In this episode of Leading Lubbock, Dr. Amy Thompson, Chief Executive of Covenant Health’s Lubbock Service Area, joins Ruben for a powerful conversation about leadership that’s honest, humble, and deeply personal.

Amy shares her journey from pediatric medicine to executive leadership, reflecting on moments when she felt completely unprepared—and how those exact moments became the ones that shaped her most. She talks about building culture through vulnerability, creating strong and balanced teams, and leading through crisis with conviction and faith.

You’ll also hear the story of how she and her husband, Dusty, stepped into unexpected parenthood early in their marriage, raising his younger brother through one of the most formative seasons of their lives.

Whether you’re in the boardroom or the locker room, this episode is full of insight on what it means to lead well, love deeply, and grow through challenge.