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Medical Money Matters with Jill ArenaEpisode 146: The Business Case for Mentorship, Sponsorship & Coaching - A Conversation With Laurie Baedke, FACHE, FACMPESend us a textJoin me for a compelling conversation with leadership development expert, Laurie Baedke, FACHE, FACMPE where we unpack what Mentorship, Sponsorship and Coaching can mean to a medical group's bottom line. Laurie draws from her experience as a leadership development program founder, author, and international speaker as she shares with us the reasons why medical groups should double down on developing their teams, and building bench strength. In a time where margins are being squeezed, regulations are tightening and time is limited, Laurie makes a great case for developing your most precious r...
2025-09-0236 min
Healthcare Leadership ExcellenceEpisode 113: The Emerging Healthcare Leader with Laurie BaedkeIn this episode of the Healthcare Leadership Excellence Podcast, I welcome Laurie Baedke, a healthcare executive, leadership coach, author, and speaker. Laurie’s journey is extraordinary—she became a hospital vice president at just 22 and now focuses on developing strong leaders in healthcare.Laurie addresses the challenge of promoting high performers into leadership roles without equipping them with critical skills like communication, accountability, and influence. She emphasizes self-awareness as the foundation of effective leadership and encourages leaders to invest in understanding themselves to better lead others.Humility and vulnerability are central themes. Laurie explains that admi...
2024-11-2544 min
University of Iowa College of Public HealthLeadership, mentorship, and creating a culture of support: with guest Laurie BaedkeOur guest this week is Laurie Baedke, Director of Healthcare Leadership Programs at Creighton University, and author of two books; "The Emerging Healthcare Leader: A Field Guide," and "Mentor, Coach, Lead to Peak Professional Performance."
Laurie chats will Rasika and Lauren about the importance of leadership and mentorship in the healthcare field and as it relates to any profession.
A transcript of this episode is available at https://www.public-health.uiowa.edu/news-items/from-the-front-row-mentorship-and-creating-a-culture-of-support/
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2023-05-1143 min
Explore The SpaceMedLasso Presents: Ted Lasso Season 3 Episode 5 with Laurie BaedkeIt’s time for a MedLasso recap of Ted Lasso Season 3, Episode 5 , Laurie Baedke joins us to break down a frustrating and decidedly not fun episode.
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2023-04-1449 min
RevDive#11: Emerging Health Leaders, With Laurie Baedke, Speaker, Author & EducatorToday's Guest: Laurie Baedke. A noted speaker for Harvard Medical School and Cleveland Clinic, author of the Emerging Healthcare Leader, Growth/Edge Podcast Host and Assistant Dean of Physician Leadership Education and Director of Healthcare Leadership Programs at Creighton University.Hi there RevDivers, join us as we interview Laurie Baedke. As a powerhouse speaker, author, and educator dedicated to healthcare leadership she provides expert guidance on everything from imposter syndrome to dealing with burnout. Find out more in this timely episode and subscribe for future #RevCycle updates with RevDive.Spon...
2021-09-1627 min
RevDive#11: Emerging Health Leaders, With Laurie Baedke, Speaker, Author & EducatorToday's Guest: Laurie Baedke. A noted speaker for Harvard Medical School and Cleveland Clinic, author of the Emerging Healthcare Leader, Growth/Edge Podcast Host and Assistant Dean of Physician Leadership Education and Director of Healthcare Leadership Programs at Creighton University.Hi there RevDivers, join us as we interview Laurie Baedke. As a powerhouse speaker, author, and educator dedicated to healthcare leadership she provides expert guidance on everything from imposter syndrome to dealing with burnout. Find out more in this timely episode and subscribe for future #RevCycle updates with RevDive.Spon...
2021-09-1627 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastLaurie Hiemstra, MD, PhD - Making the Invisible VisibleIn this week’s Growth Edge podcast episode, I chat with Dr. Laurie Hiemstra; orthopaedic surgeon, clinical and gender equity researcher, and the first woman to serve on the executive committee and 2nd incoming President Elect of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association. We discuss: the importance of representation. checking your own privilege. drawing out excellence in others The Fix - Michelle King - https://www.amazon.com/The-Fix-Overcome-the-Invisible-Barriers-That-Are-Holding-Women-Back-at-Work/dp/1982110929 Invisible Women - Caroline Criado Perez - https://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Women-Exposing-World-Designed/dp/1784706280/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=invisible+women&qid=1606706798&s=books&sr=1-2
2020-11-3036 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastRenee Dversdal, MD - Being a Super ConnectorIn this week’s Growth Edge podcast episode, I sit down with Dr. Renee Dversdal, #Hospitalist, #POCUS expert, and CMO of @VaveHealth. We discuss exploring options outside of medicine, her passion for teaching, her penchant for lifelong learning and growth, her work as a super connector, and the importance of representation in leadership. Dr. Dversdal on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-dversdal-925916101/ Dr. Dversdal on Twitter - https://twitter.com/DRsonosRD Vave Health - https://www.vavehealth.com
2020-10-0537 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastAbby Spencer, MD, MS, FACP - Leading By TeachingIn this week’s Growth Edge podcast episode, I chat with Dr. Abby Spencer, Professor of Medicine and Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Cleveland Clinic. This powerhouse physician leader has a passion for teaching, developing others, mentoring, service, and advocacy. We discuss: - her earliest teaching opportunity, tutoring women prisoners as an undergrad - how dangerous and common it is to attach our value and worth to achievements and awards - fighting imposter syndrome - the importance of knowing your purpose Dr. Spencer on Twitter...
2020-09-2833 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastColm McCarthy, MD - Opening and Holding the Door for OthersIn this week’s Growth Edge Podcast, I sit down with orthopaedic fellow Dr. Colm McCarthy, an absolute rock star physician leader, champion of others, and #HeForShe. We discuss a number of timely and important topics: seeing a gap and stepping into it being an includer opening and holding the door for others destigmatizing physician #wellbeing #burnout and #suicide asking for help disrupting the status quo Dr. McCarthy on Twitter - https://twitter.com/colmjmccarthy Book recommendation, Certain Trumpets - https://www.amazon.com/Certain-Trumpets-Leadership-Garry-Wills/dp/0684801388
2020-09-2136 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastChristian Balcer, MHA - Living a Well-Examined Leadership LifeIn this week’s Growth Edge podcast episode, I sit down with young healthcare leader, Christian Balcer. We discuss the importance of living a well-examined life, navigating career transitions, and the value of clarity of one’s personal values and principles. https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianbalcer/ https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/needed-change-my-search-whats-next-christian-balcer-mhsa/ The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life - David Brooks - https://www.amazon.com/Second-Mountain-David-Brooks/dp/0812993268 Boundaries for Leaders - Henry Cloud - https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-Leaders-Results-Relationships-Ridiculously/dp/0062206338/
2020-09-1433 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastLeslie Kuhnel - Part II - Safe Places for Messy MattersIn this week’s episode of the Growth Edge podcast, Dr. Leslie Kuhnel is back to dig deeper into the issue of ethics, and how it applies to leadership. Leslie is the Division Vice President of Ethics for CHI Health / CommonSpirit Health, and a long time friend and colleague who stewards the important work of collaborating with clinicians and leaders to guide ethical decision making in her organization. Leadership is messy, and hard is normal. How do the best leaders create safe places for tough and messy conversations? We discuss: - becom...
2020-08-2423 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastLeslie Kuhnel - Part I - Ethical Decision Making in Healthcare and LeadershipIn this week’s episode of the Growth Edge podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Leslie Kuhnel, Division Vice President of Ethics for CHI Health / CommonSpirit Health. Leslie is a long time friend and colleague, who stewards the important work of collaborating with clinicians and leaders to guide ethical decision making. We discuss: - complexities of healthcare and humanity, - nurturing trust, - providing a safe space for patients, families, providers, and leaders to grapple with tough questions, - caring for the needs of the most vulnerable, - addressing ethical dil...
2020-08-1733 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastOjas Bhagra - Sharing Stories of Stigma and StrengthIn this week’s episode of the Growth Edge podcast, I speak with incoming high school senior, Ojas Bhagra. He shares his passion for exploring the richness of humanity through advocacy, community, and a powerful initiative called Stories of Stigma and Strength. Stories of Stigma and Strength is a community initiative that aims to shatter stigma one story at a time. This important work advocates for people; socially marginalized individuals, those who cannot advocate for themselves or are thrust aside in our society. We also discuss the importance of self-awareness and self-regulation as leadership practices, the value of...
2020-08-1039 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastLeadership Essentials - CoachabilityMost leaders agree that coaching is important, but few adopt the practice of being coached and coachable. In this week's episode, we'll explore what it means to be coachable, how coach ability drives performance, and five attributes of coachable leaders.
2020-08-0326 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastSheritta Strong, MD, DFAPA - Quelling Fear Amid UncertaintyIn this week's episode of the Growth Edge podcast, Dr. Sheritta Strong, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Director of Inclusion at the University of Nebraska Medical Center joins me to explore the important topics of quelling fear amid uncertainty, stepping in to tough conversations, being an ally and an upstander. She also shares the four D’s - a model for intervention when you observe racism or marginalization Direct feedback Delay in feedback Distraction Delegation Harvard Project Implicit https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/takeatest.html
2020-07-2046 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastNatalie Lamberton, MHA/MBA, FACHE - See It and Be ItIn this week’s Growth Edge podcast episode, I welcome my long time colleague, friend, and co-author, health system CEO Natalie Lamberton to the show. A hospital CEO by age 29, in a community where she was the only person of color, this powerhouse leader has contributed substantially to healthcare as an executive, educator, author, and mentor. Buckle up, as we explore: developing the next generation of leaders the role of mentors + sponsors the practice of mental visualization in leadership mastering networking lessons learned on how to manage self-doubt the importance of diversity + inclusion in the c-suite + th...
2020-07-1333 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastDavid Smith, PhD - On Mentorship, Allyship, and Being a Good GuyOn this week’s episode of the Growth Edge podcast, I sit down with author, professor, and researcher @David to discuss mentorship, sponsorship, allyship, and advancing equity and inclusion in the workplace. We dig into: psychosocial elements of mentorship that are crucial in times of crisis the unique differences between mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship how to audit our networks and relationships for diversity and inclusivity the benefits of reciprocal mentoring relationships David's website - http://www.davidgsmithphd.com Pre-Order David's new book, Good Guys, coming to print this October - https://www...
2020-07-0642 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastStonish Pierce, MHA, FACHE - Allyship in ActionStonish Pierce is an accomplished healthcare executive, and long-time colleague who joins me for an important conversation about allyship in action. He shares practical and actionable steps that leaders can consider to leverage their power, their privilege, or their platform to bridge the gap between our current reality and a more diverse and inclusive future. Suggested resources: Diversity on the Executive Path: Wisdom and Insights for Navigating to the Highest Levels of Healthcare Leadership Diane L. Dixon, EdD https://www.ache.org/learning-center/publications/books/2401I The Pa...
2020-06-2932 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastJasmine Marcelin, MD, FACP - On Unconscious Bias and Being and UpstanderDr. Jasmine Marcelin is an infectious disease physician, a leader in her organization, an award winning educator, national speaker and lecturer, and active mentor. In this week's episode, we step into a hard, but important conversation regarding unconscious bias. We: define unconscious bias examine its history and evolution explore the importance of a tribe; social circle, community of safety and support outline practical steps to reduce unconscious bias and increase diversity and inclusion in healthcare organizations https://www.unmc.edu/intmed/divisions/id/faculty/marcelin.html Dr. Lisa Cooper's RESPECT model. https://hub.j...
2020-06-221h 01
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastTiffany Love, PhD, APRN, FACHE - Be the ChangeDr. Tiffany Love is a hospital COO, a nurse leader, a healthcare executive, a speaker, educator, and mentor, and a tireless champion for change and excellence. In this week’s Growth Edge podcast episode, we consider where we are as a nation and specifically within healthcare related to racial diversity and disparities, and discuss how we, together, can bring about the change that we seek. We review: the research related to healthcare disparities the importance of advocacy the critical importance of civility, particularly in times of crisis using power and pri...
2020-06-1540 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastRonn Johnson, PhD - Assessing and Addressing Racism in Law Enforcement and LeadershipIn this week’s episode, I chat with Dr. Ronn Johnson about assessing and addressing systemic and structural racism in law enforcement. Dr. Johnson is a clinical psychologist, a Professor in the department of Clinical Psychiatry, and the Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion in Creighton University’s School of Medicine. His scholarly research centers around recruitment and selection of law enforcement officers and culture with agencies and the profession. He has consulted with every major agency; city and state, nationwide, and is a very highly regarded expert on matters of antiterrorism, corrections, and police and forensic psychology.
2020-06-0832 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastDan DeBehnke, M.D. — COVID’s Effects on Our Healthcare SystemsDr. Dan DeBehnke is an emergency care physician who became a health system CEO and now is an advisor to executives of healthcare systems. Needless to say, the last couple of months he’s been monitoring the effects of the COVID pandemic and evaluating how healthcare systems can best respond in this time of decreased profit margins. Dr. DeBehnke believes that, like it or not, the genie is out of the bottle, and telemedicine is here to stay. Though it’s not ideal for every situation, telemarketing has positive ramifications for both the patient and physician. Dr. DeBeh...
2020-06-0139 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastLeadership Essentials - Meeting Adversity with ResilienceWhether it’s a global pandemic, the loss of a loved one, a devastating clinical outcome, divorce, or other major life stressor, everyone experiences some form of adversity during their lives. It’s really not a matter of if, but when. How you manage adversity impacts not only your well-being and personal relationships, it affects your capacity to perform professionally, and may even have organizational implications if you’re in a position of formal leadership authority. Even when you’re not in a season of adversity, others around you might be. Thus, it’s important to promote resilience...
2020-04-2215 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastLillian Erdahl, MD — Speaking up and Being HeardThe theme of communication winds through Dr. Lillian Erdahl’s childhood and adult life. As a child, she loved to perform, act, and deliver messages to a crowd. As an adult, being a surgeon has brought with it roles heavy in communication. Through her various roles, she finds herself engaged in communication not only in the classroom and with patients but in online spaces through social media and podcasting In today’s episode, we discuss means of communication, especially through online channels, the potential ramifications of using social media, the importance of building an online community, and how...
2020-04-1335 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastCortney Baker, PhD — Identifying and Walking in Your PurposeDr. Cortney Baker is a mom, CEO, author, podcaster, and an inspiration to professional women. She had some rough patches early in life, but by taking ownership of her journey, she skipped out on playing the victim, and instead she wrote her own script. Today she’s chairman and CEO of KidsCare, a multimillion dollar healthcare agency in multiple US states, and her influence reaches even farther. In today’s episode, we learn how caring for her needy sister impacted her career choices, about Cortney’s decision to become an entrepreneur, and about her recently released book regard...
2020-04-0627 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastJason Mizell, MD — Preparing Physicians for Financial Freedom and WellbeingDr. Jason Mizell understands first-hand how puzzling and overwhelming finances can be to physicians. After all, in school their courses include very little, if any, business or financial material. When the handsome paychecks start rolling in, along with credit offers, and social expectations, it’s too easy for young doctors to find themselves buried in student loans and other debt. This affects their quality of life, their sense of personal success, their attitudes toward their work... Everyone loses. To address this issue, Dr. Jason Mizell created a course for residents and medical students to prepare them to ma...
2020-03-3035 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastQaali Hussein, M.D. — Being the ChangeWhen Dr. Qaali Hussein’s family fled war-torn Somalia in the ‘90s, she experienced trauma first-hand. Today as an trauma surgeon, helping patients through life-changing events is what she specializes in. Mending and repairing is what she loves doing. But her path to medical school was full of roadblocks. When a hijab-wearing Muslim girl announces she wants to be a mother and a surgeon, her culture responds, “impossible.” But Dr. Hussein knew herself. She knew her values, and she knew what she wanted. And in the face of naysayers -- but with the encouragement of her grandmother -- she p...
2020-03-1636 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastChristine Spadafor, JD - The State of Gender Parity in the BoardroomChristine Spadafor is with us again. This is part two, so if you missed part one last week, make sure you listen to that episode too. This week Christine and I dig into one of her topics of expertise -- gender issues in the workplace. Christine gives us an overview of where gender parity currently stands in the US compared to our European counterparts. We discuss the various systemic, cultural, and personal barriers to women advancing in their careers and how to overcome those barriers. Christine shares how she landed two board seats (it wasn’t t...
2020-03-0931 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastChristine Spadafor, JD — Adaptive LeadershipChristine’s career path has taken her from bedside nurse to law school to consultant to the boardroom. She helps businesses and institutions navigate and prepare for change, no matter the source of the disruption -- social, technological, economic, environmental, or political. Today’s episode focuses on the role of the leader during times of change. Change is hard. Adaptive leaders recognize that but are able to see the big, holistic picture, and they don’t shy away from doing what’s in the best interest of the organization and, ultimately, its employees and stakeholders. Christine walks us throug...
2020-03-0226 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastNii Darko, MD, MBA, FACS — Outside the BoxDr. Nii Darko, son of Ghanian immigrants, was inspired to pursue a medical career by TV shows like Doogie Howser and Trapper John, M.D. But his life as a physician felt lacking in comparison to the Hollywood version. He found himself chasing degrees and feeling disappointed by the lack of autonomy and sense of fulfillment that he had hoped for. To get out of a rut, he did locum tenens work, which opened his mind to a world of possibilities. He met fellow doctors who were practicing medicine in ways he didn’t realize were possible. Wan...
2020-02-2434 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastJoe Safdieh, MD — Educating Physician EducatorsWhen Dr. Joe Safdieh was interviewing for his medical residency, he knew he wanted to teach, and he was surprised that when he disclosed his aspirations, interviewers would “look at me like I had three heads.” After all, didn’t all doctors want to focus on research or clinical work? Historically, medical education has been viewed as the “leftovers” -- the job that nobody wants. And that mentality is reflected in most medical education systems today. Thankfully, some institutions are giving education it’s due place at the table. In today’s episode, Dr. Safdieh shares his visi...
2020-02-1736 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastW Brad Johnson, PhD — Mentorship Mastery - Why and How Men Can Better Mentor WomenBy now, most of us know that the research is conclusive -- organizations and institutions are better all around when they’re diverse, all the way up to the C-suite. Women and minorities are good for the bottom line, for creativity, and for healthier, happier work environments. But how can we encourage men to mentor women in a post #MeToo world? Many men feel that mentoring a junior woman is just too risky...not to mention it can seem uncomfortable. Brad Johnson is an expert in mentorship and in cross-gender work relationships. The researcher and author tackles th...
2020-02-1028 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastGunisha Kaur, M.D. — Medicine with a Mission-Oriented MindsetDr. Gunisha Kaur works with people who are in vulnerable places. She works as an anesthesiologist, attending patients in the OR during surgical procedures. She also works with forcibly displaced individuals -- refugees, migrants, immigrants, and asylum seekers. She doesn’t remember being a refugee herself, but her family fled ethnic and political violence in her native India when she was young. So working with displaced individuals hits very close to home. As both a physician and a human rights researcher, she spends roughly 20% of her time in the operating room and 80% of her time in research, wo...
2020-02-0338 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastHelen Riess, M.D. — Why Empathy MattersAt a time when physicians and medical clinicians are burdened with higher patient loads, technological changes, increased regulation, and always-on schedules, who has the time and energy for adding empathetic interactions into the mix? Dr. Helen Riess, associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical and cofounder of Empathetics, Inc., argues that both physicians and patients will get better outcomes when physicians practice empathy...and that it doesn’t have to add an extra 10 minutes per patient visit. Through Empathetics Inc., she provides empathy training for physicians, resulting in more positive connections with patients, which leads to in...
2020-01-2732 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastKane Pryor, M.D. — On Owning Your JourneyYou probably don’t know many physicians who were once high-school dropouts, but today you’ll get to know one. Dr. Kane Pryor’s path into medicine is a beautiful, inspiring tale of mentorship done right. Today, the Australian native is an associate professor and the vice chair of academic affairs in the Department of Anesthesiology at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Pryor has a heart for mentorship. Having been a mentee along the way, he is keenly aware of the traits and habits of the best leaders and mentors. In our conversation today, we discuss the importance of emot...
2020-01-2038 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastGeraldine McGinty, MD — Taking Risks to Get Where You Want to BeA native of Ireland, Dr. Geraldine McGinty is a practicing physician and the Chief Strategy and Contracting Officer for the Weill Cornell Physician Organization. She’s also the first woman chair of the board of American College of Radiologists. In today’s episode, Dr. McGinty and I discuss her varied career path -- private practice, academic medicine, community medicine, public policy -- and how she has moved among various sectors within healthcare. We discuss how risk-taking and knowing yourself are just as important to getting to where you want to be as staying abreast of the latest rese...
2020-01-1330 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastStephanie Lahr, MD, CIO — How a Hurricane Shaped a CareerDr. Stephanie Lahr is board certified in internal medicine and clinical informatics, and her career path led her to the intersection of medicine and technology. Today she’s the CIO of Regional Health in South Dakota. Her career path wasn’t strategic but was impacted by a hurricane, an interview, personal goals, and a genuine interest in seeing healthcare advance technologically. It’s a story you don’t want to miss. In today’s episode, Dr. Lahr shares how some honest feedback helped her reevaluate how her passion for her work was having a detrimental impact on her commun...
2020-01-0644 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastAshli Brehm — When Life Gives You Lemons...We’re about to welcome a new year, a new decade, and many of us are making plans and setting goals. Which is great. But what happens when life derails those plans? At age 33, with children aged 2, 4, and 6, Ashli was diagnosed with cancer. In today’s episode, Ashli shares how she dealt with her fears and how she managed to embrace the hand life dealt her while squeezing happiness out of everyday choices. Wonder Woman costume for your first chemo treatment and wedding dress for your last? Why not? This episode is full of inspiration, courag...
2019-12-3052 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastLynda Shafer — Curiosity as a Leadership SuperpowerAs “Leader Leader” of Greater Omaha Chamber, Lynda has been tasked with creating and guiding all of the chamber’s leadership development offerings. Essentially, she’s been leading leaders for years, and she shares some of her wisdom with us today. Lynda is a skilled relationship builder and connector. Today we cover important topics like diversity and inclusion, avoiding echo chambers (check your social media feeds), and how to build relationships -- especially with those with whom you disagree. Lynda’s experience and wisdom bring us practical, why-haven’t-I-tried-that-before approaches of bridging gaps, building community, and broadeni...
2019-12-2334 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastCara Kirsch — On Seeing Challenges as OpportunitiesTiny town Nebraska natives unite! Yes, my guest today, like your host, is from a no-stop-light tiny Nebraska town. We have a lot in common, beyond our similar roots. Cara is the vice president of Employee Benefits Division at SilverStone Group, the founder of Ignite! Women in Insurance, one of the most ambitious people I know, yet she religiously carves out time for herself and her family. But self-care hasn’t always been easy. There was a time when Cara found herself in a work situation that was just a bad cultural fit. And no amou...
2019-12-0237 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastCarrie Koh — Transforming Toxic EnvironmentsCarrie Koh — Transforming Toxic Environments Carrie Koh, a former Mayo Clinic healthcare executive, changed career paths after working through a family tragedy. During the healing process, priorities came into focus, and today she has a coaching and consulting business dedicated primarily to physicians and healthcare executives. Her expertise is in leadership, performance, and transforming toxic environments. Carrie’s formula for success is mainly centered on focus, ownership, connection, and identity. By honing these areas, she’s helped individuals and organizations overcome difficult situations -- including toxic leadership and work environments -- and become more pr...
2019-11-2543 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastMary Rensel, M.D. — Healthy Brain Habits for Busy ProfessionalsThe brain is a power center of our very beings. We want it to be as healthy as possible to support us, not only today, but for years and decades to come. Dr. Mary Rensel, neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic, reminds us why time matters and why the time to be concerned about brain health is now -- for us and for our children. You probably knew that nutrition, exercise, sleep, and our emotional state has an impact on brain health. But did you know social connection also plays a role? Dr. Rensel gives us tips on...
2019-11-0430 min
Growth Edge Leadership Podcast#WIMSummit 2019 Behind the Scenes — Dana Corriel, MDInternist Dr. Dana Corriel discovered her creative side when she took some time off after the birth of her third child. And when she looked to social media for an outlet, she found what she needed...and so much more. She remembers how foreign and intimidating social media seemed before she made the plunge. Like many physicians, she was leery that social media could deliver any real benefits, but she’s a convert now, and she’s helping other physicians wade the waters of social media through her organization, SoMeDocs. Dr. Corriel and I get into...
2019-10-2128 min
Growth Edge Leadership Podcast#WIMSummit 2019 Behind the Scenes — Caprice Greenberg, MDIn 2017 Dr. Caprice Greeberg’s Academic Surgical Congress address about the gender gap in medicine, “Sticky Floors and Glass Ceilings,” went viral. Her address at the 2019 WIM Summit, “Stop Fixing Women,” continued the discussion. In today’s episode you’ll hear highlights from this year’s talk. It was full of data that should give even the biggest skeptic pause. There is indeed a gap. The discrepancies are both blatant and not so blatant. Sometimes it’s the not-so-blatant biases that cut the deepest. Dr. Greenberg and I discuss what we -- both men and women, and especia...
2019-10-1422 min
Growth Edge Leadership Podcast#WIMSummit 2019 Behind the Scenes -- Shikha Jain, MD, FACPRecorded at the 2019 Women in Medicine Summit, Dr. Shikha Jain, course cofounder and codirector, gives us an overview of the Summit, why it exists, why it matters, and what it means for Monday morning when you’re back at the office. Dr. Jain shares a review of the first day of the summit, the speakers, and the key takeaways of their messages. Dr. Jain also introduces us to the Gender Moonshot campaign, a directory of initiatives promoting women in healthcare. It’s a place for women and HeForShes to find and promote resources and initiatives. In toda...
2019-10-0718 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastCarol Friesen, FHFMA — Creating Your Own OpportunitiesToday Carol is the northern region CEO for OSF HealthCare in Illinois. She started out in -- wait for it -- finance. Carol’s career path is an atypical and varied one, and she got where she is today by seizing opportunities that were both obvious and not so obvious. Some of her most valuable experience came from her time serving in professional organizations. In today’s episode, Carol makes a strong case for serving in professional organizations to not only build your network but also to gain valuable leadership skills. It’s a way to gain experie...
2019-09-3044 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastJagi Gill, MD — on the Realities of EntrepreneurshipWhy would anyone leave a position at Mayo Clinic to do something new? Does that actually happen in real life? That's exactly what Dr. Jagi Gill did when he joined Boston Scientific and later launched and sold a sports medicine company. Today he's part of the leadership team of Acumed and is improving patients' lives by combining medicine, business, and technology. In today's episode, you get to hear about Jagi's fascinating career path and about what it's really like to be an entrepreneur. He's convinced that entrepreneurship is not for everyone and helps you know if it migh...
2019-09-2342 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastKelly Cawcutt, MD, MS — on Imposter SyndromeDr. Kelly Cawcutt was a guest on the Growth Edge a few weeks ago, and -- lucky us -- she’s back for an encore interview. This time we’re discussing imposter syndrome. Let’s set the scene. Kelly had been invited to give a speech in her area of expertise. As she was being introduced prior to the speech, she didn’t recognize the list of credentials and accomplishments of the upcoming speaker as her own. It became clear to her that there had been some mistake. The audience was expecting to hear from someone else! Panic set...
2019-09-1633 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastS3 E7 - Nicole Bianchi, founder of Bravium Human Development - on BravershipBrave -- it’s not a quality we often hear in business and leadership, but it’s the quality that Nicole Bianchi, founder of Bravium Human Development, believes is most lacking in today’s leaders. In a culture that’s enamored by the myth of perfectionism, we shouldn’t be surprised that most of us, while we know in theory that failure is an integral part of growth, tend to only give lip service to the idea that failure is our friend. It’s easy to say but very difficult to actively embrace. In today’s episode, Nicole introduc...
2019-09-0941 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastS3 E6 - Sasha Shillcutt, MD, MS, Founder of Brave Enough - #MoreThanOneWe all know there’s a gender gap. You may have already taken steps to make sure there’s a woman on your committee, that there’s a woman or person of color candidate for the new job, that there’s a woman on you executive team. You may be wondering, “What else can I do?” Well, there is something. There’s one step we can all take to better level the playing field. Dr. Sasha Shillcutt, anesthesiologist and founder of the CME, Brave Enough, gives us a preview of the More Than One campaign that will be introduced...
2019-08-2624 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastS3 E5 - Josh White - Coach’s Corner - Elevating Performance with CoachingToday we’re speaking with Josh White for the third installment of the Coach’s Corner. Today we cover what coaching is, what it isn’t, and why so many companies have seen that it pays to provide employees with coaching. The bottom line is companies get better performance, better teamwork, and increased accountability when coaching is involved. Having someone in your life who is dedicated to giving feedback, committed to your success...well, it’s priceless. But don’t think that the coach does the work for you. Hardly. Having a coach to point you in the right d...
2019-08-1925 minExplore The SpaceLaurie Baedke On Growth Mindset“I aspire to be the leader that I needed”
Laurie Baedke is Director of Healthcare Leadership Programs at Creighton University as well as an entrepreneur, leadership coach, author and speaker who has helped physicians, organizations and leaders of all stripes do one thing: get better. We tackle how she has dismantled stereotypes, what Growth Mindset means to her (Rose Lavelle’s World Cup goal is prominently featured) and the tension of administrator growth vs physician growth. An absolute treat to speak with her.
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2019-08-1243 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastS3 E4 - Stephanie Sharp - Effective NegotiationAs an attorney to healthcare professionals, Stephanie, among other things, advises professionals on the art of negotiation. While the term “negotiation” sounds scary and intimidating to many, Stephanie argues that, whether we realize it or not, we negotiate in our daily lives when we’re in meetings, when we’re arguing a point, when we’re submitting a proposal. Of course, we also negotiate when it comes to making a large purchase, like buying a home or car, and when signing contracts. How often have professionals left money on the table because they were afraid to negotiate, afraid to as...
2019-08-1244 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastAnjali Bhagra, MD, Mayo Clinic Diversity & Inclusion Chair, Cofounder of GRIT — Diversity is Not the End GoalToday’s episode was a special treat for me because it was recorded in person. Dr. Anjali Bhagra, newly appointed diversity and inclusion chair of the Mayo Clinic, was in Omaha recently, and we got to reconnect face to face. We got straight down to business, discussing the difference between diversity and inclusion, why (sadly) we’re not wired to embrace diversity, and why it’s important that we do so anyway. The research is conclusive. The sooner we recognize our natural tendencies and intentionally work toward diversity and inclusion, the better we’ll all be. Anjali’...
2019-08-0542 min
Growth Edge Leadership PodcastKelly Cawcutt, MD, MS — Rising through AdversityToday’s episode covers two important topics: a professional’s use of social media and how to cope when personal trials push into work life. As a physician and co-director of digital media and social media strategy of University of Nebraska Medical Center, Dr. Kelly Cawcutt is a social media expert who has thought long and hard about how physicians can — and should — use social media to network, share their expertise, keep abreast of cutting edge research, and connect with the public. She explains how to decide what to share, how to avoid online drama, how to get star...
2019-07-2944 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastChris Candio, CEO of St. Luke’s Hospital, St. Louis, MO — It’s about RelationshipsChris has been in the healthcare industry for 36, first as a nurse, and now she’s serving as the CEO of St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Throughout her time in healthcare, her commitment to serving patients, colleagues, her professional organizations, and her community has been evident. She claims that “it’s all about relationships,” and it shows. As a leader, Chris knows that leadership begins with awareness and management of the self. She understands there are many different leadership styles and resists “boxing in” those in leadership positions. Instead she chooses to let individuals grow and bloss...
2019-07-2241 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastCoach’s Corner 02, Managing UpThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. Longtime attorney and executive coach Josh White believes strongly in the importance of “managing up” (or “coaching up”) as a practice for leaders at all levels to maximize their ability to contribute to their organizations. At the heart of this practice is relationships, says Josh, or more...
2019-06-2429 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastJeana Goosmann, Founder & CEO of Goosmann Law — Ready, Execute, DeliverThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. Jeana Goosmann is a lawyer and entrepreneur who founded Goosmann Law, one of the nation’s fastest-growing law firms, and she has her sights set on dominating the Midwest. Her first book, Be Worth It, will be released at the upcoming conference of the same nam...
2019-06-1731 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastDave Berke, former Marine and TOPGUN instructor, Echelon Front’s director of leadership & alignment programs — When Humility Meets PreparationThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. After a 23-year stint in the Marine Corp, including time as a TOPGUN instructor, Dave Berke has teamed up with Echelon Front to develop and train leaders in non-military sectors. Dave argues that leadership is leadership, no matter the venue. He believes the...
2019-06-1048 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastChris Van Gorder, President & CEO of Scripps Health — Serving His Way into LeadershipThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. Chris has been the CEO of Scripps Health in San Diego for -- wait for it -- nearly two decades. Clearly, he must be doing something right. He certainly made the Scripps community proud in the wake of the San Diego synagogue shooting i...
2019-06-0340 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastJoann Schaefer, M.D. — Looking in the MirrorThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. Told on the last day of her medical school residency that she had a chronic liver disease and would need a liver transplant, Joann Schaefer, M.D., decided to take her new life as a physician one day at a time and never dreamed she’d...
2019-05-2734 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastGeneral Mark Hertling, PhD -- Growing Physician LeadersThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. What is a retired US Army general doing in the healthcare industry? So glad you asked. There’s a lot hospitals can learn from a heavily-decorated general with a four-decades-long military career. After serving at home and abroad, commanding tank platoons, spending over th...
2019-05-2036 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastChristy Harris Lemak, PhD, FACHE – Growing high-performing leaders for healthcare organizationsThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. As chair of the U.S. News & World Report ‘s highest-ranked Master of Science of Health Administration program in the nation, Dr. Christy Lemak understands that high-performing organizations are an outgrowth of the organization’s leadership. She’s been a student of high-performing organizations and indivi...
2019-05-1337 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastCoach’s Corner 01 with Josh WhiteThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. Welcome to the inaugural Coach’s Corner feature with attorney Josh White who has had a diverse career path from athletics administration to leadership development. Throughout, he has maintained a passion for networking and relationship building. Although many look at networking as a necessary evil — a co...
2019-04-2929 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastA Conversation with Laurie Baedke, Part 2This podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. Mentoring has helped form Laurie Baedke into the leader that she is today, and it continues to play a crucial role in her life. Not only do mentors keep guiding Laurie in her personal and professional development, but as a mentor herself, she also savors...
2019-04-2237 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastA Conversation with Laurie Baedke, Part 1This podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. Today Josh White joins the show and interviews Growth Edge’s host, Laurie Baedke — speaker, author, mentor, podcast host, Creighton University faculty member, wife, and mother — who brings to the world a strong sense of initiative, a drive for excellence, a desire to serve that she sa...
2019-04-1532 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastRuth Gotian - Getting Comfortable Being UncomfortableThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. Weill Cornell Medicine’s Dr. Ruth Gotian has a lot on her plate — including roles as assistant professor, chief learning officer, assistant dean, and executive director of the Mentoring Academy — but she doesn’t let that slow her down or distract her from her focus on build...
2019-04-0830 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastShikha Jain, MD - Build Your WolfpackThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. Dr. Shikha Jain wears many hats, including but not limited to, oncologist, physician director of media at Rush University Cancer Center, wife, mom, mentor, writer… She didn’t aspire to be a leader, but as someone seeking and striving for change, she’s fallen into the le...
2019-04-0141 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastShivani Mukkamala, MD - Mindful LeadershipThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. In this episode, my colleague, pediatric anesthesiologist Dr. Shivani Mukkamala sits down with me to chat about mindfulness; what it is, why it matters, and how to practice it in your day to day personal and professional life. We cover formal and informal mindfulness, meditation...
2019-03-2543 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastLeadership Essentials - Managing CriticismGenerally speaking, the higher your leadership position, or the broader your network, the more visible you are likely to be, both inside and outside of your organization. The greater your visibility, the more critics you have and the more heat you must be willing to take. If you’re uncomfortable with this barrage of criticism and feedback, now is a good time for you to grow thick skin and broad shoulders. You’re gonna need them as you advance in your career. While I can’t give you thick skin and broad shoulders, I can offer you some p...
2019-03-1811 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastMark Shapiro, MD - Lead From the FrontThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. In this episode, my colleague Dr. Mark Shapiro, physician leader, hospitalist and podcaster at Explore the Space Show, sits down with me to chat playing to your strengths, managing your weaknesses, leadership models across diverse industries; healthcare, medicine, military, and sports, accountability, and navigating adversity...
2019-03-1137 min
Global Session ?Scott Becker interviews Laurie Baedke, Director of Healthcare Leadership Programs at Creighton UniversityThis episode features Laurie Baedke. Laurie is the Director of Healthcare Leadership Programs at Creighton University. She has tremendous insight into the setting of direction and goals for leaders, motivation, and a whole host of issues. She is remarkable to listen to and extremely insightful.
2019-03-0726 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastJennifer Best, MD - Leadership Through StoryThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. In this episode, my friend and colleague, Dr. Jennifer Best, Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education at the University of Washington, shares her expertise on leadership through storytelling, covering professional development, personal formation, difficult conversations, and mentorship.
2019-03-0430 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastLeadership Essentials - Staying Psychologically StuckWe all know that failures don’t define us. And failures certainly aren’t final—if you don’t let them become the be-all, end-all. But that truth is easier said than lived. Unfortunate circumstances resulting in mistakes are as inevitable as taxes. HECK YES they hurt, but you’ve got to keep going regardless. Don’t allow them to bring you down—not for a long time—because out of these challenges come opportunities to rise above in a way that, perhaps, wouldn’t have been possible had you not developed the fortitude from a major setback. Professionals mo...
2019-02-2508 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastJamie Coleman, MD, FACS - Purposeful LeadershipThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. In this episode, my friend and colleague, trauma surgeon and media maven Dr. Jamie Coleman shares her expertise on finding and owning your purpose, balancing self-sacrifice with self-care, and maintaining compassion and your humanity while being a physician.
2019-02-2141 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastLeah Georges, PhD - Timeless LeadershipThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. In this episode, my friend and colleague, Dr. Leah Georges shares her expertise on generations in the workplace, leadership, innovation, purpose, onlyness, and curiosity.
2019-02-1138 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastRulon Stacey, FACHE - Quality LeadershipThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. In this episode, healthcare executive Rulon Stacey shares his wisdom and experience around what makes organizations successful, the practice of disciplined leadership, and the role of vision in driving alignment and outcomes in healthcare.
2019-02-0539 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastLeadership Essentials - Practice Self-ManagementNow that you’ve done some self-reflection and have gotten acquainted with your strengths and weaknesses, you may wonder, “What’s next?” Self-management—that’s what. The powerful second domain of Emotional Intelligence, self-management is about being accountable for your own actions—in general or for a specific purpose—while relying on your own strengths and resources. When you manage yourself, you are policing your own behavior and adjusting it to attain a desired outcome. In this episode, we’ll explore how self-management works and what personal and professional areas in your life can be enhanced by it.
2018-12-3115 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastLeadership Essentials - Learn Self-AwarenessPersonal—and, by extension, professional—development begins with an introspective self-evaluation. The more honest you are with yourself, the more eager you are to correct your faults or to accentuate your good qualities. This self-scrutiny is one of the hardest things to do for most people, yet it is the single most important path to self-awareness. A person who is self-aware, in turn, strives to be authentic, confident but humble, curious and open-minded, and eager to learn and improve. Wouldn’t you like to work with or for a person like that? More important, wouldn’t you like to be that...
2018-12-2423 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastBrooke Buckley, MD, FACS - The Humanity of MedicineThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. In this episode, physician executive Brooke Buckley, MD shares her passion for advocacy, her heart for philosophy and the humanity of medicine, and the role of emotional intelligence in driving alignment in healthcare.
2018-12-1700 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastJulie Silver, MD - Advocacy and AmplificationThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. In this episode, Harvard Medical School physician leader Dr. Julie Silver shares her research and advocacy on gender equity in medicine, her work to amplify women physicians and underrepresented minorities in healthcare, and her passion for equipping, mentoring, and sponsoring leaders. Download and s...
2018-12-1100 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastTom Varghese, MD - Leadership by ExampleThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. In this episode, physician leader Dr. Tom Varghese shares his stories of leadership by example. We cover his role in the #HeForShe movement in medicine, his mentors and his passion for mentoring and developing future clinician leaders, growth mindset, and the case for diversity and...
2018-12-0300 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastLeadership Essentials - Emotional IntelligenceHave you ever wondered why certain individuals just seem to accelerate in their careers? They weren't necessarily the 4.0 students, but when your paths cross now, they seem to have a rocket strapped to their back. These super-successes are being promoted, advancing their careers quickly, leading others, and spearheading new initiatives. What sets them apart from the rest? Let’s chat about what the most successful leaders possess and hone through every stage of her or his career; Emotional Intelligence. Though it’s often thought of as a ‘soft’ skill, or a ‘nice to have’, research shows that em...
2018-11-2600 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastLeadership Essentials - Curate Your CircleThe company you keep has the power to strengthen or weaken your performance. A friend of mine often says it another way, "show me your friends and I'll show you your future." Top leaders and peak performers understand this, and very intentionally surround themselves with others whose values and aspirations and habits will cull growth and excellence in them, and in whom they can encourage and influence the same in return. Your well-being in most every category; personal, professional, physical, financial, emotional, and spiritual, will be shaped by those with whom you are most closely...
2018-11-1200 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastDavid Grandy - Leadership by DesignThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. In this episode, healthcare executive David Grandy discusses the role of design thinking in leadership. We cover leadership, creativity, innovation, transformation, and experience design, attributes of effective leaders, and the critical role that trust plays in team performance.
2018-10-2900 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastAdi Kunalic - Servant LeadershipThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. In this episode, entrepreneur Adi Kunalic shares the lessons learned from his entrepreneurial journey (to date). We chat performance, surrounding yourself with excellent colleagues and mentors, personal growth and development, servant leadership, coaching and mentoring others to success, and personal - professional life balance and...
2018-10-1500 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastMichael Frisina, PhD - Influential LeadershipThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. In this episode, leadership expert Michael Frisina, PhD, discusses how good people skills - trust and accountability, not processes - can strengthen that individual's, and their organization's, pursuit of performance excellence. We cover self-awareness, integrity, purpose, courage, avoiding social isolation, and the power of "battle...
2018-10-0800 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastLeadership Essentials - Have a Mentor(s), Be a MentorHow do I overcome self-consciousness and busyness to cultivate mentoring relationships? Let’s face it, we’ve all been there. It can be very intimidating to ask for professional guidance from an individual you look up to. But one of the reasons why it’s so uncomfortable is we, as a culture, have a very “set” idea as to what characterizes a mentor | mentee relationship. You can’t seek out effective mentors if you don’t know what mentoring really is (or isn’t), and how mentors can be valuable in your life. In this Leadersh...
2018-09-2400 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastErin Sorensen - The Humanity of LeadershipThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. Erin Sorenson is well-known and respected by Husker Nation for her coverage of Nebraska Athletics as the Deputy Editor for Hail Varsity magazine. In this week’s Growth Edge podcast, she shares her powerful story about being a woman in the male-dominated world of sports jo...
2018-09-1700 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastNico Tejeda - A Legacy of LeadershipThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. In this episode, healthcare executive Nico Tejeda, FACHE shares his leadership lessons learned, how to create a culture from the ground up, about viewing mentors as investors, and on finding work that you genuinely love.
2018-09-1000 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastJosh White - Authentic LeadershipThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. In this episode, attorney Josh White chats about authentic leadership, forging an intentional career path, finding your purpose, and living a fulfilled life.
2018-09-0300 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastDi Smalley - Strong LeadershipThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. In this episode, healthcare executive Di Smalley shares the habits and practices that have contributed to her notable success a leader. We cover initiative, career success, strategic vision, mom guilt and personal and professional growth.
2018-08-2700 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastLeadership Essentials - Networking UpThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. In this episode, host Laurie Baedke explores the topic of Networking Up. Have you ever heard of the term “marry up”? Allow me to introduce you to the concept of networking up. By this I mean keep company with the big boys and girls, the wise...
2018-08-2000 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastEric Mooss - Humble LeadershipThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. In this episode, healthcare executive Eric Mooss shares his habits and practices for humble leadership; touching on active listening skills, professional decorum and executive presence, and how he leverages being a student of human behavior to be a more effective and intentional leader.
2018-08-1300 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastSasha Shillcutt, MD - Brave LeadershipThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. In this episode, physician and entrepreneur, Sasha Shillcutt, MD shares her habits and practices as a brave leader; discussing the habits and practices that have contributed to her success in medicine, the reflective process that led her to reflect and intentionally identify her purpose and...
2018-08-0600 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastKatie Kemerling - Intentional LeadershipThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. In this episode, Chief Marketing Officer Katie Kemerling shares her habits and practices as an intentional leader; discussing the process she's adopted for defining how you want to be, and be perceived as a leader, and creating a framework and a filter to assess your p...
2018-07-3000 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastDon Avery - Transparent LeadershipThis podcast shares the habits and practices of peak performers and top leaders, from many walks of life; physicians, senior executives, entrepreneurs, and academics. And from every season, from the seasoned and sage to those emerging leaders and rising rock stars. All who are blazing trails and shining a light for others. In this episode, healthcare executive Don Avery shares how a willingness to talk about things instead of holding them in will help leaders to get through the tough times, and to handle the good times as well.
2018-07-2300 minGrowth Edge Leadership PodcastWelcome to Growth Edge PodcastA leadership podcast sharing insights from peak performers and top leaders on stepping outside of your comfort zone, overcoming adversity, and growing personally and professionally in order to achieve success.
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Healthy Under PressureLaurie Baedke - Ambition Under PressureLaurie Baedke is a speaker, author, and consultant with broad experience building companies, and leading organizational change. Laurie has specific expertise in entrepreneurship, organizational culture, emotional intelligence, and strengths based leadership. Laurie also holds a faculty appointment at Creighton University’s Heider College of Business, where she serves as director of the Executive MBA in Healthcare Management program. During this episode, Laurie and I talk about how she stays healthy under pressure by curating her circle of people and why she believes it's important to be comfortable being uncomfortable. You can connect with Laurie on Twit...
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