digs into who they are, where they come from and whats influenced them to be the person and the leader that they are today. Language: en Genres: Business News, News Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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207. From Clinical Dietician to CEO of Allina Health, with Lisa Shannon
Episode 7
Wednesday, 7 January, 2026
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 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. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
