Ep 86: The Power of Everyday Leadership with Guest Brian Unell

Ever wondered how you can make a difference in your everyday life? Today, we"ve got Brian Unell, CEO of VantageHealthai and author of Everyday Leadership, You Will Make a Difference, on the show to help you do just that. With a fascinating journey that started with a statistics degree and led him through consulting and healthcare, Brian shares invaluable insights on leadership and company culture that will leave you inspired. One key takeaway from our conversation is the powerful role of company culture and how it can be proactively shaped. Brian and I dive into how you can establish a purpose and commitment statement, foster a servant leadership mentality, and navigate the tricky waters of implementing change in large organizations. Our discussion then pivots to the profound impact of a growth mindset on communication, courtesy of Carol Dweck"s theory. We unravel how internal intentions can color our communication style, fostering a more positive environment. As we round up the episode, we reflect on leadership, growth, and the value of relationships. Discover how mindful communication can transform your interactions and eliminate those pesky preconceived notions that can lead to negative outcomes. This is one episode you don"t want to miss! Brian is the CEO of VantageHealth.ai which focuses on simplifying the billing and payment processes for patients while reducing costs and increasing revenue for providers/vendors. Brian also founded Thrival Consulting, LLC in 2020 which focuses on expanding leadership at home, work, and in life as an author and speaker. His first book Everyday Leadership: You Will Make A Difference was released in the Fall of 2022. Previously, Brian served as the Vice President, Revenue Cycle at Piedmont Healthcare (PHC) leading 1,500 team members to drive results for 11 hospitals & >1,000 providers. Brian also worked in PHC’s corporate PMO where he developed the business case and served as an accountable executive for a $180M systems integration project implementing Epic and PeopleSoft.  Brian has been described as a transformational healthcare executive who has a passion for cultivating talent and driving change to enable sustainable results. Brian defines opportunities, develops strategies, prioritizes initiatives, and drives results via a belief that “Communications and Expectations are 90% of Success” while trying each day to solve more problems than he causes. Brian holds three degrees from the University of Florida: BS-Statistics, Master of Business Administration, & Master of Health Administration. Brian currently resides in his hometown of Atlanta with his wife Hilary, fifteen-year-old son Harris and five-year-old daughter Sara. Support the show Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please support us on Patreon. For more leadership tools, check out the free workbooks at KylaCofer.com/freestuff. Book Kyla to speak at your event here, or to connect further, reach out to Kyla on LinkedIn and Instagram. All transcripts are created with Descript, an amazing transcript creation and editing tool. Check it out for yourself! Leadership School Production: Produced by Kyla Cofer Edited by Neel Panji @ PodLeaF Productions Assistant Production Alaina Hulette