From Kandahar to COVID: Leadership Lessons from the Last Quarter Century

March 06, 2025 00:35:48
From Kandahar to COVID: Leadership Lessons from the Last Quarter Century
PEMBA ON-DEMAND
From Kandahar to COVID: Leadership Lessons from the Last Quarter Century

Mar 06 2025 | 00:35:48

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Hosted By

Norm Chapin, MD, MBA

Show Notes

In this episode of "Pemba on Demand," host Dr. Norman A. Chapin welcomes Dr. Christopher Chisholm, Chief Medical Officer for Swedish Health Systems in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Chisholm, a recent Pemba program graduate, shares insights from his 20-year naval medicine career and his transition to civilian healthcare leadership. Titled "From Kandahar to COVID: Leadership Lessons from the Past Quarter Century," the episode explores differences between military and civilian healthcare, team-building challenges, and the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on leadership. Dr. Chisholm emphasizes the importance of communication, adaptability, and simulation training in effective healthcare leadership.

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