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This episode will focus on approaches to fostering culture, connection, and inclusion in hybrid and remote work environments. They focus on team integration, goal alignment, and building trust through consistent and transparent communication across distance.

This episode explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping healthcare. The panel examines the practical AI applications across clinical workflows, research, and diagnostics, highlighting real-world such as accelerated trial recruitment and early sepsis detection.

This episode will explore how leaders can strengthen their voice, balance advocacy with active listening, and build psychological safety. Through real-world stories and practical insights, this conversation offers actionable guidance for communicating with clarity, authenticity, and impact—especially in complex, diverse environments.

In the episode, Dr. Lisa Yerian, Dr. James Gutierrez, and Dr. Jeffrey Chapman explore how Lean goes beyond cost-cutting to become a purpose-driven approach that empowers caregivers, improves processes, reduces burnout, and enhances patient outcomes. Through real examples—from redesigning workflows to improving access, teamwork, and caregiver wellbeing—the conversation highlights how Lean creates sustainable value and transforms the culture of care.

This episode explores how Cleveland Clinic leaders are redefining engagement, resilience, and purpose in today’s evolving healthcare landscape. Through real world stories listeners gain insight into the strength, empathy, and dedication that caregivers [employees] bring to their work across the enterprise.

This episode will share practical insights on leading with empathy, making decisions amid uncertainty, developing others, and translating organizational values into everyday action. The conversation offers thoughtful reflections and small, meaningful leadership practices that help create a culture of excellence, trust, and shared purpose.

This episode will focus on the essential strategies for building a culture of innovation in healthcare. The panel discusses the frameworks needed to transition frontline ideas into system-wide solutions, illustrating how a mission-driven approach ensures long-term institutional growth.

This episode will focus on Balancing Finance and Operations in Uncertain Environments. Our panel will evaluate specific frameworks for managing expenses and scaling innovation while maintaining a steadfast commitment to patient-centered care. By quantifying the impact of adaptability and collaborative leadership, we provide actionable insights necessary to measure and drive growth in today’s volatile healthcare landscape.

This episode will focus on Building Engagement and Trust through Leadership, features Dr. Serpil Erzurum, and Dr. Brian Harte. Together, they discuss how leaders can foster psychological safety, build resilient teams, and create environments where employees thrive. Listeners will gain actionable insights to strengthen their leadership and support teams in delivering exceptional care.

Raed Dweik, MD, MBA, Chief of the Integrated Hospital Care Institute at Cleveland Clinic, joins host Brian Bolwell, MD to discuss his path to leadership, conflict management, and the benefits of active listening.

Margaret McKenzie, MD, MS, FACOG, Vice President of Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital and Marymount Hospital, joins host, Brian Bolwell, MD to discuss her journey to leadership, the importance of introspection, and how to bring a greater respect for humanity into the work of a leader.

Richard Parker, MD, President of Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital and Cleveland Clinic Mentor Hospital, joins host Brian Bolwell, MD, to discuss the power of knowing your audience, developing a local culture, and his work with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Neil Smith, DO, President of Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital, joins host, Brian Bolwell, MD, to discuss his path to leadership, lessons learned along the way, and the power of just saying yes.

Rebecca Starck, MD, President of Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital, joins host, Brian Bolwell, MD, to discuss imposter syndrome, flying under the radar, and supporting not only those on your team, but the greater community beyond the hospital walls.

Lars Svensson, MD, PhD Chief of Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, joins host, Brian Bolwell, MD, to discuss having courage as a leader, the importance of being vulnerable, and how to best manage change within a team. Note: this episode was recorded prior to Dr. Svensson's change in title from Institute Chairman to Institute Chief.