The Good Leadership Podcast

In this episode, Paul Batz and guest co-host Jim Horn reflect on key insights from the October Good Leadership Breakfast featuring Shawn Moren, Executive Partner to the Chief Human Resource Officer practice at Gartner. They explore the power of healthy accountability and introduce the new HR THRIVE Awards, celebrating excellence in human resources leadership.Nominate for the HR THRIVE Awards here: https://tcbmag.com/26-mn-thrive-awards/

In this podcast episode, Paul Batz and Kevin Sensenig discuss the power of a tool to measure healthy accountability in your organization: the Healthy Accountability Survey. This survey measures the five elements on the Pathway to Healthy Accountability: Individuals Seek Accountability, Positive Role Modeling at the Top, Teams Committed to Disciplined Follow Through, Find the Growing Edge, and Select and Promote for Accountability.

Listen in on this episode of the September 2025 Good Leadership Breakfast featuring Dr. John Pryor, President and Chairman of Proliance Surgeons. Joining the podcast to debrief with Paul Batz is Troy Simonson, the CEO of Proliance Surgeons and Founder and CEO of True North Health Partners. Paul and Troy breakdown the most capitvating moments from the stage with John, highlighting the importance of physicians gaining the leadership necessary to thrive in modern organizations.

Accountability doesn’t have to feel like punishment. In this episode of The Good Leadership Podcast, Paul Batz and Kevin Sensenig unpack why so many teams experience accountability as fear-based and how leaders can flip the script by fostering trust, shared ownership, and a proactive mindset. Listen in for research-backed insights and practical tools that transform accountability into a growth driver.

In this episode, Paul Batz and researcher Kevin Sensenig unpack one of the most misunderstood concepts in leadership: accountability. Drawing from new insights in the Healthy Accountability book and ebook, they explore how a lens of goodness, rooted in shared expectations, trust, and proactive planning, can transform accountability from punitive to empowering. With practical frameworks and mindset shifts, this conversation offers leaders a refreshing, results-oriented approach to building healthy accountability.

In this episode of the Good Leadership podcast, Paul Batz is joined by Dr. Ria Paul of Stanford University and Dr. Mark Sannes of HealthPartners to discuss the Physician Leadership Accelerator, Good Leadership's cohort-based program designed to prepare physicians for leadership roles beyond clinical care. Together, they explore how excellence in healthcare increasingly demands strength in clinical, personal, organizational, and business leadership—all core parts of the Physician Leadership Accerlator learning model.

What motivates physicians to step into leadership, and what makes them successful when they do? Paul Batz sits down with Neill Marshall, Board Chairman of HealthSearch Partners, to explore the personal and professional drivers behind physician leadership and the qualities that set thriving leaders apart. Plus, advice for physicians feeling the itch to lead.

In this episode of the Good Leadership Podcast, Paul Batz and Kevin Sensenig explore “Find the Growing Edge,” a key element from the Pathway to Healthy Accountability that helps leaders foster growth through meaningful stretch opportunities. Drawing on research and coaching insights, they reveal how environments that balance support and challenge can turn accountability into a catalyst for energy, trust, and high performance.

In this episode of The Good Leadership Podcast, Paul Batz and Kevin Sensenig explore the first organizational element of the Pathway to Healthy Accountability: Positive Role Modeling at the Top. Drawing from Good Leadership’s accountability research, they discuss how visible, consistent accountability from senior leaders creates a ripple effect across teams, boosting both performance and belief in accountability as a positive force. With real data and practical insight, they uncover why accountability often feels punitive and how a shift in leadership behavior can turn it into a culture of ownership.Listeners will learn the three essential behaviors that make accountability visible and inspiring: executive visibility, clear prioritization, and public scorecards. Paul and Kevin share the surprising gaps that exist in most organizations and how leaders can close them through intentional modeling. If you want to lead a team where people win together and take ownership without fear, this episode will give you a powerful starting point.

In this episode of the Good Leadership Podcast, Paul Batz is joined by Rachel Uzlik—clinical transformation expert and steering team member behind the new Physician Leadership Accelerator, Founder & CEO of Aetos Health. Together, they explore the growing leadership gap in medicine and the urgent need to prepare physicians for roles that go far beyond clinical expertise. From startup strategy to team building and executive presence, Rachel shares why physician leadership is essential to navigating today’s rapidly evolving healthcare system.The conversation dives into what makes the Physician Leadership Accelerator different: cohort-based learning, executive coaching, and tools that help physicians lead with confidence and clarity. Whether you’re a mid-career physician stepping into committee work, an executive looking to sponsor future leaders, or simply curious about how leadership development is changing in healthcare, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how the Physician Leadership Accelerator is helping physicians lead more effectively, without losing who they are.