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Balancing Innovation with Human Connection Brandon Sawalich is the President and CEO of Starkey Hearing, leading 6,000 employees across 29 countries in the hearing healthcare industry. In this episode, Brandon addresses how healthcare leaders balance innovation with human connection. He explains that hearing health requires both cutting-edge AI technology and personalized care from healthcare professionals. He shares leadership lessons from guiding Starkey's transformation into a global brand while preserving its family culture. Brandon discusses how to maintain core values while under pressure to prioritize patient outcomes over stock market demands. Listen to this episode to discover how Brandon leads with purpose in an industry that transforms lives, balances innovation with human connection, and maintains company culture during global growth. You can find The Leadership Podcast episode 484 on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts! #family #podcast #leadership #healthcare #hearing #humanconnection

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Are you setting 2026 health goals? Don't leave your hearing health out of the equation. Here are three resolutions from our Chief Hearing Health Officer, Dr. Dave Fabry, this year: 📋 Get your hearing tested. 🤝 Work with a professional to find the right technology for your needs. 🛡️ Take steps to prevent hearing loss. Watch his conversation with FOX 9 | KMSP-TV below for more ideas on how to get started. #HearingHealth #HearingTechnology

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We laser every single post-op patient who agrees to it. And the results speak for themselves. In this conversation with Scott Sigman MD at the Neurotech Summit, we explored the science behind laser therapy and its impact on post-surgical recovery. This podcast episode was proudly sponsored by the Society for Brain Mapping & Therapeutics (SBMT) Photobiomodulation isn’t just about pain relief. It stimulates fibroblasts for collagen production, increases blood flow to support angiogenesis, and promotes neurogenesis for nerve healing. We can even measure the proteins driving these effects. From faster wound healing to targeted nerve recovery, laser therapy is transforming the future of surgical care. #Photobiomodulation #LaserTherapy #DrSinicropi #Wellness

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💥 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 highlights how 𝗗𝗧𝗫 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗼 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰 is transforming dental imaging with AI-powered integration, streamlined workflows, and smarter treatment planning. At Cellerant Consulting Group we're proud to support the technologies and strategies shaping the future of digital dentistry. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMnv2uqM #DEXIS #cellerant #DTXStudioClinic #DigitalDentistry

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Why Most Dental Teams Struggle with Conflict (and How to Fix It) The newest episode of The Dental CEO Podcast is now live! This week, Dr. Scott Leune is joined by conflict expert and author Gabe Karp to explore how dental leaders can stop avoiding difficult conversations and start using them to build stronger teams. From managing team tension to letting go of perfectionism, this episode is packed with practical strategies—including the surprising reason you shouldn't get mad at penguins 🐧. ��� Listen & subscribe: https://lnkd.in/e7aydT48 Scott Leune Scott V. Mortier Scott Leune Education The Dental CEO Podcast DentalMarketing.com Gabe Karp #DentalCEO #DentalLeadership #ScottLeune #ConflictResolution #PracticeCulture #DentalTeam #DontGetMadAtPenguins #GabeKarp #DentalPodcast #PrivatePractice

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Imagine a world where medical devices are tailored not only to the specific needs of patients but crafted right at the point of care. This is not a distant dream—it's happening now, and it's a game-changer for the healthcare industry. Ricoh 3D for Healthcare is making a remarkable spin-off into this high-growth market. With the market for 3D printed medical devices projected to skyrocket from $5.59 billion in 2025 to $24.69 billion by 2034, the demand for customized and patient-specific solutions is reshaping how we think about healthcare. Think of it like this: just as Henry Ford revolutionized automotive manufacturing with the assembly line, Ricoh 3D is transforming healthcare with on-site 3D printing capabilities. Their Vice President, Gary Turner, emphasized the importance of having the right structure as they scale. This means hospitals will soon have the power to produce FDA-cleared, patient-specific devices right within their own walls. But it's not just about the technology; it's about the market opportunity. Precision healthcare receives increased attention with milestones like ongoing FDA regulatory frameworks and emerging reimbursement codes for 3D printing procedures. Ricoh 3D is also collaborating with innovative MedTech companies, helping manufacture and distribute everything from oral stents to surgical guides. This is a fascinating example of how traditional sectors can leverage cutting-edge technology to drastically improve lives. If you're someone who's interested in the intersection of technology and healthcare, keep an eye on Ricoh 3D. The future of personalized medical care is here, and it's worth watching closely. What do you think about the future of 3D printing in healthcare? Share your thoughts in the comments! #MedicalDevices #3DPrinting #HealthcareInnovation

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This weekend at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, I explored the future of digital orthodontics with Dr David Walt, Dr Tim O’Driscoll and Dr Darren Keegan. Simulating 10 years of practice growth highlighted an important truth: digital transformation isn’t just about adopting new tools—it’s about measuring the right metrics and aligning them with long-term strategy. Sustainable growth in orthodontics comes from leveraging data and AI to drive smarter decisions and more effective patient care. #VPV #BSFA #PBECD #proudinvisalignemployee

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Magnets work better than mandates—another win for people-centric leadership. Brian Sherman, CPO at Delta Dental Ins., tested two approaches to getting people back to the office. His team? He mentioned once that he and other managers would be in on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with an open lunch hour. Another division took a different path: repeated announcements about when leaders were coming in. The result? Brian's low-key approach drove higher attendance. Why? "When a senior leader talks about it a lot, it implies there's an expectation," one employee told him. Perceived pressure killed genuine engagement. It's what Ryan Anderson told me years back: reactance theory says that adults don't like being treated like children. Nearly six years into the remote work debate, the real question isn't where people work. It's how you lead them: with mandates or magnets? Here's what magnets look like: 🧲 Create desire, not compliance: Airbnb hosts monthly in-person weeks with senior leaders onsite for major releases. They went for FOMO over RTO. 🧲 Design for engagement: Consistent leadership presence, valuable programming, and intentional team schedules draw people in. As CBRE's Emily (Neff) Botello Botello put it to me: "People are the number one amenity to other people in the space." 🧲 Stop policing, start coaching: Tracking badge swipes turns professionals into compliance officers. Emily noted that many firms have backed away from that practice already: not a good use of manager time (and no ROI). The bottom line: If you can't measure results without monitoring office chairs, you have a management problem, not a flexibility problem. Organizations treating attendance as compliance will keep struggling with engagement. Those treating it as a design challenge will build competitive advantage. That advantage pays off in AI: Debbie Lovich and Stephan Meier's research showed that people-centric organizations are 7X more likely to be in the lead when it comes to AI adoption. People-centric leadership for the win... 👉 My latest in Charter, thanks Jena McGregor for the support! https://lnkd.in/dq7rKbZH #Leadership #RTO #AI

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Foster authentic culture with John Marvin, President of TSO Network Of Independent Optometrists on the Culture From the Heart Podcast. Learn to be transparent, have tough conversations, and build a learning culture. Question: Do your values visibly shape your company’s culture? Discover how sincerity drives trust and personal growth. When did you last address an issue with compassion? Explore personal growth plans that empower teams. How do you lead by example every day? Check out the conversation here: https://lnkd.in/e6HPu8yy Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/emg2gbWB

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➡️ It is more critical than ever to hire Special Markets talent with an existing Rolodex of contacts. How crowded is the Special Markets sales space in the dental industry? With the explosion of DSO's over the last ten years, there's been a major shift in the dental sales space. We've been mapping the U.S. Special Markets sales talent pool over the last few weeks. So far, we've identified over 700 sales professionals/leaders that are focused on DSO/Enterprise accounts. Going back ten years ago, I bet there were less than 100 people in the market. Henry Schein was ahead of the game building out a DSO sales infrastructure. But most companies just had one person focused on the market or no one at all. If you are a DSO executive or head of procurement, you're likely ignoring the 15 cold calls you get a day. But you will pick up the phone if someone you know and trust calls. ➡️ Have we reached a saturation point or will we continue to see companies throwing more and more people at the DSO market? PS- If you need Special Markets talent, I know a guy 🫣

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