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In this episode we learn about "Tone at the Top." Troy tells us it is the responsibility of the leader to set the tone for the entire organization. He sees a significant increase in technology, virtual family visits, and telehealth in the future and he tells us to "embrace each step of life's journey."
In this episode we learn about the challenges that all hospitals faced during the pandemic. Vince tells us, when a crisis hits, "Slow down to speed up. Take a pause and calmly face the issue." He also gives us six timely leadership tips for anyone in a leadership position.
This episode addresses the business of running a hospital in the midst of a health crisis pandemic. Like many other businesses, this Healthcare System has made changes to accomodate the pandemic that will remain in place long into the future. They have taken what they have learned from the crisis to make their business better and stronger for the future.
Bob Boss is President of the largest division of Park National Bank, managing assets of over $1.1 billion. In this episode, Bob shares with us how he started a bank that previously did not exist. The bank that Bob started was later purchased by Park National. Hear him talk about how he did it.
This episode features Buehler's Fresh Foods with a discussion about how they formed an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program). Becoming an employee owned company has many advantages.
Charles River Laboratories, founded in 1947 by Henry Foster, is a leading, full-service drug discovery and early-stage development company. They have 73 facilities in 16 countries, with over 18,000 employees. Their scientists have worked on 85% of the drugs approved by the FDA in the past two years. This episode features two women who have risen to a high level of leadership in a global STEM company. Guests are Erica Lashley, General Manager of the Charles River Ashland, OH and Mar'yana Sohayda, HR Director, supporting sites in Ashland, OH, Cleveland, OH and Skokie, IL.
The JM Smucker Company, headquartered in Orrville, OH is a Fortune 500 company that has frequented the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For since 1998, topping that list as #1 in 2004. They have over 40 highly recognized brands with products found in 90% of U.S. homes. This episode discusses the highly successful corporate culture at J. M. Smucker. Guests are Abbey Linville, Senior Manager of Corporate Communications and Hilary Mika, Assistant Manager of the Smucker Experience.