In this insightful episode of "Simply Business," host John Jennings sits down with Kirstie Matzek, the CEO of Shawnee Christian Healthcare, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) based in Louisville, Kentucky. Kirstie has been in the role for a little over a year. She shares her remarkable journey from starting as a receptionist to rising through the ranks to become the CEO.

Kirstie delves into the challenges she faced during this transition, particularly the significant leap from being a Director of Operations to leading an entire organization. She candidly discusses the reality of leadership being "lonely at the top" and how she navigated this isolation by building strong support networks and seeking mentorship.

A central theme of the conversation is Kirstie's mission-driven leadership. She passionately speaks about her commitm ...