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EP 114:

EP 114: The Power of Showing Up: How Leaders Influence Culture Every Day

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In This Episode

In this episode of the Coffee Break Podcast, Dr. Renee Thompson sits down with Dennis W. Pullin, FACHE, President and CEO of Virtua Health and an influential voice in healthcare leadership. Known for his commitment to being a “champion of humanity” and for leading with presence, purpose, and heart, Dennis shares insights on culture, authenticity, and what it truly means to show up as a leader.

From discussing the leadership lessons woven through his Amazon bestselling book Suited for Leadership to exploring how he fosters respect and belonging across a large health system, Dennis offers a powerful reminder that great leadership isn’t about status…it’s about how you treat people.

If you want to learn how to lead with courage, authenticity, and humanity, this episode is for you.

About Dennis Pullin

Dennis W. Pullin, FACHE, is the President and CEO of Virtua Health, an academic health system in New Jersey serving communities across more than 400 locations. Widely recognized for his transformational leadership, Dennis has been named one of the Top 10 Healthcare Leaders in the U.S., a Top 25 Innovator, and one of Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People. A thought leader, board member, educator, and advocate for health equity, he is also the author of the bestselling book Suited for Leadership: How to Show Up with Purpose to Have a Lasting Impact.

What You'll Learn
  • ✓ How Dennis defines being “suited” for leadership — and why it has nothing to do with clothing
  • ✓ Why authenticity is the most attractive trait in a leader
  • ✓ How he creates a culture of respect, belonging, and shared purpose at Virtua Health
  • ✓ What it looks like to hold people accountable at every level, including the highest
  • ✓ Why vulnerability and continuous learning are essential leadership practices
  • ✓ The “refrigerator moment” his mother gave him that still guides him today
  • ✓ And yes…what makes the perfect margarita
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