Best Advisory Advantage Podcasts (2025)

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396 Thursday Refresh: Emmanuel Daniel on Navigating the Great Transition - Personalization, Disintermediation, and the Future of Work 49:31

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In this insightful episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli welcomes Emmanuel Daniel, global thought leader, futurist, founder of The Asian Banker, and author of The Great Transition: The Personalization of Finance is Here. Emmanuel brings a wealth of experience from decades of engaging with top financial leaders and institutions worldwide,…

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395 [BEST OF] Greg Satell on How To Create A Movement That Drives Transformational Change 46:31

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Greg Satell, writer, speaker, innovation advisor, an expert on transformational change, and author of Cascades, shares lessons on how leaders can lead transformation in their organizations and the community. Greg Satell shares lessons learned from past transformations and how leaders can help lead change in…

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257: Paul Markovich on new builds, breakups, and bold healthcare bets 46:12

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In this special live episode from the 2025 Advisory Board Summit, host Rachel (Rae) Woods sits down with a leader well-versed in bold transformation: Paul Markovich. After more than a decade as President and CEO of Blue Shield of California, Paul now leads Ascendiun—a new nonprofit parent company that includes Blue Shield of California, its clinica…

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Discomfort Is Your Competitive Advantage 35:54

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Comfort feels safe—but in a fast-changing world, it can quietly become your firm’s biggest threat. In this episode of The FutureProof Advisor, I explore why individuals and organizations naturally resist change, and how our biology—particularly our brain’s preference for predictability and aversion to loss—can unconsciously keep us clinging to outd…

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394 Leading in the Exponential Era: Futurist David Espindola on AI, Strategy, and the Future of Work 49:51

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In this compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by David Espindola, a futurist and strategic advisor with deep expertise in technology, AI, and leadership. As the author of The Exponential Era and Soulful, Espindola brings a unique lens to the conversation—one that blends exponential technology insight with a deep unde…

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256: How you can prepare for the financial impacts of Trump-era policies 31:07

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Healthcare executives are closely watching legislative activity in Congress—anticipating shifts in government-funded insurance, new economic headwinds, and regulatory changes. And while change is certainly coming, what remains uncertain is how these forces will shape market dynamics and organizational finances. To help hospitals and health systems …

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Why Relationship Driven Advising Wins 31:19

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Building a firm doesn’t always follow a straight line—and sometimes that’s the advantage. In this episode of The FutureProof Advisor, I sit down with Garrett Cottle, co-founder of Momentum Wealth Management, to talk about how adaptability, personal authenticity, and strategic thinking can shape a successful practice. From a start in music to a pivo…

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393 Embracing Infinite Possibilities in Leadership: Lessons from Astronaut, Physician, and CEO Dr. Bernard A. Harris 42:48

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dr. Bernard Harris, a leader whose extraordinary career trajectory—from physician to NASA astronaut to CEO and venture capitalist—offers rare insights into the inner work of leadership. Dr. Harris is the first African American to walk in space, and the author of Embracing Infinite…

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255: Is healthcare really recession-proof? 39:50

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When experts warn that the economy could be headed for a recession, people working across different corners of the economy get nervous. People working in healthcare, maybe less so. That’s because of a longstanding idea that healthcare is impervious to recession. Okay, maybe that’s overstating it. Healthcare is less susceptible than other industries…

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Your Board Needs a NED—Here’s Why 1:04

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Welcome back to Scaling Smarter—the podcast where we unpack what it really takes to lead, grow, and future-proof your business. I’m your host, Adrian Lawrence, and today we’re talking about something every ambitious company should have in place but often overlooks: Non-Executive Directors—also known as NEDs. More specifically, we’re going to look a…

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Google Than Goldman 33:19

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Regulations aren’t the problem—they’re the easy excuse. The real obstacle to innovation in wealth management often lies in our own mindset: a fear of failure, a bias toward what’s worked before, and a comfort with the familiar. In this episode of The FutureProof Advisor, I dive into the tension between compliance and innovation—and why these two fo…

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392 Section CEO Greg Shove on Leading Through AI: Rethinking Business Models, Talent, and Strategy 56:57

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by Greg Shove, CEO of Section and a serial entrepreneur with a deep track record of leading transformative growth. Shove’s leadership journey includes multiple successful pivots, and in this conversation, he brings a uniquely grounded perspective on how AI is fundamentally changing …

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254: Stop searching for the “perfect” AI product and do this instead 29:31

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Artificial intelligence (AI) continues to generate excitement across healthcare, promising to reduce clinician burnout, fuel innovation, and ease financial pressures. But despite the hype, AI is far from a “plug-and-play” solution—and simply investing in AI won’t guarantee success. This week, host Rachel (Rae) Woods is joined by Advisory Board AI e…

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The Boardroom Advantage with NED Capital 0:41

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Welcome back to Exec Capital — the place where leaders come to think smarter, grow faster, and lead better. I’m your host, Adrian Lawrence, and today, we’re looking at one of the most under-leveraged assets in any company’s growth toolkit: your board. More specifically — your non-executive directors, and how bringing the right person into the room …

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391 Thursday Refresh: Simon Bailey on Resilience and Brilliance: Unleashing Leadership Potential and Lessons from Disney 33:15

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In this insightful episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, Mahan Tavakoli engages in a deep and inspiring conversation with Simon T. Bailey, a renowned speaker, leadership expert, and author of Resilience@Work: How to Coach Yourself Into a Thriving Future. Simon is best known for his work on personal and professional brilliance, with a focus …

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Talent, Transition, and the Truth About Growth 36:26

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Growth is the goal—but few talk about how uncomfortable it can actually be. In this episode of The FutureProof Advisor, I sit down with Rich Gill of Wealth Partners Capital Group to unpack what really happens as RIAs scale beyond the founder. We explore the evolution of the industry through Rich’s unique lens—one shaped by experience across roles a…

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The Finance Seat That Drives Growth – Finding the Right Financial Controller 1:09

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Welcome back to Growth Mode – The Business Builder’s Podcast, where we help you scale smarter, not harder. I’m your host, Adrian Lawrence, and today we’re diving into a role that often doesn’t get the spotlight it deserves: the Financial Controller. If you’re running a growing company—maybe you’ve just raised funding, maybe you’re scaling fast—you …

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390 Beyond Engagement: What Great Leaders Actually Do Differently to Earn Commitment with Dave Garrison, Author, The Buy-In Advantage 40:58

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What if your employees appear engaged, but aren’t truly committed? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dave Garrison, an experienced CEO, board member, and author of The Buy-In Advantage: Why Employees Stop Caring and How Great Leaders Inspire Commitment. Drawing on his work with companies like Ameritrade and his ex…

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253: A new way to measure patient access 29:05

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Stay tuned to the end of the episode for a policy update on the bill containing Medicaid cuts that is making its way through Congress, and the recent MAHA Commission Report. If you were to ask any healthcare leader what the top challenges in our industry are, it’s a fair bet that “improving patient access to care” would be on the list. There have b…

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Finding the Right HR Director: The Exec Capital Advantage 1:25

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Welcome back to "Growth Leaders", the podcast where we unpack the strategies, people, and ideas driving the future of business. I’m your host, [Your Name], and today, we’re talking about one of the most pivotal roles in any growing company: the HR Director. Now, I know what some of you are thinking — “HR? Isn’t that mostly payroll and policies?” Th…

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Scaling Smart: Finding the Right Operations Director with Exec Capital 0:40

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Welcome to “Growth Engine”, the podcast where we dig deep into the systems, talent, and leadership moves that fuel real business growth. I’m your host, [Your Name], and today, we’re exploring one of the most misunderstood — but absolutely mission-critical — executive roles: the Operations Director. And to help you find that person? That’s where Exe…

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Risk, Failure, and Freedom - What School Didn't Teach You 29:19

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We’re taught from a young age to aim for the right answer, follow the rules, and avoid mistakes. That mindset might’ve earned us gold stars in school—but in the real world of leadership, it often becomes a roadblock. In this episode of The FutureProof Advisor Podcast, I unpack how the systems we grew up in—especially our education system—trained us…

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389 Small Shifts, Big Impact: Leadership Lessons from Mike Mears, Former CIA HR Chief and Founder of the CIA Leadership Academy 51:47

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What happens when even the most powerful leaders pull every lever they’ve been taught to use—bonuses, metrics, training—and nothing changes? That’s the question that set Mike Mears, former CIA Chief of Human Capital, on a mission to rethink leadership from the inside out. In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mike joins Mahan Tavakoli to share …

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252: Contain, extract, recover: Inside the Ardent Health cyberattack 41:08

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In this special live episode from the 2025 Advisory Board Summit, Ardent Health Services President & CEO Marty Bonick and Chief Digital and Transformation Officer Anika Gardenhire recount the harrowing story of a ransomware attack that brought their 30-hospital system to a standstill on Thanksgiving Day 2023. Cyberattacks on healthcare systems are …

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The Future of Investment Management Isn't Human... Or Is It? 32:52

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The advisory landscape is shifting fast—and staying relevant means rethinking how we create and deliver value. In this conversation, I sit down with Christian Hyldahl, founder of Varium Investment Partners, to explore the evolution of investment management and what it takes to stand out as an advisor today. Christian’s perspective is grounded in de…

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388 Mastering Uncertainty: Lessons from Former Navy SEAL Commander Rich Diviney on Leading Yourself and Your Team When Nothing Goes as Planned 45:40

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In this timely and compelling episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli welcomes back Rich Diviney, retired Navy SEAL Commander and bestselling author of The Attributes. This conversation focuses on Rich’s latest book, Mastering Uncertainty, and delivers insights highly relevant to leaders navigating today’s volatile, complex environment. Wi…

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251: Former HHS leaders weigh in on navigating Trump 2.0 (and answer your questions) 40:25

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5/22 Update: The House early Thursday narrowly passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a budget bill that includes a number of healthcare provisions that could have a significant impact on Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act. It has been over 100 days since President Donald Trump began his second term. During that time, Radio Advisory ha…

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Energy integration in the Southern Caribbean Energy Matrix 1:33:09

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Energy production is, in one way or another, crucial to the economies of Guyana, Suriname and Trinidad. Guyana is quickly becoming one of the world’s largest per-capita producers of oil with significant gas development potential. Suriname is developing its first major offshore block, while Trinidad & Tobago is looking to revitalize its long-central…

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How to Take Action When You Know Too Much 29:25

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We tend to believe that more knowledge and more information will make our decisions easier and better. But what if that abundance of insight is actually holding us back? As leaders in this industry, we’re often inundated with options, research, and opinions—yet that flood of input can lead to indecision, anxiety, and hesitation. In this episode of …

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387 You Can’t Outsmart AI—But You Can Out-Human It: How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World with Mark Schaefer 51:20

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In this compelling episode of the Partnering Leadership podcast, Mark Schaefer returns to share fresh, provocative insights from his latest book, Audacious: How Humans Win in an AI Marketing World. A globally respected marketing strategist, bestselling author, and deep observer of technological change, Schaefer brings sharp clarity to a pressing le…

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250: VBC success is possible. Here's how Advocate Health does it. 34:16

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Believe it or not, 60% of healthcare payments in the US are tied to value. But it’s still surprisingly hard to find examples of health systems that have been doing VBC at scale, successfully, over time. So that’s what Advisory Board researchers set out to do. And across 66 conversations with 44 systems, we found four systems with approaches worth e…

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The Future is Built Not Bought 35:32

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The most successful firms aren’t the ones that fear change—they’re the ones that actively lead it. That’s the mindset Todd Pisarczyk brings as we talk about how senior advisors and firm leaders can future-proof their practices in an age of rapid technological transformation. From experimenting with AI tools like ChatGPT to creating standout client …

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386 [BEST OF] Eduardo Briceno on The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action 50:47

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In this Partnering Leadership conversation, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Eduardo Briceño, author of The Performance Paradox: Turning the Power of Mindset into Action. In the discussion, Eduardo dives into the transformative power of a growth mindset and how we can apply it to unlock our potential. He shares how a crippling physical injury early in hi…

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[Encore] The changing tide of Medicare Advantage 21:46

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(This episode originally aired on October 22, 2024.) For years, the best word to describe Medicare Advantage (MA) was “untouchable.” Hugely popular among seniors, profitable for health plans—the hybrid public-private payment model grew to the point that it now covers more seniors than traditional Medicare. But in the past few years, the tide has st…

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385 Thursday Refresh: Jim Detert on How to Choose Courage and Be Brave at Work 43:31

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jim Detert, John L. Colley Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business and author of Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work. In this conversation, Jim Detert shares how we can become more courageous by develop…

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You're Not in Control and That's Okay 31:50

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We like to believe our success comes from skill and hard work—and when things don’t go our way, it’s easy to blame external forces. But the truth is, luck and timing often play a bigger role in outcomes than we care to admit. That tension between effort and randomness is something every advisor, especially in leadership, needs to wrestle with. When…

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384 The Power of Culture: Bringing values to life at work with Laura Hamill 45:25

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Laura Hamill, organizational psychologist, startup co-founder, and author of The Power of Culture. Laura shares how her early experiences and leadership journey at Microsoft shaped her passion for understanding the hidden forces that drive organizational behavior and business outc…

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249: What is 340B, and why is it in the hot seat 32:15

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The federal drug purchasing program known as 340B was created in 1992 to help select provider organizations stretch scarce resources to care for patients. More than three decades later, health systems of all shapes and sizes have come to rely on 340B for their financial sustainability. But the program has come under criticism. And in recent years, …

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Build Legacy, Not Just Wealth 35:22

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Curiosity isn’t just a trait—it’s a strategic advantage in today’s advisory world. In my latest conversation on The FutureProof Advisor, I sat down with Jerry Sneed of Procyon Partners to unpack how advisors can build deeper client relationships, stay ahead of change, and foster generational impact by rethinking how we learn, lead, and communicate.…

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383 Designing What Lasts: How Great Leaders Reimagine Ownership, Innovation, and Legacy with Alfredo De Massis 45:41

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What does it take to build something that lasts—not just for years, but across generations? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli is joined by Alfredo De Massis, a globally recognized expert on family enterprise and author of The Family Business Book: A Roadmap for Entrepreneurial Families to Prosper Across Generations. As one of…

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248: Drugs, surgeries, and shortages: the state of obesity care in 2025 35:19

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In 2025, 6% of US adults are taking a GLP-1. But the popularity of weight-loss drugs isn’t the only thing changing the obesity care landscape. On Radio Advisory, we’ve talked about what comprehensive obesity care looks like, the reality of weight bias, and the strain high-cost drugs like GLP-1s are having on employers and plans. But we haven’t done…

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Curiosity Is Your Super Power 31:33

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Curiosity isn't just a nice-to-have trait—it’s a necessary fuel for leadership, growth, and long-term success. When approached with depth and intentionality, curiosity becomes the key to evolving our thinking, building sharper perspectives, and navigating complexity more effectively. In this episode, I break down the difference between general curi…

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382 Why Strategy Fails Without the Right Board: Didier Cossin on High Performance Boards & Decision-Making at the Top 47:32

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What if the greatest risk to your organization isn't economic uncertainty, market volatility, or disruptive technology—but the decisions being made in your own boardroom? In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Didier Cossin, IMD professor and global expert in board governance, whose book High Performance Boards has bec…

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247: How hospitals and post-acute providers can rebuild their relationships (and why they need to) 28:49

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Let’s face it: Hospitals and post-acute providers can find themselves at odds. Post-acute is an area of the industry that is often misunderstood and sometimes villainized. But when post-acute care struggles, it directly impacts hospital operations. The industry needs a solution. It starts with understanding that the post-acute space is not a monoli…

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Don't Let Tech Leave You Behind 35:24

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Building a successful wealth management firm isn’t just about numbers—it’s about vision, resilience, and embracing change. Douglas Boneparth’s journey from childhood dreams of becoming an architect or attorney to leading a thriving financial advisory firm highlights the importance of entrepreneurship, technology, and adaptability in today’s fast-pa…

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381 Reclaim the Moment: Building Clarity and Connection in a Chaotic World with Greg Bennick 42:16

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Greg Bennick, keynote speaker, humanitarian, and author of Reclaim the Moment: Seven Strategies to Build a Better Now. Greg shares how his upbringing in a small Connecticut town with nontraditional parents helped shape his views on purpose, disruption, and transformation. Through …

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246: Plans have trust and cost problems. Here's how to manage both. 35:55

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Every stakeholder in healthcare is getting squeezed by mounting financial pressures, and health plans are no exception. Higher utilization and rising treatment costs are hitting plans hard. At the same time, plans are facing heightened public scrutiny. It may seem like the wrong time for plans to focus on cost management, but the combination of mar…

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Your Brain is Playing Tricks on You 37:51

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Our minds often deceive us, shaping our perceptions in ways we don’t realize. Cognitive biases influence decision-making, memory, and our ability to adapt. By understanding these mental traps, we can sharpen our thinking, make better decisions, and foster deeper connections with clients. One common bias is the Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy—the tendenc…

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380 Thursday Refresh: Mark Schaefer on Why Community is the Last Great Marketing Strategy in the Age of AI 56:10

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Mark Schaefer, a renowned bestselling author of popular marketing books. The conversation focuses on Mark Schaefer's latest book, Belonging to the Brand: Why Community is the Last Great Marketing Strategy. During the discussion, Mark Schaefer shares valuable insights on personal b…

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379 Unlocking AI: How Leaders Can Tap Into Generative AI’s Power with Rajeev Kapur 29:40

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Rajeev Kapur, a seasoned technology executive, AI innovator, and author of AI Made Simple. With decades of leadership experience, including his time as CEO of a leading B2B marketing and media technology company, Rajeev shares invaluable insights on how generative AI is reshaping …