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Two weeks ago I began the series “It’s Not About You! – Leadership Principles to Live By”. This week I want to focus on a new podcast I was introduced to by one of my team members, James Kanka (James, thank you for this amazing tool in my life.) Forgive me for a moment; I have to tell you about James. James is…
Read MoreAre you listening to me? Over the past ten years in my career I have had the privilege to meet with hundreds if not thousands of consumers from all walks of life. In this journey, I have focused primarily on well-being and what we could do to enhance one’s well-being. I have come to one conclusion,…
Read MoreThis past week I was reminded of the unrivaled value of strong leadership and mentorship, and their power to enact positive change. Over the past 20+ years, I have had the honor to lead all types of people, groups, and organizations. Some have been great, and some, well you know, not so great. But, there is one principle I have…
Read MoreWorkplace wellness is at last approaching adulthood, and there is exciting, transformative change ahead for both organizations and employees. 87% of employers are actively committed to workplace wellness and 73% offer programs – 2015 Health and Well-being Touchstone Survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers Wellness programs in the workplace are not new. For decades HR departments, to lower health insurance costs…
Read MoreWhen we think of the five essential elements of wellness – Purpose, Social, Financial, Physical and Community, we may not immediately think of social consciousness as a necessary ingredient in our pursuit of total wellbeing. However, aligned with goals for understanding our purpose, along with our social and community engagement, is the critical importance of connecting our food consumption…
Read MoreWhat if you, by your own hand, held the power to transform your personal health and wellness outcomes? Sounds incredulous, doesn’t it? Well, science is merging with the metaphysical in groundbreaking genetic research centered around the mind-body connection. Medical science has long been driven by the belief that ultimately, our DNA is hardwired and determines…
Read MoreFor this week, I thought I would provide some insight and background on the recent changes at Healthways. On July 27, 2016, Healthways sold its Total Population Health Services and Emerging Markets business to Sharecare, founded in 2010 by internet entrepreneur, Jeff Arnold and Dr. Mehmet Oz, renowned cardiac surgeon and TV personality. In his recent blog post,…
Read MoreThe connection between employee well-being and productivity was documented as early as the late 19th century. National Cash Register offered pre workday horseback rides to its staff, believing that beginning the workday outside in the fresh air made for a happier, more productive employee. 136 years later the notion that employee well-being has a direct impact…
Read MoreA few weeks ago, I had the pleasure, along with several esteemed colleagues, to host the first ever Healthways Innovation Living Lab’s PitchFest. Ten dynamic entrepreneurs were given four minutes to share their most innovative ideas around transforming health and well-being. What transpired far exceeded our expectations. At the end of the four hours, we had…
Read MoreThis month we have discussed engaging with customers across the communication platforms they prefer, innovating wearable technology to monitor and increase the quality of life metrics, and developing or expanding your footprint as a socially responsible organization. These three consumer experience trends for 2016, highlighted here this month, all stem from one critical concept: the…
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