Bred To Lead | With Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs

This episode exposes why hospitals break under pressure: not because of staffing shortages but because systems are built to survive, not scale. Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs walks through how to diagnose a facility’s "shaking point," the signs of survival infrastructure, and why slowing down strategically creates lasting speed. He outlines a practical playbook—map failures, design for 150% capacity, pilot changes in parallel, standardize processes, and measure stability—and shares a sterile processing case study that cut overtime, eliminated agency spend, and reduced turnover while increasing capacity.

In this episode Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs diagnoses a leadership famine in healthcare caused by promoting technical stars into roles they aren’t trained for. He explains the "clinical excellence trap," why clinical skill ≠ leadership capacity, and the systemic issues that keep organizations repeating the mistake. The episode outlines five essential leadership skills—systems thinking, emotional intelligence, change management, a development mindset, and strategic foresight—and offers clear fixes: separate career tracks, assess capability not just credentials, create apprenticeships and development ramps, invest in sustained training, and hold leaders accountable for developing others. Practical, urgent, and solution-focused, this episode shows how to stop accidentally finding leaders and start intentionally building them to create resilient healthcare organizations. If you are not subscribed please subscribe now. 

In episode 31 of Bread to Lead, Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs exposes the "trauma budget"—how hospitals fund emergency fixes while starving prevention. He explains why crisis spending masks hidden long-term costs, shares real-world examples, and outlines a prevention-focused budget framework that measures ROI, aligns funding with strategy, and builds sustainable systems. Leaders will learn practical steps to shift from firefighting to designing resilient organizations.

Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs returns to tackle the leadership and staffing crisis in American hospitals, diagnosing how reliance on temporary staffing erodes culture, budgets, and patient care. This episode outlines practical design principles—pipeline development, transparent compensation, strategic scheduling, and listening leadership—and challenges leaders to move from short-term fixes to sustainable system redesign. Want to get access to the upcoming masterclasses, live events and exclusive resources needed to be a great leader.. go to bredtolead.com

Welcome back to Bred to Lead Season 2! In this episode, host Dr. Jake Tayler Jacobs reflects on the incredible milestones achieved in Season 1 and emphasizes the core mission of the podcast: to provide actionable leadership advice that can transform your life and business. Dr. Jacobs discusses the importance of purchasing the newly released book, "Bread to Lead," which serves as a comprehensive manual for becoming a people-first, results-second leader. He encourages listeners to subscribe, review, and share the podcast to continue spreading impactful leadership insights. The episode delves into mastering the art of influence and persuasion, a crucial skill for effective leadership. Dr. Jacobs outlines key strategies and principles, including the ethical foundations of influence, the psychology behind it, and practical techniques to inspire and motivate others. From the importance of building trust and rapport to leveraging social proof and creating a sense of urgency, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Dr. Jacobs emphasizes that true influence is about creating win-win outcomes and aligning diverse interests towards a common good. Join us as we explore the essential skills needed to become a more effective and ethical leader in today's complex world. Stay tuned for the next parts of this deep dive into the art and science of influence and persuasion. Don't forget to grab your copy of "Bread to Lead" and continue your journey towards leadership excellence. Subscribe, share, and be the leader you were bred to be!