Proceed Until Apprehended

Proceed Until Apprehended

From The Leadership Playbook by Albers School of Business and Economics

May 19, 2025 · 57 min · Season 8 · Episode 28

About this episode

Elizabeth Wako discusses her leadership journey and the principles guiding her in a conversation with Eduardo Peñalver.

This live recording of the Albers Executive Speaker Series features Swedish Health Services President and CEO Elizabeth Wako, who outlines her career trajectory in the context of the five leadership principles that have guided her. In the fireside chat with Seattle University President Eduardo Peñalver, she talks about the impact of AI on healthcare, the business challenges generated by tariffs and the value of mentors. More than anything, Wako emphasizes being strategic in making life choices. "You only have one life," she advises the audience. "Make sure you experience the life that you want. If you're unhappy, make a change." Hosted by Joseph M. Phillips, dean of Seattle University’s Albers School of Business and Economics, The Leadership Playbook asks top executives from the business world's most recognizable brands and companies about the stories behind their success, their leadership secrets, and the biggest obstacles they've faced and overcome. Follow us on leadershipplaybook.org to find out more about the show. Subscribe to listen to succeeding episodes.

People in this episode

Host: Joseph M. Phillips

Guest: Elizabeth Wako

Topics covered

  • leadership principles
  • healthcare
  • AI impact
  • business challenges
  • mentorship
  • strategic life choices

Keywords

  • leadership
  • healthcare
  • AI
  • mentors
  • business challenges
  • life choices

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Seattle University, Albers School of Business and Economics, Swedish Health Services

More episodes of The Leadership Playbook

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the The Leadership Playbook podcast page.