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Relationship EquityBeyond Code: How Curiosity & Relationships Forge Top Tech Leaders with Jim Graham & Melissa Flicek (Part Two)In Part Two, of this dynamic discussion, Richard Walker challenges tech executives Melissa Flicek and Jim Graham to reveal practical strategies for driving organizational change. Melissa shares her Medtronic breakthrough—creating an illustrative prototype that won over skeptical Australian leaders ("I don't care if it's fake—it's better than what I have!")—demonstrating her "start with the willing" approach to transformation. Jim unpacks his stakeholder analysis framework: leveraging peer insights to identify innovators versus laggards while strategically importing cross-industry talent to "rattle cages.” The trio debates high-stakes leadership dilemmas, from cultural upheaval responses ("Some make change happen, some watch, so...2025-06-3029 min
GPS: God. People. Stories.From Teen Dad to Christian Singer: Rhett Walker’s StoryAlthough Rhett Walker grew up in a Christian home, he lived by his own rules in his teenage years. That was, until his girlfriend became pregnant.Find out how his young journey to parenthood led the Christian singer to see God’s grace on this episode of GPS: God. People Stories. Connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or on Facebook at Billy Graham Radio. If you’d like to know more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ, or deepening the faith you already have, visit FindPeacewithGod.net.If you...2025-06-2521 minRelationship EquityBeyond Code: How Curiosity & Relationships Forge Top Tech Leaders with Jim Graham & Melissa Flicek (Part One)Join Richard Walker for an unfiltered conversation with two visionary technology executives—Melissa Flicek and Jim Graham—as they dissect the non-technical traits that propelled them to CIO/CTO-level success. Rejecting outdated "techie in the corner" stereotypes, Melissa reveals how her "million questions" philosophy and passion for talent development drove innovation, while Jim shares why sitting in the "right chair at the right time" (paired with radical humility) unlocked transformative opportunities. Together, they unpack why curiosity isn’t innate—it’s cultivated through discomfort, personal development plans, and shadowing customer service teams to uncover automation goldmines.Discover why authentic...2025-06-2329 min
Sports Will Save Us AllFrom Cleats to Code | Walker FergusonIn this episode of Sports Will Save Us All, host Sasha Graham sits down with Wake Forest football player and senior Walker Ferguson—a high school lacrosse standout turned gridiron warrior—who’s redefining what it means to be a student-athlete. Walker opens up about navigating the brutal curveballs of COVID, grinding it out on the Wake Forest scout team, and making the leap from cleats to code as co-creator of Ascend Meditations—an AI-powered app designed to help athletes conquer stress and stay mentally sharp. This conversation hits hard on themes of resilience, reinvention, and ment...2025-04-2232 minRelationship EquityGraham Allcott and The Quiet Power of Kindness (Part Two)In Part 2, Richard Walker and Graham Allcott dive deeper into the profound impact of kindness on workplace performance, mental health, and overall well-being. Graham, author of Kind: The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work, explores the neuroscience behind kindness, revealing how acts of compassion release feel-good chemicals like oxytocin and dopamine, benefiting not only the giver and receiver but also those who witness these acts. The discussion highlights the "Mother Teresa Effect," where witnessing kindness boosts immune systems and inspires others to pay it forward. Graham shares powerful examples, including a story about a single kidney donation that sparked a c...2025-03-2420 min
Shrapnel - Fragments of the Past, Present and Future in Northern IrelandGraham Walker - Ties That Bind? Scotland, Northern Ireland, Britishness and UnionismIn this conversation, Gareth and Graeme chat to Prof. Graham Walker who discusses his early influences and interest in Ulster politics, particularly in relation to the Troubles. He reflects on the literature that shaped his understanding of the conflict, emphasising the lack of representation of the Unionist perspective. The discussion also explores the cultural impact of football and sectarianism in Scotland, the political dynamics between Northern Ireland and Scotland, and the ongoing challenges of sectarianism in the context of the Old Firm rivalry. Walker highlights the complexities of identity and the historical context that continues to influence contemporary Scottish society...2025-03-211h 09Relationship EquityGraham Allcott and The Quiet Power of Kindness (Part One)Richard sits down with Graham Allcott, a renowned thought-leader, entrepreneur, and author of the book Kind: The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work. Graham shares his journey from working in charities to founding Think Productive, a business focused on productivity and organization, and how his experiences led him to explore the transformative power of kindness in the workplace. The conversation delves into the often-overlooked role of kindness as a strategic advantage in business. Graham challenges the traditional archetype of the "business bastard" and argues that kindness fosters trust, empathy, and psychological safety—key ingredients for high-performing teams. He also addresses com...2025-03-1733 min
Building With AIHow to Build AI Tools That Doctors Actually Use | Dr. Graham Walker (Founder of Offcall and MDCalc)Dr. Graham Walker is an Emergency Physician and the Founder of MDCalc, a clinical decision support tool used by over 70% of U.S. physicians. He also co-founded Offcall, a platform addressing physician burnout through transparency and data-driven insights.We dive deep into the real-world use cases of AI in hospitals—from predictive models that detect patient deterioration to generative AI scribes that free doctors from paperwork.In this conversation, we discuss:How MDCalc became a must-have tool for 70% of U.S. doctors,Impact of AI scribes on physician burnout and patient care,Risks of ov...2025-02-1751 min
The Podcast For Doctors (By Doctors)Dr. Graham Walker – Medtech, generational differences, and the hidden crisis in healthcareDr. Graham Walker, an emergency physician, software developer, and the visionary behind MDCalc, shares how he bridges the gap between technology and medicine. Dr. Walker delves into the evolving dynamics of healthcare, highlighting generational shifts among doctors and the rise of employed physicians over traditional practice ownership.
Are healthcare providers' passion and dedication being taken advantage of? How has COVID reshaped the mindset of a new generation of doctors? And is there a balance between personal fulfillment and professional devotion in modern medicine? Dr. Palmer, Dr. Jerkins, and Dr. Walker explore these notions and more in this th...2024-12-181h 04
Dear Business CoachDesigning Training That Empowers Employees with Dr Carrie Graham Phd
In this episode of Dear Business Coach, Dr. Carrie Graham, a fractional Learning Solutions Architect, shares insights on creating effective training programs for businesses. Dr. Graham highlights the importance of understanding different learning styles and designing training that empowers employees, emphasizing that "the people you're hiring has evolved" and training must adapt accordingly.
Listeners can access Dr. Graham's free Training Assessment at DrCarrieGraham.com/training-assessment, which helps business owners identify potential gaps in their training programs. As she notes, the assessment is valuable for organizations of all sizes, from one-page training documents to extensive systems, with the goal of "...2024-11-2739 min
The Visible VoicesHealthTech Visionary Graham Walker on Leadership, AI & Keeping Doctors in PracticeIn today's episode I speak with Graham Walker, MD, the co-founder of MDCalc. In this conversation we talk about leadership, HealthTech and Graham's visionary HealthTech innovations including MDCalc, the NNT, the Physicians' Charter for Responsible AI, and OffCall.
Graham is an emergency medicine physician in San Francisco and holds leadership positions with The Permanente Medical Group. He is trained in medical simulation and focuses on clinical informatics and AI in medicine. Graham created, edited, and co-authored the Physicians' Charter for Responsible AI, a practical guide for how AI should be adopted in medical care.
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In NetworkDesigning for Health: Graham Walker, MD | ER Doctor and Entrepreneur | Simplifying healthcare workflows for clinician satisfactionNordic Chief Medical Officer Craig Joseph, MD, talks with Graham Walker, MD, physician and co-founder of MDCalc. They discuss his background in the emergency room, how he came to co-create a clinical support decision tool, and what’s next for him in the entrepreneurial realm. They also talk about small inefficiencies that lead to wider problems, the threat of an IT ticket blackhole, and the new trend of rounding for clinician well-being. Show Notes:[00:00] Intros[01:06] Dr. Walker’s background[07:29] The beginnings of MDCalc[14:13] Dr. Walker’s next company[22...2024-11-0850 min
Rick Walker PodcastMetamodernism Explained: A Solution to our Divided World w/ Brendan Graham DempseyJOIN 20,000 OTHER LEADERS - GET MY NEWSLETTER! : https://rickwalker.com/newsletter/
Join Rick as he talks with Brendan Graham Dempsey, a writer, poet, and philosopher, about how metamodernism might hold the answers to navigating the complexities of our time.
Brendan is the director of the Sky Meadow Institute and the author of multiple books on metamodern spirituality. His work seeks to integrate the best aspects of these eras while moving beyond their pitfalls.
Brendan provides a detailed walkthrough of the evolution of cultural paradigms, moving from pre-modern religious frameworks to the rise of...2024-09-181h 54
Outcomes RocketAdvancing Clinical Workflows With Responsible Healthcare AI with Dr. Graham Walker, Co-director of Advanced Development for Permanente Medical Group and ED physician at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical CenterEnvision a platform with the most trusted medical reference for clinical decision tools and content, trusted by millions of clinicians globally.In this episode, Dr. Graham Walker discusses his passion for responsible AI in healthcare and his involvement in crafting the Physicians’ Charter for Responsible AI. He also uncovers how he balances his clinical practice with his tech innovations and what drives him to enhance patient care through technology continually. Don't miss this engaging discussion packed with insights on the intersection of medicine and technology!Resources:
Connect and follow Graham Walker on Lin...2024-06-2721 min
The Value-AddE08: Divya Kakkad from Graham & WalkerWhat a unique episode. My admiration for Divya went up tenfold when I learned why she does what she does, and how she entered the world of venture capital. Often times we forget the weight of our own "why" and this episode reminded me about how our whys truly drive our behaviors.Divya is a VC Partner at Graham & Walker. Here are the topics we cover:- Divya's career path, as she went from leading Marketing in India to now being a VC Partner in Seattle!- How and why Graham & Walker is so...2024-04-2258 min
The Underdog Physician PodcastEmpowering Clinicians: The Journey of Dr. Graham Walker (MDCalc founder) and the Future of Healthcare TechnologyIn this episode of the Underdog Physician Podcast, Dr. Graham Walker, founder of the app MDCalc, shares his journey as an emergency medicine physician and entrepreneur. He discusses the role of simulation medicine and the importance of focusing on medical training before diving into side hustles. Dr. Walker also highlights the potential of AI in clinical decision-making while emphasizing the need for ethical implementation. Tune in for valuable insights on healthcare technology and entrepreneurship.
#UnderdogPhysicianPodcast #MDCalc #AIinMedicine2024-04-0924 min
Flag Hunters Golf PodcastCrafting Champions on the Course with Graham Walker's Instructional GeniusSend us a textEver wondered how the mind of a top golf coach operates? Swing into the insights of Graham Walker, the maestro behind the golfing prowess of players like Tommy Fleetwood. In our latest podcast episode, we traverse the undulating terrain of golf, from the rigorous discipline of practice to the freewheeling artistry of play. Under Graham's guidance, we uncover strategies that fortify confidence and refine technique, providing a masterclass in every aspect of the game, whether you're a weekend warrior or dreaming of the tour.Grip your clubs tighter as we move...2024-03-061h 05