Anatomy Of Leadership
A podcast exploring purpose-driven leadership, hosted by Chris Comeaux. It delves into topics like self-mastery, caring for others, influence, intention, and cause and purpose. The series aims to reveal how effective leadership can transform teams, organizations, and the world.
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The Workforce Crisis Healthcare Leaders Can’t Afford to Ignore | Part One
Send us Fan MailThis video is about The Workforce Crisis Part OneThe healthcare workforce crisis is bigger than unfilled jobs. What happens when demand for care keeps growing while the pool of available workers shrinks?In “The Workforce Crisis Healthcare Leaders Can’t Afford to Ignore | Part One,” Chris Comeaux welcomes Ron Hetrick, principal economist at Lightcast, to TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leader
Hospice at a Crossroads: The Top News Stories Leaders Can’t Ignore | Part Two
Send us Fan MailThis vidHospice’s future is being shaped by the headlines leaders cannot afford to overlook.In Hospice at a Crossroads: The Top News Stories Leaders Can’t Ignore | Part Two, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner examine the hospice news and healthcare leadership questions that deserve your attention—from fraud and public trust to caregiver support, workforce sustainability, and AI in hea
Hospice at a Crossroads: The Top News Stories Leaders Can’t Ignore | Part One
Send us Fan MailHospice leaders face a defining question: How do we protect trust and deliver exceptional care as the field changes around us?In Hospice at a Crossroads: The Top News Stories Leaders Can’t Ignore | Part One, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner unpack hospice and palliative care news from July–September 2026. Using Dr. Ira Byock’s framework and readership insights from Hospice and Pall
The Future of Palliative Care: Who Will Lead, Who Will Pay, and What Comes Next? | Part Two
Send us Fan MailWho will lead community-based palliative care—and how will they pay for care that meets patients’ needs?In Part Two of The Future of Palliative Care: Who Will Lead, Who Will Pay, and What Comes Next?, Chris Comeaux joins CAPC CEO Brynn Bowman to explore palliative care reimbursement, hospice leadership, and the choices shaping serious illness care.Bowman makes a clear distinction:
The Future of Palliative Care: Who Will Lead, Who Will Pay, and What Comes Next? | Part One
Send us Fan MailWhat will it take for palliative care to reach every patient who needs it—and who will ultimately pay for that care?In Part One of “The Future of Palliative Care: Who Will Lead, Who Will Pay, and What Comes Next?”, host Chris Comeaux sits down with Brynn Bowman, CEO of the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC), for a forward-looking conversation about the forces reshaping pallia
AI Can’t Replace This: The Leadership Advantage That’s More Human Than Ever | Part Two
Send us Fan MailWhat if the greatest leadership advantage in the age of AI is something technology can never truly replicate?As artificial intelligence transforms how we work, lead, and communicate, the temptation is to use technology to accomplish more—and move even faster. But what if the real opportunity is to use AI to create more margin for the human work of leadership?In Part Two of “AI Can’
AI Can’t Replace This: The Leadership Advantage That’s More Human Than Ever | Part One
Send us Fan MailWhat if the greatest leadership advantage in the age of AI is something artificial intelligence can never truly replicate?As AI becomes smarter, faster, and more embedded in the workplace, Dr. Andrea Hollingsworth believes the qualities that make us distinctly human—compassion, connection, vulnerability, and the ability to care—are becoming more valuable, not less.In Part One of “A
The Critical Competencies Hospice Leaders Must Build for Value-Based Care Success | Part Two
Send us Fan MailHospice is changing—and the leaders who prepare now will be positioned to shape what comes next.In Part Two of The Critical Competencies Hospice Leaders Must Build for Value-Based Care Success, host Chris Comeaux continues his conversation with Dr. Jessica Hubbs about what hospice and palliative care organizations need to succeed as healthcare moves toward more integrated, value-ba
The Critical Competencies Hospice Leaders Must Build for Value-Based Care Success | Part One
Send us Fan MailThe future of hospice is being rewritten—and the organizations that prepare now may be the ones best positioned to serve patients in a value-based world.Healthcare is rapidly moving beyond traditional fee-for-service toward models focused on outcomes, total cost of care, and coordinated care delivery. In Part One of The Critical Competencies Hospice Leaders Must Build for Value-Ba
Your Culture Isn't What You Say—It's What You Tolerate | Part Two
Send us Fan MailYour culture isn’t defined by what your organization says it values—it’s revealed by the behaviors it allows, rewards, and repeats.In Part Two of Your Culture Isn't What You Say—It's What You Tolerate, host Chris Comeaux continues his conversation with author and leadership expert Tom Foster about what it takes to intentionally build a strong organizational culture.Tom ch
Your Culture Isn't What You Say—It's What You Tolerate | Part One
Send us Fan MailYour culture isn’t what your organization says it values—it’s what your leaders are willing to tolerate.In Part One of Your Culture Isn't What You Say—It's What You Tolerate, host Chris Comeaux sits down with Tom Foster, President of Foster Learning Corporation and author of Premeditated Culture: The Consequences of What We Tolerate, to explore how leaders intentionally—o
The Hospice Moratorium: What CMS Is Really Signaling About the Future | Part Two
Send us Fan MailThe hospice moratorium may eventually end—but CMS scrutiny of hospice is likely here to stay.In Part Two of The Hospice Moratorium: What CMS Is Really Signaling About the Future, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner continue their conversation with Dr. Jennifer Kennedy, Vice President for Quality, Standards and Compliance at CHAP, about what hospice leaders should expect when the morato
The Hospice Moratorium: What CMS Is Really Signaling About the Future | Part One
Send us Fan MailThe hospice moratorium may be temporary—but the changes it signals for hospice oversight could be permanent.In Part One of The Hospice Moratorium: What CMS Is Really Signaling About the Future, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner, PhD, are joined by Dr. Jennifer Kennedy, Vice President for Quality, Standards and Compliance at CHAP, to unpack why CMS implemented the hospice moratorium a
Part Two | From Zombies to Zealots: Cultivating Passion and Purpose in Healthcare Leadership
Send us Fan MailWhat if the frustration, anger, and resistance showing up in your organization aren't signs of disengagement—but signals that your people still deeply care?In Part Two of From Zombies to Zealots: Cultivating Passion and Purpose in Healthcare Leadership, host Chris Comeaux continues his thought-provoking conversation with DJ Mitsch, author, master coach, and founder of the Heal
From Zombies to Zealots: Cultivating Passion and Purpose in Healthcare Leadership | Part One
Send us Fan MailWhat turns a passionate healthcare professional into a “zombie” at work—and what can leaders do to help reignite that sense of purpose?In Part One of From Zombies to Zealots: Cultivating Passion and Purpose in Healthcare Leadership, host Chris Comeaux is joined by DJ Mitsch, author, master coach, and founder of the Healthcare Coaching Institute, and Tasha Walsh, CEO and Executive D
Part Two | Hospice Wage Index, the Final Rule, and the Signals CMS Is Sending - FY 2027
Send us Fan MailWhat is CMS really signaling about the future of hospice?In Part Two, Chris Comeaux continues his conversation with hospice experts Annette Kiser and Judi Lund Person about the Hospice Wage Index, the Final Rule, and what leaders should be preparing for now.They explore the larger shift toward increased CMS oversight, data-driven accountability, stronger documentation, scrutiny of
Hospice Wage Index, the Final Rule, and the Signals CMS Is Sending | Part One
Send us Fan MailWhat is CMS really signaling through the 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Final Rule—and what should hospice leaders be doing now?In Part One, host Chris Comeaux is joined by hospice regulatory experts Annette Kiser and Judi Lund Person to unpack the 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Final Rule and look beyond reimbursement to what CMS may be signaling about the future of hospice regulation,
Part Two | The Healthcare Partnership Nobody Is Talking About: Hospice + FQHCs
Send us Fan MailWhat if one of the most powerful partnerships in serious illness care is one healthcare leaders have largely overlooked?In Part Two of The Healthcare Partnership Nobody Is Talking About: Hospice + FQHCs, Chris Comeaux continues his conversation with Kyle Ahlenstorf about the opportunity for hospice and palliative care organizations to partner with Federally Qualified Health Centers
The Healthcare Partnership Nobody Is Talking About: Hospice + FQHCs | Part One
Send us Fan MailWhat if one of the biggest untapped opportunities for hospice growth, access, and community impact is a partnership most healthcare leaders aren’t even considering?In Part One of The Healthcare Partnership Nobody Is Talking About: Hospice + FQHCs, Chris Comeaux sits down with Kyle Ahlenstorf, CEO of Infinity Health, to explore the powerful potential of partnerships between hospice
Part Two | Embracing the Four M's—A Path to Person-Centered, Reliable Hospice and Palliative Care
Send us Fan MailWhat if the biggest breakthrough in hospice care isn't a new technology—but a better way of focusing on what matters most?In Part Two of this special conversation, host Chris Comeaux continues his discussion with Kelly McCutcheon Adams and Margherita Labson about how the Four M's Framework—What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility—is transforming hospice and palli
Embracing the Four M's—A Path to Person-Centered, Reliable Hospice and Palliative Care | Part One
Send us Fan MailHow can hospice and palliative care become more person-centered while also becoming more reliable?In Part One of this Anatomy of Leadership conversation, host Chris Comeaux sits down with Kelly McCutcheon Adams, Senior Director at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), and Margherita Labson, President and CEO of McLabson Consultation & Education Services, to explore th
Part 2 - Why Traditional Primary Care Fails Frail Elders and the Future Need for Specialized Models
Send us Fan MailCan hospice organizations remain relevant if they only engage patients during the final months of life?In Part Two of this thought-provoking conversation, host Chris Comeaux continues his discussion with Dr. Bethany Snider, exploring why traditional primary care often falls short for frail elders and why nonprofit healthcare organizations must rethink the future of serious illness
Why Traditional Primary Care Fails Frail Elders and the Future Need for Specialized Models | Part One
Send us Fan MailIs traditional primary care failing America's frail elders? As our aging population grows, healthcare leaders face an urgent challenge: today's healthcare system was never designed to meet the complex, long-term needs of frail older adults.In Part One of this compelling conversation, Chris Comeaux welcomes Dr. Bethany Snider, Chief Medical Officer of Everent Health, to ex
Part Two | This Global Healthcare Lesson Could Change America
Send us Fan MailWhat can America learn from healthcare systems around the world? In Part Two of this thought-provoking conversation, host Chris Comeaux continues his discussion with Dr. Mark Stoltenberg, a global palliative care physician and educator, exploring how lessons from countries across Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Europe could reshape the future of American healthcare, hospice, and
This Global Healthcare Lesson Could Change America | Part One
Send us Fan MailWhat can American healthcare learn from global healthcare? In our latest episode, Dr. Mark Stoltenberg, Harvard Medical School professor and Massachusetts General Hospital physician, joins Chris Comeaux to explore global healthcare, palliative care, hospice leadership, healthcare innovation, and the future of serious illness care in America.Healthcare leaders often assume innovati
Part 2 - Leadership Starts With Presence—The Art of Showing Up with David Sachsenmaier
Send us Fan MailWhat separates great leaders from those who simply manage people? It starts with presence.In Part Two of Leadership Starts With Presence | The Art of Showing Up, host Chris Comeaux continues his conversation with executive leadership coach David Sachsenmaier to explore how leadership presence, emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and authentic leadership shape thriving org
Leadership Starts With Presence—The Art of Showing Up with David Sachsenmaier | Part One
Send us Fan MailGreat leaders don't just show up—they create the kind of presence that changes people.What separates truly exceptional leaders from those who simply manage? In Part One of this thought-provoking conversation, Chris Comeaux sits down with executive coach David Sachsenmaier, whose 30 years of leadership experience and more than 4,000 hours of executive coaching have helped leade
Part Two | What’s Broken in American Healthcare—and How to Fix It with Dr. Don Berwick
Send us Fan MailWhy does the United States spend more on healthcare than any other nation—yet often achieve worse outcomes? In Part Two of this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Don Berwick—former Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), internationally recognized healthcare quality expert, and founder of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI)—joins Chris
What’s Broken in American Healthcare—and How to Fix It | Part One
Send us Fan MailIs American healthcare truly serving patients—or has the system lost sight of its purpose?In this powerful episode of TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership, host Chris Comeaux welcomes Dr. Don Berwick, former Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), President Emeritus and co-founder of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), and one of the world’s
Part Two | AI, Hospice Fraud Crackdown & Medicare’s Future—The Biggest Healthcare Stories of 2026
Send us Fan MailAI is transforming healthcare. Medicare policy is evolving. Regulatory scrutiny is intensifying. What do these changes mean for healthcare leaders, hospice executives, nonprofit organizations, and healthcare professionals?In Part Two of this quarterly healthcare leadership update, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner examine the biggest healthcare trends of 2026, exploring how artificia
AI, Hospice Fraud Crackdown & Medicare’s Future—The Biggest Healthcare Stories of 2026
Send us Fan MailThe Anatomy of Leadership podcast explores the art and science of leadership through candid, insightful conversations with thought leaders, innovators, and change-makers from a variety of industries. Hosted by Chris Comeaux, each episode dives into the mindsets, habits, and strategies that empower leaders to thrive in complex, fast-changing environments. With topics ranging from or
Part 2 | Why Generations Clash at Work—And How Great Leaders Fix It
Send us Fan MailYour greatest leadership challenge may not be staffing shortages or AI—it may be leading a multigenerational workforce with vastly different communication styles, expectations, and values. In Part 2 of Why Generations Clash at Work—And How Great Leaders Fix It, host Chris Comeaux welcomes nationally recognized generational leadership expert Karen McCullough for a practical conversa
Why Generations Clash at Work—And How Great Leaders Fix It | Part One
Send us Fan MailWhy do generations often clash at work—and what can leaders do to bridge the divide? In this insightful first installment, Chris Comeaux sits down with nationally recognized generational expert Karen McCullough to explore the perspectives, experiences, and workplace expectations that shape Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. Drawing from more than two decades
Part Two | Hospice, Ethics & Capitalism—A Powerful Conversation with UVA Darden School of Business
Send us Fan MailCan healthcare remain compassionate in an age of private equity, artificial intelligence, and growing financial pressures?In this part two episode, Chris Comeaux continues conversation with Lauren Kaufmann, Assistant Professor of Business Administration at the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and Stephen Maiden, Managing Director of Case Writing Research Grou
Hospice, Ethics & Capitalism—A Powerful Conversation with UVA Darden School of Business | Part One
Send us Fan MailFew topics spark more debate in healthcare than the intersection of compassionate care, ethical responsibility, and financial sustainability.Can mission-driven hospice organizations survive—and thrive—in a healthcare landscape increasingly dominated by for-profit providers?In Part One of this compelling conversation, TCNtalks/Anatomy of Leadership host Chris Comeaux welcomes Lauren
Part Two | The Missing Middle in Healthcare—And Why It Matters
Send us Fan MailWhat if the most important care doesn’t happen in a hospital, hospice, or clinic—but in the moments in between?In Part Two of The Missing Middle in Healthcare—And Why It Matters, Chris Comeaux continues his conversation with Bridget Sumser and Sonya Dolan of Mettle Health to explore the often-overlooked gap between medical treatment and the lived human experience of illness. Togeth
The Missing Middle in Healthcare—And Why It Matters | Part One
Send us Fan MailWhat happens after a serious diagnosis—but before hospice care begins?In this compelling conversation, host Chris Comeaux sits down with Sonya Dolan, Co-Founder of Mettle Health, and Bridget Sumser, Director of Counseling & Programs, to explore one of healthcare’s most overlooked challenges: the “missing middle.”Drawing from decades of experience in hospice, palliative care, ca
Part Two - Dr. Joan Teno Exposes the Hidden Problems with Hospice Ratings and Quality Scores
Send us Fan MailCan consumers really trust hospice quality ratings?In Part Two of this powerful TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership conversation, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner continue their discussion with nationally recognized hospice researcher and policy expert Dr. Joan Teno.Building on Part One, Dr. Teno explores how patients and families can make better-informed hospice decisions, why current
Dr. Joan Teno Exposes the Hidden Problems with Hospice Ratings and Quality Scores | Part One
Send us Fan MailAre hospice quality ratings really measuring what matters most?In this powerful episode of TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner sit down with nationally recognized hospice researcher Dr. Joan Teno to uncover the hidden problems behind hospice ratings, quality scores, and public reporting systems.Drawing on more than 30 years of experience shaping hospic
Part Two - The Secret to Great Leadership - From a Chick-fil-A Executive
Send us Fan MailMost leadership advice sounds inspiring until you have to practice it with real pressure, real people, and real consequences. Our host, Chris Comeaux sits down with Mark Miller, former Vice President of High Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A and bestselling co-author of The Secret and Lead Every Day, to get brutally practical about servant leadership, ego, and why the best lea
The Secret to Great Leadership - From a Chick-fil-A Executive | Part One
Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to build a leadership culture that scales across generations, industries, and millions of customer interactions? In this powerful conversation, Chris Comeaux sits down with Mark Miller — former Vice President of High Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A and bestselling author of The Secret — to explore the principles behind extraordinary leadership. From his humb
Part Two - The Future of Hospice: How HOPE Will Transform Reimbursement & Care
Send us Fan MailHospice has always been about people, but the future of hospice will increasingly be shaped by data—and that shift is both exciting and unsettling.In Part Two of The Future of Hospice: How HOPE Will Transform Reimbursement & Care, Raianne Melton and Andrea Hale unpack how the HOPE tool could redefine hospice reimbursement, value-based care, and quality measurement across CMS, M
The Future of Hospice: How HOPE Will Transform Reimbursement & Care | Part One
Send us Fan MailThe future of hospice care is changing—and the HOPE assessment tool may redefine how providers deliver care, document outcomes, and receive reimbursement.Healthcare is entering a new era where quality outcomes, patient data, and accountability are driving the future of care delivery. In this episode, we’re joined by Andrea Hale, CEO of Valley Hospice, and Raianne Melton, Director
Part Two | CMS Leader Explains Hospice Fraud, Medicare Risks, and the Future of Healthcare
Send us Fan MailIn Part Two of this powerful TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership conversation, Kim Brandt, Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Administrator at CMS joins Chris Comeaux to discuss hospice fraud, Medicare risk, AI-driven fraud detection, and the future of healthcare policy. Kim provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at how CMS is fighting organized healthcare fraud, protecting Medicare
CMS Leader Explains Hospice Fraud, Medicare Risks, and the Future of Healthcare | Part One
Send us Fan MailIn this compelling first installment, CMS Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Administrator Kim Brandt joins Chris Comeaux for a candid conversation about the growing hospice fraud crisis, the financial future of Medicare, and the urgent transformation happening across American healthcare. Drawing from her leadership role at CMS and firsthand experiences with hospice care in her own
Part Two | Hospice Leaders Break Down Hospice Reform, Medicare & Quality Care
Send us Fan MailWhat does the future of hospice care really look like—and who’s shaping it?In Part Two of this compelling conversation, healthcare leaders Tom Koutsoumpas and Carole Fisher join Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner to discuss the future of hospice reform, Medicare modernization, quality care standards, and the challenges facing nonprofit hospice providers across America.From fraud preve
Healthcare Leaders Break Down Hospice Reform, Medicare & Quality Care | Part One
Send us Fan MailIn Part One of Healthcare Leaders Break Down Hospice Reform, Medicare & Quality Care, Chris Comeaux sits down with nationally respected healthcare leaders Tom Koutsoumpas, Founder & CEO of NPHI and Carole Fisher, President of NPHI to explore the evolving future of hospice, palliative care, Medicare oversight, and the growing demand for quality-driven, compassionate healthc
Virtual Reality for Serious Illness: Connecting, Healing, and Inducing Awe | Part Two
Send us Fan MailVirtual reality can feel like a toy until you hear what it does for pain, fear, and the kind of suffering that medication cannot touch.In this Part Two episode of TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership, Chris Comeaux sits down with Dr. Kathleen Benton, CEO of Hospice of Savannah, and VR healthcare pioneer Teri Yarbrow, Founder & CEO of Magika VRx, to explore how virtual reality in he
Virtual Reality for Serious Illness: Connecting, Healing, and Inducing Awe | Part One
Send us Fan MailWhat if some of the most meaningful moments at the end of life could still be experienced—no matter the physical limitations?In this episode, Kathleen Benton and VR innovator Teri Yarbrow reveal how virtual reality is reshaping hospice and palliative care by restoring something often lost in modern medicine—human experience. As care becomes increasingly clinical and documentation-d
Future-Proofing Care: The Challenges We Face in Hospice and Palliative Care | Part Two
Send us Fan MailIn Part Two of Future-Proofing Care: The Challenges We Face in Hospice and Palliative Care, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner explore the accelerating forces reshaping hospice and palliative care—from shifting patient demographics to the rapid rise of AI and regulatory complexity. As the industry transitions to serving a more diverse, resource-variable baby boomer population, leaders
Future-Proofing Care: The Challenges We Face in Hospice and Palliative Care | Part One
Send us Fan MailIn Part One of this forward-looking series, Chris Comeaux unpacks the foundational challenges shaping the future of hospice and palliative care. Drawing from nearly a decade of strategic research and collaboration with healthcare leaders, he introduces a powerful framework built around eight core challenges that every organization must navigate. From intensifying competition to sh
Carve-In or Carve-Out? The Future of Hospice Under Medicare Advantage | Part Two
Send us Fan MailIn Part Two of this thought-provoking conversation, Chris Comeaux and Robin Heffernan unpack the complex realities shaping the future of hospice under Medicare Advantage. From the lessons learned in the VBID demonstration to the growing momentum behind “carve-in” models, this episode explores the tension between cost, quality, and patient experience—and what it will take to align a
Carve-In or Carve-Out? The Future of Hospice Under Medicare Advantage | Part One
Send us Fan MailIn Part One of this thought-provoking conversation, Chris Comeaux and Robin Heffernan explore the evolving intersection of private equity, artificial intelligence, and end-of-life care—raising critical questions about accountability, quality, and the future of hospice under Medicare Advantage. As the healthcare system shifts toward value-based models, the discussion challenges long
How a $64 Million NIH Grant Will Transform Palliative Care Across Lifespan | Part Two
Send us Fan MailIn Part Two of this forward-looking conversation, Dr. Jean Kutner explores how a landmark $64 million NIH grant is poised to reshape the future of palliative care across the lifespan.Moving beyond theory, this episode dives into what success actually looks like—more diverse research collaboration, stronger mentorship pipelines, and measurable translation of evidence into real-world
How a $64 Million NIH Grant Will Transform Palliative Care Across Lifespan - Part One
Send us Fan MailWhy does a $64 million NIH grant matter to every healthcare leader, hospice executive, and care provider in America? Because it has the potential to fundamentally reshape how we care for people at the most vulnerable moments of life.In this episode of TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership, host Chris Comeaux sits down with Dr. Jean Kutner—one of the nation’s leading voices in hospice a
Private Equity, AI, and the Future of End-of-Life Care | Part Two
Send us Fan MailIn Part Two of Private Equity, AI, and the Future of End-of-Life Care, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner dive deeper into the forces reshaping hospice and healthcare. From the growing influence of private equity to the urgent need for systemic reform, this conversation explores the tension between financial performance and mission-driven care. The discussion highlights a critical q
Private Equity, AI, and the Future of End-of-Life Care | Part One
Send us Fan MailIn this thought-provoking episode, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner unpack some of the most pressing forces shaping the future of end-of-life care—private equity, rising healthcare costs, and the accelerating influence of artificial intelligence. Grounded in real-world stories and industry data, the conversation explores a growing tension between the promise of hospice as a gold-sta
Gone From My Sight: Barbara Karnes on What Happens in the Final Days of Life | Part Two
Send us Fan MailIn Part Two of this powerful conversation, hospice pioneer Barbara Karnes brings clarity and compassion to one of life’s most misunderstood experiences: the final days of life. With her signature ability to translate complex end-of-life processes into simple, human language, Karnes reframes dying not as a medical failure—but as a natural, deeply human transition. She emphasizes tha
Gone From My Sight: Barbara Karnes on What Happens in the Final Days of Life | Part One
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful conversation, hospice pioneer Barbara Karnes joins TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership to unpack with Chris Comeaux what truly happens in the final days of life—and what healthcare professionals often miss. Drawing from over four decades of bedside experience, Barbara shares how hospice care began as a movement outside the traditional medical model, rooted not in trea
The Secure Leader: How Attachment Styles Shape Leadership | Part Two
Send us Fan MailWhat if your leadership challenges aren’t about skill—but about your story?In Part Two of The Secure Leader: How Attachment Styles Shape Leadership, Dr. Jaime Goff dives deeper into how your past experiences, internal narratives, and emotional triggers shape the way you lead today.This episode moves beyond awareness into transformation—helping leaders understand how to rewrite limi
The Secure Leader: How Attachment Styles Shape Leadership | Part One
Send us Fan MailWhat if the greatest barrier to effective leadership isn’t a lack of skills—but a lack of self-awareness?In Part One of this powerful conversation, Chris Comeaux sits down with Dr. Jamie Goff, executive coach and author of The Secure Leader, to explore how deeply our leadership is shaped by the stories we tell ourselves. Drawing from her background in psychology and leadership dev
AI in Hospice: What Every Leader Needs to Know | Part Two
Send us Fan MailArtificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping healthcare—and hospice leaders cannot afford to ignore its impact. In this episode of TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership, host Chris Comeaux continues his conversation with hospice leader and AI innovator Ernesto Lopez to explore how artificial intelligence is beginning to transform the hospice industry. Drawing from nearly 15 years of op
AI in Hospice: What Every Leader Needs to Know | Part One
Send us Fan MailArtificial intelligence is rapidly entering healthcare—but what does it actually mean for hospice leaders?In this episode of TCNtalks / Anatomy Of Leadership, host Chris Comeaux sits down with Ernesto Lopez, Founder and CEO of 1520 AI, to explore the real impact of AI in hospice care. Ernesto brings a rare perspective as a registered nurse, healthcare executive, and AI founder, co
Love Hurts: Leadership, Quality, and the Future of Hospice & Palliative Care | Part Two
Send us Fan MailIn Part Two of “Love Hurts: Leadership, Quality, and the Future of Hospice & Palliative Care,” leaders from the GeriPal podcast and TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership, continue a thoughtful discussion on the most pressing issues facing hospice and palliative care today.The conversation explores how waste, fraud, and abuse in isolated cases can tarnish the reputation of an entire
Love Hurts: Leadership, Quality, and the Future of Hospice & Palliative Care | Part One
Send us Fan MailThis episode explores the future of hospice leadership and hospice quality through a collaborative discussion between the TCNtalks and GeriPal podcasts.TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership host Chris Comeaux and co-host Cordt Kassner join forces with Dr. Eric Widera and Dr. Alex Smith of the GeriPal Podcast , leaders in palliative care and hospice innovation discuss emerging quality me
Be Where You Are: Leadership, Caregiving, and the Courage to Pause with Carla Davis | Part Two
Send us Fan MailIn Part Two of Be Where You Are: Leadership, Caregiving, and the Courage to Pause, Carla Davis reflects on a transformative year away from executive leadership—one shaped by caregiving, reflection, and rediscovering her deeper purpose. What began as a pause became a profound reaffirmation of calling. Carla shares how stepping out of the day-to-day demands of leadership gave her c
Be Where You Are: Leadership, Caregiving, and the Courage to Pause with Carla Davis | Part One
Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode on hospice leadership and healthcare leadership development, Carla Davis, Executive in Residence at Cressey & Company, shares what she learned after taking an intentional executive sabbatical to care for her mother. This conversation explores the intersection of caregiver resilience, leadership and burnout, and rediscovering identity beyond professional
Is Your Ladder Leaning Against The Wrong Wall? Richard Mobley on Leadership and Calling | Part Two
Send us Fan MailPart Two – Is Your Ladder Leaning Against the Wrong Wall? | Richard Mobley on Leadership and CallingIn Part Two of this powerful conversation, Richard Mobley dives deeper into what happens when success no longer satisfies — and how leaders can unknowingly climb the wrong ladder.After decades of corporate advancement, Richard reached a season of fatigue and uncertainty. What follow
Is Your Ladder Leaning Against The Wrong Wall? Richard Mobley on Leadership and Calling | Part One
Send us Fan MailWhat if you spend decades building a successful career—only to realize you were climbing the wrong ladder? In this episode of TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership, executive leadership coach Richard Mobley, Founder and Principal of the Seven Four Group, Inc. and the Be Far More! System, joins Chris Comeaux to explore one of the most important questions leaders face: What comes after su
Unlocking Leadership Potential: Through Self-Awareness with Coach Sherry Winn | Part Two
Send us Fan MailIn Part Two of Unlocking Leadership Potential Through Self-Awareness, Coach Sherry Winn challenges leaders to look beyond strategies and performance metrics to examine the internal patterns, beliefs, and identity that ultimately shape their impact. This powerful continuation moves from awareness to transformation—showing how lasting leadership growth begins within.Coach Winn unpac
Unlocking Leadership Potential: Through Self-Awareness with Coach Sherry Winn | Part One
Send us Fan MailIn Part One of this conversation, Chris Comeaux is joined by leadership coach, former Olympic athlete, and longtime collegiate coach Sherry Winn for a deeply personal and practical exploration of leadership that begins from the inside out. Sherry challenges traditional, performance-driven leadership models by naming self-awareness as a true leadership superpower, sharing how it tra
Measures That Matter: How Better Metrics Can Transform End-Of-Life Care | Part Two
Send us Fan MailWhat gets measured shapes how patients experience the final chapter of life. In Part Two of Measures That Matter: How Better Metrics Can Transform End-Of-Life Care, hospice and healthcare leaders explore how focused, meaningful metrics—not check-the-box measures—can improve quality, reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, and strengthen value-based end-of-life care.Hosted by Chris Co
Measures That Matter: How Better Metrics Can Transform End-of-Life Care / Part One
Send us Fan MailTop News Stories of the Month, January 2026At the end of life, quality matters—but too often, the metrics used in hospice and palliative care fail to reflect the care patients and families actually experience. In Episode One of Measures That Matter: How Better Metrics Can Transform End-of-Life Care, TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership explores why fewer, clearer quality measures are e
Protecting Patients at the End of Life: Why CON Still Matters / Part Two
Send us Fan MailIn Part Two of Protecting Patients at the End of Life: Why CON Still Matters, host Chris Comeaux continues the conversation with two of the nation’s most respected hospice policy leaders—Paul A. Ledford, President & CEO of the Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association, and Tim Rogers, President & CEO of the Association for Home & Hospice Care of North Carolina.T
Protecting Patients at the End of Life: Why CON Still Matters / PART ONE
Send us Fan MailCertificate of Need (CON) laws are among the most debated—and misunderstood—regulatory frameworks in healthcare. In this timely Part One conversation, host Chris Comeaux is joined by two of the most respected voices in hospice policy and advocacy: Paul A. Ledford, President & CEO of the Florida Hospice & Palliative Care Association, and Tim Rogers, President & CEO of th
Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups with Colin M. Fisher / Part Two
Send us Fan MailIn Part One, organizational behavior scholar Colin M. Fisher dismantles the myth of the lone genius, showing that performance is shaped less by individual talent and more by the groups people belong to. He reframes leadership around social norms, group dynamics, and collective context—arguing that leaders often misdiagnose performance problems by focusing on people instead of the g
Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups with Colin M. Fisher / Part One
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Anatomy of Leadership, host Chris Comeaux is joined by Colin Fisher, professor, researcher, author, and jazz trumpeter, to explore what decades of research reveal about how groups really work—and why so many teams struggle to reach their potential.Drawing from his book The Collective Edge, Colin challenges the myth of the “lone genius” and reframes leadership as
Top News Stories from 2025, and Predictions for 2026 by Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner | Part 2
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Part 2 of Top News Stories from 2025, and Predictions for 2026, Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner break down the most important healthcare and hospice stories from 2025—and share clear, grounded predictions for what’s coming in 2026. Rather than headline-driven chaos, 2025 revealed a year of incremental change, with persistent challenges around staffing, Medicare A
Top Stories from 2025, and Predictions for 2026 by Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner | Part 1
Send us Fan MailPart 1 | Top Stories from 2025, and Predictions for 2026 by Chris Comeaux and Cordt KassnerThis episode of TCNtalks / Anatomy of Leadership brings together a year-in-review and a forward-looking conversation, as Chris Comeaux and Cordt Kassner reflect on the most important healthcare and hospice stories from 2025 and share their predictions for what lies ahead in 2026.In Part One,
Choose A Word, Change Your Trajectory, Lead With Intention
Send us Fan MailA new year often feels like a clean slate, yet most resolutions fade because they add complexity instead of clarity. In this episode, Chris Comeaux makes the case for a simpler, more enduring tool: choosing One Word as your theme for the year. A single word sharpens focus, clarifies priorities, and guides daily decisions without a bloated checklist. Leadership is about changing tra
