Ep. 103 Joshua P. Trout

Welcome to another episode of Hello Chaos, the podcast that delves into the messy and chaotic lives of founders, entrepreneurs, and innovators. I'm your host, Jennifer Sutton, also known as JJ. This week, we had the pleasure of speaking with Joshua Trout, a healthcare executive, leader, author, and fellow podcaster.

Key Highlights:

Joshua's Journey

Joshua shared his fascinating career journey, starting with 13 years in public safety as a firefighter EMT before transitioning into healthcare. He quickly realized the prevalence of poor leadership and decided to pursue degrees in hospital operations and business development. At the age of 35, he became the CEO of his first hospital, navigating the complexities of leadership and the unexpected challenge of a pandemic.

Leadership Insights

Joshua emphasized the importance of building trust and a strong, healthy culture within an organization. He shared his experiences of dealing with past poor leadership and how he aimed to change that narrative by being transparent, vulnerable, and genuinely caring for his employees. He also discussed the significance of servant leadership and the need for leaders to understand that "it's not about you."

Building vs. Fixing

Transitioning from fixing a hospital to building a new one from the ground up, Joshua highlighted the differences and challenges in both scenarios. He stressed the importance of setting the tone from day one, hiring the right people based on personality and core values, and maintaining a culture of empathy and trust.

Personal and Professional Growth

Joshua shared his personal strategies for managing stress and maintaining mental health, including holistic approaches like cold plunges, cryotherapy, and infrared saunas. He also talked about the value of having mentors and being open to constructive feedback.

Upcoming Book

Joshua has a book coming out later this year titled Transformative Leadership, which focuses on identifying personal core values, servant leadership, and leading through vulnerability to build a strong and healthy organizational culture.

Connect with Joshua

LinkedIn: @joshua-p-trout
Instagram: @joshua.p.trout_speaker
Website: www.theviewpointco.com

Closing Remarks

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