A Journey of Compassion from CNA to CEO - Sonnie Linebarger, CEO, Cadre Hospice

Summary:Sonnie Linebarger comes on the podcast today to share her remarkable journey from a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), to Chief Operating Officer (COO), to entrepreneur, and now to CEO. One of toughest settings to connect with someone is in a hospice setting. These are patients at the end of their lives and can be emotionally grueling work. Sonnie shares how she's done it and has made an amazing career at it.Sunny emphasizes the importance of human connection in sales, particularly in healthcare, where empathy and compassion are crucial. She discusses her experiences in patient care, the emotional challenges of working in hospice, and how these experiences shaped her approach to business operations and consulting. Sonny also highlights the significance of storytelling in her consulting work and how she's been able to translate these traits to become a successful entrepreneur and CEO. Key Moments:00:00 Introduction and Background04:16 Making Patients Feel Cared For09:23 Handling Emotions in a Healthcare Setting21:48 Transitioning from Clinical to Business26:36 Consulting and the Power of Storytelling32:19 Selling and Connecting in Consulting and Speaking36:41 Sunny's Unique Trait: Singing Everyday Conversations39:21 Conclusion and Where to Connect with SunnyConnect with SonnieLinkedINConnect with Us!LinkedIN: Website: