Leadership, Resilience, and Improving Community Health with Dr. David Callender

Leadership, Resilience, and Improving Community Health with Dr. David Callender

June 12, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

Dr. David Callender discusses his leadership journey and the importance of mission-driven healthcare leadership.

In this episode, David L. Callender, MD, President & CEO, Memorial Hermann Health System, reflects on his leadership journey, lessons learned from navigating major challenges including Hurricane Ike, and the importance of mission-driven healthcare leadership. He also shares insights on succession planning, community engagement, and why health systems must look beyond their walls to improve the health of the populations they serve.

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