Excellence In Healthcare Podcast
Welcome to the "Excellence In Healthcare Podcast," your go-to resource for healthcare business executives who want to accomplish impactful results for the communities they serve. This podcast, hosted by Jarvis T. Gray, is intended to provide healthcare professionals with proven solutions for aligning people, processes, and priorities to generate business success.
Join Jarvis and industry experts as they discuss the current trends and best practices affecting the healthcare business. This podcast covers everything from launching and developing successful healthcare enterprises to establishing effective quality management processes.
Learn about creative techniques to navigate the intricacies of the healthcare sector, as well as how top healthcare professionals solve issues and capitalize on chances for development. Learn key ideas, real-world examples, and expert perspectives to help elevate your leadership and promote dramatic change in the healthcare business.
The "Excellence In Healthcare Podcast" provides actionable guidance and thought-provoking topics to help you achieve excellence, innovation, and revolutionary leadership in healthcare. Tune in to discover the secrets of success and propel your organization to new heights.
This show will provide answers to questions like:
1. How can healthcare business executives launch and/or build profitable companies in healthcare?
2. What are the most successful tactics used by healthcare executives to boost organizational performance and results?
3. How do successful healthcare business executives negotiate the complexity of a constantly evolving healthcare landscape?
4. What are the essential components of a successful quality management program, and how can they be customized to unique organizational requirements?
5. How can healthcare executives foster a healthy work environment while effectively leading their teams to improve performance and engagement?
6. Why is strategic planning so important in the healthcare industry, and what criteria should executives consider when creating plans?
7. How can healthcare professionals keep current on new trends, advocate for industry standards, and drive constructive change in healthcare?
Excellence In Healthcare Podcast
037_From Wishing to Winning: Joe D’Angelo Shares Success Insights for Healthcare Leaders
Host: Jarvis T. Gray
Guest: Alvin (Joe) D'Angelo
Introduction
- Jarvis welcomes listeners and introduces Joe D’Angelo, a seasoned healthcare leader and published author.
- Joe kicks off the episode by sharing his two guiding leadership quotes:
- “Everything is hard, so choose your hard.”
- John Maxwell: “Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less.”
Joe D’Angelo’s Journey
- Joe discusses his book, From Wishing to Winning: 21 Approaches for Unleashing Long-Lasting Success, sharing that it was inspired by meaningful lessons and the desire to help others, not just executives.
- He describes his path into healthcare, initially exploring physical therapy before pivoting to administration, inspired by his experiences growing up in rural South Carolina with limited access to quality care.
Trends and Challenges in Healthcare
- Joe identifies artificial intelligence (AI) as a major trend and potential game-changer in the industry, especially regarding its application in diagnostics, hospital safety, and patient care.
- The conversation highlights how AI is already being implemented at Johns Hopkins (e.g., radiology and weapons detection) and the importance of addressing bias in these technologies.
Navigating Professional Challenges
- Joe shares a pivotal career moment struggling for direction early on, which led him to seek out mentors and learn from diverse leaders. He emphasizes the importance of mentorship for both early and mid-career professionals.
- Both Jarvis and Joe note the influence of Kevin Sowers, among others, on their leadership styles and career paths.
Influential Figures and Lessons Learned
- Joe cites his parents, local faith leaders, and iconic healthcare executives as key influences.
- His most enduring lesson: “Nothing’s given to you. Everything is earned.”
- Perseverance and keeping a level head during challenges are highlighted as core leadership traits.
Leadership Advice & Inspiration
- Joe draws inspiration from previous generations who did more with less and strives to empower his teams through autonomy and trust.
- Top career advice: “Never put your career in someone else’s hands”—ultimately, you are responsible for your path.
Recommended Reading
- Joe recommends:
- 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell
- How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
- Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins
Looking Ahead
- Joe is excited for continued collaboration at Johns Hopkins, focusing on patient safety, employee engagement, and strategic growth.
- Celebrating wins with his teams is a priority, giving recognition to those making tangible impacts.
Connect with Joe D'Angelo
- LinkedIn: Alvin (Joe) D'Angelo
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