Imperfect Leaders

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Jeffrey Cohn, Podcast Host

08 October 2025

49m 49s

Molded from Clay – Chris Johnson Brings Bluebird Kids Health to Families Across America

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Professor Clay Christensen was the famous business school professor who wrote the influential book, "The Innovator's Dilemma." Clay had a brilliant mind and was a strategic advisor to CEOs across the country.

Less well know, was Clay's active role as a mentor to young, up-and-coming innovators. One of those beneficiaries was today's guest, Chris Johnson, Founder & CEO of Bluebird Kid's Health.

Bluebird is revolutionizing pediatric care. They are solving the problem of "pediatric care deserts" by building pediatric practices in access-starved neighborhoods, using a modern, tech-enabled approach to care delivery, and implementing a high-performing model built specifically for pediatrics and value-based care (VBC).

Chris is a mission-driven entrepreneur and innovator who was, quite literally, molded by Clay.

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