The Lead Up Podcast

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Episode 507 What REALLY Drives Organizational Results? The Harbour Performance Equation

October 16, 2026

Healthcare leaders spend a lot of time trying to improve employee engagement, reduce turnover, strengthen accountability, and improve patient experience. But are we focusing on the results instead of what's actually producing them? In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, Mike Harbour introduces the Harbour Performance Equation, a practical framework that explains how leadership thinking drives behaviors, behaviors become habits, habits shape culture, and culture ultimately influences organiza...

Episode 506 Turnover Is a Timeline, Not an Event

October 08, 2026

A resignation hits your inbox from one of your best people. You didn’t see it coming. But was the decision really sudden, or was it only sudden to you? In this episode of The Lead Up Podcast, Mike continues the Leading Indicators series by challenging leaders to rethink how they view employee turnover. The resignation letter is rarely where the story begins. Long before someone announces they’re leaving, there may be changes in their engagement, frustration that continues to build, missed opp...

Episode 505 Preparing Clinical Experts to Lead People, Culture, and Change with Kristen Woods

October 01, 2026

Clinical expertise can earn someone a seat at the leadership table. But it doesn’t automatically prepare them to lead people, influence peers, navigate change, or shape culture. In this episode of the Lead Up Podcast, Mike Harbour sits down with Dr. Kristen Woods, a family physician, seasoned healthcare executive, and leadership and strategy advisor, to discuss what has to change when clinical experts step into leadership. Kristen shares lessons from her own transition from practicing physici...

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What is the email for The Lead Up Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Lead Up Podcast: mike@harbourresources.com.

How many listeners does The Lead Up Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Lead Up Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Lead Up Podcast?

The Lead Up Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Healthcare executives, hospital and health-system leaders, leadership consultants, authors, coaches, and other established professionals with demonstrated results in organizational performance, leadership development, patient experience, retention, culture, or high-pressure performance. Common among recent guests: Senior executive leadership at hospitals or health systems; Measurable improvements in patient satisfaction, employee retention, quality, or organizational performance; Published leadership books. Recent guests include Tracey Carson, Marcy Doderer, and Joshua Lifrak.

How hard is it to get booked on The Lead Up Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Lead Up Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Healthcare, Leadership, Patient Experience, Organizational Culture, and Performance. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.