The Leadership Secret They Don’t Teach You in Business School!

In this episode of Leadership Talks, host Martin Rowinski, CEO of Boardsi, sits down with Aaron “Captain” Littles, CEO of Per Diem Therapy Xperts and a former Marine Corps captain. Aaron shares his journey from military leadership to transforming healthcare staffing, emphasizing discipline, innovation, and extreme ownership. Learn how his team is reshaping healthcare staffing with app-based solutions, and gain insights into leadership, overcoming challenges, and driving meaningful change in today’s dynamic environment.

🌟 Topics Covered:

– The role of discipline in leadership – Innovations in healthcare staffing

– Transitioning from military to corporate leadership

– Building resilience and embracing extreme ownership

– Personal motivations and vision for the future

Timestamps:

0:00 – Introduction: Leadership Talks with Martin Rowinski

0:20 – Importance of execution and extreme ownership in leadership

0:47 – Aaron Littles: Innovations in daily pay for clinicians

1:11 – Military principles shaping Aaron’s leadership approach

1:50 – Guest introduction: Aaron Littles’ journey from Marine Corps to CEO

2:20 – Revolutionizing healthcare staffing with app-based solutions

3:22 – Challenges and rewards of daily pay for clinicians

4:25 – Marine Corps lessons applied to corporate leadership

5:11 – Discipline and persistence: Making 100 daily calls

6:15 – Transitioning from military to corporate environments

7:26 – Learning from setbacks: Extreme ownership in leadership

8:18 – Effective communication across diverse sectors

9:17 – Adapting to healthcare staffing challenges during the pandemic

10:27 – The need for rapid execution in critical moments

11:11 – Overcoming setbacks: Turning a struggling team into a model unit

12:11 – Personal motivations and long-term vision

13:19 – Passion for innovation and making a societal impact

14:21 – Family values and leadership at home

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