Managing change in leadership, policy, and operations is a common experience among Medicaid leaders in all states and at all levels. Lessons in Leadership, a series developed through support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, shares stories from public sector leaders across the country as they navigate the day-to-day operations, big picture planning, and unexpected twists and turns of leading within government agencies. The lessons they share can help support others in similar roles.

Following are profiles in the series:

• Showing Up Authentically When Between a Rock and a Hard Place – Matthew Ahern, Deputy Director at Nebraska Medicaid, describes the challenge of leading from authenticity when there’s no clear right answer. (November 2023)
   
• Navigating When Things Go Wrong in Medicaid – Nonis Spinner, Director of Eligibility and Member Services at Indiana Medicaid, shares tips on giving grace to oneself when things don’t go to plan. (November 2023)