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Buddhist Psychology PodcastVirtuous ActivismVirtuous conduct is not contrary to making change happen or protesting. Buddhist psychology has a recipe for skillfully navigating distress and impending loss by calling out injustice and wrongdoing from the principles of wisdom and compassion. Lisa discusses how to manage the current onslaught of chaos with purposeful coping and virtuous activism.Join the conversation on the Integrative Psychotherapy Substack. For more information on Lisa Dale Miller’s clinical work visit her website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, vi...2025-04-2914 min
Buddhist Psychology PodcastCo-creating An Intentional EndingBecause psychotherapy is mostly a relational undertaking ending psychotherapy well is very important. I am a big fan of intentional endings. This episode describes what makes an ending intentional and how to successfully co-create one with a patient.Join the conversation on the Integrative Psychotherapy Substack. For more information on Lisa Dale Miller’s clinical work visit her website. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lisadalemiller.substack.com2025-03-1614 min
Buddhist Psychology PodcastEmptiness and Identity ConfusionThis episode explores two fundamental Buddhist psychological concepts—emptiness and identity confusion. While most clinicians think emptiness is ‘feeling empty’, it is actually a profound doorway to radically understand self and world as it truly is. Surprisingly, the Buddha had a lot to say about identity and identity confusion and often pointed out how human minds fixate on identity in ways that largely serve to separate us from each other.Join the conversation on the Integrative Psychotherapy Substack. For more information on Lisa Dale Miller’s clinical work visit her website. This is a public e...2025-02-2214 min
Buddhist Psychology PodcastActivist Buddhist PsychologyLisa invites clinicians to join her on the activist side of Buddhist psychology. Western psychotherapy has never been big on collective healing. A large methodological defect left unaddressed for a century or more. The frightening changes happening around the world demand psychotherapists renounce complacency, convention, denial and cowardice, and commit to sustained social activism. This deluded world needs us to become warriors for clarity, tolerance, and collective care. To devote our work to rooting out delusion wherever it arises and fearlessly light the lamp of non-suffering in a world of dark, intense suffering.Join the conversation on...2025-02-1615 min
Buddhist Psychology PodcastThe End of DoubtThis episode employs Buddhist psychology to explore doubt and its archrival, discerning wisdom. The Buddha conceptualized doubt as one of five mental hindrances and discerning wisdom as the realization of suchness, actuality devoid of all doubt.Here is the link to read Lisa’s chapter on negative self-cherishing. Join the conversation on the Integrative Psychotherapy Substack. For more information on Lisa Dale Miller’s clinical work visit her website. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lisadalemiller.subs...2025-02-1017 min
Buddhist Psychology PodcastBeing SkillfulFour days into Trump 2.0 none of his folly and chaos is surprising. On the other hand, watching America’s democracy morph into an autocratic oligarchy is horrifying and deeply disturbing. This episode is a wakeup call to every American. Lisa describes a path for being skillful in the midst of unskillfulness. That path requires letting go of hope and fear, and instead, acting ethically, compassionately, and wisely as best we are able. Doing so will make a huge difference in a country where such values are quickly fading away.Join the conversation on the Integrative Psychotherapy Substack. Fo...2025-01-2511 min
Buddhist Psychology PodcastSurviving Extreme LossThis episode is dedicated to all those in Los Angeles who have lost so much. The magnitude and rapidity of destruction is incomprehensible and painfully real. The Four Reflections and compassion practice can help in times of extreme shock and loss.This episode is not an antidote to that pain nor a healing salve. It is an attempt to communicate how we can meet life as it actually is… with all its tenuousness, fragility, impermanence and unpredictability. Buddhist philosophy and psychology have a fundamental set of tenets about human existence described beautifully in what is known as th...2025-01-1022 min
Buddhist Psychology PodcastHuman goodness in psychotherapyWhat role should cultivating human goodness play in psychotherapy? Buddhist psychology asserts that virtuous conduct is essential for achieving a truly happy life. Yet clinicians shy away from discussing what is goodness and how to cultivate it. Lisa discusses how it benefits patients to engage in this inquiry and offers steps to skillfully accomplish it.Here is the link to the Groundless Ground Podcast episode on Kindness Join the conversation on the Integrative Psychotherapy Substack. For more information on Lisa Dale Miller’s clinical work visit her website. This is a public ep...2025-01-0514 min
Buddhist Psychology PodcastFierce CompassionFierce compassion is the very heart of any skillful compassionate response to human suffering. Lisa Dale Miller describes the Buddhist psychological view of what fierce compassion actually is, and is not, and then guides us in a brief, but highly effective compassion meditation. Join the conversation on the Integrative Psychotherapy Substack. For more information on Lisa’s clinical work visit her website.All the best to you and yours for a happy and healthy New Year! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...2024-12-2624 min
Groundless Ground PodcastSimile of the VipersHow can mental health professionals understand mental confusion from a Buddhist psychological perspective? This episode features a dharma talk by Lisa Dale Miller on a profoundly informative Sutta from the Pali Canon which offers answers to that question. Lisa also provides supplementary psychological commentary on the Sutta after the talk is finished. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bestofggpodcast.substack.com2024-10-0342 min
The Business of JoyEpisode 19: Emily Williams KnightHost Lisa W. Miller is joined by Emily Knight, President and CEO of the Texas Restaurant Association. In this episode, you'll hear how Emily's early experiences, from mucking stables to excelling in sports, shaped her into the fearless advocate she is today, giving her the grit and love of teamwork to make a real difference.Discover Emily's plans to continue fighting for the industry through key legislative initiatives. This conversation is a testament to the power of passion, integrity, and a relentless commitment to serving others, even in the face of adversity.2024-08-1326 min
The Business of JoyEpisode 16: Brad WilliamsHost Lisa W. Miller is joined by Brad Williams, President of Dallas College El Centro Campus and Vice Chancellor of Operations. From his small-town roots to big-city impact, Brad emphasizes the importance of creating personalized experiences that empower students and foster lifetime connections. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, he emphasizes the need to truly listen to students and understand their unique goals and learning styles.Tune in as we uncover the secrets to delivering memorable higher education experiences in a rapidly changing world. This is a conversation you won't want to miss.2024-07-2336 min
The Business of JoyEpisode 14: David McKillipsWhat's it like to lead a company where every day is a joyful celebration? In this episode, host Lisa W. Miller speaks with David McKillips, CEO of Chuck E. Cheese and Peter Piper Pizza. You’ll get to hear about his inspiring journey from an hourly college worker at SeaWorld to leading the largest family entertainment brand in the world! In this conversation, we delve into his fearless navigation of the pandemic, his commitment to being a player's coach for his team, and debunk a few misconceptions about teenage employees.2024-07-0233 min
The Business of JoyEpisode 13: Cheryl Whiting-KishHost Lisa W. Miller is joined by Cheryl Whiting-Kish, the President and Founder of Define Consulting! In this episode, Cheryl shares her journey: starting at Burger King at a young age, working her way up to the C-suite, and her tenure as Chief People Officer at HOA. We discuss into the valuable lessons learned from starting her own business, insights and perspectives on recent industry trends, and so much more.2024-06-2523 min
The Business of JoyEpisode 12: Doug WillmarthHost Lisa W. Miller is joined by Doug Willmarth, President of Mooyah. Doug has had an incredible and inspiring journey! After spending the first 10 years of his career as a Navy helicopter pilot, he transitioned into leadership roles at powerhouse brands like Kraft Foods, Pepsico/FritoLay, Pizza Hut, Wingstop, and more. In this episode, you’ll get to hear how his experience as a naval aviator molded his approach to business leadership, how he pushes innovation while maintaining brand authenticity and positioning, and the incredible role joy plays in the guest experience!2024-06-1822 min
The Business of JoyEpisode 11: Carin StutzHost Lisa W. Miller is joined by Carin Stutz, an industry legend who has experience in leadership roles at companies like Cosi, Brinker, Red Robin, McAlisters, Wendy's, Applebees and more. Carin shares both invaluable lessons learned about the industry and insights into what she believes the future may hold.2024-06-1131 min
The Business of JoyEpisode 10: Rose KaurHost Lisa W. Miller is joined by Rose Kaur, marketing/brand story guru and managing partner of Jester & Genius. In this episode, Lisa and Rose discuss Rose's backstory growing up in India, how struggles can lead to unintended positive consequences, and how the ideas of "timeless" and "timely" work in conjunction to propel a brand.2024-05-2839 min
The Business of JoyEpisode 9: Anna MintoHost Lisa W. Miller is joined by Anna Minto, founder of Transformational Change as well as You Are Possible, which provide customized coaching and executive advisory services, motivational workshops, and inspirational speaking for Fortune 500 companies and professional services firms.Her background includes a Harvard MBA, multiple International Coaching Federation certifications and 17 years with The Boston Consulting Group, including as a Managing Director & Partner.Anna’s passion is to empower senior executive women to thrive in fast-paced environments. She is also the author of Maternity Magic, a tool for empowerment and discovery when planning for and re...2024-05-2124 min
The Business of JoyEpisode 8: Larry LavineHost Lisa W. Miller is joined by Larry Lavine, founder of Chili's. In this episode, Lisa and Larry discuss the importance of culture in the early days of Chili’s, some of the things we are most excited about around the industry, dive into our passions and so much more.2024-05-1422 min
The Business of JoyEpisode 7: Mike ArcherHost Lisa W. Miller is joined by Mike Archer, CEO of Lou Malnati's. In this conversation, Lisa and Mike discuss differences between selling a product, a concept, and a brand, how relationships and culture can fuel lasting business growth, the benefits of controlling omni-channel and more.2024-05-0727 min
The Business of JoyEpisode 6: Ricky RichardsonHost Lisa W. Miller is joined by Ricky Richardson, CEO of Eggs Up Grill. In this conversation, Lisa and Ricky discuss Ricky’s pandemic-inspired mantra of survive, sustain, and grow and how it applies today, the value of finding your brand’s north star, the benefits of franchise-driven businesses, and so much more.2024-04-3027 min
The Business of JoyEpisode 5: John CywinskiHost Lisa W. Miller is joined by John Cywinski, CEO of QDOBA and Modern Market Eatery. In this conversation, Lisa and John discuss some of the lessons learned from Covid, the growth of off premise vs. the value of dining rooms, and the unintended consequences the pandemic had on the youth in America.2024-04-1728 min
The Business of JoyEpisode 4: Starlette JohnsonHost Lisa W. Miller is joined by Starlette Johnson who offers a unique board perspective. In this conversation, Lisa and Starlette discuss the tension between traditional retention goals and the need for more freedom, the process of quantifying joy, and the risks of shrinking dining rooms.2024-04-0921 min
Groundless Ground PodcastAwakened HeartmindLisa Dale Miller starts this episode with an explanation of why the Groundless Ground Podcast has been on hiatus for the last year. Then the episode presents a dharma talk Lisa gave at Marin Sangha one month ago. Her talk is a reminder that every moment is an invitation to decrease the mass of human suffering by seeding the world with at least one more quiescent, wise, and compassionate mind committed to non-harming. Lisa explicates why cultivation of Bodhicitta is the ultimate path to accomplishing that aim, right in the midst of ordinary daily life. Longchenpa's Finding R...2024-04-0732 min
The Business of JoyEpisode 3: Barry McGowanHost Lisa W. Miller is joined by Barry McGowan, restaurant industry veteran and CEO of Fogo de Chão. In this conversation, Lisa and Barry discuss Barry’s upbringing in the restaurant industry, the importance of delivering joy, and how culinary knives are for more than just cutting.2024-04-0225 min
The Business of JoyEpisode 2: Jack GibbonsHost Lisa W. Miller is joined by Jack Gibbons, the restaurant mastermind behind amazing chef-led restaurant concepts such as Ida Claire, Haywire, and Mexican Sugar. After starting his career at Pappas Restaurants as a waiter, Jack now serves as CEO of FB Society. In this conversation, Lisa and Jack discuss why dining rooms matter, the challenges of scaling, the perks of working in the restaurant industry and so much more.2024-03-2622 min
The Business of JoyEpisode 1: Robin BlanchetteHost Lisa W. Miller is joined by CEO of Norton Creative, Robin Blanchette. In this episode, Robin shares her perspective on the creative challenges facing agencies today and a simple truth that is the core of her team’s success. Plus, you’ll hear why volunteering is foundational to who she is and what it was like starting her own company.2024-03-1920 min
The Healthcare Leadership ExperienceHealthcare Cost Savings: Surprises & Predictions | E. 100After 25 years and $1 billion of hospital cost savings, Lisa Miller is joined by Rich Dormer, Bryan Covert, and Pandu Mitre to celebrate this landmark episode of THLE. Episode Introduction Together, the team discuss the cost savings surprises of 2023 and look forward to 2024. Insights include the two-tiered approach to cost savings goals that all hospital leaders might want to consider, and why difficult vendor negotiations will continue in 2024. The team also review the potential impact of AI on cost reduction, why finding hidden costs always comes back to line-item data, and why every hospital need...2024-02-0651 minThe Healthcare Leadership Experience$1 Billion in Hospital Financial Improvements | E. 98A focus on frontline innovation has kept VIE Healthcare at the forefront of hospital cost savings for 25 years. Lisa Miller shares her formula for success with Jim Cagliostro. Episode Introduction Lisa outlines how getting to the line-item details in purchased services was the key to early success, the ‘what-if’ questions that led to patents, and why hospitals should never settle for 10% in savings when digging deeper might lead to 25%. She also explains why letting the data speak takes the emotion out of vendor meetings, and why hospitals need to work with companies that will ‘’...2024-01-2430 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperienceCoaching for Healthcare Leadership | E. 97Healthcare is in a time of radical and rapid change. Alan Weiss explains to Lisa Miller why coaching is a sign of strength and how all healthcare leaders can benefit from it in an ‘’age of great transition.’’ Episode Introduction Alan explains why the best time to start something is always now, and how the most successful people in every field of life engage a coach to help them achieve their goals. He also explains why there are only ‘’new realities’’, rather than a ‘’new normal’’, why innovation has to come from the frontline, and shares his...2024-01-1732 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperienceTransforming Healthcare Thought Leadership | E. 96The pandemic changed the face of healthcare as we knew it. Expert marketing strategist Lisa Larter explains why every hospital leader needs to rethink their view of thought leadership to Lisa Miller. Episode Introduction Lisa explains why thought leadership is essential in the era of Doctor Google, why different is better than better, and the importance of an online presence for healthcare leaders. She also highlights the 3 R’s of reviews, referrals and reputation, the importance of truth telling, and why every thought leadership strategy should begin with the end in mind. ...2024-01-1041 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperienceWhy Hospital Profit Recovery Audits Are So Important | E. 95As hospitals continue to face rising costs in 2024, David Hewitt, Snr VP of Sales at SpendMend, highlights the importance of recovery audits, and the SpendMend difference, with Managing Director Lisa Miller. Episode Introduction David explains why SpendMend carries out audits every 90 days, and how the company’s deep expertise delivers results within three weeks. He also outlines the importance of recognizing patterns and trends in data, how a snow accumulator saved tens of thousands of dollars for one hospital, and why every CFO should care about recovery audits. Show Topics...2024-01-0533 min
Groundless Ground PodcastBasic Human GoodnessThis is a recording of a dharma talk Lisa Dale Miller gave March 19, 2003 at Marin Sangha. Recently neuroscientist Richard Davidson reiterated a long-held tenet of Tibetan Buddhism that all human beings share the same wish to be happy and free of suffering, and that this wish emerges from innate basic goodness. This goodness is often viewed in Mahāyāna and Vajrayana Buddhism as an expression of Buddhanature, the fundamental awakened mind of all beings. There is not much in the Pāli Canon to support the notion of innate goodness. However, the Buddha did teach unconditioned mind—a mind...2023-03-2836 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperienceHealthcare Cost Management Best Practices | E. 61Discover six ‘’better than best’’ practices in cost savings for hospitals. Episode Introduction Adopting new habits can reap significant cost savings rewards. Lisa introduces six proven best practices including, creating an Accelerating Cost Savings team, why hospitals should follow the cost savings ‘’yellow brick road’’, and why frontline employees are your best source of innovation. Lisa also cites Tom Cruise as an illustration of how hospitals can benefit from cost reduction experts and reveals why reducing waste and understanding variation is the new area to uncover cost savings. Show Topics Cr...2023-01-2529 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperienceInnovative Cost Savings Ideas For Hospitals In 2023 | E. 60The top healthcare cost savings strategies for 2023. Episode Introduction As hospitals struggle with spiraling costs, Lisa Miller reveals seven key ways to save money in the next 12 months. Topics Include how ‘’flickering’’ helps to reflect on cost initiatives, the need for a Chief Expense Officer, the midterm contract reviews that helped to save one hospital over $19 million, and how data creates a 14% cost shift when presented to physicians. Show Topics Adopt a comprehensive approach to cost savings Hospitals need a Vice-President of Costs (or equivalent) Su...2023-01-1831 minThe Healthcare Leadership Experience2022 Healthcare Cost Savings Year In Review | E. 59Lisa Miller shares her experience of successful hospital cost savings projects from the past 12 months and looks ahead to 2023. Episode Introduction Lisa Miller shares her experience of successful hospital cost savings projects from the past 12 months and looks ahead to 2023. Topics Include. the need to set big stretch goals, how dysfunctional teams affect change management projects, the in-depth cost analysis that saved jobs at one hospital, when people would ‘’rather be rich than right’’, and why the ‘’tsunami’’ of inflation is still healthcare’s #1 priority in cost management. Show Topics H...2023-01-1141 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperienceWhy Communication Matters with Brian Morgan | E. 58Explore the impact of the written word and what it means for healthcare. Episode Introduction In this episode, Lisa Miller, Managing Director at SpendMend, interviewed Brian Morgan to learn more about the principles and mission of Think Deeply, Write Clearly. Topics include the impact of language and communication on business credibility, why comprehension of the written word belongs only to the reader, how better communication could improve healthcare, and why innovation isn’t always exclusively about technology. Show Topics Why we’re good at writ...2023-01-0644 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperienceMedical Device Warranty Credits With Al Brander| E. 55How SpendMend's Explanted Medical Device Warranty Credit Tracking solution helps hospitals to avoid costly fees and penalties. Episode Introduction In this episode, Lisa Miller, founder of VIE Healthcare and CEO of Spendmend ,and Jim Cagliostro, VIE’s Clinical Operations Performance Improvement Expert, interviewed Al Brander to explore in detail the challenges and financial risks of managing medical device warranties. Topics include the risk of ‘’Medicare fraud’’, how hospitals are throwing away cash, why financial and legal responsibility lies with the explanting hospital, and a detailed presentation on the compliance and revenue benefits of Sp...2022-10-2839 min
The Friday ReporterBonded over Burpees - with Larry MillerWashington, D.C. is one of the best towns to network -- can you imagine working out next to an Emmy award winning journalist? Well, that's exactly how Lisa and Larry Miller got to talking about journalism. Today we learn about Larry's path in journalism that has resulted in numerous awards (including an Emmy and an Edward R. Murrow) and an enviable career. In just one example of his investigative work, Larry shares how he and his team uncovered systemic discrimination in the housing markets - and exposition that resulted in an historic bill signing at the White House. Larry sha...2022-08-2631 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperiencePromoting Community Health Through School Nursing with Lisa Cagliostro | E. 52 The expanding role of a school nurse and its impact on community health. Episode Introduction School nurses are now playing a critical role in community health. In this episode, Jim Cagliostro, VIE’s Clinical Operations Performance Improvement Expert, interviewed Lisa Cagliostro to discuss the multiple demands on school nurses in the public school system, especially in communities where access to healthcare may be limited. Show Topics A varied nursing career helps to be a better school nurse The biggest challenge in school nursing Identifying emotional and mental health i...2022-07-2226 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperienceThe Reality & Challenges of Nursing With Jim Cagliostro (Pt 2) | E. 48The role of nursing in healthcare, with a focus on the challenges of burnout. Episode Introduction The role of nursing has undergone a transformation in recent years. In this second episode of a two-part discussion, VIE Healthcare Consulting’s founder and CEO Lisa Miller interviewed Jim Cagliostro to explore effective solutions for burnout, the benefits of frontline driven innovation, and encourages all hospital leaders to listen to their nursing teams. Show Topics Patient care assistance enables nursing staff to focus on their...2022-06-1020 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperienceThe Reality & Challenges of Nursing With Jim Cagliostro (Pt 1)| E. 47The evolving role of nursing in today’s healthcare organizations, and its inherent challenges. Episode Introduction The role of nursing has undergone a transformation in recent years, accelerated by COVID. Physician shortages have had a key impact on this evolution, but burnout is still the reality for many nurses. In this first episode of a two-part discussion, VIE Healthcare Consulting’s founder and CEO Lisa Miller interviewed Jim Cagliostro to discuss the day-to-day demands on the nursing profession, offer strategies to prevent burnout, and discuss the role of nurses in leadership. 2022-06-0323 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperienceNurse Staffing & Recruitment With Matthew Mawby | E. 46 Challenges faced by healthcare organizations in nursing staffing and recruitment. Episode Introduction Healthcare is facing a crisis in nursing recruitment. A combination of burnout, high workload, low wages, and retirement means staffing levels are falling. To reignite the passion for nursing, hospitals must explore more innovative ways of working. In this episode, VIE Healthcare Consulting’s founder and CEO Lisa Miller interviewed Matthew Mawby, co-founder of StaffHealth.com on the challenges facing hospitals, and effective strategies to attract more nurses. Show Topics Factors that contribute...2022-05-2725 minThe Healthcare Leadership Experience3 Trends Disrupting Healthcare Right Now | E. 42 How the tech industry is disrupting healthcare by seizing a trillion dollar opportunity and bringing the pharmacy to the patient’s doorstep. Episode Introduction In Episode 42 of The Healthcare Leadership Experience, Lisa is joined by her show producer Lisa Larter to discuss 3 trends disrupting healthcare right now. As Lisa Larter comments, ‘’The healthcare industry is ripe for disruption right now, and that requires a different way of looking at all aspects of patient care, medicine, diagnostics, rapid testing, you name it. If healthcare institutions continue to do things the same old way...2022-04-1527 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperienceZero-Based Budgeting With Lisa Larter | E. 41 Why making the mindset shift to zero-based budgeting can lead to substantial cost savings for your hospital. Episode Introduction In Episode 41 of The Healthcare Leadership Experience, Lisa is joined by her show producer Lisa Larter. Together they discuss zero-based budgeting for hospitals. As Lisa Miller comments, ‘’Sometimes it's not about pricing. Sometimes it's not about consolidation. Sometimes it's going through your hospital's budget…department by department. Test it out, ask some questions. It’s definitely a different approach from traditional budgeting. It's very precise.’’ This episode is spo...2022-04-0826 minThe Healthcare Leadership Experience2022 Trends in Supply Chain With Pandush Mitre | E. 40 Current trends in supply chain and contract management. Episode Introduction As Lisa comments, ‘’Hospitals that take that deep historical, analytical view and create a spend baseline… they are getting different results… than by getting a report from their vendors or just taking out a few invoices and renegotiating on that.’’ This episode is sponsored by VIE Healthcare Consulting® which has proudly helped hospitals save $772 million since 1999. Show Topics The current staffing issues affecting the hospital supply chain, and the impact on cost savings, strategic initiatives and even linen loss...2022-04-0125 min
Groundless Ground PodcastBeing Wise in a Time of WarIt’s been a very disturbing few weeks since Russia invaded Ukraine. Coincident with the initiation of war, clinician, author and dharma teacher Lisa Dale Miller taught two weeks in a row at Marin Sangha. These two dharma talks explore, from a Buddhist point of view, what it means to be wise, compassionate, and even awakened in the midst of difficult circumstances. The second talk, which starts at 27:00, dives deeper into what the Buddha called, the rod of violence, as well as its causes and alleviation. May these talks benefit all beings everywhere and contribute to the end of al...2022-03-2156 minThe Healthcare Leadership Experience2022 Healthcare Predictions | E.29 Why innovation and collaboration will be critical to success in 2022. Episode Intruduction In Episode 29 of The Healthcare Leadership Experience, Lisa is joined by Lisa Larter from The Lisa Larter Group to discuss predictions for healthcare in 2022. As Lisa observes: ‘’ ..the protection is going to be around measuring and monitoring, capturing opportunities in real-time. No longer looking back and saying, "Oh, wow, we missed that opportunity 12 months ago…and we've had this year of overspending.. we need to do things in real-time.. that has to be a must.’’ This episode is sponsored by...2022-01-1327 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperienceTrends in Healthcare | E.28Discover the technology that gives every healthcare executive access to their line item details. Episode Introduction In Episode 28 of The Healthcare Leadership Experience, Lisa is joined by Lisa Larter from The Lisa Larter Group to discuss current trends in healthcare. As Lisa observes: ‘’…in purchased services the …whole approach has been, how do we place purchased services in a box? Well, I'm here to tell you it's not easy,…because…. all your spend is on your invoices.’’ This episode is sponsored by VIE Healthcare Consulting® which has proudly helped hospitals save $772 million sinc...2021-12-2325 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperienceWhy Your Hospital Needs a Podcast | E.27Discover the benefits of your hospital launching a podcast. Episode Introduction In Episode 27 of The Healthcare Leadership Experience, Lisa is joined by Lisa Larter from The Lisa Larter Group to discuss the benefits of your hospital launching a podcast. As Lisa observes: ‘’Podcasts are a phenomenal way for hospitals to share their message, to become educational, to have their physicians talk about their expertise or new innovations or just to get to know them.’’ This episode is sponsored by VIE Healthcare Consulting® which has proudly helped hosp...2021-12-1635 min
The Friday ReporterTrend Setting in Political Journalism with David WildsteinThis week's episode is with David Wildstein, editor and founder of the New Jersey Globe. David talks with Lisa about his early days when he created an insider's must read publication 20 years ago -- PoliticsNJ -- that was truly a ground breaking and news making publication in New Jersey and across the country. David's experience as a political operative and his knowledge of political history makes his coverage both new and deeply rooted in historical context. David covers New Jersey politics, but has great perspective on polling and how what happened in N.J. on Election Day 2021 will translate into wha...2021-12-1035 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperienceHealthcare Supply Chain | E.26Healthcare Supply Chain and some trends to be considering as we go into 2022. Episode Introduction In Episode 26 of The Healthcare Leadership Experience, Lisa is joined by Bryan Covert from VIE Healthcare to discuss hospital supply chain and predicted trends for 2022. As Bryan comments: ‘’Now more than ever, supply chain …needs executive support to be successful. And executives need to be paying attention and supporting supply chains so that they can work throughout the organization.’’ This episode is sponsored by VIE Healthcare Consulting® which has proudly helped hospitals sav...2021-12-0922 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperiencePrioritizing Purchased Services | E.25Why you should prioritize purchased services and the difference it can make for your hospital or healthcare system. Episode Introduction In Episode 25 of The Healthcare Leadership Experience, Lisa is joined by Rich Dormer from VIE Healthcare to discuss why prioritizing purchased services is essential for every hospital. As Lisa comments: ‘’If you think about… inflation … hospitals need to be proactively prioritizing purchased services…because you're going to see the impact of inflation on purchased services spend.’’ This episode is sponsored by VIE Healthcare Consulting® which has pr...2021-12-0225 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperienceHealthcare Analytics | E.24The value of analytics and knowing your numbers so you can make smart, strategic decisions for your hospital or healthcare system. Episode Introduction In Episode 24 of The Healthcare Leadership Experience, Lisa is joined by her producer, Lisa Larter of The Lisa Larter Group, to discuss healthcare analytics. As Lisa observes: ‘‘Purchased services is about 50% of a hospital's non-labor spend. It is enormous. You cannot push a button and run a report and get line item details. So if you can imagine the challenges for analytics…. contract compliance… to build an...2021-11-2544 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperienceHigh Performance Project Management | E.23The importance of project management and its influence on pushing ahead key strategic initiatives. Episode Introduction In Episode 23 of The Healthcare Leadership Experience, Lisa is joined by her producer, Lisa Larter of The Lisa Larter Group, and Pandush Mitre from the VIE Healthcare® team. Together they discuss the challenges hospitals experience in creating a high performing project management system. As Lisa comments: ‘’Project management isn’t a one-time thing…. The biggest reasons initiatives fail…. Is because of project management. ‘’ This episode is sponsored by VIE Heal...2021-11-1827 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperienceOut Negotiate Your Vendors | E.22How to out negotiate your vendors and the value and impact it can have on your financials. Episode Introduction In Episode 22 of The Healthcare Leadership Experience, Lisa is joined by her producer, Lisa Larter of The Lisa Larter Group, and Rich Dormer and Bryan Covert from the VIE Healthcare® team. Together they discuss the challenges hospitals face in vendor negotiations. As Lisa comments: ‘’Your vendors are highly trained negotiators. They are highly skilled… trained in negotiation, influence, pricing strategies, several times a year…your employees are negotiating with pros.’’ This episode is...2021-11-1128 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperienceWhy Engage a Healthcare Consulting Firm? | E.21Discover the competitive advantage of working with a boutique healthcare consulting firm, versus a big brand. Episode Introduction In Episode 21 of The Healthcare Leadership Experience, Lisa is joined by her producer, Lisa Larter of The Lisa Larter Group, and Rich Dormer and Bryan Covert from the VIE Healthcare® team. Together they explore why hospitals should consider engaging a healthcare consulting firm. As Lisa comments: ‘’This is all about helping, supporting, and being in the background. We get the honor and the privilege to support… to be on the business side of healthcare, s...2021-11-0925 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperiencePlanning Your 2022 Cost Savings Pipeline of Opportunities | E.20Inflation is here and it's going to get worse. As we go into 2022 and 2023, cost focus, expense focus has to be a number one priority. Episode Introduction In Episode 20 of The Healthcare Leadership Experience, Lisa is joined by her producer, Lisa Larter of The Lisa Larter Group, and Rich Dormer and Bryan Covert from the VIE Healthcare® team. Together they discuss planning your health system’s pipeline of cost savings opportunities for 2022. This episode is sponsored by VIE Healthcare Consulting® which has proudly helped hospitals save $758 million since 1999. Show Notes: 2021-10-2823 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperienceCost Aware for Patient Care | E.19How showing your team the big vision while giving them an understanding of the marketplace can help them to see more cost saving opportunities. In Episode 19 of The Healthcare Leadership Experience, Lisa is joined by her producer, Lisa Larter of The Lisa Larter Group. Together they discuss the role that cost awareness plays in patient care and the need for positive operating margins in healthcare. Lisa notes: ‘’It’s a huge myth that most hospitals are making lots of money. This episode is sponsored by VIE Healthcare Consulting® wh...2021-10-2639 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperienceCreating Equity in Healthcare Education & Skills Based Learning with Geoffrey Roche | E.18The importance of equity in education and skills-based learning opportunities for all healthcare professionals. In Episode 18 of The Healthcare Leadership Experience, Lisa is joined by Geoffrey Roche, VP of Dignity Health Global Education. Together they discuss the Equity Impact Scholarship, the importance of equity in education and skills-based learning opportunities for all healthcare professionals. Geoffrey comments: ‘’We need leaders in healthcare who remember first and foremost that it is about humans. It is not about numbers. It is not about finance. It is all about caring for one another.’’ ...2021-10-2037 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperienceMaximizing Margin Improvements in Healthcare | E.17Why competing priorities and unexpected urgent issues like Covid get in the way of margin improvement initiatives. In Episode 17 of The Healthcare Leadership Experience, Lisa is joined by her producer Lisa Larter, from The Lisa Larter Group. Together they discuss how to maximize margin improvement opportunities for hospitals. Lisa Miller explains, ‘’I'm very passionate about hospitals getting the best cost savings, getting the best advisory services and being able to have the freedom and flexibility to do that, because ultimately this is about patient care.’’ This episode is sponsored b...2021-10-1437 minThe Healthcare Leadership ExperienceThe Engaged Healthcare Organization for Cost Savings | E.16A conversation about creating an engaged healthcare organization with a culture that is cost conscious, why it is important, and how to get started. In Episode 16 of The Healthcare Leadership Experience, Lisa is joined by Lisa her producer Lisa Larter, from The Lisa Larter Group. Together they discuss the importance of creating an engaged healthcare organization with a cost conscious culture. As Lisa Larter observes, ‘’… imagine if you could somehow take the patient's cost conscious mindset and infuse that into the culture of the entire organization, so that the patient and the...2021-10-0721 min
Groundless Ground PodcastKindness vs NicenessTwo recent dharma talks given by Lisa Dale Miller at Marin Sangha explicate what kindness is from Buddhist psychological perspective and how it radically differs from niceness. To lay the groundwork of what kindness is, the first talk employs a very challenging sutta, “The Simile of the Saw”, where the Buddha proscribes wholesome conduct in all manner of difficult relational engagements. The second talk investigates kindness and niceness and clarifies their differences. Niceness though pleasing or agreeable, is only intended to avoid discomfort and is deceptive and disingenuous. Kindness is genuine benevolence enacted through skillful application of presence and disce...2021-09-301h 09
The Friday ReporterBehind the Lens with Tom WilliamsToday Lisa visits with Tom Williams fro CQ Roll Call about what it's like to be a photo journalist in the U.S. Capitol Building. From 9/11 to January 6, Tom has had a front row seat for history and has captured it in the beautiful photography he produces. Lisa is especially proud to have been with Tom at his first-ever Bruce Springsteen concert. Come for the Jersey references, stay for the reflections on what it was like to be in the Capitol on Jan. 6. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is a public epi...2021-08-0625 min
The Friday ReporterFrom Capitol Hill to CrossFit Media -- Meet Justin LoFrancoThis week on Friday Reporter, Lisa visits with Justin LoFranco, a former Hill communicator turned premium content-creator and founder of The Morning Chalk-Up. Justin took his experience leveraging digital messages for the highest elected officials in Congress and turned it into a wildly-successful news platform covering a multinational fitness revolution. Just on the eve of the CrossFit Games -- the Super Bowl of CrossFit athletes -- Justin visits with Lisa about the impact 2020 had on the industry and a variety of other topics. If you're a communicator looking to build a media brand -- don't miss this one!Learn mor...2021-07-2331 min