The Executive Shift with Kim Borchers

This week on The Executive Shift, Kim sits down with Shawn Sullivan, President and CEO of Midland Care, to discuss leadership, service, and the future of senior care. Drawing from his experience as Kansas Secretary of Aging, Kansas Chief Operating Officer, and a longtime leader in long-term care, Shawn shares insights on leading large organizations through change, advocating for older adults and individuals with disabilities, and building healthcare systems that prioritize dignity, independence, and innovation. This conversation offers valuable lessons for leaders across every industry who are committed to making a meaningful impact.

This week on The Executive Shift, Kim sits down with Arvin Singh, West Virginia Secretary of Health, who serves in the Patrick Morrissey Administration. Dr. Singh shares his journey from healthcare leadership and hospital strategy into public service, along with his perspective on improving healthcare access, driving innovation, and increasing operational efficiency at the state level.

Kristen Cox, a nationally recognized leader in government transformation and a pioneer in applying the Theory of Constraints to the public sector, shares her remarkable journey as a leader who has navigated blindness while driving transformation at the highest levels of government. From delivering measurable improvements across Utah's $20B executive branch to navigating complex systems with clarity and purpose, Kristen offers both an inspiring story and a practical framework for real impact. This conversation challenges how we think about limitations, not as barriers, but as the starting point for meaningful, lasting change.

Today on the program, we're joined by Dr. Steve Corsi to talk about leadership when the pressure is on. How do you lead an organization under intense scrutiny, navigate crisis effectively, and ensure taxpayer resources are managed responsibly? We'll also discuss what it takes to bring leadership experience from other sectors into state government and lead in a way that truly serves the public.

In this episode, Kim sits down with Michael Lanahan, a government leadership expert, consultant, and executive coach, to explore what effective leadership looks like at the intersection of strategy, structure, and public service. They discuss: Leading organizations through transformation and growth Navigating leadership challenges across the public and private sectors Building structures that support long-term impact and mission-driven work About the Guest: Michael Lanahan is a government leadership expert, consultant, and executive coach who guides leaders at the intersection of strategy, structure, and public service. A former government executive and recovering attorney, he regularly partners with executives, boards, and teams across the public and private sectors to drive transformation, growth, and lasting impact. — Hosted by Kim Borchers

In the inaugural episode of The Executive Shift, Kim Borchers sits down with Adam Steen, candidate for governor of Iowa, to discuss leadership, public service, and the career moments that change everything. Adam reflects on his journey from professional baseball and ministry into state government—a transition that began when Bird Dog Recruitment & Consulting recruited him into Iowa government as Secretary of Administration. That experience reshaped his view of leadership, accountability, and service, and ultimately set the stage for his run for governor.