Setting the Tone in 90 Days with Neill Marshall & Kurt Mosley


What if your entire leadership legacy hinged on just 90 days?

Neill Marshall and Kurt Mosley have interviewed over 10,000 healthcare executives, and what they discovered might change how you approach the start of any leadership role. The duo joins Rosie to reveal why the first 90 days of a new role aren’t just an onboarding window but a foundation that shapes trust, culture, and long-term credibility.

Through stories ranging from CEO pancake breakfasts to hospital dorm mattress overhauls, they share actionable insights and surprising truths about what great leaders do (and avoid) in their early days. You’ll hear the difference between quick and hurried leadership, how to win over the influential “middle,” and why you should never underestimate symbolic actions.

Whether you’re a new leader, in a career transition, or mentoring others, this episode is full of real talk and wisdom you won’t want to miss. Get ready to rethink how you start strong and stay grounded.

About Neill and Kurt

Neill Marshall

Neill Marshall is an executive search veteran with more than 30 years of experience. He has been involved in more than 600 senior-level assignments. In 2017, Neill was part of the co-founding firm of HealthSearch Partners and currently serves as Board Chair. Previously, he held leadership roles with several major executive search firms, including Witt/Kieffer in Dallas. A serial entrepreneur, he started two executive search firms – Marshall Koll & Associates and Southerland Partners, which specialized in recruiting leaders for healthcare organizations. These firms conducted hundreds of successful searches for leading healthcare organizations.

 

Kurt Mosley

 

As Associations Practice Leader for HealthSearch Partners, Kurt brings deep experience in healthcare strategy, physician relations, and executive leadership. He is a national speaker, consultant, and industry expert who has worked with executives and boards across the country. Kurt co-leads the First 90 Days Leadership Series with Neill, analyzing the behaviors, cultural insights, and early actions that distinguish successful leadership transitions.

 

Key Takeaways:

  • The first 90 days shape your leadership legacy
  • Symbolic actions speak louder than lofty speeches
  • Quick leaders plan; hurried leaders skip steps
  • Focus on the middle 50% to gain momentum
  • Culture is influenced through consistent intentional behavior

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