Celebrating our November Excellence in Leadership Program graduates

Team Member Kudos
From left: Traci Quillen, Amanda Blakley, Jeff Clinebell, Lexi King, Aaron Whitfield, Mo Morrissette, Amanda McKee, Justin Mullins, Cassie Stidham, Jodi Douglas, Heather Long and program leader Sarah Nave

We are proud to recognize the newest graduates of the Excellence in Leadership Program! On Dec. 2, the November cohort successfully completed this transformative experience, marking an important milestone in their leadership journey.

Excellence in Leadership provides meaningful education, tools, resources and networking for effective and successful leadership at Ballad Health. It is for team members newly hired or promoted to their first Ballad Health position of manager, director or any position that requires supervision of team members.

Although this group was small in size, it was mighty in impact. Over the course of five dynamic sessions, participants explored essential leadership competencies, including:

  • Understanding Leadership Personality Styles – Leveraging individual strengths to lead effectively.
  • Building Trust – Creating a foundation of credibility and integrity within teams.
  • Engaging and Developing Team Members – Inspiring growth and fostering collaboration.

Throughout the program, these leaders demonstrated courage and creativity – embracing vulnerability, sharing innovative ideas and supporting one another in meaningful dialogue. Their commitment to personal and professional growth exemplifies the spirit of leadership excellence.

Congratulations to our graduates:

  • Mo Morrissette
  • Amanda Blakley
  • Amanda McKee
  • Lexi King
  • Heather Long
  • Traci Quillen
  • Jeff Clinebell
  • Aaron Whitfield
  • Jodi Douglas
  • Justin Mullins
  • Cassie Stidham

We applaud each of you for your dedication and achievement!

Interested in joining the next cohort?

The next Excellence in Leadership Program begins Jan. 6, and enrollment is now open! Deadline to register is Dec. 15.

For more information or to secure your spot, please contact Sarah Nave at sarah.nave@balladhealth.org.