Capital Blue Cross President and CEO Todd Shamash is the featured guest on the latest episode of a podcast that explores leadership through candid conversations with business leaders.

In the episode, titled “Leading with Locally Grown Passion,” Shamash discusses how he leads one of Pennsylvania’s leading health insurers through the complexities of healthcare, regulation, and innovation – while keeping communication and culture at the forefront. The conversation touches on leadership philosophy, the role of technology, and the importance of consistency.

He also reflects on growing up in the community that Capital serves, the importance of local ties, and how those experiences shape his approach to leadership. For Shamash, supporting the community isn’t just good for business – it’s part of how Capital fulfills its mission to improve the health and well-being of the people it serves.

The podcast is part of a series called C-Speak: The Language of Executives, aired by WITF and supported by PNC. Each episode features local and regional corporate executives talking about relevant and timely business topics.

The goal of the podcast, says WITF, is to deliver insights on forward-thinking business approaches that encourage business leaders to think differently.

We encourage you to listen and share this episode with your colleagues.

 You’ll find the podcast on WITF’s website or by searching “C-Speak WITF” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or TuneIn.