The future of health care leadership with Tampa General’s John Couris

May 15, 2025

John Couris is one of the most recognized health care leaders in the Sunshine State, having run the Florida Health Sciences Center, parent entity of Tampa General Hospital, since 2017. On this episode, John Couris talks about how he leads one of the biggest medical and health care organizations in Florida. One key: constantly and consistently focusing on culture. Listen, too, for how he overcomes setbacks and failures.

3 Takeaways

(11:00) Don’t go along to get along
(16:00) I work on culture by working on authenticity, empathy, transparency, and vulnerability
(21:30) Leaders have the responsibility to create an environment where people are psychologically safe

Timestamps

(00:00) This episode is sponsored by Kerkering Barberio!
(00:30) Introducing John Couris, President and CEO, Florida Health Sciences Center
(06:00) Getting started in healthcare administration and career path
(09:00) Mentors and leadership advice
(14:30) How do you maintain the culture?
(19:30) Examples of vulnerability
(23:00) Good leadership characteristics
(29:35) Florida Health Sciences Center in 2025

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