B Excellent

Ballad Health

English Business Management

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Episodes 15

Avg. Duration 27m

Activity Highly Active

Apple Rating ★ 4.2 (5)

Since Feb 2025

Latest Episode Mar 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Monthly

Format

Episodic

Consistency

52%

Hosting

anchor.fm

About This Podcast

The B Excellent Podcast dives into the heart of our cultural transformation journey! Join our hosts as they explore the strategies, stories, and skills that empower our team members to deliver exceptional care, build stronger connections, and excel in their roles. From leadership insights to real-world examples, B Excellent is your guide to unlocking your full potential and contributing to a thriving workplace. Tune in regularly for inspiration, actionable tips, and a lot of B Excellent energy!

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Recent Episodes

S2E3 Perseverance and Purpose: The Leadership Journey of Adnan Brka

Mar 16, 2026 30m

In the latest episode, Josh and Aaron travel to Johnson City Medical Center for a discussion with the facility's new Chief Nursing Officer, Adnan Brka.In this episode, Adnan shares his remarkable…

S2E2 A Career Built on Serving Others

Feb 02, 2026 23m

Aaron travels to Marion, Virginia to talk with physical therapist Lindsey King, a recent recipient of the prestigious Scott and Nikki Niswonger Servant’s Heart Award.Lindsey shares what inspired her…

S2E1 Building for Tomorrow: A Conversation with Chris Jett

Jan 19, 2026 28m

To launch our 2026 season, Josh and Aaron sit down with Niswonger Children’s Network CEO Chris Jett. Chris shares his career journey leading up to Ballad Health, why the Niswonger Children’s Network…

S1E12 Holiday Special

Dec 09, 2025 26m

This episode is a festive B Excellent Podcast Holiday Special! In this episode, the podcast crew - Josh, Aaron, Taylor, Tucker, and Toby - reflect on the origins of the show and revisit some of their…

S1E11 Embracing the Next Chapter: A Conversation with Rebecca Beck

Nov 24, 2025 26m

Aaron and Josh traveled to Johnson City Medical Center to sit down with JCMC’s new CEO, Rebecca Beck. In their conversation, Rebecca talks about her career journey, her enthusiasm for leading the…

S1E10 Building the Foundation: How Research and Academics Power Our B Excellent Journey

Oct 27, 2025 42m

Josh sits down with Dr. Matthew Loos, Chief Academic Officer, and Dr. Quincy Byrdsong, Vice President of Research Operations, from Ballad Health’s Research and Academics department. Together, they…

S1E9 Quality Over Quantity: Building a Culture of Excellence at Lee County Community Hospital

Oct 07, 2025 24m

In the latest episode of the B Excellent Podcast, Josh and Aaron visit Lee County Community Hospital to talk with Paulina Thompson, RN, and nurse manager Savanah Bowen, RN, about the hospital’s…

S1E8 Leading with Purpose: A Conversation with Debbie Dover

Aug 04, 2025 30m

Josh and Aaron sit down with Debbie Dover, Ballad Health’s Senior Vice President of Talent Engagement and Chief Human Resources Officer. Debbie shares insights from her career journey, the lessons…

S1E7 Shaping Patient Experience Through B Excellent

Jul 21, 2025 21m

Sheri Phillips, Multi-facility Director of Patient Experience, joins the show to share how she brings the B Excellent mindset into interactions patient and families. She also talks about leading…

S1E6 Leading with Heart: A CNO's Journey from Patient to Leader

Jun 16, 2025 26m

Josh and Aaron visit Norton Community Hospital to sit down with Jeremy Carlson, Chief Nursing Officer for Ballad Health’s Wise, Dickenson, and Lee County hospitals. Jeremy shares how he champions the…

S1E5 Building a Culture of Excellence

May 19, 2025 26m

Dr. Lisa Smithgall, Ballad Health’s chief nursing executive, joins Josh and Aaron to share how B Excellent came to life, the impact it’s already having on care and collaboration, and her personal…

S1E4 Turning Insight into Action: Making B Excellent Part of the Job

May 06, 2025 37m

B Excellent champions Regina Robinson, System Director of Quality, Performance Improvement & Regulatory Affairs, and Melissa Williams, Nurse Manager at Indian Path Medical Center, join Josh and…

S1E3 Culture in Action: Purposeful Leadership and Patient-Centered Care

Apr 21, 2025 22m

Josh and Aaron visit Franklin Woods Community Hospital to talk with Kim Jessee, nurse manager for the ICU/PCU. Kim shares her inspiring healthcare journey and discusses how she and her team have…

S1E2 Excellence in Action: Ballad Health’s High Reliability Mission

Apr 07, 2025 30m

Dr. Preetham Talari (Vice President, Clinical Transformation & Outcomes Optimization) and Tom Tull (Vice President, Chief Experience Officer) join hosts Josh Smith and Aaron Rice to…

S1E1 B Excellent: Rediscovering Your 'Why' in Healthcare - A Conversation with Ballad Health Leaders

Feb 19, 2025 41m

Join us for the inaugural episode of the B Excellent podcast, where we dive deep into Ballad Health's transformative journey. Our special guests, Dr. Clay Runnels, Chief Physician Executive, and Eric…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does B Excellent have?

B Excellent has published 15 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Business, Management.

Is B Excellent still active?

B Excellent is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 27m.