Health Podcast Library
Season 4 • Episode 61

Road to Flourish: Breaking the Boundaries of Your Title with Kena Taylor

Apr 15, 2025
19:33

Episode Description

April 15, 2025: Erica Williams, Regional Technology Officer (CIO) Texas of Ascension, sits down with Kena Taylor, VP and CIO of Innovation Care Partners, who shares her remarkable journey from Air Force technologist to healthcare IT executive. How does someone transition from military service to leading technological transformation in healthcare? What qualities make for successful healthcare technology leadership in today's complex environment? Kena discusses the importance of being open to change, putting people first, and fostering team autonomy while maintaining a shared vision.  Key Points:
  • 05:05 Dr. Taylor's Career Journey
  • 07:26 Defining Career Moments
  • 11:45 Qualities for Success
  • 14:38 Humility and Ambition

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