
The Management of Change
03/13/25 • 54 min
Are you ready to challenge the status quo in care services, staffing models, and organizational behavior? In this episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, Dr. Mike Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov take you on a deep dive into the science of change management, implementation strategies, and innovative solutions that redefine what's possible in disability services and beyond.
From behavioral analysis to workforce stability, Dr. Strouse reveals how GoodLife has pioneered groundbreaking models—leveraging technology, refining staffing structures, and pushing the boundaries of what traditional care looks like. Learn why standing still is not an option, why active listening and strategic delegation matter, and how the lessons of Netflix and Blockbuster apply to transforming human services.
If you’re passionate about change, leadership, and making a meaningful impact, this is the conversation for you. Tune in and discover why at GoodLife, Impossible is What We Do Best.
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Are you ready to challenge the status quo in care services, staffing models, and organizational behavior? In this episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, Dr. Mike Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov take you on a deep dive into the science of change management, implementation strategies, and innovative solutions that redefine what's possible in disability services and beyond.
From behavioral analysis to workforce stability, Dr. Strouse reveals how GoodLife has pioneered groundbreaking models—leveraging technology, refining staffing structures, and pushing the boundaries of what traditional care looks like. Learn why standing still is not an option, why active listening and strategic delegation matter, and how the lessons of Netflix and Blockbuster apply to transforming human services.
If you’re passionate about change, leadership, and making a meaningful impact, this is the conversation for you. Tune in and discover why at GoodLife, Impossible is What We Do Best.
Listen now!
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Conquering Turnover Through Benefits Flexibility
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How can organizations retain top talent while operating in an industry with limited funding? What if we reimagined benefits to better serve both caregivers and those they support? And how can thinking beyond traditional compensation—like housing, transportation, and scheduling—lead to a win-win-win for employees, organizations, and the people they serve?
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The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse - The Management of Change
Transcript
Ivo Ivanov (00:00:07):
Hello, hello, hello, and welcome to the Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse. This podcast is a production of GoodLife University. The conditions inside the studio is perfect. We have 72 degree F temperature. We've got south wind at zero miles per hour, and
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