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Pricing Nature
Yale Center for Business and the Environment, Yale Carbon Charge, and Yale Tobin Center for Economic Policy
Pricing Nature is a limited-series podcast from the Yale Center for Business and the Environment and the Yale Carbon Charge. It tells a story about the economics, politics, and history of carbon pricing, which many argue should play a critical role in any national climate policy. We feature conversations with carbon pricing experts from government, academia, and civil society. Join us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else you listen. To learn more, visit our website, pricingnature.sub ...
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Welcome to the Leveraging Thought Leadership podcast, a beacon illuminating the paths and possibilities of thought leadership. With your guides, Peter Winick and Bill Sherman, we will embark on a journey into a captivating world where ideas converge with strategy and insight. Where will thought leadership take you? In each episode, we engage with thought leaders from diverse backgrounds. Whether it’s professional keynote speaking, writing your own thought leadership book, investigating the n ...
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Selling Change: Vision, Trust, & Tactics for IT Executives
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59:03Effecting change in large health systems is a complex, high-stakes endeavor — especially for IT executives driving clinical and operational transformation. This webinar will explore how leaders can successfully “sell” a vision for change within their organizations, particularly when that change alters established workflows or power structures. Pane…
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Ethics at Scale: Navigating AI Risk | Reid Blackman | 648
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21:19What happens when a philosopher, a pyrotechnics entrepreneur, and a tech ethicist walk into a boardroom? You get Reid Blackman—author of "Ethical Machines", host of a podcast by the same name, and founder of Virtue, a consultancy helping Fortune 500 companies navigate the ethical risks of AI. In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, we exp…
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Innovation Through Collaboration: How Brooke Army Medical Center’s CIO Aligns Tech With Clinical Need
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32:25Col. Chani Cordero explains how deep partnerships with nursing leaders and others are driving targeted innovations that improve care and conserve resources. At Brooke Army Medical Center—home to the military’s only Level I trauma center—Col. Chani Cordero, CIO, is making nurse-IT collaboration a cornerstone of digital transformation. One standout e…
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Empowering Frontline Leaders: Strategies and Tools for Success | Noel Massie | 647
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41:47How do you prepare a first-time leader to succeed when everyone’s watching? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Bill speaks with Noel Massie, former VP of US Operations at UPS and author of the upcoming book "Congrats, You've Been Promoted "(June 2025). Noel spent his distinguished career at UPS mentoring new leaders and guiding them …
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Yale New Haven’s AI Competition Offers Model for Sourcing Solutions that Solve Real Problems
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28:22In an era where healthcare-focused AI startups abound, the most meaningful innovations may not emerge from Silicon Valley’s startup culture—but from inside the health systems themselves. That’s the premise behind the Health AI Championship, a novel competition led by Lee Schwamm, MD, SVP/Chief Digital Health Officer + Associate Dean, Digital Strate…
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Human-Centered Marketing in an Automated World | Ashley Faus | 646
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55:07How do you build genuine trust when AI-driven automation floods our lives? In this engaging episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, I sit down with Ashley Faus, author of "Human Centred Marketing: How to Connect with Audiences in the Age of AI", to explore the irreplaceable role of authentic human connection in today's tech-heavy marketing landsc…
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Building Cyber Resilience: Navigating Healthcare’s New Reality
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55:55As healthcare organizations become prime targets for increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, a focus on prevention alone is insufficient and costly. Cyber threats, from ransomware to disruptive breaches, have the potential to impact care continuity and operational performance. So how can healthcare IT executives prepare for what many say is the in…
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Build Influence Before the First Call | Jim Schleckser | 645
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19:24What if your next client already feels like they know you—before you’ve ever spoken a word? This week on Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter talks with Jim Schleckser, founder of The CEO Project, a peer advisory group for high-performing CEOs. Jim shares insights from advising over 125 CEOs across 40 states, leading organizations with revenues fro…
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Seattle Children’s Builds AI Assistant & Governance Model to Advance Pediatric Care
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38:24Dr. Clara Lin, VP and CMIO at Seattle Children’s, shares how the health system is deploying AI to support clinicians and transforming governance to drive IT decisions. At Seattle Children’s, Dr. Clara Lin is leading an initiative that blends advanced AI with 15 years of carefully curated clinical pathways. The aim: to assist physicians at […] Sourc…
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Fundraising Beyond Size: Secrets for Scaling Nonprofit Impact| James Misner | 644
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17:11Have you ever wondered why some nonprofits make a huge impact while others struggle to grow? The difference isn't always their mission—it’s their ability to fundraise and scale effectively. James Misner, founder of the Kipos Group, joins us today to reveal why bigger doesn’t always mean better in the nonprofit sector. James spent 25 years witnessin…
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Governance & Close Coordination with Users Keys to Ensuring AI Infusions Into Imaging Workflows Help Rather than Hinder
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35:06Dr. Elias Kikano, Medical Director of Imaging Informatics at Grady Health System, shares strategies for fostering effective collaboration between CIOs and clinical imaging leaders to advance AI and enterprise imaging initiatives. As healthcare organizations face accelerating demands to integrate AI and consolidate imaging operations, the relationsh…
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Leading with Data, Scaling with Purpose | Aaron Marcum | 643
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28:57What if your greatest business challenge could become your launchpad into thought leadership? Today, Bill Sherman sits down with Aaron Marcum, visionary behind Breakaway 365 and bestselling author of EntreThrive, to explore how a journey from entrepreneur to industry thought leader unfolds—often unintentionally. Aaron shares how his frustration wit…
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From Local Landmark to Global Platform: The Digital Evolution of the 92nd Street Y | SethPinsky | 642
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21:29Can a 150-year-old New York City institution thrive in the digital age? Seth Pinsky, CEO of the iconic 92nd Street Y, joins us to reveal how they turned crisis into innovation. Founded to support immigrant communities, the Y evolved into a world-renowned cultural hub. Seth shares how, despite the initial shock of COVID-19 closures, the organization…
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Groschl Tightening Up Biomed Cyber at Texas Children’s, Notes Communication Key to Success
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43:19When Gordon Groschl assumed the dual role of CISO & Director of Healthcare Technology Management at Texas Children’s Hospital eight months ago, part of his purview was one of the trickier (and fast evolving) niches of healthcare IT – biomedical equipment. Groschl, an 18-year veteran of the organization, now oversees a large network of over […] Sour…
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Accidental Thought Leadership: When a Minor Point Becomes a Major Movement | Ellen Joan Ford | 641
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26:46What happens when leadership, military service, and motherhood collide with a mission for change? Dr. Ellen Joan Ford didn’t set out to become a thought leader—she became one by accident, driven by action. A former army officer, academic, and founder of Belonging, Autonomy and Purpose Leadership, Ellen first spoke about the challenges of working pa…
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NYU Langone Builds Bot-Powered Playbook for Clinical Transformation
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41:17With clinician-informaticist collaboration, enterprise-wide governance, and a deep bench of automation use cases, NYU Langone Health is pushing the boundaries of robotic process automation and agentic AI. When a bot at NYU Langone Health identifies a medication reconciliation gap, it doesn’t just log an alert. It initiates a secure chat among the a…
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Crafting Books that Grow Your Brand and Business | Cathy Fyock | 640
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17:42What’s the real reason you want to write a book? If your answer doesn’t connect directly to your business goals, you may be missing the mark. In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter sits down with Cathy Fyock, a book strategist who helps authors write the right book—the one that aligns with their business, audience, and long-term st…
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Turning Industry Disruption into Thought Leadership Success | Kerim Kfuri | 639
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19:42When the world stopped getting its stuff, why did supply chain suddenly matter? In this episode, Peter Winick speaks with Kerim Kfuri, global entrepreneur, author of "Supply Chain Ups and Downs," and CEO of Atlas Network. Kerim reveals why he stepped into thought leadership—especially when his industry became the center of public attention overnigh…
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Corewell’s Joseph Says IT Leaders Can Spur Innovation by Empowering Users to Address Unsolvable Problems with Novel Solutions
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32:43When the dust settled from one of the largest health system integrations in Michigan history, Jason Joseph, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Corewell Health, found himself facing a new frontier: AI. As Corewell brought together Spectrum Health, Beaumont Health, Lakeland Health, and health plan Priority Health under one umbrella—with 21 hosp…
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Breaking Through the Noise: Targeted Thought Leadership That Drives Results | Paige Velasquez Budde | 638
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23:09Are you spending your resources wisely to amplify your thought leadership—or just making noise? In today's fast-paced marketplace, standing out from the crowd is tougher than ever. Peter Winick is joined by Paige Velasquez Budde, CEO at Zilker Media, one of Austin's fastest-growing agencies specializing in building people-driven brands. Paige share…
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At Nebraska Medicine, Raymond Leverages Specially Created Unit to Pilot Innovations Without Disrupting Operations
As Chief Innovation & Information Officer at Nebraska Medicine, Scott Raymond is driving a forward-thinking approach to healthcare technology and operational efficiency. Nebraska Medicine, a major academic medical center affiliated with the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC), serves as a hub for research, education, and clinical care. At …
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Keys to Charting an Optimal Zero Trust Journey
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1:00:17While most health system IT leaders embrace the idea that a zero-trust security model is the optimal way to manage today's threats, there are questions around the best way to navigate the journey. In fact, there are some foundational and fundamental choices that have to be made which can make or break the endeavor. Done right, zero trust can be don…
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How Reluctant Thought Leaders Can Amplify Their Impact | Christina Wedgwood | 637
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29:01Does thought leadership belong only to bold personalities and charismatic speakers? Christina Wedgwood doesn't think so. In her book, "Better: A More Authentic Path for the Reluctant Thought Leader", Christina explores how deep thinkers, perfectionists, and even those uneasy about taking center stage can still powerfully shape ideas and conversatio…
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Sales Isn’t Sleazy - If You’re Doing It Right | Lisa McLeod | 636
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22:42What if the secret to extraordinary sales success wasn't pressure—but purpose? Lisa McLeod believes the best salespeople aren't chasing quotas. They're chasing impact. Lisa is a bestselling author of "Selling with Noble Purpose", keynote speaker, and creator of the Noble Purpose business philosophy. Her work has reached over 2 million people on Lin…
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UMass Memorial Reaches Hospital-at-Home Milestone; Alper Reflects on Program’s Keys to Success
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29:49At a time when health systems are under increasing pressure to improve care delivery models, UMass Memorial Health has reached a significant milestone in its Hospital-at-Home program, admitting its 3,000th patient. This initiative, spearheaded by Dr. Eric Alper, Senior Vice President, Chief Quality Officer, and Chief Clinical Informatics Officer at…
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Transforming Discomfort into Influence | Sean Barnes | 635
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35:43Can an introvert become an influential thought leader? Today, Bill Sherman speaks with Sean Barnes, executive coach, speaker, and host of The Way of the Wolf Podcast. Sean didn't start out comfortable on stage. In fact, his first speaking experience—presenting technical details to executives—was uncomfortable enough to make many quit. Instead, it s…
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Contemplating an Agentic AI Future: What IT Leaders Need to Know
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58:29Artificial intelligence is continuing to evolve beyond generative AI’s input/output model to agentic AI, where intelligent systems can autonomously plan, reason and take action with minimal human oversight. This shift presents potential opportunities and challenges for healthcare IT leaders, as it will impact decision-making, workflow automation, a…
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“It’s About Getting Paid Accurately for the Work We are Doing” – Emory’s Chief Financial Informatics Officer Talks about The Goals of Her Unique (But Perhaps Growing) Role
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44:39In the intricate world of healthcare, where every moment counts and every dollar matters, a unique leadership role is emerging at the crossroads of clinical practice and financial operations. Dr. Carla Haack, VP/Chief Financial Informatics Officer at Emory Healthcare, embodies this shift, championing the need for clearer communication between clini…
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Keys to Implementing a Comprehensive Insider Threat Mitigation Program
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58:35Preventing and detecting insider threats is tricky business, as they arise from within the castle. That's why a high quality program requires a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach, encompassing employee education, risk assessments and monitoring technologies. But what exactly does such a program look like? Where should limited resources be all…
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Unlocking Careers Without College | Lawrese Brown | 634
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26:00Is college really the only path to career success? In this compelling episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, host Bill Sherman speaks with Lawrese Brown, author of "I Don't Have to Go to College: Discover Well-Paying Jobs that Don't Require a Four-Year College Degree". Lawrese passionately challenges outdated ideas about success, advocating alte…
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Leveraging Awkward Moments for Business Success | Henna Pryor | 633
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23:20Ever felt awkward in a meeting, on stage, or in a tough conversation? What if that discomfort wasn’t a weakness—but an advantage? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter sits down with workplace performance expert Henna Pryor, author of Good Awkward, to explore the hidden power of social discomfort. Henna breaks down why avoiding aw…
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Revamping Governance & Measuring Project Outcomes Top Priorities for Oh at Christ Hospital Network
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27:08When Joy Oh assumed the role of Chief Information & Digital Transformation Officer at The Christ Hospital Health Network, she walked into a health system with a strong IT foundation but a mandate to push digital innovation forward. Six months into her tenure, she has focused on aligning IT initiatives with business objectives, refining governance […
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Exploring IT’s Role in Strengthening Organizational Resiliency By Identifying & Closing Clinical and Business Preparedness Gaps
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1:00:24Health systems are increasingly reliant on digital infrastructure, yet many remain unprepared for prolonged IT outages caused by cyberattacks or technical failures. This webinar brings together IT executives to discuss the critical gaps in emergency preparedness, including the possible disconnect between IT and business leadership, the lack of stan…
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The Science of Success: How High Achievers Think and Win | Dr. Ruth Gotian | 632
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34:45How do you turn an idea into lasting thought leadership? Dr. Ruth Gotian has done just that—translating academic research on high achievers into actionable insights that help individuals and organizations thrive. In this episode, we explore the power of mentorship, the resilience of high achievers, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Ruth sha…
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