Jeff and Laura discuss his lifetime of public service, from the Navy through his senior leadership jobs at CMS, sharing key lessons he learned and the formative experiences that taught him how to navigate the most difficult challenges.

Summary
In this episode of Coach’s Corner: Leadership Unplugged, Laura Bennett chats with Jeff Grant, President and Founder of Schedule F Healthcare Strategies and former Operations Director at the Center for Consumer Information and Insurance Oversight, CMS. With over 30 years of experience leading major federal health programs, Jeff shares defining moments from his career, lessons learned across public and private sectors, and his journey toward founding Schedule F Healthcare Strategies to support laid-off federal employees.

They discuss the challenges civil servants face during career transitions, how leadership principles evolve across industries, and what professionals should prepare for in today’s federal healthcare and contracting landscape. Jeff’s insights offer encouragement and practical advice for leaders navigating change and building new opportunities.