Episode 028
This Changed How I Lead Forever with Jesse McCullough
In this episode of Born to Climb, James Robbins interviews pharmacist and leadership coach Jesse McCullough, who shares his journey from working behind the pharmacy counter to becoming a sought-after leadership expert in healthcare. Jesse dives into the lessons he’s learned about influence, vision, and developing leadership skills—even in places you least expect it.
Show Notes
In this conversation, James and Jesse explore how leadership can be developed at any level, even in high-pressure environments like healthcare. Jesse shares stories from his career, including the surprising lessons he learned while helping train thousands of pharmacists. He unpacks how leadership isn’t about position—it’s about impact.
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Time Stamps
00:00 The Journey of a Pharmacist
05:03 Leadership Lessons Learned
09:59 Vision in Pharmacy
15:03 Overcoming Leadership Challenges
20:02 The Role of Hope in Leadership
24:49 Developing Leadership Skills
29:59 The Future of Pharmacy
Recap & Takeaways
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- Leadership skills can be learned and developed.
- Pharmacists often don’t see themselves as leaders.
- Vision is crucial for effective leadership in pharmacy.
- Hope is a powerful emotion that leaders can provide.
- Community pharmacists are well-positioned to impact healthcare.
- Daily grind can distract from the bigger vision.
- Leadership training is essential in healthcare.
- Every individual has leadership potential.
- Understanding the rules of leadership is essential.
- The future of pharmacy holds both challenges and opportunities.
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