Eric Miller, CEO of Coeur d'Alene Health of Cascadia, joins us to discuss his journey in long-term care.  Eric discusses some of the lessons he has learned over the years including focusing a team on a single vision, building community relationships, and the importance of following through.  Eric dropped many gold nuggets in this conversation.  This is sure to be a fun episode.  ..read more

We sit down with Steve LaForte, Director of Corporate Affairs at Cascadia Healthcare, to discuss the importance of sticking to our message when communicating with our stakeholders.  In this first episode with Steve, we spend some time getting to know him and some of his favorite passions.  We then discuss the importance of our messaging as operators in our industry.  This is sure to be the first of many great episodes with Steve.  ..read more

This is a fun episode!  Mike Rayburn performed his keynote "What if" at our recent Annual Summit in San Diego, CA.   Mike is an American guitarist, motivational speaker, comedian, songwriter, and entrepreneur currently based in Las Vegas, NV.  He is a Hall of Fame member of the National Speakers Association known for combining guitar, comedy, and motivational speaking in his performances.   For more information about Mike, visit: mikerayburn.com   ..read more

We continue our discussion on developing systems and processes with Tim Nelson, Partner Olympus Retirement Living.   In this episode, we dive deeper and talk about practical techniques that help us as leaders deliver long-term sustainable results.  There are a couple of valuable strategies shared that can be implemented in any team or organization.  We discuss how to achieve peer-to-peer accountability, build systems that stand the test of time, and how to get out from the little fires, and lead our teams.   Looking forward to continuing our discussion with Tim in future ..read more

This is our first episode with Tim Nelson, Partner of Olympus Retirement Living.  He provides insight into the importance of developing lasting systems and processes.  Tim does a great job illustrating the concept of "letting the little fires burn," with stories from his own experience being an operator in long-term care.  Before his career in long-term care, Tim spent many years serving our country and the community, both as a United States Marine and Police Officer.  Tim's passion for serving others is contagious.  We are excited to have Tim with us for a few episod ..read more

Matt Smith, Founder of Cascadia Healthcare, discusses how we can participate in effective negotiations.   In this first part of an ongoing series, Matt teaches us the first principle of effective negotiations: When someone comes to us with the "what," we must ask the "why."  Our investigation efforts will uncover their interests, which will allow us to discover how to create value for both parties.  Matt provides excellent stories that help illustrate his teaching points.  We can all walk away from this episode better prepared and more confident in facing future negotiati ..read more

Matt Smith, Founder of Cascadia Healthcare, continues his discussion on how we can participate in effective negotiations.   In this second part of an ongoing series, Matt teaches us the second principle of effective negotiations:  Interpret demands as opportunities.  Don't take the demands at face value.  The other person's demands can lead us to a better understanding of their needs.  Seeking to understand the other person's needs will create greater value for both parties in the deal.  Matt provides excellent stories that help illustrate his teaching points.&n ..read more

Owen Hammond, Partner Cascadia Healthcare, discusses the origins of Cascadia.  We get the opportunity to learn more about Owen's background, values, and his vision for Cascadia.  ..read more