Best Outthinker Podcasts (2024)

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#123—Christina Alaimo: The Hidden History of Data and its Role in Modern Strategy 40:00

2h ago40:00

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Cristina Alaimo, is the Assistant Professor of Digital Economy and Society at Guido Carli University in Rome, Italy and soon to be Associate Professor at ESSEC Business School in France. Her research focuses on innovation catalyzed by data-based services and the consequences it has on organizations and society. Cristina also studies the broader eco…

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Diagnosing Business Constraints: A New Perspective on Practice Growth 13:06

2h ago13:06

13:06

Every system is perfectly designed to get the result it gets, and understanding this can lead to a sense of freedom. If a process or outcome feels like it should be better, it probably should be. In this episode of the Physician Growth Accelerator podcast, Zed discusses identifying and tweaking the systems that create undesirable outcomes and how p…

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Private Equity or Self-Growth: What’s Right for Your Practice? 16:31

2d ago16:31

16:31

Have private equity firms expressed interest in your practice? Many physicians are being approached and are wondering - what is the best decision? In this episode of the Physician Growth Accelerator, Zed dives into the Private Equity approach and his mindset around what “growth” really means. If you have been approached by Private Equity don’t miss…

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How to Integrate Sustainability into Corporate Strategy 48:41

13h ago48:41

48:41

In this episode, we are joined by three chief strategy officers who are also responsible for sustainability in their organizations. Alpa Sutaria of WestRock, Paula Kovarsky of Raizen, and Maisie Ganzler of Bon Apetit Management Company. In this episode, we explore why companies might choose to make sustainability a core responsibility of their stra…

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#122—Stephan Meier: Employee-Centricity as a Competitive Advantage 34:14

6d ago34:14

34:14

Stephan Meier, is Chair of the Management Division and the James P. Gorman Professor of Business Strategy at Columbia Business School whose work lies at the intersection of behavioral economics, business strategy, and the future of work. Customer-centricity has long been at the forefront of conversations that involve optimizing profit, with the ide…

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Employee Walk-Out: A Private Practice Story 4:44

3h ago4:44

4:44

Have you ever had an employee walk out? You might be thinking “Why can’t I just find good employees?”. More than likely, the problem goes deeper than just finding the “right” employee. In this Private Practice Story, Zed dives into a real live example of this and gives actionable insight into how you can avoid this in your practice. Request a Pract…

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Should You Hire an APP? A Private Practice Story 4:04

8h ago4:04

4:04

Making the decision to hire a new position is a dilemma many physician business owners deal with. In this Private Practice Story, Zed sheds new light on how practices should look at the opportunity of hiring an APP and when to know it would have a positive impact on your business. Request a Practice Assessment Review: https://www.physiciangrowthacc…

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#121—Proximity: How Coming Breakthroughs in Just-in-Time Transform Business, Society, and Daily Life 40:23

18d ago40:23

40:23

The world has undergone a transformation in the past century, as the industrial revolution turned many luxuries into everyday commodities. Then, at the turn of the century, the advent of the internet compounded this supply and demand shift. Now, we are entering yet again a new era as we see technology once again propel us into a new radical shift w…

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Retirement at Risk: New Ideas for an Uncertain Future 29:36

14d ago29:36

29:36

In the middle of the Great Depression, President Franklin Roosevelt spearheaded the creation of Social Security, forever changing the US retirement system and how Americans think about long-term savings. Only a few pensions existed at the time, and Social Security was the first government-backed program to provide for the basic welfare of all senio…

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Retirement at Risk: New Ideas for an Uncertain Future 29:36

28d ago29:36

29:36

In the middle of the Great Depression, President Franklin Roosevelt spearheaded the creation of Social Security, forever changing the US retirement system and how Americans think about long-term savings. Only a few pensions existed at the time, and Social Security was the first government-backed program to provide for the basic welfare of all senio…

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#120—Matt Beane: Mastering the Learning Gap: Skill Building in an AI-Augmented World 35:37

15d ago35:37

35:37

Matt Beane, is an Assistant Professor in the Technology Management Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has conducted extensive field research with robots and AI seeks to uncover systematic positive exceptions that we can use in the workforce. His award-winning research has been published in top management journals such as Adm…

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The Unexpected Role of the Strategy Office 39:59

17d ago39:59

39:59

How Southern Glazer's Office of Strategic Management Built an Enduring Strategic Advantage Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits is the largest wine and spirits distributor in the United States, serving over 240,000 customers across 44 states and the District of Columbia. It is also one of the largest family-owned business in the US. Their strategy offi…

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What’s Wrong With My Website? A Private Practice Story 3:58

18d ago3:58

3:58

Have you ever wondered? “Does my website do anything for me?”. If so, you aren’t alone. In this Private Practice Story, Zed discusses a practice that had a beautiful website, but it was alienating 80% of potential patients. Request a Practice Assessment Review: https://www.physiciangrowthaccelerator.com/connect Take the Vitals Diagnostic: https://w…

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The Key to Unlocking Freedom in Your Medical Practice 10:13

26d ago10:13

10:13

Is what you are experiencing today “what you want”? If you aren’t sure - this episode of the Physician Growth Accelerator Podcast is for you. Zed dives into the concept of freedom within your medical practice by breaking down systems, diagnosing constraints, and prescribing actionable solutions. He explains the shift that allows you to reclaim cont…

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Bandit Dads: The Good, The Bad, and the Pop Culture Dad (an Out Think the Classics Minisode) 32:44

2M ago32:44

32:44

"The role models, we just didn't have a whole lot....I wanted to be present." I'm lucky; I have a dads' group. I have a group of dads that I've been with for sixteen years. We started when the kids were 19 months old, and we went through fatherhood together, and we continue to do that....which means I have a group of guys to help mentor me through.…

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#119—Christopher Marquis: Re-examining Business Externalities for Social Good 30:21

2M ago30:21

30:21

Christopher Marquis, the Sinyi Professor at the University of Cambridge Judge School of Business. Chris writes a regular column for Forbes and his work has appeared in the Boston Globe, Washington Post, Fortune, TIME, Foreign Policy, and Harvard Business Review. He is also author of Better Business: How the B Corp is Remaking Capitalism and Mao and…

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Leadership and Vision in Medicine: Dr. Caleb Masterson's Approach 27:52

1M ago27:52

27:52

In this episode of The Physician Growth Accelerator podcast, host Zed Williamson welcomes Dr. Caleb Masterson, founder of Provider Autonomy and ENT Center of Alabama. Dr. Masterson dives into his challenges in transitioning from medical training to practice ownership, revealing the strategies and foundation he created to overcome these hurdles. If …

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The Paradox of Diversification: The 60-40 Portfolio’s Future 25:44

2M ago25:44

25:44

Harry Markowitz, the legendary economist and father of modern portfolio theory, has been credited with saying that diversification is the only free lunch in investing. However, his work on the efficient frontier shows that investors give up expected returns to lower expected risk. This may make diversification even more compelling. With uncertainty…

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The Paradox of Diversification: The 60-40 Portfolio’s Future 25:44

2M ago25:44

25:44

Harry Markowitz, the legendary economist and father of modern portfolio theory, has been credited with saying that diversification is the only free lunch in investing. However, his work on the efficient frontier shows that investors give up expected returns to lower expected risk. This may make diversification even more compelling. With uncertainty…

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From Frustration to Growth: How to Diagnose and Fix Practice Issues 9:29

2M ago9:29

9:29

Imagine telling a patient not to go through with a blood test to uncover what is limiting their health? You would never do that. And at the same time thousands of private practices operate without understanding the health of their business. In this episode of the Physician Growth Accelerator, Zed dives into the vital systems that drive your medical…

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#118—Bruce Vojak: Decoding the Minds of Serial Innovators 25:57

1M ago25:57

25:57

Bruce Vojak, is Managing Director of Breakthrough Innovation Advisors, LLC, and serves on the Advisory Board of Midtronics, Inc., JVA Partners, and the Board of Directors of Micron Industries Corporation, and is a Senior Fellow with The Conference Board. Further, he has co-authored five book chapters—in addition to numerous peer-reviewed publicatio…

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The Culture Cure: Diagnosing and Revitalizing Your Medical Practice 11:14

2M ago11:14

11:14

All private medical practices have a culture. The question is - did you create yours on purpose or was your created from the system you are operating? Many physicians feel like drama, gossip, and frequent bad days are just a part of running a business. On this episode of the Physician Growth Accelerator Zed discusses how owning your culture can cre…

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Scaling Smart: Strategy in Growth-Stage Organizations 33:39

2M ago33:39

33:39

Corporate strategy in growth-stage companies can be very different from strategy in mature organizations. In this episode, we hear from three chief strategy executives who are effectively navigating the strategic journeys for their scaling organizations – Elisabeth Moore from West Monroe Partners, Adam Zalisk from Amplify Education, and Edward Croo…

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Cognitive Dominance: Dr. Mark McLaughlin’s Guide to Outthinking Obstacles. 20:50

3M ago20:50

20:50

In this episode of the Physician Growth Accelerator podcast, Zed welcomes Dr. Mark McLaughlin, a renowned neurosurgeon and author of "Cognitive Dominance: A Brain Surgeon's Quest to Out-Think Fear." Don’t miss this conversation as Dr. McLaughlin shares his experiences and the philosophies that have shaped his approach to both neurosurgery and life,…

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#117—Min Jung: A Neuroscientist's Insights into Unleashing Creativity 26:47

2M ago26:47

26:47

Min Jung is a vice director of the Center for Synaptic Brain Dysfunctions at the Institute for Basic Science in South Korea and a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. He is also the author of A Brain for Innovation: The Neuroscience of Imagination and Abstract Thinking. Min’s …

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The Key to Transforming Satisfied Patients into Practice Ambassadors 11:29

3M ago11:29

11:29

For some doctors, reviews come easy. For others, one bad review could put your entire practice at risk. Either way - potential patients are looking. In this episode of the Physician Growth Accelerator Podcast, Zed dives into the Influencer Vital. Are you leveraging the impact that reviews and referrals can have on your practice? If you aren’t sure …

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Why Do Patients Avoid Treatment? And Tips to Overcome… 11:39

3M ago11:39

11:39

Do you ever have patients who don’t make it to treatment, despite being the perfect fit? Why do patients in pain hesitate to take the steps needed to make a change? In this episode of The Physician Growth Accelerator, Zed discusses the Reflection Vital and how you can improve it in your practice. The Reflection Vital is the period in time when trea…

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A Pension Comeback? The Future of Retirement in a Higher-For-Longer Regime 25:45

3M ago25:45

25:45

Millions of college students across the US graduate each spring and enter the workforce. When today’s retirees entered the workforce in the early 1980s, pension plans and Social Security benefits were two of the main sources of retirement income. Just a couple decades later, defined benefit (DB) plans were overtaken by defined contribution (DC) pla…

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A Pension Comeback? The Future of Retirement in a Higher-For-Longer Regime 25:45

3M ago25:45

25:45

Millions of college students across the US graduate each spring and enter the workforce. When today’s retirees entered the workforce in the early 1980s, pension plans and Social Security benefits were two of the main sources of retirement income. Just a couple decades later, defined benefit (DB) plans were overtaken by defined contribution (DC) pla…

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#116— Cathy Hackl: Expanding Our Actual and Virtual Reality with Spatial Computing 27:13

3M ago27:13

27:13

Cathy Hackl is a globally-recognized tech & gaming exec, futurist, & speaker focused on spatial computing, virtual worlds, augmented reality, AI, & gaming platforms strategy. She’s the co-CEO of Spatial Dynamics, a spatial computing and AI solutions company. She is also a top tech voice on LinkedIn, and a fun fact, she was the first person ever to …

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Creating Clinic Efficiency: Dr. David Canes' Journey from Burnout to Innovation 32:11

3M ago32:11

32:11

Physicians - Have you ever wished you could clone yourself? What if you could create a system that allowed patients to trust you more, increase education, and save you time? In this episode of the Physician Growth Accelerator, Dr. David Canes, Urologist and innovator discusses how he beat burnout by creating a system that allowed him to maximize wh…

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: A Urologist's Guide to Practice Revival 34:56

4M ago34:56

34:56

Have you ever felt “stuck” in your medical practice? Do things just have to be this way? In this episode of the Physician Growth Accelerator, Dr. Joe Pazona, Urologist and medical practice owner discusses his journey from feeling unfulfilled to having control of his destiny. Listen to uncover: How reevaluating and adjusting existing practice system…

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How to recruit and build a diverse strategy team 43:12

4M ago43:12

43:12

As much as companies promise and commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, the reality is corporate strategy, especially at the senior level, remains a male-dominated field. Some chief strategy officers have made it their mission to change that reality. In this episode, we hear from two of them. Alok Agrawal, Chief Strategy Officer & …

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#115—Amy Edmonson: Cultivating Psychological Safety to Foster Risk-Taking and Innovation 31:03

3M ago31:03

31:03

Amy C. Edmondson the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at the Harvard Business School, renowned for her research over the last 20 years on psychological safety and teaming. Her award-winning work has appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, Psychology Today, Fast Company, Harvard Business Review, a…

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The Silent Revenue Killer: Your Patient's In-Office Experience 11:19

4M ago11:19

11:19

Why do patients in pain choose not to move forward with treatment? You know they would greatly benefit but you still find yourself with drop-offs. In this episode of The Physician Growth Accelerator Podcast, Zed discusses the Experience Vital and how it can be silently wasting revenue opportunities in your practice. If you want to help more patient…

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The Scary Truth About No-Shows: How Does Your Practice Compare? 12:38

4M ago12:38

12:38

Do you have no-shows, reschedules, or cancelations in your medical practice? Why does this happen? In this episode of the Physician Growth Accelerator Podcast, Zed discusses the Bias Vital and the impact an unhealthy vital can have on your business. If you feel like you don’t have control over minimizing no-shows in your practice - this episode is …

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Minding Your Blind Spots: Investment Strategies for a New Regime 24:55

4M ago24:55

24:55

The stock market crash of 1929 was a pivotal event that rippled across the globe. The Great Crash rocked financial markets, not to mention the world economy, and proved to be a precursor to the Great Depression. The sudden selloff wiped out the fortunes of investors who were ill prepared to ride out a bear market. Today, investors must heed the les…

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Minding Your Blind Spots: Investment Strategies for a New Regime 24:55

4M ago24:55

24:55

The stock market crash of 1929 was a pivotal event that rippled across the globe. The Great Crash rocked financial markets, not to mention the world economy, and proved to be a precursor to the Great Depression. The sudden selloff wiped out the fortunes of investors who were ill prepared to ride out a bear market. Today, investors must heed the les…

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#114—John Winsor: Unveiling the Potential of Open Talent 31:35

4M ago31:35

31:35

John Winsor is a prominent figure in strategic marketing and product innovation, known for his deep understanding of future work trends and open talent strategies. His expertise in collaboration, co-creation, and open innovation has made him a key influencer in innovation, disruption, and storytelling. He founded and chairs Open Assembly, an organi…

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The Influence Stress Has on Your ENT Practice’s Success 10:41

4M ago10:41

10:41

How does your stress impact your medical practice? How is your medical practice influencing your stress? On this episode of The Physician Growth Accelerator podcast, Zed reveals key insights from our recent 100 ENT Physician Survey. The survey revealed the primary stress levels among Otolaryngologists and the difference in the problems physicians w…

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How the Grinch Stole His Own Legacy: Dr Seuss (Exploring Evil EP 6) 43:23

4M ago43:23

43:23

“[Seuss] is only a reference. He has no impact on my artistry. He’s just a part of history. Now I move forward with other people that are more current, that allow me to tell stories differently, within the context of now. Was he a part of my life? Absolutely. But it is a historical moment now.” -Chil Kong Welcome back to “OutThink the Classics,” my…

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You are Missing Out on New Patients (and what YOU can do about it) 12:42

5M ago12:42

12:42

The ability for your practice to reliably and systematically convert a patient in need to an appointment is a direct measure of the capacity of success you can achieve. It is an often overlooked reason for practice struggles. In this episode of The Physician Growth Accelerator Podcast, Zed dives into the Conversion Vital and how it is the most comm…

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#113—Jeanne Liedtka: Design Thinking: Unleashing Creativity in Business 30:48

4M ago30:48

30:48

Jeanne Liedtka is the Professor of Business at the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business, where she teaches both MBAs and executives, as well as consulting on innovation, organic growth and design thinking. Jeanne, has served as Associate Dean of the MBA Program at Darden, Executive Director of the Batten Institute for Entrepr…

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A Physician’s Guide to Data-Driven Business Diagnosis and Action 12:19

5M ago12:19

12:19

How does your practice leverage data? Does it feel like you are going down a rabbit hole or truly uncovering the problem you want to solve? In this episode of The Physician Growth Accelerator, Zed talks about the unintended consequences of being too reactionary with data and a new approach that can shift your efforts to being far more productive. L…

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Healthy Returns: Identifying Future Winners Amid Rapid Medical Innovation 23:49

5M ago23:49

23:49

Some medical breakthroughs come from unexpected sources. The origins of new weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic—known in the industry as GLP-1s—can be traced back to 2005, when they were introduced as a treatment for diabetes. Two decades later, these drugs have seemingly burst onto the medical scene, gaining notoriety for their ability to help peopl…

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Healthy Returns: Identifying Future Winners Amid Rapid Medical Innovation 23:49

5M ago23:49

23:49

Some medical breakthroughs come from unexpected sources. The origins of new weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic—known in the industry as GLP-1s—can be traced back to 2005, when they were introduced as a treatment for diabetes. Two decades later, these drugs have seemingly burst onto the medical scene, gaining notoriety for their ability to help peopl…

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Ancient Wisdom for the Modern Physician's Mindset 7:14

5M ago7:14

7:14

How does your mindset affect daily life? The truth is your mindset influences every aspect of your life. At work, at home, and beyond. In this episode of The Physician Growth Accelerator Podcast, Zed uncovers how we unintentionally end up on cruise control, going down a path we never intended to, simply because we allow our behavior to be driven by…

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How to Love the Uphill Battle in Business and Life 10:09

5M ago10:09

10:09

Do you ever find yourself dreading “uphill” moments? In this episode of The Physician Growth Accelerator Podcast, Zed talks about his perspective on the “uphill” moments and how he recognized a difference between those who embrace them and those who avoid them. Listen to uncover… How our brain protects itself from difficult moments Ways you can red…

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#112—W. Russell Neuman: AI's Role in Evolutionary Intelligence 34:20

5M ago34:20

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W. Russell Neuman is Professor of Media Technology at New York University, a founding faculty of the MIT Media Lab, he served as a Senior Policy Analyst in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. His books like The Digital Difference: Media Technology and the Theory of Communication Effects and his most recent book EVOLUTIONARY INT…

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Expectations & Self-fulfilling Prophecies: What We Expect Is What We Get 17:51

5M ago17:51

17:51

On Season 1 Episode 9: Business owners, leaders and managers often hold a certain expectation of their employees. But these expectations change employee by employee. However, what we learn about in this episode of the podcast is loads of research which suggests our expectations of others - and ourselves - becomes reality. When leaders hold high-exp…

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