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Episode #
36
How to Lead Without a Title: Nurse Influencer Secrets
In this episode, Michelle Lingner, Nurse Practitioner at ECU Health, joins Kris Baird and Keith Washington to explore what it means to lead without a title. Drawing from her experience in orthopedic trauma at a thousand-bed Level I trauma center, Michelle shares how mindset, communication, and consistency turn everyday interactions into acts of leadership. Her story shows how small, intentional actions—like choosing positivity, closing communication gaps, and leading by example—can change culture from the inside out. Watch to learn how influence starts with how you show up.
EPISODE GUESTS
Michelle Lingner
ECU Health
Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Nurse Practitioner
Michelle Lingner, FNP-C, RN-BSN, RNFA, is an advanced practice nurse and trauma nurse practitioner at ECU Health, working within a 1,000-bed Level 1 trauma center. With an extensive clinical background as a registered nurse and a registered nurse first assistant (RNFA), she has become a recognized voice in healthcare for clinical workplace culture and peer-to-peer influence. Known for her focus on leading without formal authority, she champions practical strategies to address clinician burnout, optimize communication loops, and streamline emergency department throughput. Lingner frequently shares her insights on self-management, clinical handoff efficiency, and building high-performance care cultures across healthcare operations, recently appearing as a featured expert on the Baird Group's industry platforms to discuss healthcare team dynamics.
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