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Season 3Episode 18

26 Years, One Hospital: Gratitude and Agility | Flourish Sound Bytes with Laurie Wheeler

May 22, 2026
23:51

Episode Description

May 22, 2026: Laurie Wheeler, COO - IS&T of MultiCare Health System, is a leader whose philosophy centers on curiosity, humility, and genuine human connection. Laurie shares about her 26 years at MultiCare through listening tours, transforming employee engagement, and leading without ego. From teaching high-reliability courses to creating clinical super user groups, Laurie demonstrates how operational excellence and compassionate leadership create workplaces where people want to build careers they're proud of.=

Key Points:

  • 02:18 Mentorship and Trust

  • 09:57 Healthcare and Hospitality

  • 13:00 Leadership and Humility

  • 20:15 Speed Round and Final Thoughts


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