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Sarah Ptach, President and CEO of Canyon Labs, discusses her journey from professional sports and advertising to leading Canyon Labs, a company specializing in medical device and pharmaceutical testing. Inspired by her father's Parkinson's diagnosis, Sarah transitioned to healthcare to make a meaningful impact. She delves into her leadership philosophy, emphasizing the importance of trust, transparency, and collaboration in building a strong company culture. Sarah also highlights Canyon Labs' dedication to elevating industry standards and ensuring patient safety.    Guest links: https://canyonlabs.com/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahptach/  Charity supported: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research Interested in being a guest on the show or have feedback to share? Email us at theleadingdifference@velentium.com.  PRODUCTION CREDITS Host & Editor: Lindsey Dinneen Producer: Velentium Medical   EPISODE TRANSCRIPT Episode 067: Sarah Ptach [00:00:00] Lindsey Dinneen: Hi, I'm Lindsey and I'm talking with MedTech industry leaders on how they change lives for a better world. [00:00:09] Diane Bouis: The inventions and technologies are fascinating and so are the people who work with them. [00:00:15] Frank Jaskulke: There was a period of time where I realized, fundamentally, my job was to go hang out with really smart people that are saving lives and then do work that would help them save more lives. [00:00:28] Diane Bouis: I got into the business to save lives and it is incredibly motivating to work with people who are in that same business, saving or improving lives. [00:00:38] Duane Mancini: What better industry than where I get to wake up every day and just save people's lives. [00:00:42] Lindsey Dinneen: These are extraordinary people doing extraordinary work, and this is The Leading Difference. Hello, and welcome to another episode of The Leading Difference podcast. I'm your host, Lindsey, and today I am super excited to introduce you to my guest, Sarah Ptach. Sarah is the President and CEO of Canyon Labs, a leading provider of medical device and pharmaceutical testing, consulting, and sterilization services. She joined the company during a critical ownership transition with a clear goal in mind: to raise the standard of service in the industry and build a true end-to-end solutions partner. Drawing on her background in packaging engineering and testing, Sarah focused on expanding beyond packaging alone to create a more integrated, accessible, and expert driven experience for clients. Sarah began her career in professional sports and advertising, but a desire to create more meaningful impact led her to the healthcare space after her father was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. She went on to help grow and successfully exit a packaging firm before bringing her vision and leadership to Canyon Labs. In addition to her role at Canyon, she co-leads Kilmer Innovations and serves on the board of the Medical Device Packaging Technical Committee of the Institute of Packaging Professionals. She remains deeply committed to advancing healthcare through innovation, expertise, and strong partnerships. All right. Well, thank you so much for being here, Sarah. I'm so excited to welcome you to the show. [00:02:05] Sarah Ptach: Likewise. Thank you, Lindsey. I appreciate you having me. [00:02:08] Lindsey Dinneen: Of course. Well, I'd love if you would start off by telling us just a little bit about yourself, your background, and what led you to MedTech. [00:02:16] Sarah Ptach: Yeah. Thank you. So I'm Sarah Ptach. I'm the president of Canyon Labs. I have kind of an interesting story of getting into to medtech. I originally started my career actually in professional baseball. I was a contract negotiation person mainly for closing pitchers. And I ran track in college. I thought like, "oh, I wanna be in sports." And I like to say that's the most fun I never wanna have again. It was, it was a great start of a career. It teaches you a lot about negotiation, teaches you a lot about high stakes opportunities. But, you know, in the end it, it felt very kind of un unfulfilling in that perspective. And so I had kind of then taken that into to marketing for a pretty big ad agency in Chicago and hit the same thing. I felt like I was-- you know, now I was just selling people stuff that they didn't need instead of promoting people that, you know, that make a ton of money in the sports industry. And at the time my dad was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and I wanted to feel like I was making a difference. So I, I went back and got my MBA and my whole goal of that was really to, to use my skills to, to do something that makes a difference in people's lives. So, I had reached out to a really small medical device company and it's " I'm willing to make no money as long as we, we have a difference in a change we can make in the world." And at the time that company couldn't hire me but I ended up getting introduced to another company through that that was in medical device packaging validation. And that was the first dip of medical device that I had. And that company's Packaging Compliance Labs. I was one of the first employees there and we grew that company until it sold a couple years ago. And through that, learned a ton about the medical device space. I kind of made it my personal mission beyond just my job to, to go try to participate in the industry as much as possible, push the status quo of things as much as possible, and really kind of learn where the testing realm or validation realm can make a difference in, in medical devices. And so after that, I was given the opportunity to step in and run and grow Canyon Labs. And Canyon is a whole platform. So for me, it was taking the packaging knowledge that, that I love so much and making that a full service offering. You know, I had always dabbled in sterilization or heard about Biocom, but never really gotten my hands on it. And to be able to be that full service solution with Canyon has not only been a awesome offering to, to give to our clients to really be able to go A to Z, everything from your regulatory to your microbiology, chemistry, packaging, bio comp, and toxicology. But also a good learning challenge for me. I thought that I was, you know, a pretty good packaging engineer and now learning chemistry and microbiology and toxicology, I'm like, "oh, wow. I'm definitely not as smart as I maybe thought I was originally," and I luckily have some amazingly intelligent individuals that, that work on our team, but it's, it's an awesome opportunity to, to not only get to help bring some life-changing medical solutions to market but also have a really good technical brain challenge every single day. [00:05:26] Lindsey Dinneen: Wow. Oh my goodness. I love that. And yes, I mean, sometimes I feel like actually, you know, not being the smartest person in the room is such a gift because then you get to talk to all these really cool people with really amazing experiences and learn. And I'm just one of those people who's constantly-- well, I'm curious all the time, so if I don't understand something, I'm like, "can you tell me more?" [00:05:48] Sarah Ptach: Yeah. No I love that. I completely agree. I think that the better that you can be at facilitating conversations, the, you know, the more successful your organization will be. And it, I really think as the leader of a company it's less about being the, you know, smartest person in the room and more about being the facilitator of that collaboration. [00:06:10] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah, absolutely. I love that. So, okay, so going back in time a little bit-- so, so I know you started off with professional sports, which is really cool. Like what a, what an interesting, unique opportunity and experience and you know, you'll maybe never want that particular brand of fun again, but. I still love that you got to do it. And so I'm curious though, was that always the sort of planning goal for you? Or when you were trying to think about career paths and all of that, younger, what were you envisioning? [00:06:39] Sarah Ptach: Yeah. I think I, I always envisioned myself as a leader. The packaging side of things became my kind of technical passion. But I mean, from a young age, I've always been the captain of the track team or the, you know, the head of any school organization I was a part of. So I always knew I, I wanted to be a leader. I think now, you know, being in that role, you, you learn so much about what different styles and brands of leadership is. I think, you know, to go back to your question about being the smartest in the room, I actually think that, you know, the CEO's job isn't to have all the answers. It's to create the culture where the answers emerge. And, you know, I've always wanted to be a leader. I've been passionate on that side, but I really think that the more, you know, more so than just having leadership pieces to you. It's about having that power to bring people together in that way. [00:07:31] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. That's a beautiful way to put it. And I actually would love to dive into this more because I know creating a really positive, good company culture is really important to you, and it's frankly, easy to get wrong, unintentionally-- sometimes maybe it just is what it is, but like sometimes it's not a desire to create it, but it happens. So I'm curious, how have you really intentionally cultivated your current company culture, and where did those lessons come from? [00:08:00] Sarah Ptach: Yeah. Deep question. You could answer that in a bunch of different ways and I could talk your ear off about lessons learned on that side. But I, I think the, you know, the most overlooked competitive advantage, both internally and externally is trust. Like the trust in your team to make decisions, the trust in your clients and even the FDA and your labs work. There's trust across it all. I think internally, from culture standpoint, it's have that trust in people and build, you know, people in a way that, that helps them feel most confident to, to make the decisions that they need to succeed. You know, when we first started talking you, you asked if I have any kind of lesson learned stories and some, I dunno, harsh realities per se. I think one of the more difficult kind of lessons that, that I learned in the course of just being a leader, is knowing when you have a passion for someone and what passions they might have. And I stayed that in the standpoint that I'm a huge believer in people. I want them to be like the greatest version of themselves, and I want them to dream big and go big and, you know, sometimes that's not always what people want for themselves too. And it's, it's a tough reality somewhat to to come to at times. But, you know, really finding what is the growth that people truly want. What is the environment that they want to live in, and how do you help foster something that, that meets the plethora of those ideals that you'll have across an organization is really important. But I think the, the culture I've worked really hard to foster at Canyon and frankly, my, my team fosters alongside me every day. This is by no means just a Sarah show on that piece. But it's a culture of trust, like I said, and it's a culture of transparency. I always like to tell my team, "you know, when I ask questions or probe I'm not trying to get an answer or I'm not trying to, you know, question your way of thinking. I'm trying to understand so that I can be at the same table that you're at and we're not, you know, talking oranges and apples and not realizing it." And so I really try to make sure we foster an environment where there's collaboration, there's trust to have that collaboration. There's trust to have challenges made of each other without it being an inflection of, you know, disliking someone. And then creating that opportunity to ask questions and always stay inquisitive in a way that's meant to greater raise everyone up together. [00:10:28] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, that's a wonderful culture that you're cultivating and I love that. But I think you hit on something really key amongst all of the really great points you made, but one of them that really stood out to me was, you talked about how it's not just the Sarah show in this way. It's a whole group effort. And I think that is a critical component that sometimes is forgotten. Like we sometimes think, you know, it's the leader's sort of job or role or just is. It is their leadership. That sort of filters down into the rest of the company and we think it's like a top down way of doing culture, but culture is about absolutely everybody involved in the company. So I'm curious, how do you empower your team members or, and, or when a new team member comes in, how do you communicate, "Hey, this is who we are, these are our values," and make sure that it is a good cultural fit too. [00:11:23] Sarah Ptach: Yeah. You know, we really at Canyon do a lot of things that are just small to, to reinforce and drive culture. We have these bracelets that you can earn, and what they mean is they're all of our company values and you can honor a fellow coworker for, for going above and beyond, or embodying teamwork or really showing integrity. And they get that read out in front of their whole department, and then they get a bracelet to wear proudly. So we do little things to to enhance our culture. And then there's the more macro level pieces, and I think having a baseline understanding of why we all show up to work every single day. You know, it really is to empower life changing medical innovation, and it's to ensure that all the products on the market are not gonna hurt somebody and they are going to, you know, do what they're meant to do in a positive way. You know, if we can all show up with the basis of "everything I do every day is for patient safety," then I think the getting on board with the culture is a lot easier if we all have that base, like regardless of how your day goes, regardless of your email inbox going crazy, we all agree that, you know, patient safety is what we're here to do. And you know, how we can have fun along the way, support each other, do teamwork is just gravy on top of that. So I'd say it's starting with culture that gets that base level item. And once you get that, everything else is just working better together. [00:12:48] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yes. And honestly, that's a great segue to my next question, but I was really-- I think you, again, honed in on something really critical and having everybody around a shared mission is so cool because that passion and that excitement and that " we're all in this together" and when disagreements or issues come up, which --we're human, they do-- then you can always go back to that shared mission and values of the work we're doing matters. We are all on the same side to provide value to our clients to ensure safety for our patients. So, I think that's a really key thing that you touched on there. Yeah. [00:13:33] Sarah Ptach: Don't get me wrong. I mean, it's a difficult thing to, you know, to keep going on teams. We, Canyon, we did two acquisitions this year. And with that comes a lot of combining cultures, changing culture together, all getting on the same page. And it's not easy, bumps along the road, you know, I think showing that we're all on the same page and working and rowing in the same direction is a conversation I have every single week. And so it's something you can keep reinforcing. And I think it's stacking bricks. You don't just have a house, you gotta continually stack bricks on it. And everyone needs to be involved in saying, "yeah, I wanna be a part of this team and I wanna be a part of this shared mission." And it doesn't build itself overnight. [00:14:19] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. So speaking and then mentioning back to that segue, 'cause I just didn't ask the question, but can you share more about Canyon Labs and the incredible work that your company is doing for this industry? [00:14:34] Sarah Ptach: Yeah. Yeah. So like I said we're a full service contract testing and consulting firm within the medical device and pharmaceutical space. You know, a lot of the work we're doing is to help a lot of medical devices and drugs in their validation stage. So, you know, we're working through anything from, you know, designing your package to helping your sterilization strategy. You know, sterilization has been something I talked to, I've spoken on a lot this year. You know, it's a hot topic item in the industry. It's something that a lot of people are dealing with 'cause it has EPA implications as well as now tariffs affecting it as well as supply chain issues within it. So I'd say that's a division I talk to a lot and we help a lot of people navigate those. But the underlying whole piece of Canyon is being that trusted lab partner and we're really trying to raise the standard of service in this industry. You know, I came into Canyon being on the other side of the table and sending samples off to get biocom tested or to go through their sterilization validation. And, you know, for me it was this baby I was sending off to be tested and I don't think I was always met with the best customer service or the best accessible expertise when I needed it. And so we, when we built Canyon, we really built it to, to change that. You know, I want our clients to feel like we're one phone call away for any question that they have. You know, we're not just gonna send them their samples back, say, "sorry, it failed. Let us know when you're ready to give us another PO." That, that transactional relationship is, it's a currency that I don't wanna participate in. And so we really saw it after changing that in the industry. [00:16:16] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Excellent. Well, yeah and I love the fact that you were on that flip side and it could bring such a valuable perspective to the company and go, "okay, here's some lessons learned." You know, and you're always gonna get a mix of it, right? You're gonna get like, "Ooh, I don't know if this is how it should be or needs to be," and you're gonna go, "oh, but here's something that they did excellently." So to bring that very valuable perspective is really cool. [00:16:40] Sarah Ptach: Yeah it's been fun. It's you know, in Canyon's infancy a couple years ago, we had the opportunity to come together with a lot of people from different experiences on our leadership team, and so it's-- as long as we all have the baseline humility to say "the way I did it in the past is not necessarily correct," you know, we could all come together and say, "here's what I did, here's what I did, here's what I did. Okay, let's pick the best of all worlds." So it it was a cool opportunity to have a lot of people with a lot of past experience come to a table that was completely, even in that standpoint. [00:17:18] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Excellent. So I know that you are-- well, okay, so I took a look at your LinkedIn profile and had a wonderful time learning a little bit more about you, but I know you are involved so much. Like you are just, I don't know if you sleep because... [00:17:35] Sarah Ptach: Sometimes. [00:17:36] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. But the, I especially noticed, you know, you're a founding board member for thePACKout and you've done you're involved in a lot of different boards and groups and you're, it seems like you're just, you know, volunteering as kind of your heart and soul and serving in that way. And so I was wondering if you could speak a little bit about those opportunities that you're with too. [00:17:55] Sarah Ptach: Yeah. I think, first and foremost, before any job or role or position I've ever held, I am baseline, a huge proponent of this industry. And, you know, going back to my original reason to be here, it was my dad having Parkinson's and Parkinson's doesn't have a lot of treatment at this point. And it was like, I hate that. So how do I participate in solving that? And I think being involved in the industry, the super cool part, especially about packaging, is there's so much room for improvement at this point. You know, a lot of the standards that we function off of, they are being improved on a yearly basis, but they weren't made that long ago. So the, you know, the baseline ground zero is not that long ago. And I mean, there's people in the industry that are still in the industry that were there when they made ISO 11607. So it's, you know, it's, it's got a lot of room for improvement. I love how much the industry is trying to go back to patients now, and, you know, we're not just trying to design packages or devices that work well for, you know, me, the manufacturer, or me, the physician, but instead it, you know, really does consider patient comfort, patient safety. So the, a lot of what you'll see of my involvement in the industry is related to patient facing parts of of standards. I'm part of the Kilmer Renovations and Packaging Group and specifically I lead the aseptic presentation group, which is meant to evaluate the way that healthcare technicians interact with packaging in a way to help reduce hospital acquired infections. You know, we used to only design packages as an engineer because it's the perfectly engineered package. And, you know, we didn't think about the nurse that's trying to open it and your perfectly engineered package is just way too hard for a nurse to open and the device goes flying across the room. So it you know, we, we weren't considering those things. So our group is trying to correlate opening methods with types of packages and designs of packages. And we're trying to prove that with the different opening techniques that they teach in school for your surgical techs, your nurses, what is the best way for these different packages so that we can make that training and that design fit in the best way possible for positive patient outcomes. So, it's, a lot of my industry involvement is passion based, but I'd also say that a lot of the industry problems they, they can't be solved by just one company and they can't be solved in a silo. So, you know, the only opportunity you get to get all these stakeholders at the same table are these industry groups. And it's unique, I think, to the medical device industry in general that a lot of us care beyond our day jobs. You know, it's like, "cool, this is my day job, but I genuinely, passionately care about the development of my industry. And so I'm willing to, you know, volunteer my personal time." And I see that across the board every day. And it's really cool. I mean, you have people who have huge jobs at, you know, Johnson and Bausch & Lomb and Medtronic, and they're, you know, they're still willing to put their personal time on the table to advance the industry. So, yeah, all my industry involvement's pretty passion based, but it's the medical device industry and medtech industry is one that's super unique. A lot of people feel that personal passion. [00:21:20] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, I couldn't agree more. And thank you for sharing a little bit more about your involvement and your passion for the industry. And I feel so similarly, I, you know, when I joined the industry now a few years ago, I remember having this just moment of getting to meet all these super cool, intelligent innovators that are just literally changing the world and thinking "how lucky am I to be here and play a small part in this big changing thing," and then getting to see exactly to your point, how passionate the people are in the industry and how it's not just a job, it's like a calling. [00:21:59] Sarah Ptach: Well, I think the difference is, you know, in, in medtech, the origin or margin for error is not just financial, it's human. So where you have, you know, maybe your traditional job, you know, the margin of error is a financial impact. You know, the margin of error for people in our industry is human impacts, and that can be positive and negative. So it's hopefully the passion to make those more positively. So. [00:22:24] Lindsey Dinneen: Yes, indeed. Yeah, so, you know, I love the impact your company is making and the industry itself, like you said, is just such a cool place to be, and I think it really does invite those kinds of passionate people who are willing to just kind of be evangelists in a way for the rest of the industry in some fashion and really moving things forward. But because of the impact that's made, I'm wondering are there any moments that really stand out to you as affirming that, "hey, I am in the right place at the right time, in the right industry." [00:22:57] Sarah Ptach: Yeah. I mean, I definitely have some stories where you've-- without disclosing the details of a client-- but you know, you've been part of a launch that you watched that device go change the industry. I was a part of a company that was launching a, it's basically a, an organ transplant way of improving on how organs make it from, you know, the donor to the recipient. And it has improved patient outcomes tenfold to what they used to be. It's made it so that you could take, say, subpar lungs that used to not be able to be donated. And because of this technology, now it can, 'cause it, it has a way of it staying more intact while being transported. And you know, you get involved in those projects and, you know, you might just be helping at a small portion of it, like the sterilization or the packaging or just the biocom testing. But, you know, you watch the outcomes of that and it's like, "wow. Like I, I did that." You know, I've talked to people that work in consumer product goods and, you know, their Super Bowl is seeing their package on the grocery store aisle. And, you know, my, my Super Bowl is seeing the product that you played a part in, reach the market and change the world. Like that's, it's so cool. And to your point before you, you get to be in the room with such cool, innovative, smart people that came up with that product. I am, I'm honored to be the lab testing that is that silent backbone of medical innovation. But to be, you know, that trusted partner to, to get them to the finish line is a, it's a unique feeling, but it's really cool when you get to see a product that you played part of either touch a family member. I've been in an operating room before where I was the one being operated on 'cause I tore my ACL or did something and all I'm doing is looking at all the packaging, like, "Ooh, I did that. I tested that." Such a cool experience. It's sometimes it can be concerning 'cause you're sitting there while your doctor's trying to tell you to just get ready for surgery and you're staring at all the packaging. But it's, it's an awesome round to be in. [00:25:02] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh my goodness. I love that story so much. Yes. I mean, I could see that I, and I've talked to other folks who have similar experiences where they're, you know, they're kind of going along, something happens, they end up needing medical attention, or a family member does, and they go into the, to the hospital and they're like, "oh. I worked on that device" or "Oh, I did the cybersecurity for this one" or whatever, and just like how cool of a just full circle moment is that, and getting to watch in real time and in real life the impact that your work does. That is a huge honor and gift. [00:25:34] Sarah Ptach: Yeah, I I really did tear my ACL and my, and I also broke my back at one point in time, but my back surgeon and I have a really cool relationship and I think it's half because I was probably the biggest pain in the butt patient, 'cause leading up to that surgery it was like, "what device is it? What's the sterilization modality? Tell me what testing they did on it." And I got very lucky. My, my surgeon, his name's Dr. Michael Glisi, he has played actually a big role in getting some better improved medical devices to market both with Globus and with Arthrex. And now he plays a role in training other surgeons on how to best use those medical devices and technology. But it was such a unique relationship to get with him 'cause he's uniquely involved in the industry. So I think he, he maybe tolerates my 9 billion questions better than the average surgeon that just wants to operate on you and see you off. But it was a cool experience to get to, to have that relationship with him now after surgery and watch the impact that, that he's making on the industry as a surgeon too. So I think all stakeholders in this industry hold different areas of importance too. [00:26:49] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. Oh my goodness. Yes. And, yeah, I could talk about all of this for days and I'm loving this conversation, but I am gonna pivot it, just for fun. Imagine that you were to be offered a million dollars to teach a masterclass on anything you want, could be within your industry, but it doesn't have to be at all. What would you choose to teach? [00:27:13] Sarah Ptach: Ooh, that's a good question. I do think I would teach it on people leadership. You know, I, i've been in a lot of different roles and scenarios of people, leadership, especially through acquisitions, seeing, you know, the good, bad and ugly of what other folks do. And I've been really fortunate to have a lot of different mentors in my career that took very different leadership strategies. And I'm by no means saying that I'm the perfect people leader, but I think-- I can tell you a lot of different options and why they do and don't work. So if I was to teach a masterclass it'd probably be in that and I'd be heavy on the transparent leadership side. I'd be heavy on fostering a culture of people that are comfortable talking about issues. And it's not a easy thing to balance, I think with also driving, you know, the work product of the business and the financial success of the business. But being able to marry that, to marry, you know, having a great people culture and having, you know, people that, that love being a part of your company. It, to me, it is the most important part of actually driving your financial success of your company too. And I don't think a lot of people correlate that. You know, they think "I'm the ultimate financial driven CEO. I am the gross margin king." And, you know, " I'm driving my shareholder value." But I really think that, while all that is important, it starts with the people and the more you can get people to care about what they're doing beyond just their job, the more that the natural effect is improved gross margin and better financials. So the masterclass I'd probably teach is how to combine positive people, environment, and culture with good company financial success. [00:29:07] Lindsey Dinneen: Ooh, okay. That's a very powerful masterclass I wanna go take so, so sign me up for that, for sure. That's incredible. Yeah. And you have so much advice and insight and I could just tell, like, again, we could probably talk about this for hours and be very happy, so, yeah, I love that. Okay, and then how do you wish to be remembered after you leave this world? [00:29:30] Sarah Ptach: Yeah. Someone that, that cared deeply about the industry and was willing to to give it my all. You know, you, you jokingly said, "when do you sleep?" I'd argue not a lot, but it's because I love it. Like it's 'cause I love what I'm doing and if that means I'm gonna sacrifice some sleep to make sure the thePACKout is an awesome conference or the, you know, KIPP aseptic presentation team has what we need to change a standard or Canyon, you know, do something better and greater, I'll do it all day long. So yeah, I'd like to be remembered as, at the end of the day, she just really cared. And she was in it 110% at all times. [00:30:12] Lindsey Dinneen: I love that. That's a beautiful legacy. Yes, absolutely. Okay, and then final question, what is one thing that makes you smile every time you see or think about it? [00:30:23] Sarah Ptach: Oh, I love that one. I think someone realizing that the solution to the problem that they came up with was truly right and the solution. And it's like you worked through it yourself. You made it through maybe the hard parts of that decision making, but then you executed and hot dang, it worked. Like that is such a cool experience, especially when it's someone's first time ever having like the leadership role of solving a problem or, you know, the project manager role of solving that problem. It's super cool 'cause you get to watch someone's thought process play out. You get to watch where they see the pros and cons of their decision or the faults that could occur. And then you get to watch 'em navigate that, and then it succeeds and it's like, "hot dang, you did it." It's great. I love that. So that's probably something that makes me smile the most is when someone sees, their true potential being achieved, and they get to see it in the form of something as tangible as solving a problem. [00:31:22] Lindsey Dinneen: That is awesome. I love that so much. Oh my goodness. Well, this has been such an amazing conversation. I'm so thankful for you and for you being willing to share some of your time with me and with our listeners. So thank you so much for all the work you do, and thank you for being in the industry, being passionate about this industry and for being a change maker too, in the way that, you know, companies can operate and be successful. And we don't have to think about it just in terms of financial success, but we talk about it in terms of cultural success too. And so, I just really appreciate your perspective, so thank you for all the hard work you're doing to change lives for a better world. [00:32:02] Sarah Ptach: Thank you. Yeah, thank you, Lindsey. And likewise what you do. It's awesome to see you highlighting some of the stories in the industry and bringing together really good conversations like this. So thank you. [00:32:11] Lindsey Dinneen: Awesome. And we are so honored to be making a donation as a thank you for your time today to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, which is dedicated to finding a cure for Parkinson's disease through an aggressively funded research agenda and to ensuring the development of improved therapies for those living with Parkinson's today. So thank you for choosing that organization to support. Again, thank you so much and thank you also to our listeners for tuning in and if you're feeling as inspired as I am right now, I would love it if you would share this episode with a colleague or two and we'll catch you next time. [00:32:49] Dan Purvis: The Leading Difference is brought to you by Velentium Medical. Velentium Medical is a full service CDMO, serving medtech clients worldwide to securely design, manufacture, and test class two and class three medical devices. Velentium Medical's four units include research and development-- pairing electronic and mechanical design, embedded firmware, mobile app development, and cloud systems with the human factor studies and systems engineering necessary to streamline medical device regulatory approval; contract manufacturing-- building medical products at the prototype, clinical, and commercial levels in the US, as well as in low cost regions in 1345 certified and FDA registered Class VII clean rooms; cybersecurity-- generating the 12 cybersecurity design artifacts required for FDA submission; and automated test systems, assuring that every device produced is exactly the same as the device that was approved. Visit VelentiumMedical.com to explore how we can work together to change lives for a better world.  

Are your eyes feeling dry or blurry during perimenopause or menopause? You're not alone—and this episode is for YOU.In this Episode of Functional Moms Podcast, we're joined by Dr. Neda Gioia, a nationally board-certified optometrist in both nutrition and functional medicine, to explore how hormonal changes impact women's eye health during midlife.Dr. Neda shares game-changing insights on:--Why dry eyes, blurry vision, and macular degeneration become more common in women over 40--How menopause hormones influence eye tissue and tear production--The best nutrients and dietary strategies to support your vision--Which eye symptoms shouldn't be ignored—and when to see an eye doctor--How to prep for your next eye exam for better outcomes--Whether blue light glasses really work--Why sun exposure, diet, and lifestyle directly impact your long-term eye healthLearn how to protect your eyes naturally—through food, lifestyle, and proactive care.RECOMMENDED EYE HEALTH SUPPLEMENTS (as mentioned in the episode, always check with your doctor first before adding supplements!):1- blink NutriTears by Bausch and Lomb for dry eye support2- Nordic Naturals- Pro-Omega 2000-Great for dry eye, macular support and overall eye health3-Metagenics: PhytoMulti Multivitamin - with or without iron. Great multivitamin that includes specific carotenoids called Lutein and Zeaxanthin which are foundational for eye health!4-Vitamin D/K- dosing dependent on needs-Helps reduce systemic inflammation which is linked to ocular inflammation!5-AREDS 2 formula for macular degeneration support- various brands- this includes the foundational evidence based formula (lutein, zeaxanthin, zinc, copper, vitamin C, and vitamin E)About Our Guest:Dr. Neda Gioia is the founder of Integrative Vision, a cutting-edge optometry practice blending clinical eye care with functional medicine. She's also the immediate past president of the Ocular Wellness and Nutrition Society.Key Takeaways from this episode:--Hormones affect your eyes more than you think--Dry eye symptoms: not just dryness—think tearing and blurriness too--Nutrients like omega-3s, lutein, zeaxanthin, and vitamin D are crucial for eye health--Cataracts, glaucoma, and AMD can be slowed with lifestyle strategies--Red light therapy is emerging as a promising tool for vision care--Mediterranean-style eating supports healthy aging and eye protectionConnect with Dr. Neda Gioia:Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/drnedagioia/⁠Website:https://integrativevision.com/https://www.youtube.com/@functionalmomspodcast

Ken Banta, founder and CEO of the Vanguard Network, is a recognized expert in leadership and organizational change. With a rich background as a journalist—covering pivotal events like the Eastern European revolutions for Time magazine—Ken transitioned into corporate leadership, helping guide major turnarounds at companies such as Pharmacia and Bausch & Lomb. His latest book, Seeing Around Corners, gathers lessons from top leaders and is designed to inspire everyone, from emerging professionals to global executives. Ken's perspective on leadership is shaped by witnessing ordinary people drive extraordinary change, often guided by unexpected leaders like Vaclav Havel. These experiences reinforced his belief that leadership isn't just for those at the top; anyone, regardless of background or title, can play a vital role. True leaders are consistent in their purpose, adaptable, and agile—qualities that matter as much in everyday life as in the boardroom. Ken's key takeaway is simple: leadership is for everyone. Whether you're leading a team or contributing as an individual, you can make an impact by being clear on your purpose, staying flexible in your approach, and staying connected to those around you. Embrace your own ability to lead and remember—often, the most lasting change comes from ordinary people stepping up in extraordinary ways.

In this episode of the Interventional Glaucoma Podcast, Prof. Verena Prokosch and Ms. Nishani Amerasinghe discuss the integration of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) into routine cataract surgery. They focus on how laser-based trabecular procedures can be efficiently combined with phacoemulsification to improve outcomes for glaucoma patients.   The ELIOS system (Bausch & Lomb) is manufactured by MLase GmbH, located at 82110 Germering, Industriestr. 17, Germany and by WEINERT Fiber Optics GmbH, Mittlere-Motsch-Strasse 26, 96515 Sonneberg, Germany.  ELIOS is CE marked for use in adult patients with glaucoma and is currently under investigational use in the US as part of an ongoing IDE study (FDA). The ExTra II (laser class 4) has the brand name ELIOS. The ExTra II is equivalent to ExTra and AIDA devices.  Find out more about ELIOS : http://bit.ly/4lWBJZ1

Want to Start or Grow a Successful Business? Schedule a FREE 13-Point Assessment with Clay Clark Today At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com   Join Clay Clark's Thrivetime Show Business Workshop!!! Learn Branding, Marketing, SEO, Sales, Workflow Design, Accounting & More. **Request Tickets & See Testimonials At: www.ThrivetimeShow.com  **Request Tickets Via Text At (918) 851-0102   See the Thousands of Success Stories and Millionaires That Clay Clark Has Helped to Produce HERE: https://www.thrivetimeshow.com/testimonials/ Download A Millionaire's Guide to Become Sustainably Rich: A Step-by-Step Guide to Become a Successful Money-Generating and Time-Freedom Creating Business HERE: www.ThrivetimeShow.com/Millionaire   See Thousands of Case Studies Today HERE: www.thrivetimeshow.com/does-it-work/  

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In this episode, host Mitch Robbins welcomes Terry Van Epps, Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Sirtex Medical, a commercial-stage medtech company focused on minimally invasive cancer therapies. With over 20 years of experience leading talent acquisition efforts at global organizations—including Xerox, Bausch & Lomb, Panasonic, and growth-stage biotech firms—Terry brings a grounded, systems-minded approach to transforming hiring functions from the inside out.Terry shares how he approached his first months at Sirtex, where he discovered $1.3M in unchecked agency spend despite having an internal TA team—and what he did next to fix it.They also unpack:How Terry rebuilt credibility with hiring managers who had gone rogueHis clear criteria for choosing (and keeping) agency partnersHow Sirtex slashed agency fees by 90% in 2 years without slowing down hiringWhy the best TA leaders still “work the desk”—and what that teachesA grounded take on AI in recruiting—what's hype, what's helpfulPlus, his take on the one thing too many teams still overlook: tune in to find out!.Whether you lead a TA function or support one, this episode is packed with takeaways on how to be a better partner, a smarter operator, and a more trusted hiring voice.

In this episode, host Gok Ratnarajan is joined by Dr. Ana Miguel, Dr. Karl Mercieca, and Dr. Jose Belda to explore whether patients truly experience greater happiness following glaucoma surgery. Through anonymized case studies and real-world examples, the panel delves into how an interventional glaucoma approach can impact patient quality of life. Together, they reflect on patient expectations and outcomes, sharing personal experiences to provide a balanced and insightful discussion on the patient perspective in glaucoma care.   The ELIOS system (Bausch & Lomb) is manufactured by MLase GmbH, located at 82110 Germering, Industriestr. 17, Germany and by WEINERT Fiber Optics GmbH, Mittlere-Motsch-Strasse 26, 96515 Sonneberg, Germany.  ELIOS is CE marked for use in adult patients with glaucoma and is currently under investigational use in the US as part of an ongoing IDE study (FDA). The ExTra II (laser class 4) has the brand name ELIOS. The ExTra II is equivalent to ExTra and AIDA devices. 

On today's episode we explore the ins and outs of the 1936 Soviet Constitution - also known as the "Stalin Constitution" - how it was written, what it guaranteed, what led to its drafting, how it affected life in the USSR as well as the social, political and economic contexts surrounding its drafting. We pay particular attention to how the tensions between central authority in Moscow, regional actors and popular sovereignty created a unique context for the practice and development of Soviet democracy, federalism and constitutionalism, complicating black and white narratives of Soviet political centralization. Our guest is Samantha Lomb - author of Stalin's ConstitutionSoviet Participatory Politics and the Discussion of the 1936 Draft Constitution - here is a description of the book:"Upon its adoption in December 1936, Soviet leaders hailed the new so-called Stalin Constitution as the most democratic in the world. Scholars have long scoffed at this claim, noting that the mass repression of 1937–1938 that followed rendered it a hollow document. This study does not address these competing claims, but rather focuses on the six-month long popular discussion of the draft Constitution, which preceded its formal adoption in December 1936. Drawing on rich archival sources, this book uses the discussion of the draft 1936 Constitution to examine discourse between the central state leadership and citizens about the new Soviet social contract, which delineated the roles the state and citizens should play in developing socialism. For the central leadership, mobilizing its citizenry in a variety of state building campaigns was the main goal of the discussion of the draft Constitution. However, the goals of the central leadership at times stood in stark contrast with the people's expressed interpretation of that social contract. Citizens of the USSR focused on securing rights and privileges, often related to improving their daily lives, from the central government."Dr. Lomb works at Vyatka State University in Kirov, Russia. She received her PhD in history from the University of Pittsburgh in 2014. Her first book, Stalin's Constitution: Soviet Participatory Politics and the Discussion of the 1936 Draft Constitution, was published in 2017. Currently she is working on a book manuscript about collective farm life in the 1930s and a research project on repression. On the topic of collectivization, she has published an article "Moscow is Far Away: Peasant Communal Traditions in the Expulsion of Collective Farm Members in the Vyatka–Kirov Region 1932–1939" in Europe Asia Studies in 2022 and a book chapter called “Nashi/ne Nashi, Individual Smallholders, Social Control, and the State in Ziuzdinskii District, Kirov Region, 1932–9” in Social Control under Stalin and Khrushchev: The Phantom of a Well-Ordered State, edited by Immo Rebitschek and Aaron B. Retish (University of Toronto Press: August 2023). She was also the editor of Win or Else: Soviet Football in Moscow and Beyond, 1921–1985, written by Larry Holmes, published in 2024.

While they differ in size of revenue, U.S. CPG Growth Leaders all found innovative ways to connect with fragmented consumer communities using a range of growth levers. Sally Lyons Wyatt and Cara Loeys dive into the strategies that leading CPG companies deployed to achieve healthy growth in 2024, including the Five Cs of Success: community connections, comprehensive value, catering to multi-pronged wellness, collaborative growth, and company culture.   Key takeaways: Community connections: King Arthur Baking leaned on the experiences of consumers during COVID-19 to build a thriving baking community. This approach highlights the importance of engaging with consumers across different touchpoints and supporting them through innovative products and resources. Comprehensive value: Companies like Lifeway and Bausch & Lomb offer multi-functional products that provide a wide range of benefits. This strategy emphasizes the importance of delivering value that goes beyond price, enhancing convenience, experience, and well-being. Collaborative growth: Good Culture and Daisy Brand are reimagining their products and partnering with influencers to engage younger consumers. Innovative use of AI: The Coca-Cola Co. and e.l.f. Beauty are at the forefront of experimenting with AI to enhance productivity, efficiency, and consumer engagement. From AI-generated commercials to social media bots, these innovative approaches are revolutionizing how companies connect with their audience. Direct-to-consumer engagement: Company collaborations are resulting in successful, out-of-the-box solutions, many of which leverage digital sales and online promotional events to create buzz and engage loyal consumers.

Joe Pardavila sits down with Merle Symes, author of The Innovation Edge: How Large Companies Lose It and How to Get It Back, to explore the challenges and nuances of fostering innovation in established organizations.Merle breaks down the critical differences between incremental and strategic innovation, explaining why traditional project management methods often fail when applied to groundbreaking ideas. The conversation delves into the "S-Curve Paradox," where companies at their peak success are most vulnerable to disruption, and the concept of "intelligent failure"—how to fail purposefully and learn from setbacks without stifling creativity.Joe and Merle also discuss the cultural barriers to innovation, including short-termism, the "check-the-box" mentality, and the need for leadership to embrace an "ambidextrous" approach—balancing immediate goals with long-term vision. Through real-world examples like Kodak, Blockbuster, and Intel, they highlight the consequences of resting on past successes and missing emerging opportunities.Touching on the role of AI and the importance of organizational mindset, this episode offers actionable insights for leaders aiming to reignite innovation in their teams. Whether you're navigating corporate inertia or looking to build a culture of continuous reinvention, Merle's expertise provides a roadmap for staying ahead in an ever-evolving business landscape.Merle Symes works with senior management teams to help them realize their aspirations through agile strategy, high-impact innovation, and business performance. He has assisted senior management teams in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to early-stage ventures.Mr. Symes has developed a number of leading-edge principles and tools for enhancing business success. It includes a process for creating Innovation by Design® in strategically targeted areas, project management methods and active risk management tools for managing high return/higher risk innovation, and business performance initiatives and guidelines for helping management teams develop a more entrepreneurial and innovative culture.In his 50-year career, Mr. Symes has held a number of executive positions and he brings real-world knowledge and experience to leading-edge methods and practices. Most recently he has served as CEO of the tech venture, Graematter. His previous positions include President of Ulrich Medical, a U.S. subsidiary of a German medical device company. Prior to that he held the position of Vice President, External Technology for Bausch & Lomb where his organization established a process for locating and acquiring external technology that was recognized by the Corporate Executive Board as being one of the top five best practices, as identified in their research of major companies.Mr. Symes has served in executive positions in both the U.S. and Europe, including turnaround situations. Prior to Bausch & Lomb, he held positions in Wyeth (now part of Pfizer), Monsanto and Dupont. He regularly advises boards of directors and has held board director positions on both public and privately held companies as well as university and charitable organizations. He is affiliated with and serves as a Managing Director of The Walden Group, a boutique New York investment bank specializing in M&A in the medical industry.Mr. Symes has an MBA from the Wharton Graduate School and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology where he has been honored with their Distinguished Alumni Award and serves as Chairman of their University Advisory Board.

In the latest episode of Skin in the Game VC, Tom Wallace and Saxon Baum welcomed Brent Saunders, Chairman and CEO of Bausch & Lomb, to share his journey and insights into leadership, healthcare innovation, and the power of investing in groundbreaking ideas. From his early days as student body president at the University of Pittsburgh to overseeing multi-billion-dollar deals in the healthcare industry, Brent's career is a masterclass in strategic thinking and execution.Brent reflected on his experience leading companies like Allergan and Bausch & Lomb, where he navigated complex mergers and acquisitions totaling nearly $300 billion. His approach centers on aligning deals with a strong strategic rationale and financial discipline, ensuring long-term value creation rather than short-term gains.A recurring theme throughout the conversation was Brent's passion for leveraging technology to tackle inefficiencies in healthcare. He highlighted the potential of AI to transform drug discovery and streamline clinical trials, sharing how his company uses AI to identify solutions for challenging diseases. Brent also emphasized the need for universal, portable medical records to improve patient outcomes and reduce systemic inefficiencies—a vision that remains elusive but vital for the future.As an active investor, Brent shared his enthusiasm for backing startups that prioritize innovation and have strong, experienced teams. He cited Roam, a Miami-based tech startup led by Howard Lerman, as an example of a company combining cutting-edge ideas with proven leadership. Brent underscored the value of working with founders who have “climbed the hill before,” noting that their experience and resilience often set them apart.Looking to the future, Brent offered predictions on market trends, including the growing influence of AI and the expected resurgence in mergers and acquisitions as regulatory conditions evolve. His optimism about technological advancements was balanced by a thoughtful caution regarding overuse in areas like pharmaceuticals, emphasizing the importance of weighing benefits against risks.The episode was not just a window into Brent's accomplishments but also a reminder of the power of innovation, the importance of adaptability, and the need to continually refine one's craft. For anyone navigating the intersection of technology, business, and leadership, Brent's insights provide both inspiration and actionable guidance. Be sure to tune in to Skin in the Game VC for more conversations with trailblazing leaders and investors shaping the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the Build a Vibrant Culture Podcast, Nicole interviews Willie Pietersen. Willie specializes in strategy and the leadership of change, and his methods and ideas-especially strategic learning-are widely applied within the Columbia's executive education programs, and also in numerous corporations. He has served as a teacher and advisor to many global companies, including Aviva, Bausch & Lomb and Boeing.  Willie is the author of three books and numerous articles, and in this episode we'll be looking at his latest book: Leadership - The Inside Story: Time Tested Prescriptions for Those Who Seek to Lead.In this episode, Willie and Nicole talk about: [00:06:38] How Nelson Mandela's personal values led to unprecedented leadership[00:24:29] How philosophy helps us think more clearly and do better work[00:27:52] Four Biases and how being aware of them will help our decision-makingWe are so grateful to Willie for sharing his wealth of knowledge and passion for leadership, strategic learning, and so much more! His insights are sure to inspire professionals and leaders of all kinds to BUILD A Vibrant Culture.Get Willie's book today! https://a.co/d/gHnY1mIWant to know more about Willie?Willie's website: https://williepietersen.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/willie-pietersen-286b149/X (formerly Twitter) - https://x.com/WillPietersenFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/williepietersenauthor/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/williepietersen1/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@WilliePietersenAuthorOther books mentioned on this episode:The Fifth Discipline by Peter M. Senge: https://a.co/d/iQLJANLHow Philosophy Can Save Your Life by Marietta McCarty: https://a.co/d/gkpai4vMemory by Hermann Ebbinghaus: https://a.co/d/coxeltfSmart Leaders, Smarter Teams by Roger M. Schwarz: https://a.co/d/ivfJILfThinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman: https://a.co/d/1GTZjphThe Origin of Species by Charles Darwin: https://a.co/d/f0fIeXnDon't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast for more insights on creating thriving workplaces!

Mickael Dang is co-founder of Synakis, a biotech startup developing groundbreaking technology for the treatment of retinal detachment. Still in startup mode, the company is part of UTEST, the University of Toronto's Early Stage Technology Program, which helps deep tech entrepreneurs go from lab to market. Mickael and Wendy connected at the Redefining Early Stage of Investment (RESI) Conference in Boston, where Synakis was among the highest-scoring companies in the Innovator's Pitch Challenge. (The RESI conference is hosted by Life Science Nation and Wendy recently interviewed Dennis Ford, founder and CEO of Life Sciences Nation, which specializes in fundraising for life sciences companies.)  Mickael's journey is fascinating. When he arrived in Canada from France six years ago, he could barely string together an English sentence. Today, we find him at the intersection of scientific innovation, entrepreneurship, and global market expansion, having started Synakis while earning a PhD and serving as President of the Student and Young Investigator Section (SYIS) of TERMIS (Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Society). He is also multilingual; he speaks French, English, and some Mandarin.  “The PhD is the same concept as being an entrepreneur,” he says. “You need to be very self-driven, very independent as well. You have to come up with your own experiment and come up with the next predicted results. I had this entrepreneurial mindset from the get-go and wanted to do a PhD for purpose, to really get the company out there."  Incubated in the laboratory of renowned biomedical engineering professor Dr. Molly Shoichet, Synakis is developing a revolutionary hydrogel-based technology called SNK125. This innovation promises to transform the recovery process for patients suffering from retinal detachment, a serious condition that requires immediate surgical intervention to prevent permanent vision loss.  Current treatments for retinal detachment involve using silicon oil or heavy gases to push the detached retina back into place. While these methods work, they come with significant drawbacks. Patients experience blurry vision during recovery and must maintain exhausting, face-down posturing for hours, sometimes for months. In addition, the materials used aren't biodegradable, requiring a second surgery for removal. Synakis's hydrogel technology eliminates all of these challenges, while reducing recovery time from months to just days.    The Global Path to Market  Equally interesting is the company's approach to global market entry. Based in Canada, the company has already laid the groundwork for international expansion; in 2019, Mickael proactively filed patents across multiple territories, including Europe, Australia, Canada, and China, to ensure protection of its intellectual property globally. And rather than attempting to tackle multiple markets simultaneously, Synakis will initially focus on North America before expanding to Europe and China. This staged approach allows them to establish a strong foundation in their home market while building the partnerships and relationships required for international expansion.  Throughout, Mickael and his team have been actively seeking partnerships with established industry giants like Alcon or Bausch & Lomb. There are high costs associated with clinical trials these companies – companies that "own the entire market," according to Mickael – have the expertise and distribution networks necessary for successful commercialization.    Funding the Future  Synakis is concurrently seeking seed investment and focusing on several critical milestones: Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) setup, FDA regulatory filing, and preparation for clinical trials. While its primary focus is on North American investors for practical reasons like time zone alignment and ease of communication, they're keeping their options open for international investment, particularly in regions like China, which possess significant market opportunity. Mickael has constructed a targeted and strategic approach to investor outreach. At the RESI conference, for example, he prioritized meetings with specialized investors like ExSight Ventures, who focus specifically on ophthalmology. These are the meaningful conversations with investors that will ask the hard questions and offer solutions.    Looking Ahead  Synakis is currently preparing for its next phase of growth. Plans include moving out of the university incubator, creating new jobs in Toronto, and expanding their product pipeline beyond retinal detachment treatments to include drug delivery solutions for other eye conditions.  Mickael's key takeaways from his Synakis journey are relevant for any company planning international expansion:  Strategic IP Protection: Early patent filing in target markets will protect future opportunities.  Staged Market Entry: Starting with familiar markets before expanding globally can help manage resources and risk effectively.  Strategic Partnerships: Recognizing when to partner with established players can accelerate market entry and provide access to crucial resources.  Targeted Investor Outreach: Focusing on investors who understand your industry can lead to more productive relationships.  Cultural Adaptability: Language skills and cultural understanding are invaluable assets in building a global business.  Going from lab to market can be, as Mickael says it in French, a "casse-tête" (a “head-breaker”), but the right approach, persistence, and strategic thinking can ultimately turn scientific innovation into global market success. Listen to the full episode to hear more about Synakis's journey from university lab to potential global market player, plus more real-world advice for expanding internationally.    Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickael-dang/  Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/synakis/  https://utest.to/  https://termis.org/index.php?q=termis-syis-am     

I got the opportunity to talk to Dr. Jennifer Elisseeff, Morton Goldberg Professor and Director of the Translational Tissue Engineering Center at Johns Hopkins University and experienced entrepreneur. She is currently doing research on tissue engineering, ophthalmology and immunology. Her main focus is now identifying the response of the immune system to implanted biomaterials and how biomaterial properties affect wound healing response. She is also the cofounder of Cartilix, Inc., which was acquired by Biomet Inc, and Aegeria Soft Tissue and Tissue Repair. She also serves on the Scientific Advisory Boards of Bausch and Lomb, Kythera Biopharmaceutical, and Cellular Bioengineering Inc.---------------------------------------------------Thanks to the sponsors:Audible: Use my link for a 30-day free trial: http://audibletrial.com/diamondgoat Newsly: https://newsly.me promo code to receive a 1-month free premium subscription: EARLYMORNING Libysn: https://libsyn.com promo code: DGDubby Energy: https://www.dubby.ggpromo code for 10% off: DIAMONDGOATOpus Clips:  https://www.opus.pro/?via=diamondgoat----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Listen on:Podcast website: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dg-early-morning-show--5943922Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0EuhA6WyuerHtVAqcFrFeOPodcast YT channel clips: https://www.youtube.com/@dgearlymorningshowTiktok: @dgearlymorningshowApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dg-early-morning-show/id1575451533Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/f050b86c-1dad-4bc3-b12f-6aa5fa62438c Goodpods: https://goodpods.com/podcasts/dg-early-morning-show-211830RadioPublic: https://radiopublic.com/dg-earlymorning-show-WoML4rBreaker: https://www.breaker.audio/dg-early-morning-showReason: https://reason.fm/podcast/dg-earlymorning-show--------------------------------------Check out my other stuff:Instagram: @itzdiamondgoatTwitter: @lildiamondgoatMain YT channel: youtube.com/diamondgoatTiktok: @lildiamondgoatSoundcloud: @Lil DiamondgoatSpotify: @Lil DiamondgoatMerch store: https://diamondgoat.creator-spring.com

In this episode of Flow Radio, Steven Kotler and Dr. Michael Mannino sit down with Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross, co-authors of Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us. These groundbreaking experts explain how making and experiencing art changes the way we think, feel, and perform. From our ancient past to cutting-edge science, find out why art isn't just beautiful—it's fuel for your brain. Learn how just 20 minutes of creative practice can boost your mental edge, unlock more flow, and supercharge problem-solving. Plus, discover how AI is revolutionizing art creation and opening new frontiers in human-machine creativity. Tune in to unlock practical insights for tapping into your creative genius. In This Episode: 00:03  The Intersection of Art, Brain, and Performance 02:11  How Susan and Ivy Became Pioneers in Their Fields 05:04  Bridging Art and Science 09:10  Why We're Wired for Art 14:22  Art as Medicine 22:52  Flow States and Creativity 30:57  Current Research 37:46  Daily Practices for Enhancing Creativity 43:24  AI and Art 48:22  Why Neuroesthetics Matters for Everyone About The Guest: Ivy Ross is the Vice President of Design for the Hardware organization at Google. Over  the past six years, she and her team have launched 50+ products winning over 240  global design awards. This collection of hardware established a new Google design  aesthetic that is tactile, colorful, and bold.  A winner of a National Endowment for the Arts grant, Ivy's innovative metal work in  jewelry is in the permanent collections of 12 international museums.   Ivy has held executive positions ranging from head of product design and development  to CMO and presidencies of several companies, including Calvin Klein, Swatch, Coach,  Mattel, Bausch & Lomb, and Gap.  Ninth on Fast Company's list of the 100 Most Creative People in Business 2019, Ivy  believes the intersection of arts and science is where the most engaging and creative  ideas are found.   Most recently, Ivy co-authored with Susan Magsamen Your Brain on Art: How the Arts  Transform Us.  Susan Magsamen is the executive director of the International Arts + Mind Lab (IAM Lab), Center for Applied Neuroaesthetics, a pioneering neuroaesthetics initiative from the Pedersen Brain Science Institute at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is the co-director of the NeuroArts Blueprint with the Aspen Institute and co-author of the New York Times Bestseller, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us. Susan studies how the arts and aesthetic experiences measurably change the brain, body, and behavior and how this knowledge can be translated to inform health, wellbeing and learning in medicine, public health and education. Episode Resources: Book website: Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us Lab: The International Arts + Mind Lab Social: YourBrainonArtBook Flow Radio Is Presented By Flow Research Collective Flow Research Collective is a leading neuroscience research and training company. If you're interested in learning the science-backed techniques we used to train top executives at Facebook, Audi and even the Navy SEALs, click the link here: ⁠https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/zero-to-dangerous/overview⁠ Follow Flow Research Collective: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@flowresearchcollective⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/flowresearchcollective⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/flowresearchcollective⁠ X: ⁠https://twitter.com/thefrc_official⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/flowresearchcollective⁠ Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/6RQY0d5rdlEiinHEtfWy6A⁠ Website: https://www.flowresearchcollective.com/ Flow Research Collective was founded by Steven Kotler, one of the world's leading experts on human peak performance. He is an award-winning journalist and author with over ten bestselling books.

On this episode, I was joined by Maysaa Attar, Senior Vice President of R&D at Bausch + Lomb. On this episode, Maysaa discusses: 00:00 Welcome to Episode 150! 03:00 Challenges and Innovations in Ocular Drug Delivery 09:30 Understanding Intravitreal Injections 13:26 Regulatory Considerations for Ocular Products 20:48 Innovations in Glaucoma Treatment 29:18 The Personal Impact of Vision Loss 35:40 Book Recommendations and Final Thoughts Maysaa Attar is the Senior Vice President of R&D at Bausch & Lomb, leading global pharmaceutical and consumer product research and development. She has held prominent leadership positions at Abbvie and Allergan and holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Southern California (USC), where she also serves as a professor.

In this episode of Bridging the Gap, Matt Reiner is joined by Reiner Lomb about the importance of purpose, leadership development, and fostering a culture of innovation within organizations. Lomb shares his personal journey, from his early aspirations of becoming a chef to his successful career at HP, where he initially felt aligned with the company's values and purpose. He also discusses the challenges faced when new management shifted focus from organic growth and innovation to mergers and acquisitions, leading to a decline in employee engagement and overall success.Lomb highlights the important role of emotions in driving collaboration, innovation, and positive change within companies. He talks about the seven essential emotions for effective leadership: empathy, compassion, interest, caring, serving, understanding, and inspiration. These emotions, when combined with vision and mobilization, lead to meaningful engagement and progress. Reiner also explores the concept of intrapreneurship, the belief in creating positive change from within an organization, and stresses the importance of psychological skills, influencing behavior, and emotional state in driving change.Reiner Lomb offers actionable advice for individuals seeking to create change and foster innovation within their organizations. He encourages listeners to believe in their ability to make a difference and provides insights on how to influence behavior through emotional shifts. Key takeaways include identifying employees' strengths and passions to foster engagement and innovation, cultivating essential leadership emotions to build trust and drive collaboration, and encouraging intrapreneurship by empowering employees with the necessary psychological skills and emotional support. More Content For Financial Advisors and Wealth Management FirmsYouTubeTwitterLinkedIn

In today's midweek update, I discuss the recent market downturn and strategic moves to navigate these turbulent times. The market, as anticipated, has started its decline, and I highlight the importance of understanding market trends and the significance of historical patterns. We'll dive into specific market sectors, the VIX index, and provide a detailed analysis of various stock performances, including the Magnificent Seven and notable companies like Tesla, Google, and Nvidia. Whether you're an investor or just keeping an eye on the market, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice. Episode Highlights: [00:22] - Market overview: S&P and sector performance analysis. [02:36] - Importance of the VIX index and its recent movements. [06:06] - Detailed trend model analysis and sector-specific insights. [09:06] - Performance review of the Magnificent Seven and key stock indicators. [12:00] - Strategic advice on managing investments, stops, and leveraging defensive sectors. [20:26] - Specific stock analysis: Tesla, Nvidia, Google, and others. [28:48] - Importance of stops in trading and real-life example with Bosch and Lomb. Links & Resources: Breakpoint Trading - Subscribe for the free newsletter and market updates. If you enjoyed this episode, please remember to rate, follow, share, and review our podcast. Your support helps us bring more insightful discussions and expert advice to help you navigate the real estate and financial markets.

Episode 38 of the "Win the 16" podcast features an insightful interview with Anthony Wallace, VP and General Manager of Bausch and Lomb. In this episode, Dave and Anthony delve into topics such as leadership, decision-making, being uncomfortable, vulnerability, growth mindset and more.

A2+/B1 - PRE-INTERMEDIATE - Lomb Kató spoke more than 16 languages!! I watched an interview with her not so long ago and one thing really hit me what she said. Something I never thought about but I think that was her real secret. ➡️ Become a member to get the transcription of all episodes with a vocabulary list and explanation: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/hungarianwithsziszi⁠⁠

RUNDOWN   Mitch and Danny "The Dang Apostrophe" O'Neil dive into a heartfelt tribute to the legendary Bill Walton, who passed away at 71. Mitch unravels a piece of baseball history with a Vin Scully audio clip from a 2008 Dodgers game, where fans anticipated a matchup between Randy Johnson and Greg Maddux, only to witness the emerging talents of Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw. Mitch and Danny reflect on Grayson Murray, a 30-year-old golfer who had battled depression, anxiety, and mental illness. Despite making significant progress with the support of family, a fiancée, therapy, and sobriety, he tragically took his own life recently. His story underscores the persistent and pervasive struggles of mental health, even among those who appear to be thriving. With rookie minicamps and OTAs underway, the atmosphere and coaching dynamic have noticeably shifted under new head coach Mike McDonald. ESPN's Brady Henderson joins Mitch to share his insights on the current state of the Seahawks. Mitch welcomes back his first co-host and long-time friend, Jason D Hamilton. They delve into topics including the University of Washington's transition to the Big Ten and the challenges of college sports today, as well as the complexities of the transfer portal and NIL deals. Mitch Unfiltered and Danny O'Neill (filling in for Hotshot Scott) tackle topics including, Joe Buck's divisive reputation and the NFL's new optical tracking system for first downs, to Caitlin Clark's WNBA impact and heartfelt tributes to late sports and cultural figures.   GUESTS   • Brady Henderson | ESPN's Seahawks Insider • Jason Hamilton | UW Broadcaster • Mariners' No Table | Featuring Jason Churchill from "Baseball Things" and Joe Doyle from "Over Slot," the Mariners No-Table segment   TABLE OF CONTENTS   0:45 | Mitch pays tribute to Bill Walton. 7:40 | Vin Scully's iconic 2008 Dodgers game audio clip featuring young Max Scherzer and Clayton Kershaw. 18:10 | Mitch and Danny reflect on Grayson Murray and the pervasive struggle with mental illness in sports. 37:58 | GUEST: Brady Henderson, ESPN Seahawks Insider - presents a visual of the Seahawks OTA's. What are the big differences between Mike Macdonald's ambience and Pete Carroll? How long is the leash on Geno Smith? What's still to come in terms of player acquisitions? And much more. 1:00:28 | GUEST: Jason Hamilton, UW Broadcaster & original Unfiltered Co-host - claims to be proud of Mitch Unfiltered, describes new Huskies' coach Danny Sprinkle & his prized transfer, and what to do about the insanity of NIL/Transfer portal. 1:32:14 | GUEST: Mariners' No-Table, Jason Churchill & Joe Doyle - put a wrap on the M's road trip and the series opener against the Astros. Is Julio coming out of it? Should a hitting coach be fired? Anything wrong with George Kirby? And Out on a Lomb predictions. 1:57:53 | Other Stuff Segment: Joe Buck's polarizing persona, Randy Moss mooning incident, NFL optical tracking for first downs, Chicago Bears draft strategy, Ronald Acuna Jr.'s ACL injury, Scottie Scheffler's arrest controversy, Caitlin Clark's WNBA debut, flirtatious interviews comparison, RIPs to Bill Walton, Grayson Murray, Bruce Nordstrom, Morgan Spurlock.

Join us in this nerdy episode as we delve into the world of pharmaceuticals and eye care  with Arthur, an esteemed professional with over 18 years of experience in the field. With a background in mechanical and biomedical engineering, Arthur has played pivotal roles at industry giants like Novartis, Alcon, Insightec, and Bausch and Lomb. Currently serving as a VP of Medical Affairs at Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Arthur's innovative contributions have left a significant mark on the ophthalmology sector. In this conversation, we explore Arthur's journey in eye care, his leadership in pharmaceutical innovation, his role at Tarsus, and the challenges he has faced along the way.Some of the episode highlights include;Passion Meets Purpose: Arthur shares how his journey into eye care was serendipitous, driven by a blend of personal interest and professional opportunity.Innovating for Impact: Through his roles at various companies, Arthur has led numerous innovations in pharmaceuticals and medical devices, leaving a lasting impact on the industry.The Tarsus Touch: Arthur highlights Tarsus Pharmaceuticals' role in revolutionizing the eye care industry and discusses the company's innovative approaches to addressing unmet medical needs.Navigating Challenges: From regulatory hurdles to technological complexities, to work -life balance, Arthur reflects on the biggest challenges he has encountered in his career and how he overcame them.Final Takeaway: Arthur leaves listeners with a powerful message on the importance of perseverance, innovation, and collaboration in driving meaningful change in healthcare.Along with all of the learnings check out our fun game segment "Rapid Fire " to get some interesting insights about our guest.Guest LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/canadianarthur/Tarsus Pharmaceuticals: https://tarsusrx.com/Support the Show.Thanks for listening! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube and Facebook. Please leave me a review if you enjoyed my episodes.

This episode starts with the latest developments in Johnson & Johnson's ongoing talc litigation saga and dividend hikes from Sonoco Products Co and Johnson & Johnson. Then, we examine the recent financial performances of key players like J&J, ASML, and Snap-On. In the second part of the podcast, we discussed which sectors we own and which are underrepresented in our portfolios. Companies mentioned are Johnson & Johnson, Sonoco Products, ASML Holding NV, Snap-On, Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize, Unilever plc, Danone SA , Hershey Co, PepsiCo Inc , Target Corp, L'Oréal SA , Walmart Inc, Siemens AG, Schneider Electric, Bayer, Bausch & Lomb, Roche Holding AG, Fresenius Medical Care,Pfizer, Mensch und Maschine Software

durée : 00:49:06 - Grand Canal - par : Eva Bester - L'écrivain, poétesse et slameuse belge, Lisette Lombé fait l'événement de la rentrée littéraire avec son roman "Eunice". Il nous plonge dans la tête d'une jeune femme de 19 ans, remplie de colère et de désir . - invités : Lisette Lombé - Lisette Lombé : Slameuse, artiste pluri-disciplinaire

durée : 00:49:06 - Grand Canal - par : Eva Bester - L'écrivain, poétesse et slameuse belge, Lisette Lombé fait l'événement de la rentrée littéraire avec son roman "Eunice". Il nous plonge dans la tête d'une jeune femme de 19 ans, remplie de colère et de désir . - invités : Lisette Lombé - Lisette Lombé : Slameuse, artiste pluri-disciplinaire

Reiner Lomb is an award winning author and the founder of BoomerangCoach. Before becoming an executive coach, Reiner had a 30+ years career in technology, started and developed software businesses, and led leadership development. His expertise in the business sector led him to develop an executive coaching firm specializing in leadership and career development, innovation, and transformational change.   In Reiner Lomb's groundbreaking new book “Aspire: Seven Essential Emotions for Leading Positive Change, No Matter Where You Are,” you will discover how to positively influence key stakeholders, build trust, lead with optimism, ride the waves of negative emotions, mobilize people to take action, and choose resiliency in the face of setbacks.

Guest: Mike Andreozzi - Former CEO & Owner of Beltone New England; Current Beltone Brand Ambassador; President-Elect of the International Hearing Society Mike joins Dave on the podcast this week to discuss: - His backstory, growing up in the family business, and learning through osmosis - Mike's time at Miracle Ear and the early days of hearing health franchising - Optical supplier, Bausch & Lomb, purchase of Miracle Ear in the early 90's and the aftermath of the acquisition - Mike joining Beltone in the early 2000's and scaling his New England franchise from 3 locations to 125 stores across 10 states - The high value Mike placed on fostering a strong company culture and creating a sense of comradery amongst his team - Identifying potential leaders within the staff and focusing on internal talent development - Focusing on all the small details which, in aggregate, matter a lot when developing a five star patient experience - Mike's thoughts on third-party insurance providers, OTC hearing aids, and where the industry is headed in the next 3-5 years --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/futureear/message

If you are reading this right now, take it as a sign. As an invitation to stop for a minute, and check in about your own needs and if you're meeting them. The costs of not meeting your needs is too high to ignore. MANY MOMS are struggling and it's costing them their happiness, peace, patience, physical and mental wellbeing, relationships, connection, and deep shame. My guest Leslie Forde and I are talking about how so many moms are plagued by trying to manage the unimaginable. We are in a world where we're spending more time parenting and more time working…so when are we spending time for OURSELVES? Leslie is passionate about finding ways to help moms take care of their needs in order to end overwhelm, burnout, stress and unhappiness. She wants us to embrace and normalize getting help and letting go of shame when life gets messy (literally and figuratively!). Mamas, lets band together to make taking care of ourselves NORMAL, free from shame and guilt! Leslie is here to help us through all of it! Use the free resources from the Parent Toolbox below and download her “TimeCheck” app from her site www.momshierarchyofneeds.com For Leslie's “The Ultimate Time Saving Guide” and “Time to Unwind Volunteer Checklist”, you can download it from the Parent Toolbox. www.parent-toolbox.comAbout Leslie FordeLeslie is the CEO and Founder of Mom's Hierarchy of Needs. She has used research to inform growth and innovation strategy for over 20 years. She's held brand management, product marketing and business development roles in consumer technology, market research, media and publishing companies. And for the past decade, focused on children's education, mental health, childcare and eldercare.Most recently, she held leadership positions at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Care.com and CSpace (an Omnicom market research agency.) She began her brand management career at Bausch & Lomb and Xerox. Over 2,500 parents have participated in her ongoing national research study on the pandemic's impact on their lives and careers. She's a frequent speaker, researcher, and consultant to organizations, such as HubSpot and 3M, on how to support parents in the workplace. Her writing about parenting, motherhood and equity has appeared in The Washington Post, Slate, Parents Magazine and her website, Mom's Hierarchy of Needs among other publications. She's been quoted in the New York Times, CNN, National Geographic, Fast Company, US News & World Report, and several other outlets.Social Media:Website: https://www.momshierarchyofneeds.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/momshierarchyofneeds/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MomsHierarchyOfNeeds/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moms_hierarchy_of_needs/Twitter: https://twitter.com/momshierarchy?lang=enPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/momshierarchyofneeds0115/Thanks for listening! For more on Robbin, her work and free resources, keep reading! READY FOR YOUR FAMILY CHECK UP CALL? If you're feeling burnt out by bad behavior, worn down from constant battles and bickering and you've struggled to get the cooperation, respect and obedience you want from your kids, I've been there too. It might be time to learn new tools (that you've never been taught) to help you get your kids to listen to you, build teamwork, and grow the harmony in your home. https://parentingforconnection.as.me/CheckupcallFREE GUIDE FOR PARENTS OF STRONG-WILLED KIDS: “How to Turn a NO into Cooperation” go to www.strongwilledkids.com It means so much to me that you listened to my podcast! If you resonate with my message and would like my personal help in your parenting journey, I'd love to talk to you. Please visit my website to book...

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Have you ever wondered what the most essential leadership competencies are and how they can be learned without taking up too much time? Whether you are in a formal leadership role or are a rising leader, entrepreneur, or changemaker driven by a desire to use your voice to create change, in this conversation with Reiner Lomb, you will get tips on how to positively influence key stakeholders, build trust, lead with optimism, ride the waves of negative emotions, mobilize people to take action and choose resiliency in the face of setbacks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Reiner Lomb. He is the author of “ASPIRE: Seven Essential Emotions for Leading Positive Change, No Matter Where You Are”. Reiner has been an executive at several major international corporations and turned his experience and philosophies into active coaching and leadership facilitation business. Please give the episode a listen! You can find more info about Reiner here: https://reinerlomb.com/ Our podcast is now also available on YouTube as well as your favorite podcasting app. Just search for The Unconventional Path. If you know of someone who would be a good guest for the show, let us know and we will try to get them as a guest. We also love to hear from our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at bela.and.mike@gmail.com - we will answer your questions in a future episode. Thanks for listening, Bela and Mike --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bela-musits/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bela-musits/support

This week we sat down with a good friend, Reiner Lomb. Reiner is the founder of BoomerangCoach, an executive coaching firm specializing in leadership and career development, innovation, and transformational change. He is the author of two books, The Boomerang Approach: Return to Purpose, Ignite Your Passion and Aspire: Seven Essential Emotions for Leading Positive Change, No Matter Where You Are. Reiner recently joined us for our Meet the Author book club, and he will be the keynote presenter for the ICF Southeast Regional Webinar Series in January. For over 20 years at Hewlett-Packard, Reiner launched and led new software product businesses and helped grow HP Software into a multi-billion-dollar organization. Today, his mission is to mobilize and develop leaders to create a more sustainable and positive future for all.In our conversation today, we discuss the mixture of emotions, how to inspire others, and how being an emotional leader actually fosters a stronger leadership position. I so enjoyed our conversation, and I hope you do too. And now, my conversation with Reiner Lomb.You can learn more about Reiner and his work at https://reinerlomb.com/. Follow Josh on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/reinerlomb/.Learn more about ICF South Florida at: https://www.icfsouthflorida.org/.Check out the calendar of events to see what interests you and please join us as a guest with the promo code: PODCAST. ..#icf #icfsfl #icfsouthflorida #coaching #podcast #interview

Live from the 2022 Transformer's Summit, keynote speaker John Dijulius categorizes the automotive industry as a 'grudge buy' for customers when they are at their most vulnerable. How is this an opportunity for your business to be the 'hero?' How do you make price irrelevant? John Dijulius, John Robert's Spa, The DiJulius Group. John's had the privilege of working with world class companies like the Ritz-Carlton, Lexus, Starbucks, Nordstrom, Nestle, Marriott Hotel, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Cheesecake Factory, Bausch & Lomb, Progressive Insurance, Harley Davidson, State Farm, Chick-fil-A, Entrepreneurs Organization, YPO, Aveda, and many more. Listen to John's previous episodes HERE Show Notes Drove for UPS- his wife was a hairdresser, and they opened a salon. John started getting involved in the business. “We aren't going to be the best salon, we will be the best experience of your day.” Chambers of commerce businesses started asking John for business consulting.  20 years ago John's first book came out and took him to the next level Business and Artistry Pengeleum   Making price irrelevant- based on the experience your brand consistently delivers, your customers shouldn't have an idea what your competitors charge because they aren't window shoppers. Who is more expensive? Why are they?  “We do $10 haircuts” vs “We fix $10 haircuts.” Give the experience before you charge for it and justify it -“What does a $1,000 haircut look like? What is that greeting like? How is the massage during shampoo? What does a $1,000,000 keynote speech look and sound like?”  Grudge buy and losing time- automotive repairs. When you can come to the rescue when a customer is at their most vulnerable, there is an emotional connection and memory made. Customers asking about price- opportunity The biggest cause of anxiety is uncertainty- no update update for customers   Level 1 through 10 hairdressers based on expertise  “Discounting is the tax you pay for being average.” Things that make a brand something customers can't live without- the quality of work, consistency, employee evangelism (educate vs sell), how do you make me feel, Capitalize the ‘C' in Customer to show the emphasis in your policies and procedures  Building relationships with FORD- family, occupation, recreation, dreams Disney- know your role and be ‘on' when you're on, leave your problems at the door

This week I sat down with my good friend, Reiner Lomb. Reiner is the founder of BoomerangCoach, an executive coaching firm specializing in leadership and career development, innovation, and transformational change. He is the author of two books, The Boomerang Approach: Return to Purpose, Ignite Your Passion and Aspire: Seven Essential Emotions for Leading Positive Change, No Matter Where You Are. For over 20 years at Hewlett-Packard, Reiner launched and led new software product businesses and helped grow HP Software into a multi-billion-dollar organization. Today, his mission is to mobilize and develop leaders to create a more sustainable and positive future for all.In our conversation today, we discuss the mixture of emotions, how to inspire others, and how being an emotional leader actually fosters a stronger leadership position. You can learn more about Reiner and his work at https://reinerlomb.com/. Follow Josh on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/reinerlomb/....Learn more about Leadership and Mental Fitness Coaching: jimmyglenos.com#jimmyglenos #jglenos #unlocktheshortcut #leadnsucceed #leadershipcoaching #mentalfitnesscoaching #executivecoaching

Are you having trouble expanding your startup? You're not the only one! It's common to occasionally run into a wall. Nevertheless, many people are able to create successful businesses. What exactly are they changing, then?  What realities have shifted in these decades? In this conversation, you will explore how coaches can help a start-up environment to accelerate growth with Rohit Thakur.1. Why do Start-ups need  Coaching?2. Tips to expand a start-up environment3. What is the importance of coaching in organizational development? Rohit Thakur is Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at LEAD, India's largest School EdTech company, and the first unicorn in the segment. At LEAD, Rohit is responsible for spearheading employee engagement, talent management and development, stakeholder engagement, internal communication, compliance, and health and safety environment. Prior to joining LEAD, he was the CHRO at Paytm. He has also worked with Microsoft India. He spent 11 years at General Electric in various HR leadership roles across multiple businesses such as energy, capital, engineering, corporate and aviation, both in India and the US. He was also associated with Eicher Tractors, Cadence Design Systems and Bausch & Lomb.

Conventional wisdom says that emotions have no place in business or leadership. Reiner Lomb will tell you that is a fallacy.You must master seven critical emotions to be an effective and empowering leader who creates positive change.Whether you are in a formal leadership role or are a rising leader, entrepreneur, or changemaker driven by a desire to use your voice to create change, in Reiner Lomb's groundbreaking new book Aspire: Seven Essential Emotions for Leading Positive Change, No Matter Where You Are, you will discover how to positively influence key stakeholders, build trust, lead with optimism, ride the waves of negative emotions, mobilize people to take action, and choose resiliency in the face of setbacks.Says Lomb: “The essence of leadership is creating a vision of an aspirational new future and then influencing people to change their behavior to make that vision a reality. Your inspiration to create aspirational change may come from your dissatisfaction with the status quo, joyful anticipation of an aspirational new future, or a new insight. To create such a vision and bring it into reality requires an emotional shift from hopelessness to optimism and inspiration, which then can mobilize any group - from dozens to millions.”Reiner saw this firsthand having grown up just a few miles from the border between East and West Germany, watching a small group of committed leaders peacefully bring down the Berlin Wall by mobilizing millions of people. This is one of many incidences or case studies he shares in Aspire to show the power of emotional IQ. The seven critical emotions are:● Empathy – The Gate To Caring● Compassion - The Commitment To Serving● Interest – The Drive To Understanding● Optimism – The Lens For Visioning● Inspiration – The Energy For Mobilizing● Trust – The Fuel For Collaborating● Positivity – Being ResilientUnderstanding and cultivating these emotions within yourself and others are essential to change your own behavior and influence behavioral change in others. In the book, Reiner shows readers the importance of each of the 7 emotions, best practices to develop these emotions in yourself and others, and then provides practical recommendations for how to do this work as a leader with the people you serve. About Reiner LombReiner is the founder of BoomerangCoach, an executive coaching firm specializing in leadership and career development, innovation, and transformational change. Reiner's mission is to mobilize and develop leaders to create a more sustainable and positive future for all. As an executive coach, he works with leaders and changemakers in a wide range of organizations, from start-ups and multinational companies to non-profits and local communities - all of whom aspire to create transformational change. Whether he's working with corporate executives, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, or indigenous tribal leaders, Reiner's clients appreciate his international business and cross-cultural leadership experience.Before becoming an executive coach, Reiner had a 30-plus-year career in technology, started and developed software businesses, and led leadership development. At Hewlett-Packard, his home for 20-plus years, he launched new software product businesses and helped grow HP Software into a multi-billion...

In this Aging GreatFuLLy power hour we welcome the invitation to bring our visions to reality and tap into our leadership abilities to create the future we aspire! With special guest, Reiner Lomb, Author of ASPIRE: Seven Essential Emotions for Leading Positive Change, No Matter Where You Are, we discover that each of us has special abilities and talents to inch us towards our aspirations and we're not checking our emotions at the door! Reiner is Founder of BoomerangCoach, an executive coaching firm specializing in leadership and career development, innovation and transformational change whose mission is to mobilize and develop leaders to create a more sustainable future for all. Reiner reminds us that we all have the capacity to lead towards positive change and shares how this is an important contributor to achieving what we want most out of life. Reiner believes emotions play a key role in creating change and shares a variety of ways the seven critical emotions help towards leadership roles as well as achieving goals, dreams and aspirations. It's a must-listen hour as we begin with asking listeners what they would do if a Genie magically showed up in their life! But if you couldn't answer that then, by the end of the hour, you'll have plenty of inspirational ideas to get you motivated towards your aspirations. We talk about changes as we grow older, feeling like we're no longer worthy or capable of change and even how we may feel challenged to define our dreams over and through the years. But there's a few key phrases in this episode that speak to everyone, “No Matter Where You Are” and “Resilience”. In this, we are reminded that while we may not know the answers or feel challenged to identify them, Aging Rebels always find a way. And that's another message in this episode, as Lomb feels “Your inspiration to create inspirational change may come from your dissatisfaction from the status quo, joyful anticipation of an aspirational new future, or a new insight. To create such a vision and bring it into reality requires an emotional shift from hopelessness to optimism and inspiration, which then can mobilize any group – from dozens to millions.” We spotlight purpose and passion as an important component throughout life and certainly as we grow older. And we acknowledge even when we may not have a voice like we once did, we may still be able to be heard through our emotional connections, delivered heart to heart. To connect with Reiner Lomb, learn more about his individual and group coaching, speaking, or buy his book, ASPIRE, or Boomerang Approach, Return to Purpose, Ignite Your Passion, visit him at www.ReinerLomb.com.Thank you, amazing Aging Rebels, for listening to the Aging GreatFULLy show! We are proud to be the Listener's Show and create this show for YOU! If you enjoy this episode, please share it with your friends and family and leave us a positive show review on your favorite platform! We and are grateful and love spotlighting listener reviews on air who do! We broadcast to over 170 countries around the world on your favorite platforms! To listen, stream, connect, share, download, subscribe, visit our official host page at or https://www.spreaker.com/show/aging-greatfully-with-gerontologist-holl or to connect with host Holley Kelley visit www.HolleyKelley.com where you can find official #AgingRebels™ Merch, stream the Aging GreatFULLy show and much more! Always remember, YOU rock and YOU ROLE model!

Dr. Akshay Thomas and Priya Vakharia join to discuss the November/December 2022 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Topics covered include the future of retina clinic, diabetic automated screening, and controversies in macular degeneration management.Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon, Allergan, Apellis, DORC, Genentech, Ocuterra, and Regeneron. Dr. Thomas is a consultant for Allergan, Avesis, Bausch and Lomb, and Novartis. Dr. Vakharia is a consultant for Genentech and Bausch and Lomb.You can now claim CME credits via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks to the CEO, Executive Coach and Author of https://reinerlomb.com/ (BoomerangCoach), https://www.linkedin.com/in/reinerlomb/ (Reiner Lomb). BoomerangCoach focuses on leadership development, innovation, and transformational change in organizations, companies, and from start-ups to big corporations. They help leaders grow, increase their impact, articulate a future, and guide them in pursuing it. Reiner is a veteran in his field, with two decades of working and developing start-ups into multi-dollar companies. He teaches leaders to break the wall of learning and take them to the next level of development in their leadership.  When talking about trends in leadership, he mentioned that emotional-based leadership competencies are more critical than ever. However, since this skill is not taught in school, people have to be willing to learn in the emotional space, and when they do, it's an excellent investment. Leaders immersing in this type of learning will allow them to move forward from emotions of the past and pivot them to be visionary leaders. Key points from this episode: What does a Boomerang Coach do? What kind of customers does BoomerangCoach attract? What does leadership coaching look like? Difference between therapy and executive coaching Trends in leadership How does one become a leader? How to get over cynicism? Importance of trust awareness for leaders About Reiner Lomb: Reiner is the founder of BoomerangCoach, an executive coaching firm specializing in leadership and career development, innovation, and transformational change. Reiner's mission is to mobilize and develop leaders to create a more sustainable and positive future for all. As an executive coach, he works with leaders and changemakers in a wide range of organizations, from start-ups and multinational companies to non-profits and local communities - all who aspire to create transformational change. Whether he's working with corporate executives, entrepreneurs, intrapreneurs, or indigenous tribal leaders, Reiner's clients appreciate his international business and cross-cultural leadership experience. Before becoming an executive coach, Reiner had a 30-plus year career in technology, started and developed software businesses, and led leadership development.  At Hewlett-Packard, his home for 20-plus years, he launched new software product businesses and helped grow HP Software into a multi-billion dollar organization. While at HP, Reiner discovered his passion and talent in leadership development where he trained leaders in how to scale from leading one's self, to leading others, to leading an entire organization. Reiner grew up in the western part of a divided Germany during the Cold War. Reiner's heartache over his country's role in the Holocaust and World War II awoke in him a lifelong desire to address the challenges that threaten future generations. Reiner is fluent in English and German, and his clients benefit from his global education, deep expertise in sustainability, and his many years as a community organizer. He holds an MBA in Sustainable Business from Pinchot University (now Presidio University) and a Master's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Paderborn (Germany). He is an accredited Professional Certified Coach (PCC) by the International Coaching Federation (ICF). He is also trained and certified in ontological coaching by Newfield Network and in team coaching by Team Coaching International (TCI). Reiner is the author of two books,https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WQDW8WC?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 ( ASPIRE: Seven Essential Emotions for Leading Positive Change, No Matter Where You Are) and http://www.reinerlomb.com/books/ (The Boomerang Approach: Return to Purpose, Ignite Your Passion.) He lives with his family in Atlanta and works with leaders and changemakers worldwide.  About BoomerangCoach: Executive...

Drs. Safa Rahmani, Katherine Talcott, and Akshay Thomas join to discuss the October 2022 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Topics covered include uveitis clinical trials, diagnostic dilemmas in uveitis, floaters, and cataract surgery timing with macular hole surgery.Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon, Apellis, DORC, Genentech, and Regeneron. Dr. Thomas is a consultant for Allergan, Avesis, Bausch and Lomb, and Novartis. Dr. Talcott is a consultant for Genentech, Regenxbio, and Zeiss. Dr. Rahmani has no relevant disclosures.You can now claim CME credits via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

One of the most difficult challenges in building a SaaS product is understanding your user and putting yourself in their shoes. But when you are at the same time the user and the developer, the final result might become a hit.Let's see what that looks like in real life. For that, we invited Emily González-Cebrián Lombán, Co-founder and CEO of Froged, to share her story behind building a SaaS product that helps other SaaS subscription businesses succeed.In this episode, we discuss:How does Froged help SaaS businesses solve conversion and churn problems?How can SaaS businesses manage churn?Why should you constantly look for feedback as you develop your SaaS product?What does human power technology mean?A Problem-Solver for Subscription-Based SaaS BusinessesFroged is a SaaS product that focuses on customer success and support. The platform solves two main problems. One is converting users from free trials to paying customers, and the second is reducing the churn rate.The economy, in general, has been transformed into a subscription economy. So we are driving super fast towards this subscription economy where all businesses become platforms where they deliver subscriptions - Emily González-Cebrián LombánLaunching, Testing, and Getting FeedbackWhen launching the MVP, Emily and her team wanted to test and receive honest feedback from the market on every functionality they were developing. One way to do that is to launch your product in AppSumo, which can also help you find the product market fit.Whenever you create something like your baby and your own self. And you have to make sure that you don't attach yourself to that idea or to that project so that you're able to receive feedback - Emily González-Cebrián LombánManaging the ChurnChurn is one of the metrics that show how long your business can last. A subscription-based business grows by attracting new clients but also helping the clients you already have grow with you. A high churn rate indicates that you are losing money fast and not delivering what the market expects from you.You don't need to fight against churn, but to work proactively not to have it - Emily González-Cebrián LombánPowering PeoplePeople are the most valuable asset you have in your SaaS company. As your business develops, people realize things that allow them to have the lifestyle they want and be surrounded by the desired environment. Address these areas to maintain a positive culture and work environment people will love being a part of. We always say that we are a human power technology - Emily González-Cebrián LombánFor more interviews from the SaaS Origin Stories podcast, check us out on Apple, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player!

Drs. Nicholas Farber, Akshay Thomas, and Priya Vakharia join to discuss the September 2022 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Topics covered pertain to diabetic retinopathy and relaxing retinectomy surgery.Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon, DORC, Genentech, and Regeneron. Dr. Thomas is a consultant for Allergan, Avesis, Bausch and Lomb, and Novartis. Dr. Vakharia is a consultant for Genentech and Bausch and Lomb. Dr. Farber has no disclosuresYou can now claim CME credits via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Drs. Katherine Talcott and Priya Vakharia join to discuss the August 2022 issue of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Topics covered pertain to suprachoroidal therapy for macular degeneration, uveitis, and ocular oncology indications.Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon, DORC, Genentech, and Regeneron. Dr. Talcott is a consultant for Genentech, Regenxbio, and Zeiss. Dr. Vakharia is a consultant for Genentech and Bausch and Lomb.You can now claim CME credits via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Drs. Sruthi Arepalli and Akshay Thomas join for a journal club discussion of four recent articles published in major ophthalmology journals.Subretinal Fluid Drainage Technique (https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(22)00195-7/fulltext)COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Retinal Detachment (https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(22)00211-2/fulltext)Vitrectomy for Vitreous Floaters (https://www.ajo.com/article/S0002-9394(22)00182-9/fulltext)Cost-analysis of Port Delivery System (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaophthalmology/article-abstract/2793386)Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon, DORC, Genentech, and Regeneron. Dr. Thomas is a consultant for Allergan, Avesis, Bausch and Lomb, and Novartis. Dr. Arepalli has no relevant disclosures.You can now claim CME credits via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Drs. Sruthi Arepalli, Safa Rahmani, and Akshay Thomas join to discuss the July 2022 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Topics covered include vitreoretinal complications from topical pilocarpine, the effect of pregnancy on diabetic retinopathy, and approaches to jobs and practice building as a retinal subspecialist (e.g. uveitis).Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon, DORC, Genentech, and Regeneron. Dr. Rahmani Dr. Thomas is a consultant for Allergan, Avesis, Bausch and Lomb, and Novartis. Dr. Arepalli and Dr. Rahmani have no relevant disclosures.You can now claim CME credits via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi

Reiner Lomb is the Founder of BoomerangCoach, an executive coaching firm specializing in leadership and career development, innovation, and transformational change. Reiner's mission is to mobilize and develop leaders to create a more sustainable and positive future for all.  Before becoming an executive coach, Reiner had a 30-plus year career in technology, started and developed software businesses, and led leadership development. Reiner's new book is ASPIRE: Seven Essential Emotions for Leading Positive Change, No Matter Where You Are. Highlights Reiner Lomb explains how his upbringing on a farm in Germany led him eventually to do the work with emotions he's doing now. Leaders are often well developed intellectually but not emotionally. He explains how, when he first introduced the concept 15 years ago, he had to approach the topic of emotions very carefully. Reiner tells how he developed trust with teams so they would accept the idea of working on emotions. Family is the first team we get to work with. Reiner recounts that he went back to school to learn more about psychology and brain science. When you become aware of where your emotions began, you can decide to change your emotional expression. People often believe that emotions happen automatically and that they can't change, which is not true. We talk about various aspects of empathy and how important it is in order to understand where people are coming from. Assume good intentions. Most people have good intentions, but they may come from a different value framework than you. Once Reiner assesses a person's emotional state through observation, he can decide which direction to go in with them. Reiner talks about the seven emotions he mentions in his book. A foundation of leadership is developing interest in the people you're leading and to help them develop a better vision of the future. Inspiration is one of the most powerful leadership tools. Links Reiner Lomb's site ASPIRE: Seven Essential Emotions for Leading Positive Change, No Matter Where You Are Reiner Lomb on LinkedIn

Dr. Glenn Yiu joins the podcast to discuss building an academic career, suprachoroidal drug delivery, and teleophthalmology barriers.Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Alcon, Allergan, Dorc, Genentech, and Regeneron. Disclosures for Dr. Yiu include Abbvie, Adverum, Alimera, Anlong, Bausch & Lomb, Cholgene, Clearside, Endogena, Genentech, Gyroscope, Intergalactic, Iridex, NGM Bio, Regeneron, Thea, Topcon, Zeiss.You can claim CME credits for many podcast ep

Drs. Greg Lee, Kat Talcott, and Akshay Thomas join to discuss the May 2022 edition of Retinal Physician, found online at http://www.retinalphysician.com. Topics covered include patient and physician Perceptions of intravitreal injection therapy, retinal vein occlusion Clinical Trials, laser for diabetic retinopathy, and uveitis pearls. Relevant Financial Disclosures: Dr. Sridhar is a consultant for Genentech and Regeneron. Dr. Talcott is a consultant for Genentech, Regenxbio, and Zeiss. Dr. Thomas is a consultant for Allergan, Avesis, Bausch and Lomb, and Novartis. Dr. Lee is a consultant for Allergan, Alimera, Apellis, and Eyepoint.You can now claim CME credits via the AAO website. Visit https://www.aao.org/browse-multimedia?filter=Audi