Aug 18, 2026 · 28 min · 11 segments
What does effective leadership look like when every decision can affect a patient’s life? In this episode, Erica DeBoer, Chief Nursing Officer at Sanford Health, joins Jennifer Colosimo to share how…
Erica DeBoerGuestJennifer ColosimoHost
In complex situations, you rarely have all the, all the information, but honestly, people aren't looking for perfection.
Leaders have to provide enough clarity so that people can move forward, even when that path isn't perfectly clear.
I think it's important for us to not create the, the perfect roadmap, but what does the curves and winds look like, and how do we allow the people at the bedside and the people that are on the frontline to make some of those decisions?
Today, I'm joined by Erica DeBoer, chief nursing officer at Sanford Health, one of the nation's largest rural health systems.
Erica leads thousands of nurses and clinical teams in an environment where every interaction matters, and every leadership decision has the potential to shape both the employee experience and the patient experience.
While her work is rooted in healthcare, the leadership lessons Erica shares are universal.
She spent her career helping leaders build trust, strengthen engagement, navigate change, and create the conditions where people can do their best work.
If you're a leader who's navigating rapid change, new technologies, and rising expectations, this episode is for you.
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In complex situations, you rarely have all the, all the information, but honestly, people aren't looking for perfection.
Leaders have to provide enough clarity so that people can move forward, even when that path isn't perfectly clear.
I think it's important for us to not create the, the perfect roadmap, but what does the curves and winds look like, and how do we allow the people at the bedside and the people that are on the frontline to make some of those decisions?
Today, I'm joined by Erica DeBoer, chief nursing officer at Sanford Health, one of the nation's largest rural health systems.
Erica leads thousands of nurses and clinical teams in an environment where every interaction matters, and every leadership decision has the potential to shape both the employee experience and the patient experience.
While her work is rooted in healthcare, the leadership lessons Erica shares are universal.
She spent her career helping leaders build trust, strengthen engagement, navigate change, and create the conditions where people can do their best work.
If you're a leader who's navigating rapid change, new technologies, and rising expectations, this episode is for you.
