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"Be The Flagship": It's About All Things Operations

by Jeff Parsons

"Be The Flagship" is a podcast that focuses on topics related to Business Success through Operational Excellence. Episode topics range from Operations specific subjects to topics regarding Operations Support...such as Finance, Human Resources, and other Administrative areas. Podcast contributors are experts in their fields and considered thought leaders. Our goal is to provide information to grow and develop our listeners and their organizations. We want our listener organizations to become "The Flagship" in their industries!

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Episodes

  1. HR and Operations: Part 2

    In this episode, guest speaker, Anthony Pantaleone discusses the nature of change management and leadership development!

  2. HR and Operations

    In this episode, guest speaker, Anthony Pantaleone tackles the subject of organizational talent. We discuss how organizations can do a better job of new hire selection, hiring, and onboarding through the use of data-based assessments. This is a must listen!

  3. Finance and Operations with Geoff Smith

    In this must-listen episode, guest speaker and finance expert, Geoff Smith, explores the three major financial statements that all operations leaders should be aware of.

  4. Finance and Operations

    In this final episode of "Finance and Operations", Finance expert, Geoff Smith concludes his discussion on key financial metrics and how to use these metrics to increase business success.

  5. Finance and Operations

    In this episode, Finance Expert, Geoff Smith speaks in more detail regarding mergers and acquisitions and why some acquisitions fail.

  6. Finance and Operations

    In this continuing series, "Finance and Operations", our guest expert, Geoff Smith delves into strategic planning and how to think through customer attraction, retention, and challenges. Geoff also discusses the role of strategic planning in mergers and acquisitions.

  7. Finance and Operations

    In this Episode 4 of the series, Finance and Operations, Geoff Smith continues the discussion on Operations and Finance strategies. Topics covered are tools for internal operations assessment, assessing suppliers, and much more!

  8. Finance and Operations

    In this episode, guest speaker and finance expert, Geoff Smith shares his thoughts regarding the impact of technology in Finance and introduces the topic of how to create a robust finance strategic plan that supports Operational Excellence and Business Success!

  9. Leadership Universal Truths: Part 2

    In this episode, Jeff concludes his discussion on those universal concepts for leaders.

  10. Leadership Universal Truths: Part 1

    In this don't miss episode, Jeff shares his learnings on the universal truths or principles of leadership. He explains the leadership formula, the nature of leadership, and the role of leader credibility.

  11. Jeff's Top 10 Components of Workplace Culture

    In this episode, Jeff speaks to the 10 critical components that create your work culture.

  12. A Discussion with Heather Thompson, Vice President, Hospice at ULTIMATE HOME HEALTH AND ULTIMATE PLUS HOSPICE: The Power of Recognition in Building a Positive Workplace Culture

    In this episode, Heather Thompson discusses the impact of culture within the organization and outside the organization, and focuses on the role of Recognition in building a great place to work.

  13. Lean Healthcare Tools: The VSM, Root Cause Analysis, & Gemba

    In this episode, Lean Healthcare expert, Terry Norris, continues his discussion of the value stream map, root cause analysis, and the importance of the Gemba Walk. You can purchase Terry's book, "How to Make Lean Work in Your Hospital or in Your Department" through Amazon. It is a great how-to...

  14. Lean Healthcare Tools, Part One: A Discussion with Terry Norris

    In this episode, Lean Healthcare expert, Terry Norris, discusses Value Stream Mapping. He defines this valuable tool, explains it use and value, then talks about the various types of VSM's.

  15. Why Lean Healthcare Fails and How to Ensure Succes

    Guest Speaker, and noted Lean Healthcare expert, Terry Norris joins again to discuss why Lean initiatives fail and what healthcare leaders can do to ensure success.

  16. A Discussion with Terry Norris: Introduction to Lean Healthcare

    Lean expert, Terry Norris, defines Lean and then explains how Lean concepts apply to small healthcare to achieve process improvement and organizational excellence.

  17. Christmas Episode: A Discussion with Jan Jones, Hospice Icon

    Jan Jones speaks to the current and future challenges in hospice and provides her insight regarding leadership and organizational culture.

  18. How to Improve Your New Hire Onboarding Process

    In this episode, Jeff delves into the subject of new hire onboarding, and what healthcare organizations can do to make it a more effective process that increases employee engagement, performance, and retention.

  19. What's Your Number, with Guest Speaker - Geoff Smith of Dynamic Strategies, LLC

    In this episode, financial expert, Geoff Smith, discusses the importance of metrics in achieving business success.

  20. A Hospice Heart In Action

    Thanksgiving Episode with Darlene Rutledge, Hospice Chief Clinical Officer She defines a "Hospice Heart" and provides examples of how it impacts patients and their families.

  21. Top 10 Reasons Good Managers Fail As Leaders

    Why do good managers fail? In this episode, Jeff explores the differences in being a good manager and a great leader.

  22. Episode 10: The Fishbowl - Part 2

    Jeff expands upon his discussion in Part 1 regarding solutions to culture challenges and how to strengthen organizational work culture to "keep the fishbowl clean".

  23. Halloween Episode: The Fishbowl - Part 1

    Jeff focuses on maintaining a clean fishbowl as an analogy to maintaining a healthy working environment.

  24. Emotional Intelligence & Healthcare Leadership

    Jeff discusses the concept of EQ and its impact on leadership effectiveness within the healthcare environment.

  25. Episode 7: Embracing A Strategic Staffing Model (Guest Speaker: Anthony Pantaleone)

    This discussion focuses on the benefits of taking a more strategic approach to workforce planning.

  26. Episode 6: Creating Healthy & High-Performing Sales Teams; Guest Speaker, Keith Carson

    A discussion of the benefits of alignment between sales behaviors and organizational core values.

  27. Episode 5: When Purpose & Performance Meet

    Guest Speakers:Brenda-Lee Smith BSN/CSA/CDP/CADDCT, Oasis Senior Advisors-Coastal San DiegoGeoff Smith CPA/CMA/MBA, Dynamic Business StrategyDiscussion Focus: How to align profit objectives with your corporate Vision, Mission, and Core Values

  28. Episode 4: Succession Planning - Protecting The Future

    What is Succession Planning and how to implement an effective robust process to create an internal talent pipeline.

  29. Episode 3: The Leadership Challenge

    Your leaders are the connecting point between your employees and your company. Listen to this episode to learn about leadership impact on employee engagement, performance, and retention, along with how to best take your bosses and create leaders!

  30. Episode 2: Connecting Your Employees To Your Organization

    Why is employee connection so important to an organization, and how does it impact employee engagement, performance, and retention?

  31. Episode 1: Be The Talent Flagship

    Why "Flagship"? Why Hospice & Small Healthcare? Talent Management Components Gallup Research Monday LoL CTA Upcoming Episodes

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

"Be The Flagship" is a podcast that focuses on topics related to Business Success through Operational Excellence. Episode topics range from Operations specific subjects to topics regarding Operations Support...such as Finance, Human Resources, and other Administrative areas. Podcast contributors are experts in their fields and considered thought leaders. Our goal is to provide information to grow and develop our listeners and their organizations. We want our listener organizations to become "The Flagship" in their industries!

HOSTED BY

Jeff Parsons

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