Best Mike Devore Podcasts (2025)

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Release Yourself, with Mickie Kennedy (Public Relations, News, Promotions, Business) 26:26

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Mickie Kennedy, PR expert and the founder of eReleases, a leading press release distribution service, dives into why press releases aren’t just for the big boys, how to create the best one for maximum attention, and what to do in a damage-control setting, plus shares his “3% rule”, and explains how even local press can net BIG wins for your busines…

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Introducing "Think Big, Buy Small" 58:50

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Today on the podcast, we’re excited to feature a conversation from Think Big, Buy Small, produced by our friends at Harvard Business School. Hosted by HBS professors (and former Action Catalyst guests) Rick Ruback and Royce Yudkoff, Think Big, Buy Small explores the world of entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA), highlighting how ambitious lea…

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Healthcare Business Startup Basics 29:19

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Send us a text Robin Clayton was my guest for this episode and we touched on Licensing Credentialing Trends in new healthcare business Pitfalls of starting a new healthcare business Robin can be found at pd360llc.com where she helps healthcare businesses get licensed, credentialed, and started up. Robin will be opening up a coaching cohort for new …

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CLIP: The 51 Percent Rule 3:38

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Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell, co-founders of Beekman 1802 skincare, partners in both business as well as life, explain the "51% rule" for decision making, both professionally, and personally. Hear Brent and Josh's full interview in Episode 494 of The Action Catalyst.

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REMASTERED: Mistakes Leaders Make, with Skip Prichard (Nonprofit, Publishing, Success, CEO) 11:44

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Speaker, author, and President & CEO of OCLC, Skip Prichard, shares his unusual childhood background, the research on near death experiences, why to fail faster, how people are often like nickels, and the philosophy of working harder on yourself than you do on your job.

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Healthcare Recruiting with Sean DeVore 29:01

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Send us a text I chatted with healthcare recruiting pro Sean DeVore. We touched on: Hiring for culture Checking references The importance of character in hiring for healthcare Hiring overseas staff And more! You can find Sean at seandevore.com. === This episode is brought to you by Seasoned Advice HR, where I help healthcare clinics to hire, retain…

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CLIP: What Has Being Realistic Cost You? 3:54

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CEO and Founder of Dream University, Marcia Wieder, explains the value of realism, self-confidence, and risk taking in dreaming, how to break down big dreams into small projects, and why you should want to be PIE (but not the baked good). Hear Marcia's full interview in Episode 134 of The Action Catalyst.…

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GOAT Wisdom, with Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell (Entrepreneurship, Business, Community, Skincare) 27:56

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Performance Review Success 24:25

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Send us a text In this episode, I share tips to make performance review season a success for healthcare clinics. === This episode is brought to you by Seasoned Advice HR, where I help healthcare clinics to hire, retain, and manage better — helping you get Better Results Through People. Learn more at seasoned-advice.com. Follow me on instagram @seas…

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CLIP: Creating "Creating Humanity At It's Best" 5:08

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Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard, the tech entrepreneur known as the “father of the cable modem", explains what things like broadband and cable modems REALLY are, and how their invention quickly impacted producers, consumers, and the broader economy. Hear Rouzbeh's full interview in his special bonus episode of The Action Catalyst.…

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REMASTERED: Dreams, Purpose, and Vision, with Marcia Wieder (Goals, Success, Personal Development, Self Improvement) 19:51

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CEO and Founder of Dream University, Marcia Wieder, explains the difference between dreams, fantasies, and goals, the value of realism in dreaming, how intention and integrity work together, breaking down big dreams into small projects, separating dreams from doubts, the 3 little words that breed self-sabotage, and why you should want to be PIE (pa…

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Ophthalmology Practice Executive Guido Piquet 41:52

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Send us a text My guest this week is Guido Piquet from Mann Eye Institute in Texas, a practice with many locations and almost 50 eye care providers including physicians and optometrists in many subspecialties such as cornea, glaucoma, retina and more. Guido and I discussed culture, the power of humility, career growth, and the challenges of leading…

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CLIP: Why South Africa? 5:46

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Hattingh Basson and Werner Barnard, Senior Partners at Southwestern Talent, explain why offshoring isn't really what it used to be anymore, it's present-day benefits, and how the South African people are creating a world-class talent pool. Hear Hattingh and Werner's full interview in Episode 493 of The Action Catalyst.…

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The Accidental Network, with Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard (Technology, Entrepreneurship, Internet, Author) 25:57

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Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard, the tech entrepreneur known as the “father of the cable modem", explains the two experiences he brought together to create the revolutionary device, what things like broadband and cable modems REALLY are, why he gave it all away free of royalties, and the role of homemade Persian food in making it all possible. Mentioned in th…

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Clinical Research Success with Kyle Fogarty 28:14

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Send us a text My guest today is Kyle Fogarty of Polus Health, a clinical research recruitment tool which combines human and AI power in a HIPAA compliant platform to improve research recruiting success. Kyle talks about whether clinical research is a good move for physicians in clinical practice, some of the considerations, and what steps are invo…

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CLIP: Texas Roadhouse and "The Noble Cause" 2:14

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Author, executive coach, and culture consultant Chester Elton breaks down the idea of "the noble cause" in business, and how Texas Roadhouse restaurants are a shining and enduring example of the idea in action. Hear Chester's full interview in Episode 35 of The Action Catalyst.

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Affirmations for Healthcare Leaders 5:23

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Send us a text Are you a practice administrator in ophthalmology or another clinical healthcare specialty? I have bad news for you - 80% of your thoughts are negative. And yet, your mind is your most valuable asset. The good news? You can combat this negativity with powerful affirmations -- like the ones I've recorded for you here just for healthca…

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Overtime with Outland: Hattingh Basson and Werner Barnard, Episode 493 2:46

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Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 493, with Hattingh Basson and Werner Barnard, Senior Partners at Southwestern Talent.

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Workforce Innovation, with Hattingh Basson and Werner Barnard (Staffing, South Africa, Talent, Hiring) 34:25

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Hattingh Basson and Werner Barnard, Senior Partners at Southwestern Talent, explain the unique career history that spawned the business, the professional services gap that they are filling and why it exists, why offshoring isn't really offshoring anymore, how the South African people create a world-class talent pool, overcoming start-up pain points…

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Networking for Healthcare Leaders 21:35

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Send us a text "Networking" has a negative connotation for some, but it is increasingly important in our fragmented society. Human relationships will (seemingly) always continue to matter, and perhaps moreso as AI begins to take over routine tasks. In this episode, I share some tips for connecting with others! === === This episode is brought to you…

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CLIP: The Greatest Thing Mike Johnson Ever Did 3:16

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Mike Johnson, the 56th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, as well as an alum of The Action Catalyst's parent company, Southwestern, explains why his participation in the Southwestern Advantage program was "the best thing he ever did". Hear Speaker Johnson's full interview in his special bonus episode of The Action Catalyst.…

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REMASTERED: Going All-In, with Chester Elton (Culture, Business, Leadership, Management) 9:12

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Author, executive coach, and culture consultant Chester Elton walks us through how to create an all-in culture in our business, including managing culture during crisis, and why the customer experience will never exceed the employee experience.

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Healthcare Career Growth with Mandy Cansler 39:11

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Send us a text Mandy Cansler, COMT, COE, LSSGB has been a technician and senior leader in ophthalmology for over 20 years. She currently helps ophthalmic clinics raise their profitability through leadership and operational advice in addition to technician training work and provider recruitment services. Mandy is a warm-hearted connector and leader …

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CLIP: Interested, Not Interesting 2:29

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Speaker, author, and coach Bruce Van Horn explains the best ways to be "other-focused" on social media, and provide more value to, and thereby get more loyalty from, your audience. Hear Bruce's full interview in Episode 11 of The Action Catalyst.

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God Is Not Done With America Yet, with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (Leadership, Politics, USA, Success) 15:40

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Mike Johnson, the 56th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, as well as an alum of The Action Catalyst's parent company, Southwestern, breaks down his unique path to the speakership and the big role Southwestern played in getting him there, recounts danger in Tucson and getting a little help from Brett Favre, delivers an absolutely…

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Employee Health Benefits with Leslie Shields 31:39

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Send us a text Leslie and I spoke about health insurance benefits for employees and doctors. Leslie can be found at theshieldsagency.com === This episode is brought to you by Seasoned Advice HR, where I help healthcare clinics and service businesses to hire, retain, and manage better — helping you get Better Results Through People. Learn more at se…

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Healthcare Finance with Mitt Mehta 43:09

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Send us a text In this episode of Healthcare Leadership Live, my esteemed guest is Mitt Mehta. Mitt is a healthcare CFO with experience in multiple specialties. In this show, we discussed Mistakes that physician-owners make Private equity trends Tips for doctors wanting to exit ownership And more === This episode is brought to you by Seasoned Advic…

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CLIP: The REAL Cost of Turnover 2:39

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Dr. Angela Jackson, the founder/CEO of Future Forward Strategies and a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, explains the REAL cost of turnover in organizations, and the numbers may surprise you. Hear Dr. Jackson's full interview in her special bonus episode of The Action Catalyst.

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Hire a Manager Who'll Actually Lead 30:21

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Send us a text Finding a clinical manager who will do the tough work of leading is a challenge. In this episode, I will share tips to help make your next manager hire a great one. Read the blog post here - https://www.seasoned-advice.com/blog/hiring-a-manager === This episode is brought to you by Seasoned Advice HR, where I help healthcare clinics …

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REMASTERED: Twitter Tips for Movers and Shakers, with Bruce Van Horn (Social Media, Business, Success, Networking) 8:24

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Speaker, author, and coach Bruce Van Horn shares Twitter/X tips for movers and shakers, including the critical importance of authenticity, putting connection over saturation, and the most common-sense advice that you probably overlook all of the time.

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Ophthalmology Leadership with Ben Seals 30:56

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Send us a text Ben Seals is the CEO for a large independent multi-specialty eye care practice in Atlanta. He's a master connector and passionate about leadership. We touched on: Mentoring Hiring well Growing your career in leadership The power of networking And more! === This episode is brought to you by Seasoned Advice HR, where I help healthcare …

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CLIP: Don't Put Strategy Over Heart 3:57

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Culture strategist and leadership coach Jenni Catron shares why it’s important to lead with the heart as well as strategy, and how developing the awareness to do both can be a challenge. Hear Jenni's full interview in Episode 128 of The Action Catalyst.

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Healthcare Staff Retention Basics 5:35

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Send us a text In this episode, I talk about the bare essentials when trying to improve your staff retention in clinical healthcare. === This episode is brought to you by Seasoned Advice HR, where I help healthcare clinics and service businesses to hire, retain, and manage better — helping you get Better Results Through People. Learn more at season…

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The Win-Win Workplace, with Dr. Angela Jackson (Management, Leadership, Business, Engagement) 22:03

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Dr. Angela Jackson, the founder/CEO of Future Forward Strategies and a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, reveals the lessons learned from studying Fortune 500 companies, the REAL cost of turnover, why top-down decision making is dead, and the two main takeaways for small business owners.…

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401(k) as a Hiring and Retention Tool - Brandon Barber 36:51

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Send us a text Clinic owners and administrators will learn about offering 401(k) to their employees and how to maximize it as a benefit, recruiting tool, and retention tool. Brandon and I touched on: Getting the trust of employees The administrative aspects of 401(k) Tax credits available to offset your investment 401(k) being an attainable benefit…

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CLIP: Actual Vs. Foundational Knowledge 4:29

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Greg DeVore, CEO and co-founder of ScreenSteps, lays out his “Find & Follow” philosophy to reduce supervisor burnout and improve employee performance, including concepts like actual vs. foundational knowledge, the value it can provide in the event of a sale, and the knowledge operations maturity model. Hear Greg's full interview in Episode 492 of T…

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REMASTERED: The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership, with Jenni Catron (Strategy, Faith, Business, Author) 18:28

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Culture strategist and leadership coach Jenni Catron shares “The Grand Commandment” and how it pertains to leadership, why it’s important to lead with the heart as well as strategy, the value of creating a safe space for honest feedback, the delicate balance of being bold but respectful, the role of faith, and why leadership is sacred work.…

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Clinic Marketing and Revenue - Brandi Musgrave 40:25

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Send us a text Clinic Strategic Growth Consultant Brandi Musgrave joined me on the show to discuss how healthcare clinics can maximize their revenues by taking care of the prospective patients who are already making connection with them. Some highlights: The importance of consistent follow up How to optimize your team and system to capture opportun…

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CLIP: Optimize, Automate, and Outsource 3:28

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Author, entrepreneur, and “overwhelmologist” Ari Meisel reveals how to optimize, automate, and outsource, the shockingly straightforward system for keeping work, and anxiety, from piling up. Hear Ari's full interview in Episode 122 of The Action Catalyst.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts

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Overtime with Outland: Greg DeVore, Episode 492 2:48

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Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 492, with Greg DeVore, CEO and co-founder of ScreenSteps.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts

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Find & Follow, with Greg DeVore (Productivity, Learning, Performance, Teams) 29:50

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Greg DeVore, CEO and co-founder of ScreenSteps, lays out his “Find & Follow” philosophy to reduce supervisor burnout and improve employee performance, breaking down concepts like actual vs. foundational knowledge and knowledge spenders vs. knowledge investors, the knowledge operations maturity model, the dead simple exercise that’ll change how your…

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Ophthalmology Talk with Dr. Blake Hampton 45:50

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Send us a text In this episode of Healthcare Leadership Live, my esteemed guest is Dr. Blake Hampton from Alamance Eye Center in North Carolina. In this show, we discussed Productivity in the clinic How doctors can engage with their staff Technology and the future of practice Staying grounded with connection One key tip for growing the panel of pat…

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CLIP: It's a Crisis! Now What? 2:46

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Founder & CEO of ZavoMedia PR Group, Liana Zavo, reveals THE biggest PR mistake people make, and what they SHOULD be doing instead when a crisis hits. Hear Liana's full interview in Episode 491 of The Action Catalyst.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts

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REMASTERED: Less Stress, More Productivity, with Ari Meisel (Time Management, Email, Tech, Business) 15:41

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Author, entrepreneur, and “overwhelmologist” Ari Meisel reveals how to optimize, automate, and outsource, gives a masterclass in Virtual Assistants 101, explains what delegation REALLY means, and breaks down the "3D" inbox zero plan.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts

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Better Relational Skills with Lindsey Werner 43:22

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Send us a text Lindsey and I chatted about how to create better connections and safety at work and at home. The skills Lindsey has to share can truly impact all parts of your life. Visit her at https://relationalequipping.com/ === This episode is brought to you by Seasoned Advice HR, where I help healthcare clinics and service businesses to hire, r…

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CLIP: Comparison, Jealousy, and Fear 2:49

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Culture strategist and leadership coach Jenni Catron takes a hard look at comparison vs. jealousy, what the differences are, and how fear lies at the bottom of both. Hear Jenni's full interview in Episode 26 of The Action Catalyst.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts

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Unleash the Story Within, with Liana Zavo (Public Relations, Branding, Crisis Management, Reputation) 25:28

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Founder & CEO of ZavoMedia PR Group, Liana Zavo, recounts how a college dropout and single mom made the jump from Russia to the US and from the style world to PR, gives a bit of advice for Blake Lively, reveals THE biggest PR mistake people make, how to come down from the ledge of panic in the moment, why authenticity and accountability equals auth…

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Leadership Mindset Tips 40:08

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Send us a text In this episode of Healthcare Leadership Live, I dive into the vital topic of leadership mindset. Aimed at leaders of small to growing healthcare businesses, I share my passion and expertise on how a positive mindset can significantly impact one's success. I explore common pitfalls like negativity bias and offer practical tips for fo…

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CLIP: Doing Side / Being Side 3:11

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Best-selling author, professor, and leadership expert Ryan Gottfredson distinguishes the doing side vs. the being side of ourselves, what each of those means, and how they contribute to who we are. And be sure to check out Ryan's original appearance in Episode 317 of The Action Catalyst.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts

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REMASTERED: Putting Feet to Vision, with Jenni Catron (Mindset, Leadership, Personal Development, Self-Improvement) 15:30

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Culture strategist and leadership coach Jenni Catron takes a hard look at “clout killers”, and talks about exchanging fear for truth, comparison vs jealousy, combating a scarcity mentality, the duality of insecurity and pride, and how control means putting power over influence.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts