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Culture Eats Chaos for Breakfast: A conversation with Melonie Lagalante

Culture Eats Chaos for Breakfast: A conversation with Melonie Lagalante

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Melonie Lagalante, FACHE, shares how St. Tammany Health System turned rapid change into lasting progress. From post-COVID workforce recovery to high-reliability care and homegrown talent pipelines, she reveals how culture, community, and mission-driven leadership fuel innovation. This episode serves as a playbook for leaders navigating staffing challenges, operational pressures, and transformation, all while maintaining a focus on what matters most: people.

Episode chapter guide:
04:34 Melonie's Leadership Journey
11:52 Community-Centric Healthcare Success
17:50 Navigating Healthcare Challenges
22:29 Building a Culture of Innovation
29:31 Leadership Insights and Advice

Melonie's Reading List

  • Hardwiring Excellence: Purpose, Worthwhile Work, Making a Difference - Quint Studer
  • Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts - Brené Brown
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