In this week’s episode, Anne Hancock Toomey chats with Rhonda Brandon, the dynamic Chief Human Resources Officer at Duke University Health System. Rhonda’s unconventional and remarkable journey takes us from her roots in Richmond, Virginia, through pivotal roles at IBM, Nike and Colonial Pipeline, to her transformative work at Duke Health. With humor and heart, Rhonda reveals how faith, family and fierce determination shaped her career, highlighting key moments such as a game-changing revelation at IBM, balancing burnout at Nike and navigating change management at Duke University Health System. Through personal anecdotes, Rhonda emphasizes authenticity and the necessity of nurturing one’s spirit. The episode concludes with a fun lightning round, providing a glimpse into her personal quirks and inspirations.
Tune in for laughs, leadership lessons and a lot of heart!

03:44 Lessons from Parents and Early Career

06:04 First Job Experiences

09:40 Defining Moments at IBM

13:19 Career at Nike and Burnout

18:26 Joining Colonial Pipeline

21:29 Transition to Healthcare

25:28 Building a Cohort and Embracing Change Management

27:15 Key Principles of Change Management

29:13 The Call from Duke and Defining the Job

36:16 Family, Faith, and Personal Reflections

44:17 Lightning Round: Fun and Personal Insights


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