Episode #98: How Shane Jackson Built a Healthcare Empire with Heart

Imagine leading a company that serves over 10 million patients annually—while ensuring it remains one of the best places to work. For Shane Jackson, President of Jackson Healthcare, purpose and conscious leadership aren’t just ideals—they’re at the heart of his business. In this episode, Shane shares how aligning personal values with organizational culture has driven Jackson Healthcare’s success. He also dives into his latest book, This is the Thing about Life, Joy, and Owning Your Purpose, which explores finding joy through purpose—starting with a powerful reflection on mortality. Plus, he reveals his strategies for fostering leadership, building a purpose-driven company, and launching philanthropic initiatives like Love Lifts Village and Go Beyond Profit. If you’re passionate about integrating purpose into leadership and business, this episode is for you! ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. For transcripts and show notes, please go to: https://www.theconsciouscapitalists.com This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Lead Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor. Thank you for your support! - Timothy & Raj Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 01:37 Shane Jackson's New Book and Personal Insights 05:52 Reflections on Life and Death 09:06 Leadership and Organizational Culture 20:00 Acquisitions and Business Strategy 35:19 Rediscovering Purpose in Healthcare 36:54 The Joy of Purpose 40:10 Caring for Caregivers 42:58 Guiding the Next Generation 50:12 Philanthropy and Conscious Capitalism