The Constant Quest Podcast

#12: Former United Health Exec & Current Board Chair of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Adam Hjerpe. Living and Leading With Your Values. How Do We Define Our Values? How Do We Stay True to Who We Are While Continuously Balancing Competing Priorities

Episode Summary

In this episode, Tine and Taylor have the privilege of being joined by Adam Hjerpe. Adam has over 20 years of healthcare experience with UnitedHealth Group. He is currently the Board Chair of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games and is passionate about creating opportunities in the workplace for people with disabilities. This episode covers a multitude of topics while highlighting the importance of staying grounded in your values and leaning into life with curiosity and courage.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Tine and Taylor have the privilege of being joined by Adam Hjerpe.  Adam has over 20 years of healthcare experience with UnitedHealth Group.  He is currently the Board Chair of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games and is passionate about creating opportunities in the workplace for people with disabilities.  This episode covers a multitude of topics while highlighting the importance of staying grounded in your values and leaning into life with curiosity and courage.

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Notes: 

(20:10) “Find Your Fierce: Interrupt Imposter Syndrome and Own Your Success” by Teresa Sande

(29:33) No Greatness without Goodness: How a Father's Love Changed a Company and Sparked a Movement  by Randy Lewis 

(38:20) Welcome to Holland  by Emily Kingsley

(43:00) https://inroads.org/

https://2026specialolympicsusagames.org/