12. From Life Flight Nurse to the Healthcare C-Suite, with Tim Johnsen

Anne Hancock Toomey dives deep into the inspiring journey of Tim Johnsen, a seasoned healthcare leader and current SVP & COO of Presbyterian Healthcare Services. Tim’s story takes us from his early days as a guitar instructor in St. Louis to a transformative career in healthcare leadership. Along the way, he shares personal anecdotes, like how his father’s sudden passing shaped his career choice and his frontline experiences as a critical care and flight nurse.

This episode explores pivotal moments, including Tim’s transition to administrative leadership, his approach to balancing personal and professional priorities and the lessons learned from successes and setbacks – like handling a radioactive incident. Johnsen also reflects on building strong teams, navigating leadership in rural vs. urban settings and maintaining well-being in a demanding career. Stick around for the lightning round, where Tim shares quick takes on leadership, growth and life outside the office. 

• 03:07 Early Life and Influences
• 09:56 A Pivotal Moment: Choosing Healthcare
• 17:27 Transition to Administrative Leadership
• 22:50 Balancing Leadership in Rural and Urban Areas
• 27:58 Building Strong Teams and Lifelong Connections
• 29:12 Learning from Mistakes: A Radioactive Incident
• 34:20 Effective Leadership Traits
• 36:02 Areas for Improvement in Leadership
• 37:42 Lightning Round: Quickfire Questions

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