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Senior Living Visionaries
by Peak to Profit
Senior Living Visionaries is a podcast curated specifically for leaders, advisors and service professionals in the senior living industry. We feature thought leaders, best practices, industry research, and transformative insights in the senior living industry to help providers amplify their mission and improve profitability and long-term sustainability. This show answers questions such as: · How can I leverage industry trends to stay ahead? · What best practices in governance and board development should my organization focus on? · How can I improve my organizational culture and enhance my staff retention? · What are effective strategies for new product and service feasibility? · How do I navigate the complexities of the senior living market? · What innovative solutions can improve resident care and engagement? · What strategies can my organization use to best reach baby boomers and meet their exp
Episodes
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How to Be a Great Board Chair!
Episode Overview:What separates an exceptional board chair from an ineffective one? In this episode, host Jennifer Drago breaks down the essential traits, responsibilities, and challenges of nonprofit board chairs. She shares a compelling case study of a board chair who unintentionally derailed…
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Episode 135: Transform Your Board Meetings with Generative Discussions
Episode Summary:Have you ever left a board meeting feeling like you checked off every agenda item but didn’t tackle the big-picture questions that shape your organization’s future? In this episode of Senior Living Visionaries, host Jennifer Drago dives into the power of generative discussions—a...
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Episode 134: Fix Your Board Meetings: 5 Steps to Increase Engagement
Are your board meetings a waste of time or a strategic powerhouse? In this episode of Senior Living Visionaries, host Jennifer Drago dives into best practices for making board meetings more engaging, impactful, and strategic. Learn how to create cohesive agendas, leverage generative discussions,...
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Episode 133: Staying Aligned: The Case for Annual Board Re-Orientations
In this episode, host Jennifer Drago wraps up her series on nonprofit board orientations with a deep dive into the underutilized practice of annual board reorientations. She explains how this simple yet impactful strategy can ensure nonprofit boards remain engaged, aligned, and committed to their...
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Episode 132: Board Mentors in Action: Guiding New Nonprofit Leaders
In this episode of Senior Living Visionaries, host Jennifer Drago dives into the transformative power of board mentorship programs. As part of our series on board orientation, Jennifer shares practical tips on how assigning experienced board members as mentors can elevate new board member…
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Episode 131: From Bylaws to Budgets: What Belongs in a Board Handbook?
In this episode, Jennifer Drago dives into the essential components of a successful board orientation with a focus on crafting effective board handbooks. Jennifer emphasizes why a robust orientation process sets the stage for new board members to engage quickly, align with organizational goals…
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Episode 130: Onboarding for Impact: Best Practices to Orient New Board Members
Are your new board members set up for success from day one? In this episode, Jennifer Drago, host of the Senior Living Visionaries podcast, discusses the importance of proper board orientation for new members. She emphasizes that a well-structured orientation process provides a solid foundation,...
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Episode 129: A New Concept in Middle Market Senior Living
In this episode of Senior Living Visionaries, host Jennifer Drago interviews two guests about an innovative middle market senior living product they have under development: Matt Thornhill, leader of Cozy Home Community, and Jim Pieffer, CEO of Presbyterian Senior Care Network. Cozy Home…
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Episode 128: Revolutionizing Home Care: Workforce, Technology, and Trends
This episode features Bob Roth, Managing Partner of Cypress HomeCare Solutions, discussing the trends in home care including workforce challenges, technology options and opportunities for collaboration and partnership in the senior care industry. Connect with Bob:Email:...
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Episode127: Top 10 Ways to Increase Board Member Engagement
In this episode of Senior Living Visionaries, hosted by Jennifer Drago, strategy consultant and CEO of Peak to Profit, we delve into the crucial topic of board governance, focusing specifically on board engagement. The discussion begins with an introduction to a valuable free resource available…
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Episode 126: Ask Me Anything – Governance: Recruitment and Engagement
In this episode of Senior Living Visionaries, host Jennifer Drago welcomes Dr. Amanda Young and Elizabeth Weglein from The Wesley at Home. Jennifer, a seasoned strategy and governance consultant, introduces her guests and answers their questions about governance as they endeavor to strengthen…
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Episode 125: Senior Living Trends and Topics (AZ LeadingAge Conference)
In this episode, host Jennifer Drago, strategy and governance consultant and CEO of Peak to Profit, shares key takeaways from the Arizona LeadingAge 2024 Conference. Jennifer also summarizes the valuable insights and trends discussed at the Arizona LeadingAge conference. **Looking for more expert...
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Episode 124: The Pros and Cons of Term Limits
In this episode, Jennifer Drago, a Strategy Consultant and Host of the Senior Living Visionaries Podcast, discusses the importance of term limits and having a regular board member assessment process for nonprofit boards. Jennifer’s strategy development and governance expertise has helped senior...
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Episode 123: Transforming Senior Living Culture through Belonging, Purpose and Community
In this episode, host Jennifer Drago interviews Jill Vitale-Aussem, president and CEO of Christian Living Communities, a Colorado-based not-for-profit organization. Jill discusses the importance of cultural transformation in senior living organizations, strategic planning, financial…
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Episode 122: CEO Succession Planning: Are You Prepared for the Unexpected?
Succession planning is crucial but often overlooked in nonprofits. More than 70 percent of organizations lack formal CEO succession plans and emergency transition procedures. This leaves boards unprepared when sudden leadership changes occur. What happens if your CEO leaves unexpectedly? Who will...
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Episode 121: Revealing Key Board Member Responsibilities
Today, Jennifer Drago, an experienced strategist and business coach, hosts a solo episode. She’s passionate about executive leadership and strategic planning. Jennifer has worked with senior living organizations and nonprofits, helping them improve their governance and strategic planning. In this...
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Episode 120: Innovation in Serving Employees and Community
In this episode, we interview Rob Liebreich, the President and CEO of Goodwin Living, a faith-based nonprofit serving over 2,500 older adults. His passion for empowering older adults to take control of their brain health through non-pharmacological solutions makes him a leader worth paying...
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Episode 119: Current Trends in Senior Living
In this episode, host Jennifer Drago interviews Lisa McCracken, Head of Research and Analytics at NIC. She shares her expertise in senior living research and data-driven insights on industry challenges and opportunities. She showcases practical examples of how organizations nationwide are…
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Episode 118: University-Based Retirement Communities
In this episode, Mark Beggs and Kent Devereaux discuss the origin and development of the partnership between Edenwald Senior Living and Goucher College to create a new university-based retirement community. They also discuss the lifelong learning opportunities of their partnership, the...
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Episode 117: PACE, Workplace Strategies & Innovative Partnerships
In this episode, host Jennifer Drago interviews Ann Conn, the President and CEO of McGregor Foundation. Today, Ann shares her expertise in senior living leadership and innovation and in navigating the complexities of expanding programs like the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)...
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Episode 116: Developing and Maintaining A Competitive Edge
In this episode, we interview Michele Holleran, the founder and CEO of two firms: Holleran Consulting and DeArment Consulting. Michele is an expert in strategic planning and executive coaching and has been recognized by various organizations in the aging services sector for her ability to improve...
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Episode 115: Home and Community-based Services in Senior Living
In this episode, host Jennifer Drago interviews Nancy Koury King, a home and community-based services (HCBS) consultant and executive coach. She recently retired as the President of Senior Options, LLC and Westminster-Canterbury at Home, LLC, both wholly owned subsidiaries of…
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Episode 114: Partnerships and Joint Ventures in Senior Living
In this episode, we have invited Kim Hoppe, Chief Financial Officer at Brio Living Services to talk with us about partnerships and joint ventures in senior living. At Brio Living Services, they have approached a number of partnership and collaboration opportunities by defining their…
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Episode 113: Impacting Brain Health Among Your Residents
In this engaging episode, host Jennifer Drago engages in a compelling conversation with Sue Paul, who serves as the Senior Director of Well-being and Brain Health at Asbury Communities, Inc. Sue not only unveils the fascinating birth of Asbury's innovative brain health center but also delves into...
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Episode 112: A New Take on Philanthropy in Senior Living
In this episode, host Jennifer Drago interviews JD Shuman, President and CEO of the Asbury Foundation, and Andrew Jeanneret, Chief Financial Officer at Asbury. The discussion centers around the strategic plan guiding the philanthropic efforts of the Asbury Foundation and its key areas of focus.…
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Episode 111: Trends and Ideas in Senior Living Sustainability
In this episode, host Jennifer Drago interviews Mary Muñoz, Senior Managing Director at Ziegler, who shares valuable insights on enhancing the senior living industry's viability and sustainability. She discusses higher interest rates, expanding wellness programs, and innovative approaches like...
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Episode 110: Don't Market to the Masses, Sell to the Individuals
In this episode, host Jennifer Drago interviews Michael Marlow, Vice President of Sales Education at Watercrest Senior Living Group. Michael shares his expertise to guide entrepreneurs to increase their lead conversion rates in the senior living services industry by focusing on personalized and...
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Episode 109: Strategy & Lifecycles in Senior Living
In this episode, host Jennifer Drago interviews Sheri Peifer, President of Eskaton, a senior living provider serving over 4,000 older adults each day across a broad spectrum of service and housing offerings. As President, Sheri is a creative leader and collaborator committed to strategic...
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Episode 108: Current Senior Living Development Trends
In this episode, host Jennifer Drago interviews Dana Wollschlager, partner and practice leader of Plante Moran Living Forward. She provided practical guidance on how to approach development projects in today’s challenging construction and financing market. Dana also shared the ingredients of a...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Senior Living Visionaries is a podcast curated specifically for leaders, advisors and service professionals in the senior living industry. We feature thought leaders, best practices, industry research, and transformative insights in the senior living industry to help providers amplify their mission and improve profitability and long-term sustainability.
This show answers questions such as:
· How can I leverage industry trends to stay ahead?
· What best practices in governance and board development should my organization focus on?
· How can I improve my organizational culture and enhance my staff retention?
· What are effective strategies for new product and service feasibility?
· How do I navigate the complexities of the senior living market?
· What innovative solutions can improve resident care and engagement?
· What strategies can my organization use to best reach baby boomers and meet their exp
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Peak to Profit
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