Anne Hancock Toomey dives deep into the inspiring journey of Tim Johnsen, a seasoned healthcare leader and current SVP & COO of Presbyterian Healthcare Services. Tim’s story takes us from his early days as a guitar instructor in St. Louis to a transformative career in healthcare leadership. Along the way, he shares personal anecdotes, like how his father’s sudden passing shaped his career choice and his frontline experiences as a critical care and flight nurse.
This episode explores pivotal moments, including Tim’s transition to administrative leadership, his approach to balancing personal and professional priorities and the lessons learned from successes and setbacks – like handling a radioactive incident. Johnsen also reflects on building strong teams, navigating leadership in rural vs. urban settings and maintaining well-being in a demanding career. Stick around for the lightning round, where Tim shares quick takes on leadership, growth and life outside the office. 

03:07 Early Life and Influences

09:56 A Pivotal Moment: Choosing Healthcare

17:27 Transition to Administrative Leadership

22:50 Balancing Leadership in Rural and Urban Areas

27:58 Building Strong Teams and Lifelong Connections

29:12 Learning from Mistakes: A Radioactive Incident

34:20 Effective Leadership Traits

36:02 Areas for Improvement in Leadership

37:42 Lightning Round: Quickfire Questions


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