Healthcare Innovation Anchored in Inspiration not Desperation With Katie Swenson
Release Date: 08/20/2025
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Healthcare Innovation Anchored in Inspiration not Desperation With Katie Swenson
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In this episode of Mo-ments of Experience, I sit down with the insightful Katie Swenson. We talk healthcare innovation, challenging the status quo, and the importance of trust in building high-performing teams. Katie shares how her athletic and military background shaped her as a leader, tells the story of being a freshman at the Air Force Academy during the September 11th attacks, and speaks to her deep personal commitment to meaningful, sustainable change in healthcare. 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: Follow Katie on...
info_outlineIn this episode of Mo-ments of Experience, I sit down with the insightful Katie Swenson. We talk healthcare innovation, challenging the status quo, and the importance of trust in building high-performing teams. Katie shares how her athletic and military background shaped her as a leader, tells the story of being a freshman at the Air Force Academy during the September 11th attacks, and speaks to her deep personal commitment to meaningful, sustainable change in healthcare.
𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀:
Follow Katie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-swensonpa-c/
Mo-ments of Experience website: http://www.mo-mentsofexperience.com/
Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleforward-network/
𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:
• Katie's leadership mantra is to lead like an athlete.
• The military experience provides unique perspectives on leadership and teamwork.
• Innovating in healthcare requires overcoming the status quo.
• Building trust is essential for high-performing teams.
• Shared experiences can deepen trust among team members.
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