Innovation Talk

Uncommon Communication, pt. 1


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This morning, I had the pleasure of interviewing communication expert, Jill Royston, on the art of communication and authentic listening.  Jill shares three key perspectives that will yield positive outcomes when communicating: Effective communication, begins with intent.  People choose to … Continue reading

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Social Media Listening


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I recently had the privilege to listen to Jan Molino, the managing director of Diversified Search Odgers Berndtson, speak at a CryerHealth and Levik Strategic Communications HBA, breakfast, where she spoke to listening, as the most critical aspect of communication. … Continue reading

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I Am Not A Hipster…


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I’m not a hipster. I have no Indie cred.  I live in the suburbs and have no idea who the Shins are; a big night for me is sipping a glass of wine with Bob and Teresa.  Could I have … Continue reading

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A Consumer Perspective On Healthy Mindedness


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 Have you ever wondered what healthy mindedness looks like?  Perhaps it looks like someone who takes their personal potential and lifestyle choices to heart.  In my interview with JoAnna Brogdon, the ultimate fitness and energy ambassador,  I asked what the … Continue reading

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New Business Models Means New Target Markets


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Before stoking your social media bonfire you need to have a strategy in place, if you want to be successful.  It’s an exciting time to be in healthcare because the landscape is changing due to the emergence of new business … Continue reading

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Your Senses, Savoring, and Sleep…


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Taking the time to savor may be the key to becoming more healthy minded. Today, I had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Stuart Seale, MD and  Dr. Virginia Gurley, MD,  on lifestyle health choices, diet and fitness.  One of the benefits of … Continue reading

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Healthcare Innovation is Social


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 Is social media the first step to testing the healthcare appetite for open innovation?  In other words, what is the likelihood of those in the healthcare industry to look beyond collaboration and engage with external resources to develop new products … Continue reading

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Mobile Health and The Consumer


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Dr. Virginia Gurley, M.D., MPH, Founder and President of AuraViva, and Lea Carey, TheHealthMaven, discuss the insightful PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Health Research Institute survey on mobile health, within the context of consumer adoption.  This is the first in a series of three podcasts … Continue reading

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Pushing Through the Hesitation of Social Media


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The recent health care legislation has evoked strong emotion across industry segments, and chances are, there are health professionals that would like to contribute to the online conversations, but are hesitate to jump into social media.  Consider that the timing … Continue reading

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The Language of Engagement


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I believe that Nietzsche had it wrong when he said, ” the world itself is the will to power – and nothing else! And you yourself are the will to power -  and nothing else!”   I would guess, that he … Continue reading

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