The Leader’s Abstract

The Leader’s Abstract

Welcome to the leaders abstract The podcast about the inner work of leadership Here we explore the ideas Habits And blind spots That shape How Mission driven leaders Show up For their teams and the communities they serve

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July 21, 2026 45 mins

Is great leadership about developing better individuals or building stronger teams?In this episode of The Leader’s Abstract, Dr. Jeremy Rutter and Joseph Tomaino welcome Dr. Eric Hieger, CEO and Managing Partner of TransformX, for a thought-provoking conversation on why the future of leadership begins with “we,” not “me.”Drawing from his background in clinical psychology, Dr. Hieger challenges traditio...

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In this episode Joe and Jeremy speak with industry expert Brad Markowitz about VBP and the future of how nursing home care will be provided. Is your ISNP working for you or against you? Should you be in an ACO? Where are your shared savings? This and more in the latest episode of The Leader's Abstract.

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June 16, 2026 19 mins

In this episode of The Leader's Abstract, Dr. Jeremy Rutter welcomes new co-host Joe Tomaino as they explore one of the biggest questions facing today's leaders: Will artificial intelligence replace leadership or will it make great leadership even more important?Drawing on decades of executive experience in healthcare and long-term care, Jeremy and Joe discuss AI's growing role in presentations, hiring, education, compliance, and ...

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June 2, 2026 23 mins

In this episode of The Leader's Abstract, Dr. Jeremy Rutter sits down with Lizzy Martin, inaugural president of CNY Rotary, to explore what it takes to lead through change in a volunteer-driven organization.Lizzy shares her journey from a young professional joining Rotary at age 25 to leading the historic merger of three Rotary districts into a single regional organization. Along the way, she discusses the unique challenges of lead...

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In this episode I sit down with Ami Schnauber , a healthcare executive with 20 years of experience in aging services. Ami and I discuss what emerging leaders really need when it comes to leadership training.

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In this episode of The Leader’s Abstract, host Dr. Jeremy Rutter sits down with Dave Casullo, founder and CEO of Danelli Partners, to explore what it really means to move from success to significance in leadership.Dave shares his unconventional leadership journey, from rising through corporate leadership to ultimately discovering a deeper calling rooted in purpose, impact, and service. Together, Jeremy and Dave unpack the ide...

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In this episode of the Leader's Abstract Podcast, I sit down with Joe Tomaino, CEO of Grassi Healthcare Advisors, as we discuss Joe's 40 Year career in healthcare, and how he finds balance in the outdoors.

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In this episode I sit down with Sam Hill, Co-Founder of Success + Me, and discuss authentic leadership, Sam's personal journey, and how soft skills are hard work.

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From the lemon juice bank robbery to boardroom overconfidence, this episode examines the Dunning–Kruger Effect and why we’re often blind to our own blind spots. Dr. Jeremy Rutter connects psychology, healthcare leadership, and humility in a thoughtful exploration of what real confidence actually looks like.

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This week we sit down with Mark Fish, President of Eklego Leadership, and hear his thoughts on leadership gaps and difficult conversations. The Leader's Abstract is a podcast about how big leadership wins are built one small moment at a time. Hosted by Dr. Jeremy Rutter, a gerontologist and healthcare CEO with decades of experience in long term care and nonprofits.

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January 15, 2026 5 mins

This episode is about failure. Is it always an option ? Can we fail well? This time on The Leader’s Abstract

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January 2, 2026 2 mins

We have been sold this idea that multitasking is a sign of high performance. Those who are on the other end of your efficiency would say otherwise.

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