EPISODE · Jul 24, 2025 · 34 MIN
Culture Eats Chaos for Breakfast: A conversation with Melonie Lagalante
from Success in Chaos · host Angela Adams, RN and Kandice Garcia Tomkins, RN
Melonie Lagalante, FACHE, shares how St. Tammany Health System turned rapid change into lasting progress. From post-COVID workforce recovery to high-reliability care and homegrown talent pipelines, she reveals how culture, community, and mission-driven leadership fuel innovation. This episode serves as a playbook for leaders navigating staffing challenges, operational pressures, and transformation, all while maintaining a focus on what matters most: people.Episode chapter guide:04:34 Melonie's Leadership Journey11:52 Community-Centric Healthcare Success17:50 Navigating Healthcare Challenges22:29 Building a Culture of Innovation 29:31 Leadership Insights and AdviceMelonie's Reading ListHardwiring Excellence: Purpose, Worthwhile Work, Making a Difference - Quint StuderDare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts - Brené Brown
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Melonie Lagalante, FACHE, shares how St. Tammany Health System turned rapid change into lasting progress. From post-COVID workforce recovery to high-reliability care and homegrown talent pipelines, she reveals how culture, community, and mission-driven leadership fuel innovation. This episode serves as a playbook for leaders navigating staffing challenges, operational pressures, and transformation, all while maintaining a focus on what matters most: people. Episode chapter guide: 04:34 Melon...
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