Personalization Outbreak

In the wake of the great resignation, many communities are feeling battered and bruised.  But it's not time to give up! In this episode, we explore how to come back stronger than ever and rebuild our communities from the ground up.  Our guest today, Shalini Vajjhala is the Executive Director of the San Diego Regional Policy and Innovation Center . Shalini has over 15 years of experience worki...

How to go beyond general counsel responsibilities in order to provide more value to your industry?  General counsel are often seen as a necessary evil in the industry. In healthcare it can be even worse since health providers are facing unprecedented challenges that have never been seen before in a post-pandemic chaotic world. Our guest, Stacy Bratcher , Vice President and general counsel at Cotta...

How do we make sure that people with disabilities have access to quality education? Too often, students with disabilities are left out of the conversation when it comes to inclusion in schools and universities. Every student deserves a chance to learn and grow in an environment that supports their unique needs. We're excited to share this powerful talk with our guest Ioanna Beckman , a Senior...

How can a multicultural workforce help your marketing efforts?  If you want to create a successful cross-cultural marketing strategy, you need to start by having a multicultural workforce. A multicultural workforce is not only good for your company's image, it's also good for business. In this episode we interview Armando Azarloza , co-founder and CEO of the Axis agency,  an award winnin...

How many times have you let your thoughts and worries take over? The truth is we all overthink things from time to time. But it's when we do it on a regular basis and let this habit of thinking get out of control that our chances for success are killed.  In this episode our guest Jon Acuff , New York times bestselling author and Inc Magazine top 100 leadership speaker, explores what is overth...

John Woods is the Chief Academic Officer and Provost for the University of Phoenix and responsible for further developing and fulfilling the university's academic mission. John has amplified the university’s high quality of career relevant academic programs while spurring innovation to help working adults move efficiently from education to career. ---------------------------------------------...

In this episode, we interview DeAnna Minus-Vincent, who currently serves as the executive vice president, chief social justice, and accountability officer for RWJ Barnabas health. Deanna works across the system with internal and external stakeholders to co-design strategies that improve health outcomes, promote health equity, and eliminate health disparities. --------------------------------------...

In this episode, we interview Dan Durbin who is the Head of school for Beaufort Academy in Beaufort, South Carolina and is a 30-year veteran of education. Dan is an educator ahead of the game - who is not afraid to challenge the overly standardized educational system to address the real issues towards creating personalized educational pathways. During this podcast interview, we will talk about the...

In this episode, we interview Bill Hulseman – an independent consultant from the education sector who specializes in designing rituals to support educators and facilitate dialogue. We talked about the importance of prioritizing individuals and discussed when and why we started prioritizing institutions over people – slowing down our efforts to transform.  ------------------------------------------...

In this episode we discuss how the future of learning and training is getting heavily dependent on providing a customized pathway for the student. Our guest, also reviews the formula for deploying a successful e-learning program and why bridging the content delivery platform and the content producers is crucial to future of e-learning. Our guest, Brad Lea, is the founder and CEO of LightSpeed VT -...

In this episode will talk about how the events of 2020 have transformed the way employers should support their employees and why the hybrid environment is here to stay. We discuss how to go beyond traditional retention and engagement metrics to measure real inclusion and human capital growth.  Our guest, Kety Duron, is the Chief Human Resources Officer at City of Hope –a National Cancer Institute-...

In this episode we review the role of Diversity and Inclusion and discuss why a cost center approach just doesn't work anymore. We will also talk about the Importance of a cultural legacy for large organizations, and why we should we be hopeful with the next generations in our quest for a more human focused leadership.   Our guest, Robert N. Johnson is an International Philanthropist and Reti...

In this episode, we talk about how to operationalize personalization by adapting traditional leadership models to serve the unique needs of students. We will discuss why institutions should start prioritizing wellbeing in the digital era – and  how educators can help students face the growing mental health issues related with the advancement of technology.  Our guest, Andy Sulick is the president...

In this episode, we talk about the notion of psychological safety and why organizations are struggling to achieve workplace sustainability – and trying to avoid systems that have historically suppressed employee’s individuality. We will also discuss the changing  dynamics of the human resources department and why we should approach HR as a business responsibility. Our guest today Anabel Fall is th...

In this episode, we examine how the pandemic has prompted employers to start listening and caring for employees in a more personalized way. We will also discuss how to close the post pandemic trust gaps between employers and employees. Finally, we will talk about a possible extinction and necessary evolution of the CHRO role. Our guest today, Diane Sanford, is tenured HR executive with over 25 yea...

In this episode, we look to answer the following question: has higher education historically stifled the individuality of its students? We will also talk about redefining student success and how the pandemic affected the student’s approach to higher education.  Our guest Nathan Long, is the president of Saybrook University - a regional, non-profit institution, that focuses on social transformation...

In this episode, we discuss lessons learned from the 2020 health crisis – from team building to valuing differences in thought as well as changes in the hybrid work models – and what to expect from the next generation of healthcare C-suite executives. We will also talk about the resistance to change that exists in the healthcare industry and how digitally native organizations are influencing the f...

In this episode, we talk about the streaming generation and how they are influencing the ways we learn and consume education. Glenn interviews a millennial who can teach us all about work life balance, what it means to have a sense of ownership at work and what it takes to be efficient in the workplace.  Our guest, Parker Handley, is a 25-year-old graphic designer who has spent the last five years...

In this episode, we talk about future of benefits management in large organizations and how employers should evolve in providing health and well-being solutions to their employees – creating competitive advantage in their quest to attract, retain and develop top talent. Our guest, Harlan Levine, is president of strategy and business ventures for City of Hope. He also serves as the chairman of the...

In this episode we discuss the importance of transitioning healthcare to take on a much larger public health & well-being role – as well as educating and working closing with large employers to solve for the social determinants of health and the path to pitch corporations into the benefits of solving for the social determinants of health. Our guest, Randy Oostra, is the President and Chief Exe...

In this episode we discuss the post pandemic challenges in the workplace and the marketplace – and why the new currency for leadership of the future is continuous learning. We also debate why great standardized processes often sets us free for creating more personalized outcomes and how to mitigate the risks of technology in organizations to ensure that it respects the need for human connection.  ...

In this episode, we explore the healthy tension between community colleges and four-year universities and their relevancy in this 4th Industrial Revolution. We also discuss what can we learn from younger generations – to start equipping students with skills that will allow them to adapt, evolve and create part of the new economy.  Our guest this week – Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernández – is the president...

In this episode, we discuss the changing mindset of different student generations and how the spirit of self-determination, sustainability and collectivism is more prevalent today than it was years ago. We also review the transformation that is happening in higher education and how traditional Higher Ed stands in the way of tech-oriented newcomers.  Our guest – John Quelch – is the dean of the Uni...

In this episode, we talk about the need to start incorporating calculated risks and helping people be comfortable with failure – while delivering solutions with limited recourses. Our guest, Brad Williams, is the President of El Centro Campus at Dallas College. Brad has also served as the president at Oklahoma state university and his background involves communication, marketing, and music. Togeth...

In this episode we talk about the importance treating diverse communities with personalization to build trust, deliver the right message and elevate the level of care and access across the country.  Our guest, Dr. Ed Kim, is the physician in chief at City of Hope Orange County in Southern California – a world-class leading organization in Cancer Treatment and Research.  ---------------------------...