Leadership is hard!..., but leadership matters! AP Leadership Podcast is all about conversations with leaders on leading! My hope is that you will you will find fresh ideas and inspiration to propel you forward in your challenging leadership journey. AP Leadership Podcast is hosted by Al Pilong, CEO of AP Leadership Partners, an executive coaching practice that supports leaders in finding solutions for the myriad of challenges they face everyday. We are sponsored by CxO Coaching, where I also serve as a coach and advisor. CxO Coaching is focused on empowering leaders and driving results.
AP Leadership Podcast
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Leadership is hard!..., but leadership matters! AP Leadership Podcast is all about conversations with leaders on leading! My hope is that you will you will find fresh ideas and inspiration to propel you forward in your challenging leadership journey. AP Leadership Podcast is hosted by Al Pilong, CEO of AP Leadership Partners, an executive coaching practice that supports leaders in finding solutions for the myriad of challenges they face everyday. We are sponsored by CxO Coaching, where I also serve as a coach and advisor. CxO Coaching is focused on empowering leaders and driving results.
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August 5, 2026
Listen First. Lead Better. | Al Pilong with Chris Siebenaler
<p></p><p>What do the best leaders have in common?</p><p>According to Chris Siebenaler, Executive Vice President of Network Hospitals at Houston Methodist, they don't have all the answers—they ask better questions, listen first, and create an environment where others can succeed.</p><p>In this episode of the AP Leadership Podcast, Chris and Al Pilong explore servant leadership, the importance of understanding the "why" behind change, leadership standard work, and the daily habits that build high-performing teams. Along the way, Chris shares practical stories from his leadership journey that demonstrate why the people closest to the work often have the best solutions.</p><p>If you're committed to becoming a better leader tomorrow than you are today, this conversation is full of practical insights you can put to work immediately.</p><p></p>
July 22, 2026
Be Bold: Leadership with Al Pilong and Tina Freese Decker
<p>What does it take to lead one of America's largest health systems during a time of unprecedented change?</p><p>In this episode of The AP Leadership Podcast, I sit down with <strong>Tina Freese Decker</strong>, President & CEO of Corewell Health, to explore the leadership principles that have shaped her journey—from lessons learned from her grandmother to leading a $14 billion integrated health system serving communities across Michigan.</p><p>Tina shares why great leaders embrace healthy debate, create "we over me" cultures, lead with curiosity and humility, and have the courage to be bold even in uncertain times. We also discuss Abraham Lincoln's "Team of Rivals," the importance of staying connected to the front lines, how leaders inspire hope, and why healthcare remains, at its core, a profoundly human business.</p><p><strong>In this episode, you'll learn:</strong></p><p>• Why "doing hard things" shapes great leaders<br>• How bold leadership inspires hope in others<br>• The importance of healthy debate and diverse perspectives<br>• Why leadership behaviors matter more than leadership titles<br>• How curiosity, humility, and adaptability build stronger organizations<br>• Practical ways leaders stay connected to their people</p><p>Whether you lead a healthcare organization, a business, a nonprofit, or a small team, Tina's insights offer timeless lessons on leading with courage, purpose, and humanity.</p><p>If you enjoy conversations with exceptional leaders, please subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review.</p><p></p>
July 8, 2026
Why Leaders Fail—and What Great Leaders Learn | Al Pilong with Scott Stringer
<p>Why do capable leaders fail—and what helps great leaders adapt, grow, and keep moving forward?</p><p>Al Pilong sits down with Dr. Scott Stringer, Vice Dean of the VCU School of Medicine, President of MCV Physicians, and Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University.</p><p>Scott shares lessons from a leadership journey that has taken him from physician and educator to department chair, practice plan leader, and health system executive. The conversation explores servant leadership, self-control, resilience, the discipline of saying no, and the importance of people and systems.</p><p>Al and Scott also dig into a particularly difficult question: why do leaders fail? From the speed of change and organizational readiness to alignment with your boss, Scott offers a practical framework for understanding both the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that shape a leader's success.</p><p>A candid conversation about leadership for the long haul—and why the work can be both deeply rewarding and incredibly hard.</p><p></p>
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