Leadership Skills You Won’t Learn in Textbooks

Real stories from a 30+ year career that reveal practical lessons in innovation, teamwork, and leadership

Experience leadership and innovation through the lens of real events from a 30+ year career in healthcare technology. This course isn’t theory or a summary of someone else’s research—it’s a collection of true stories from my own journey that shaped how I think, lead, collaborate, and solve complex problems.

You’ll hear what actually happened during pivotal moments: shifting from engineering to marketing and realizing how different worlds communicate; designing MRI systems at a time when patients were genuinely afraid of the scanner; discovering hidden leadership resources through a military connection; navigating hiring decisions that reshaped entire teams; and of course, the unforgettable experience of collaborating with Pixar—an encounter that completely changed how I view creativity, storytelling, and innovation in healthcare.

Throughout the course, each story is tied to a specific leadership lesson you can use immediately. You’ll learn how to listen more deeply to the people you serve, how to innovate around real human needs rather than assumptions, how to lead through uncertainty or pressure, and how to bring clarity, empathy, and purpose into your work—regardless of your role.

These stories are light-hearted, memorable, and sometimes humorous, but each one offers a practical takeaway you can apply to your own career. Whether you're just starting out, stepping into leadership, or navigating a major transition, these lessons meet you where you are.

This course will continue to evolve. I’ll be adding new stories, insights, and reflections over time so the learning grows alongside your own career journey.

If you prefer learning from real-life experiences rather than textbooks, this course will offer engaging, practical lessons you’ll remember long after you finish.