{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Eyespiring","title":"Leading with Curiosity: Growth, Grit & Community Health","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3882,"description":"In this episode, Heather welcomes Ryane Jackson, Vice President of Community Health Network at Memorial Hermann Health System, to discuss the evolution of leadership, the power of asking “why,” and the future of community health.\nFrom her early start in journalism to becoming a nationally recognized healthcare leader, Ryane reflects on the importance of curiosity, empathy and strategic restraint in building both personal leadership capacity and systemwide impact.\nTopics CoveredRyane’s path from communications and fundraising to healthcare leadershipThe mentors and champions who influenced her careerLearning not to “die on every hill” as a leaderThe importance of timing, reading the room and strategic influenceLetting go without losing your voiceAddressing non-medical drivers of health (housing, food insecurity, access)The evolving challenges facing community healthWhy cross-sector partnerships are essential for lasting impactCreating intentional opportunities for the next generation of leadersThe power of asking “why” with curiosity and empathyThis conversation is a thoughtful reminder that leadership isn’t about winning every battle, it’s about asking better questions, building strong partnerships and staying grounded in purpose. Ryane’s insights challenge us to lead with humility, courage and a deep commitment to community.\nTimestamps & Highlights00:00 – Welcome & Introduction\n02:15 – Ryane’s early career and unexpected path into healthcare\n06:40 – Who influenced her leadership journey\n10:25 – Learning not to “die on every hill”\n15:10 – Timing, strategy and reading the room\n20:30 – Addressing housing, food insecurity & non-medical drivers of health\n27:45 – The current landscape of community health funding and access\n33:20 – Why healthcare systems and nonprofits must collaborate\n39:10 – Creating opportunity and mentorship for emerging leaders\n44:05 – Final reflections: Ask “why”","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RB2kVCWtropYx6BN7_PgAJ1GrP0EeWZ1DE7a-hxRJy4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iYzU3/OWM5YzBhYjU1ZjZm/ODhkOWRhZmJkYWY5/OWVlMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}