Profiles in Leadership

Jim Landsman, BSME, MBA. Every business leader in 2020 is challenged to figure out how to run a successful business during a pandemic. Jim not only forged that path but then had to deal with contracting the virus himself and living through a nightmare of being on a ventilator for 10 days and coming very close to dying. He credits being a good physical shape at 57 for saving his life. Listen to the fear he and his family had to go through to come out on the other end. The support of friends, family and even complete strangers has been overwhelming. He still is trying to get back physically what was taken during his fight to survive.Jim is a co-founder and the President and CEO for Atlas Injury Prevention Solutions. Atlas IPS is a leading nationwide injury (MSD) prevention service and technology provider. Jim has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a masters degree in business administration, both from the University of Notre Dame. Jim’s 30+ years of leadership experience is equally split between operations and sales/marketing. Jim is originally from Grand Haven, MI but now resides in New Smyrna Beach, FL. He is happily married to his wife and soulmate (Gayle) for almost 30 years, and has three children and two grandchildren. Jim loves most to spend time with his family, but when he is not doing that he likes to run on the beach, fish, boogie board, kayak, and (pre-COVID) travel to and explore new and fun destinations. 10 Lessons Learned by a COVID SurvivorI am the President of Atlas IPS. Sometime between July 31 and August 9 I should have died.The BackgroundWhen the COVID pandemic started in March, my family were considered the “nuts.” We immediately wore masks, used hand sanitizer, went grocery shopping every 2 – 3 weeks, and didn’t get take-out food for over three months. We did this to protect my wife who has had pneumonia twice and a thyroid condition that impacts her immune system.I am 57 years old. I have no preexisting conditions and do not take any prescriptions. I don’t smoke. I run 3 miles and swim laps 5 – 6 days a week. Our belief was that if either my extremely healthy 22-year-old son or I became infected, we might get a fever for 3 days. If my wife was infected, all bets were off.On July 22 I began to exhibit mild COVID symptoms. On July 24 the three of us went to the Florida Department of Health and were tested for COVID with a throat swab. Because we were unsure about the accuracy of a throat swab, on July 27th we went to an urgent care facility and were tested with a nasal swab.My symptoms continued to worsen including having a 102o fever and developing a mild cough. Fortunately, my wife bought a pulse oximeter and found my oxygen level at 88%, when it should be at 95% or higher. She called the hospital with that information and the nurse said I needed to get to the emergency room immediately.On July 28 I was admitted to a nearby large top-rated hospital. My X-rays showed one of my lungs was completed infected and the other was 1/3rd infected with pneumonia. My breathing continued to worsen and on July 31 I was moved to the ICU and placed on a ventilator for 10 days. Miraculously I was moved out of the ICU on August 17, and on August 21 I was discharged to my home. We were told in confidence by one of my nurses that I was the only patient to survive with COVID, who was also admitted to the ICU and placed on a ventilator, since March. Whether or not that statement is 100% accurate, it seems not many people survive, and the ability for my family and me to tell our story is unique.10 Lessons Learned1. The risk of getting COVID is real and can hit anyone. In the eyes of my family and friends, I was the picture of health and no one expected COVID to infect me, and more important almost kill me. Since I got sick, we have heard of a college freshman who got COVID and now needs dialysis, and two mothers who went to the hospital for C-sections, contracted COVID, and are now in the ICU. Young or old, healthy or not, COVID does not discriminate who it hits.2. The testing process is broken. Ten days after our Florida Department of Health swab, my wife was called to inform her that she had been exposed to someone positive with COVID. She responded, “No kidding, my husband is in the hospital on a vent.” A day later the urgent care facility called and said all three of us tested negative for COVID.3. If you get symptoms, get medical attention early. We listened to current CDC guidance, stayed home, and treated my symptoms. We believe if we had waited much longer to contact the hospital, I would have died. If we had contacted the hospital sooner, there is a chance I could have avoided being placed on a ventilator. In short, don’t wait too long to seek medical care.4. Hospitals do not know how to consistently and effectively treat COVID. The average US survival rate for COVID patients who are vented is 25%. We were told by medical staff that my hospital and another large one in the area struggl

Mark Anderson started a small physical therapy office in a house in Park City, Utah and 35+ years later he is the CEO of Mountain Land Rehab with locations in 4 western states. Mark is the epitome of class. Great guy, someone who is easy to be around, great sense of humor and a very giving mindset. He builds relationships and gives back to his community. He's a great friend to have. His leadership style is collaborative and willing to mentor and coach those who are becoming leaders for the future. He's a family man who his grandkids adore. Someone to emulate and admire. He is approaching retirement and can look back on a career that anyone would be proud of. In this interview Mark talks about leading during difficult times including through the COVID 19 crisis. Listen to his philosophy of how to lead and how to build a culture that lasts the test of time.

Alan J. Murray is president of Empire BlueCross BlueShield’s commercial plan in New York. Alan possesses an in-depth knowledge of the healthcare industry and specifically the New York market which greatly benefits our consumers, customers and provider partners in New York. Prior to joining Empire, he most recently served as the founding President and CEO of Northwell’s CareConnect Insurance Company, Inc., the first provider-owned commercial insurance plan in New York State. Preceding his career at CareConnect, Alan held the position of Vice President, New York Market Lead at United Healthcare for more than four years and spent five years at Anthem preceding that as Regional Vice President, New York Provider & Ancillary Network Development. Alan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 2005 from Open University, Milton Keynes, United Kingdomand served as a Second Officer in the British Merchant Navy for six years. He lives in Syosset, NY with his wife, three children and two dogs.

Mike Horsfield returns to the program to discuss what lessons were learned while leading in new territory during an international pandemic. He self admits he gets geared up and actually enjoys "a train wreck" to lead through and COVID 19 certainly pushed him to a new level of crisis management. Communicating with your people and being transparent is the key to working through the huge challenges this pandemic has thrown at the business world and the health of the communities our businesses are in. What lessons did we learn and where do we go from here. Business leadership was and still is being tested at the highest level. What moves you make and how you can reassure your employees is paramount right now. Mike gives great insight into his thought process and how he believes coaching and mentoring should be used in organizations . He is also running for Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association President position with election results revealed in early November.

Errol Doebler has had what most people would think is an exciting life. From the Naval Academy to a Navy Seal and then an FBI agent his life has been certainly interesting. He had some hard lessons to learn along the way and had to learn how to reinvent himself after everything he fought so hard for to become a Navy Seal was taken away when he was injured and had to give up his dream job. He learned what poor leadership looks like serving in the FBI. Now as a Business Coach he takes what he has learned through his incredible journey and shows how the principles of success are the same for running a business and leading employees and your executive team. Errol Doebler is the creator of The Process, Art, and Science of Leadership. Through Leader 193, his leadership consulting firm, he teaches his methodology to business leaders around the world. Errol developed this methodology through his experience as a United States Naval Officer, where he served as a Surface Warfare Officer and Navy SEAL, and through his years of working with the FBI. Errol is one of the few people in the world who has had the distinction of serving as a Surface Warfare Officer, SEAL and as an FBI Special Agent and FBI SWAT Operator.

Jeff Ostrowski is the first guest to be on the program for a second time. He was interviewed about 15 months ago shortly after he was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer in the prime of his life. On episode 45 he goes deep and shares how devastating the news was and how difficult chemotherapy was to get through. In this episode we check back in with Jeff to see how his battle is going. Jeff is very brave to wade into the darkness of the disease, the emotions of fear and how special relationships are the key to his survival. His openness and willingness to be vulnerable is a gift to those of us who listen and try to image how tough his journey is. His positive mindset is impressive and the love he has for his family jumps out at your during our discussion. A brave man, a proud man, a generous man in the battle for his life. This is an episode you won't forget.

Discussion with Jimmy McKay a physical therapist who earned his degree in Communications and entered his dream job as a Rock radio station DJ. He later discovered physical therapy as he was training for an Ironman competition and one of the guys on the team was a PT. We discuss the long road to switch gears and get into and through PT school. We also talk music and how now he is back doing similar things as the Director of Communications for Fox Rehab as he was at the radio station just now gearing the message to a very different audience. He says he found his people with PT's and feels like he has combined the best of both his worlds in healthcare.

Gabby Reece is not only a volleyball legend, but an inspirational leader, New York Times bestselling author, wife, and mother. The former professional beach volleyball player and Nike's first female spokeswoman is the definition of both athleticism and beauty. Gabby won an athletic scholarship to Florida State University where she played two seasons before accepting offers from the modeling world. During her time at FSU she set two school volleyball records that still stand today. Gabby created with her husband big wave surfer and waterman Laird Hamilton, a company Extreme Performance Training, XPT. XPT is a unique and powerful fitness training and lifestyle program featuring their unique water workouts, performance breathing, recovery methods and high-intensity and endurance training for people of all fitness levels and backgrounds. Gabby's most recent book, My Foot Is Too Big for the Glass Slipper, boldly shares her personal story of real-life ups and downs of motherhood and career in order to encourage women worldwide to challenge traditional norms and find personal happiness. Gabby’s challenge to feminist definitions of the modern women sparked huge media interest, resulting in appearances on The Today Show, Rock Center with Brian Williams, Live from the Couch, Dr. Oz, Katie Couric, E! Chelsea Lately, The Jeff Probst Show and The Better Show, to name a few, she was also co-host of The View and appeared on Access Hollywood. Gabby’s health and fitness tips have appeared in Shape, Men’s Fitness, and Elle magazines. She has been a contributing editor for Yahoo Health, and has written for The Huffington Post and the Los Angeles Times Magazine.A pro in front of the camera as a TV host, early in her television program hosting career, she won a huge following by taking risks road-lugging, white water kayaking, drag racing, surfing, and sky diving on “MTV Sports” and “The Extremists with Gabrielle Reece” and later she was a commentator at the 1998 Goodwill Games. She has hosted ‘Insider Training’ on the Fit TV/Discovery channel, she was a featured host of ESPN and NBC’s “Gravity Games”, and in the spring of 2016, Gabby became the host of NBC’s new hit fitness competition series “STRONG,”. She has regularly appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, the Ellen Degeneres Show and Chelsea Lately, as well as other top tier entertainment shows. She has also appeared in several feature films, where she played a pro beach volleyball player in ‘Cloud Nine’ with Bert Reynolds (2004), a guest star in ‘North Shore’ (2004) and as a physical trainer in the film ‘Gattica’ (1997). Gabby began modeling in high school and throughout her college career. She traveled to New York and Italy in between competing and training. She was only a sophomore at Florida State University when Elle named her “One of The Five Most Beautiful Women in The World”. She has graced the cover of Sports Illustrated for Women, Travel & Leisure Golf, Women’s Sports & Fitness, Outside, Elle, Shape, Self, Harpers’ Bazaar, Volleyball, Fitness, Life, Vogue, Experience Life and People, and has worked with the most elite photographers in the world.Gabby and Laird have 3 children and reside in Kauai, HI and Malibu, CA.

Matt Johnson is a marketing agency founder, podcaster, and musician. Matt runs a podcast launch & production agency based in San Diego, an international team that helps business coaches, consultants and thought leaders use done-for-you podcasting to attract an audience, build influence & become MicroFamous.Matt is the author of MicroFamous and currently hosts the MicroFamous podcast. He is a frequent podcast guest and event speaker to audiences around the US, Canada, and Australia.

"What's Gaby Cooking?" has become a powerful brand in the food and lifestyle world. Gaby Dalkin describes herself as a communicator who happens to be a Chef! She loves interacting with people, cooking and traveling and she has found a way to share it on social media, authoring 3 bestselling cookbooks and forming partnerships with well known brands in the industry. Her passion is infectious and her driving to succeed is inspiring. She continues to build an empire that people just want to be a part of. She grew up a picky eater and now she shows people that anyone can cook and entertain as well as eat good healthy food. A success story you just can't resist!

Steve Miletich has worked as a reporter at The Seattle Times for more than 20 years, covering air-safety issues, criminal-justice matters, police reform and a wide range of watchdog and investigative projects. He was part of a team of Times reporters that was awarded the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for breaking news for coverage of the killing of four police officers in Lakewood, Wash. He was also a finalist in 2007. In May of 2020 he received his second Pulitzer Prize for his work on a 4 person team covering issues with the Boeing 737 Max airliner. He previously worked at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer from 1981 to 1999 and The Journal-American in Bellevue, Wa, from 1976 to 1981

Tony Gemignani is a 13 time world champion Pizzaiolo from San Francisco. He is the chef and owner of 28 locations in Northern California and Las Vegas. Tony has been perfecting his craft for more than 2 decades and holds an impressive set of awards for his pizza making and tossing skills. He is the proprietor of the International School of Pizza in San Francisco, where he certifies chefs from around the world, and is an official U.S. Ambassador of Neapolitan Pizza by the city of Naples, Italy. Tony has also been inducted four times into the Guinness World Book of Records. Tony has appeared on several popular shows including Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and is a regular on Food Network Channel. He is the author of PIZZA, Tony and the Pizza Champions, and The Pizza Bible, the definitive book on Pizza. In this interview he talks of building a strong team and always striving to learn and grow.

In January of 2020 In Nashville at The 13th Annual Graham Sessions I gave a "What I Believe" speech. Leaders need to be willing to collaborate, communicate effectively with different personalities and compromise when necessary. The best ideas that last the test of time are gained with collective wisdom in a high functioning group. We need to feel comfortable in our right brain thinking and embrace the gray. Black and white thinking is limiting. Being willing to wander and live in the gray opens up opportunities and allows teammates to feel included and listened to which results in more innovation and higher levels of success. It might be messy, so be brave and "Say yes to the mess" and believe in the gray.

Julie Huffaker is a breathe of fresh air bringing passion and hope to leadership and life. She is a social scientist fascinated by how people come together in groups and outperform themselves. She has more than 25 years' experience helping organizations deliberately evolve leadership, culture, strategy and capacity. She has a PhD in Organizational Leadership and Change, a MA in Human Development and a MBA. She is a Principal and Founding Partner at consultancy Deeper Funner Change. Her wisdom and compassion are unmatched and her impact of helping people change how they communicate is unparalleled. She is passionate about paddle boarding and diving deep into personal and group interactions. She lives in Portland, Oregon.

This is the second episode of reviewing "Pearls of Wisdom" from interviews over the last couple of months. This will be released one month into the COVID 19 Pandemic crisis we are in not only as a nation but as part of the world. Businesses are struggling, many are closed and people are getting anxious and frustrated with being at home to support the Stay at Home and Shelter in Place the nation is doing to help slow down the spread of the virus. Leadership has never been more important than now. This episode reviews some key points Leaders have made during interviews on this Podcast and I have elaborated on these key points in a discussion format. As I stated during Pearls of Wisdom Summary I, I will do this periodically as a way to further highlight and learn about the amazing leaders I have the honor and privilege to interview in each episode I publish on this program.

Imagine being the first at something? Dr. Darlene Iskra was the first woman Commander of a ship in the US Navy! She served in the US Navy for 21 years.. She was also one of the first woman officers to serve as a Diving Officer and she served on four different ships before taking command of the Rescue and Savage ship USS Opportune during Operation Desert Shield/Storm in December 1990. She has a Ph.D in Sociology and an MA in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College. She was inducted into the Women Divers Hall of Fame in 2008 and the San Francisco State University Alumni Hall of Fame in 2009.

Covid 19 pandemic has brought businesses to crisis mode. Leadership has never been more important. This episode brings 6 different people from the trenches with boots on the ground navigating this uncharted territory day by day. People need to hear facts and know the truth as everyone tries to figure out how to manage the next few weeks and likely months. No one knows the answer but Leaders have to move forward and do what they can to help those counting on them for their livelihood. In a crisis leadership matters.

Tyler Ott is the long snapper for the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL. He has played for the team for 3 years and has a contract through the 2022 season. He is a graduate of Harvard University where he won two Ivy League Championships and graduated with a degree in Economics and a minor in Environmental Science and Public Policy. He shares his theory on leadership and has experience with 5 different NFL teams and describes how the team cultures are very different. He believes Seattle under coach Pete Carroll is the best place to be in professional football and states many players want to play for this team and stay with this team because of the team culture the coaches and players have created. As an unsung staple of the team he knows when he is doing his job when he is not mentioned on TV or in the media. He talks about his leadership role on the team.

Michele Heffron has over 30 years experience as an executive leader most recently in philanthropic non-profit organizations. Currently she is the executive director in the Pacific Northwest for One Love Foundation. One Love is the nation's leading educator of young people on the topic of healthy and unhealthy relationships. She also serves on the National Leadership Team for the One Love Foundation. She has also held positions as Director of Resource Development and Capital Campaign for the Boys and Girls Club of Bellevue, Washington. She also shares her expertise with other foundations and organizations through her own consulting business. She lives and works and works in the greater Seattle area. www.joinonelove.org

Cherie Baker was the Deputy Chief of Police of Bellevue, Washington. She was a member of the police department from 1978-2013. Her position in leadership was to lead a department of 224 employees. She begun her career as a patrol officer and moved up to become a Police Lieutenant, then a police Captain, a Police Major, and eventually a Deputy Chief of Police. She has been a hostage negotiator for 20 years. She also received the Commanders Award for Excellence. Cherie joined a male dominated profession and was one of the earlier female leaders to rise through the organization and reach the top. Her insights and experience is a journey in leadership and how to do it with grace and eloquence in a para-military world of law enforcement.

Isabelle Nussli is a seasoned senior executive who lives in Switzerland. She is the current Chairperson at Responsible Leadership AG. She is a leadership and life coach and the author of "Cockfighting: Solving the Mystery of Unconscious Sabotage at the Top of the Corporate Pyramid."She has an executive Masters in Coaching and International Business Law. She also holds an MBA degree from the Kellogg School of Management from Northwestern University. Hear how she believes unconscious biasescan lead to difficult relationships at the top of organizations where power becomes a struggle. She has interviewed 150+ CEO's to find out who they are and how they think. Her knowledge on leadership and how people got their is immense.

Marc Berejka is the government affairs Director and community affairs Director at REI (Recreational Equipment Inc.) REI is a national outdoor retail cooperative with over 16 million members and annual sales exceeding $2.5 billion. The co-op's mission is to "inspire, educate and outfit people for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship." He has worked as an executive at Microsoft, was a technology policy advisor to then-Secretary Gary Locke at the US Department of Commerce, and in the first part of his career he was a telecommunications attorney. He walks the talk by being an avid outdoorsmen and gives time and money to charities he supports in his local community. Marc is a leader who believes in being a part of a greater purpose than yourself and helping people enjoy the benefits of interacting in a responsible way with nature.

Pearls of Wisdom summaries will be released as episodes periodically to highlight insightful points made by guests of Profiles in Leadership. The goal is to choose impactful themes and use exerts from the interviews to dig deeper into leadership strategies and philosophies. This is the first such episode with more to follow.

Nancy Reese is an advocate for infusing leadership training into Physical Therapy education. These students have had be such achievers their whole lives to be qualified to get into school and now that they have made it they struggle to change their mindset from achieving steps to success to long term leadership and clinical development through practice, failure and learning over a long period of time. Bringing leadership training to every phase of physical therapy education from day one hopefully better prepares a professional and not just a clinical technician. Hear her approach to teamwork, visionary thinking and using your strengths as a strategy to learn and grow and develop into a leader physical therapist that can influence and contribute to a broader community.

Ed (Eddie) Anderson was a professional baseball player in the 1950's. He graduated from the University of Montana as one of the most decorated and talented athletes in its history. He is in the University of Montana Grizzly Hall of Fame. Ed was signed by the New York Yankees. After his first year as a professional he was given a high draft notice which forced him into enlisting in the Air Force. His early career was interrupted as he was stationed in Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He tried to re-enter the MLB and after a storybook spring training in St. Petersburg, Florida with a Yankee team of icon and Hall of Fame players and a short stint in the "Bigs" in Yankee Stadium he was sent to the minor leagues where he finished his career. He became a teacher and a coach at the high school and colleague level. He is 87 years old and is my Father.

Kelly Starrett is an innovator, status quo disruptor, and movement expert. He has worked with the elite forces of the military, Olympic athletes, Tour de France cyclists, athletes from the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB. He also works with police departments, school districts, Silicon Valley companies and everyday people. Through movement we can improve our lives both physically and mentally and live happier, healthier lives. His Foundation, Stand Up Kids, has put tens of thousands of elementary through high school aged kids into classrooms with stand up desks which through research has shown they learn better, are more engaged and healthier when they get out of sit down desks. His passion is palpable and his dedication to helping others is admirable. Hear his approach to leadership and his belief that our world is made better by keeping our bodies moving.

David McHenry is a physical therapist and strength coach for NIKE. He has trained Mo Farah, Galen Rupp and Matthew Centrowitz just name a few. He has worked with the most elite runners in the world who have had multiple Olympic and World Championship medals. David is a Shareholder and Director in Therapeutic Associates the largest privately owned physical therapy company in the nation. He lives and works in Portland, Oregon.

Nicole Stout is a nationally and internationally know advocate and leader in Oncology Rehabilitation and disease management. Just feel the passion and tenacity when she describes what he passion is and how she hopes her legacy makes a difference in how we view cancer and how we fight for cures and treatments that enables positive productive lives for survivors. As a scientist and a clinical physical therapist she pushes the boundaries on how we view cancer and how we can have hope for patients and friends and family who battle everyday to overcome what once was considered a death sentence.

T. R. Reid has become one of the nation's best-known reporters through his books and articles, his documentary films, his reporting for the Washington Post, and his light-hearted commentaries on NPR's Morning Edition. T. R. Reid majored in Classics at Princeton University and subsequently worked as a Naval officer during the Vietnam War, a lawyer, a teacher, and assorted other jobs. At The Washington Post, he covered Congress and four presidential campaigns. He served as the paper's bureau chief in Tokyo and London. Reid has reported from 4 dozen countries on five continents. His 2009 book "The Healing of America" became a national best-seller. PBS Frontline made two documentaries, "Sick Around the World" and "India--A Second Opinion" following Reid as he did the reporting for that book. Reid believes we need to as a society to cover everyone citizen with healthcare coverage. Universal healthcare is essential for the future of the United States.

Pepper Burruss spent 42 1/2 years in the NFL as a Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer. He has 2 Super Bowl rings and decades of stories and memories with some of the most acclaimed athletes in professional football history. He shares insights on his journey and lessons in leadership and how he views his career now that he is retired as of July 2019.

Dave Chase has been called a Hope Merchant. He has taken his experience of a high level Microsoft Executive and an CEO of a startup he sold to WebMD and has been on a crusade to expose how broken the US healthcare system is. He feels it has all but crippled the middle class in America and if we don't get it under control it will consume over 50% of the income of Millennials and future generations. He is an author, public speaker and soon to be an executive producer of a movie that will provide the stories and facts to show the American people how bad our healthcare system is and what we can do to improve it. Listen to a visionary who believes we can do so much better.

Larry Benz is the President and CEO of Confluent Health. He has over 35 years experience in growing physical therapy and healthcare companies with a focus on developing the best clinicians and leaders in the profession. Larry served in the US Army as a Captain in the Army Medical Specialists Corps and received the Meritorious Service Medal. He was in the mountains of Colorado in a cabin in the woods as we chatted over the phone and discussed his leadership philosophy. He also has a leadership podcast so we interviewed each other and this discussion will be released on this podcast as well as through EIM.

Image you have reached most of your professional goals, you've done most things right and you are ready to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Then a routine MD visit delivers you news that will change your life. Stage IV pancreatic cancer is a devastating challenge to overcome and conquer, yet you must stay positive and not only fight the fight but support those who love you. Listen to how this loved father, husband, business owner and friend to many navigates what lies ahead. Raw, authentic, heartbreaking and hopeful all in the same story. He was willing to be vulnerable so we can all learn and appreciate all we have.

Every profession needs innovators. Those who have ideas and have been told they that can't do that they forge on and create new ways of doing things. Mike Eisenhart looks at the physical therapy profession from a 30,000 foot visionary view and sees PT's contributing so much more than just injury rehab. He feels physical therapy is positioned perfectly to change the lives of the greater population through prevention, education and exercise. Hear his ideas and how through leadership we can change the world.

Most agree we learn more from our failures than our successes. What if your failure is so catastrophic that you lose the 150 year old family business worth $2.25 Billion! This is exactly what happened to Warwick Fairfax at age 29! How do you recover from that and find meaning and purpose in the ashes left behind. Listen to this fascinating story of growing up with wealth and celebrity and losing it all while at the helm of an icon business as the next generation CEO who lost it all.

Mia Gonzales Dean is a healthcare executive and a physical therapist. She has lead a division in the Penn Medicine system that was the size of a company on its own. This department had a budget of $67 Million and 700+ employees. She now is an executive with Sodexo. Hear her journey through healthcare and her people first style of leadership.

Dr. Anthony Delitto is the Dean of the University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. He has co-authored over 120 peer-reviewed research papers and is an icon in the research and orthopedic sections in APTA.

Lisa Saladin is an impressive leader who has risen to the position of Provost at the Medical University of South Carolina. She is regarded by many in the American Physical Therapy Association as one of the best leaders in the organizations history. She is the epitome of class and a leader to celebrate and emulate.

Kevin Eastman was the assistant basketball coach of the Boston Celtics under Doc Rivers. Together they won the NBA Championship in 2008. Coach Eastman has also been a Division 1 basketball coach and also coached with the LA Clippers. He now consults with businesses and sports teams and is a keynote speaker at conferences and leadership events. He has worked with the elite athletes in the basketball world. He is the author of "Why the Best are the Best", available from Amazon.com and other book outlets.

Senator Tom Daschle was majority leader of the US Senate during some of the most turbulent times in recent history including the attack on 9/11, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the anthrax attack to his Senate office, impeachment of a President just to name a few. This interview relives some of those difficult times and discusses how they have shaped our current environment.

Justin Moore is the CEO of the American Physical Therapy Association. He has been in this position for 3 years and is changing the culture to be more collaborative and team oriented. Also he is managing and leading a move of the association headquarters over the next 3 years. His insights and vision are impressive and he is a great example of an authentic leader.

Daniel Pink is a New York Times Books #1 Best Selling author and a guru on what motivates and people and how businesses should manage their employees with the proper incentives for success. He has written 6 books and is considered one of the top minds in the country on business cultures and what makes people thrive.

Roger is a healthcare administrator/executive who believes in improving the health of communities not just individuals. He has experience in home health and geriatric populations. He has also been an APTA Board Member for a decade. He has given so much to the profession of physical therapy.

Salisa climbed the ladder from bank teller to bank executive through hard work and going big! She also has found a way to merge her love for Yoga into her success as a bank executive.

Connie Hauser is a pioneer in starting a private practice as a woman in physical therapy in rural Kentucky. Over 35 years with many ups and downs, PT Pros is a model company that believes in a focus on customer service and treating employees like family. This interview was done at a leadership retreat for PT Pros.

Jessica McKinney is a physical therapist who has owned her own practice, helped many with frequent trips to Africa to help women with pelvic pain issues and is now a healthcare executive in a growing company.

Mike Conners is a physical therapist from Texas who is President of the Texas Chapter of APTA and has served many roles in PPS and APTA.

Terry Brown past President of the Private Practice Section of the American Physical Therapy Association and small business owner of physical therapy practices in Kentucky.

An athlete, attorney, Judge, CEO and present family man uses all this experience to run a successful company with happy and engaged employees. When you care about people and they know it, amazing things can happen.

David Qualls was born to serve. Hear how he found his calling and a way to serve people through physical therapy. He also talks about what he learned when his business failed.