Shows
The Drops PodcastThe Yellow Brick Road of InnovationThis week on the podcast, we have Ken Zakalik. Ken Zakalik is an innovation leader with a track record of driving culture change and implementing strategic initiatives in fast-paced, high-growth environments. With a focus on emerging technologies, he has a proven ability to identify and leverage new technologies to drive business growth and enhance customer experiences. Throughout his career, Ken has consistently demonstrated his ability to build and lead high-performing teams, generate new ideas, and execute complex projects. He is a skilled communicator and collaborator, able to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders at all levels...2023-02-1659 min
Mission Forward with Carrie FoxReimagining a Non-Profit Model: Inspiring Innovation at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital with Ken ZakalikMore than 70 years ago, Danny Thomas dreamed the idea of a hospital that would operate in segregated South, where patients of all races would be treated together by physicians of all races. Thanks to that history of radical inclusion and innovation, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital has moved the childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% today. Many organizations have perfected their large annual giving events—usually fundraising galas—that contribute as much as 60% of their annual revenue. St. Jude has proved to be a stunning producer of such events in the spirit of the children they...2020-12-0731 min