The Management Minute with Dr. Donita Brown

Leading Through People - Interview with Tom Harmon

January 17, 2024 Dr. Donita Brown Season 4 Episode 2
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita Brown
Leading Through People - Interview with Tom Harmon
Show Notes

This episode's interview is with Tom Harmon, the AVP of Portfolio & Financial Performance Management within the Information Technology Group at HCA Healthcare.

Tom shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of:

  • Trying to understand the root causes of problems instead of just trying to solve them
  • Leaning into your own personal, authentic leadership style instead of trying to emulate other leaders
  • Being available and present to your team. 
  • Seeing your team as whole people, not just people who work for you

He answers the same questions as each podcast guest:

  • How do your values impact your management philosophy?
  • Who or what has had the most impact on your management style?
  • What book has made the biggest impact on you?