The AP Leadership Podcast is a series of thoughtful conversations with leaders about what it truly takes to lead well — especially when leadership is hard and leadership matters.
Hosted by Al Pilong, CEO of AP Leadership Partners and former health system CEO/COO, the podcast explores the real challenges leaders face every day: decision-making under pressure, culture and performance, accountability, relationships, and results.
Each episode features candid conversations with senior leaders across healthcare and mission-driven organizations, offering practical insights and hard-earned lessons for leaders navigating complexity and change.
Episode 2: Leadership Lessons from the Heart
A candid conversation with Ed Ness, President & CEO of Munson Healthcare, on authentic leadership, accountability, culture, and surprising leadership lessons from Ted Lasso.
Episode 1: Overcoming Leadership Challenges
Al Pilong sits down with Michel Koopman, CEO of CxO Coaching, for a practical conversation on why leaders fail, why they succeed, and the most common challenges leaders face — from confidence and bravery to delegation, legacy, and what truly matters in the end.