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Host: Jarvis T. Gray
Guest: Dr. Stephanie Hannah (she/her)
Company: Wilson and Wilbur

Episode Overview

In this thought-provoking episode, Jarvis T. Gray sits down with Dr. Stephanie Hannah, a healthcare consultant, entrepreneur, and researcher passionate about health promotion, disease prevention, and bridging the gap between research and clinical practice. As the founder of Wilson and Wilbur, Dr. Hanna brings deep insight into healthcare innovation, technology adoption, and the importance of leadership mindsets.

Together, they explore the challenges and opportunities facing modern healthcare leaders, emphasizing the need for collaboration, empathy, and continuous personal and professional growth.

Key Topics Covered

1. Leadership Mindset

• Dr. Hannah’s guiding quote from Martin Luther King, Jr.: "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter."
• The importance of speaking up about health equity and impactful issues in healthcare.

2. Dr. Hanna’s Journey

• From nutrition sciences and dietetics to entrepreneurship and public health research.
• Creating a healthy meal delivery business to address food access for vulnerable populations.
• The drive to bridge the research-practice gap in healthcare through consulting and placing experts where they’re most needed.

3. Entrepreneurship in Healthcare

• The feedback loop between evidence-based research and practical implementation.
• Overcoming imposter syndrome and the importance of confidence in subject-matter experts.

4. Healthcare Technology Trends

• The potential and limits of AI and tech integration, particularly among elderly patients.
• “Digital divide” and the importance of inclusive access to virtual care.

5. Overcoming Challenges & Building Resilience

• Personal stories about driving change and finding the right organizational fit (“find your tribe”).
• The need for organizations to value innovation and employee ideas to stay competitive and resilient.

6. The Biggest Challenges and Opportunities for Leaders Today

• Workforce wellness: Retention, mental health, and avoiding burnout for healthcare providers.
• Leveraging frontline staff insights for sustainable innovation.
• Empowering internal entrepreneurship within healthcare organizations.

7. Reflections & Rapid Fire Insights

• Empathy as a driving force in leadership.
• Learning from both good and bad leaders.
• No major regrets—every challenge contributed to growth.
• Recommended Reading: The Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware.

8. Looking Ahead

• Dr. Hannah’s excitement for accelerating healthcare innovation in Canada and strengthening local value chains through rapid and thoughtful execution.

Connect with Dr. Stephanie Hannah

• LinkedIn: Stephanie Hannah
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Host: Jarvis T. Gray

Episode Overview: In this insightful episode, host Jarvis T. Gray dives deep into the critical theme of growth in healthcare leadership. Jarvis breaks down why continuous growth is not just a personal journey but a fundamental part of leading dynamic, high-performing healthcare teams. The episode unpacks the risks of "coasting," the personal work required for true leadership, and the ripple effect a growth mindset can have throughout an entire organization.

Key Takeaways

• You’re Either Growing or Coasting:
  Growth is essential for leaders—standing still is not an option in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.
• Personal Growth Comes First:
  True leadership begins with personal development. Jarvis shares about the burnout and struggle that arose when he accepted a leadership role before developing the necessary emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
• Self-Leadership is Critical:
  Emotional intelligence, self-reflection, and addressing personal blind spots are all key to being an effective leader. Leading others well starts with leading yourself well.
• Growth is Contagious:
  Teams mirror their leaders. When a leader commits to growth—open to feedback, learning from mistakes—it creates a safe and inspiring environment for everyone.
• Culture Shift Begins with One Leader:
  Simple practices like weekly leadership reflections can transform organizational culture, normalizing growth and learning on a team level.
• Growth Builds Trust and Influence:
  Your team wants to know you’re still learning. When they see you model vulnerability and growth, they feel empowered to do the same.
• Opportunity Meets Preparation:
  New roles and big projects don’t wait for you to be ready—growth positions you to step into those opportunities with confidence.
• Purpose Aligns with Action:
  Don’t wait for the perfect moment or title. Start growing now so you’re ready when the next opportunity arrives.

Reflection & Challenge

• Personal Reflection: What’s one area in your personal or leadership life that needs your attention and growth today?
• Weekly Challenge: Choose a specific leadership area to focus your growth this week—emotional intelligence, feedback, wellness, or presence with your team. Practice, reflect, and share your commitment with someone for accountability.

Action Steps

1. Commit to one area of growth this week—personally or professionally.
2. Practice and reflect consistently.
3. Share your growth journey with your team to spark a culture shift.
4. Spread the word: Share the episode with a colleague or bring growth into your next meeting.

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If this episode resonated with you, don’t forget to share it, start a conversation about growth in your organization, and make personal and team development the norm in healthcare—not the exception!

Stay tuned for more episodes, and remember: Keep leading with courage, clarity, and purpose.

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Kickstarting Season 2, host Jarvis T. Gray dives deep into the essentials of leadership development in healthcare. Drawing on personal experience and real-world examples, Jarvis highlights why intentional leadership is foundational to high-quality care, resilient teams, and sustainable organizational success.

Key Topics & Takeaways

• Leadership Is Influence, Not Authority:
  Jarvis shares how true leadership is about inspiring and influencing others, not simply holding a title or position.
• Why Leadership Development Is Non-Negotiable:
  It’s a strategic imperative—not just a checkbox for HR. Investing in leadership directly impacts patient outcomes, team engagement, and overall culture.
• Common Pitfalls in Healthcare Leadership:
  Many organizations promote great clinicians or operators without giving them the support to actually lead, leading to burnout, morale issues, and toxic culture.
• Strategies for Effective Leadership Development:
  • Mindset Shift: Leadership is a choice, not a title. Self-awareness is key—tools like CliftonStrengths, DISC, and EQI aren’t just assessments, but tools for personal growth.
  • Proven Models: Frameworks like Lean, Rapid Improvement Events, and strengths-based coaching help anchor leadership behaviors in daily practice.
  • Measuring Progress: Use feedback mechanisms—like 360 reviews and culture surveys—not just to track knowledge but real behavior change.
• Embedding Leadership in Organizational DNA:
  • Starts at the Top: Senior leaders must model learning and vulnerability.
  • Normalize Everyday Learning: Make reflection and feedback regular habits using tools like team huddles, rounds, and learning minutes.
  • Celebrate Growth: Highlight leadership wins at all levels and tell those stories to reinforce a positive culture.
• Personal Call to Action:
  Jarvis encourages listeners to pick one leadership behavior to grow this week and commit to it, reflecting on their own journey and inviting a colleague to join.

Reflection Questions

• Is leadership development in your organization treated as mission-critical or just a side project?
• Are you actively growing as a leader, or coasting on past learning?
• What’s one leadership improvement you’ve made recently?
• How can you support leadership growth in your team this week?

Memorable Quotes

• “When you build better leaders, you build a better organization. Period.”
• “Leadership development isn’t a luxury… it’s a strategic imperative.”
• “Growth doesn’t happen by accident. It happens on purpose.”

Join the Conversation

Jarvis invites you to:

• Reflect on your leadership journey.
• Share this episode with your team.
• Connect on LinkedIn to continue the discussion.
• Spark a conversation about leadership growth at your next team meeting.

Thank you for tuning into the Excellence In Healthcare podcast! Stay encouraged, keep growing, and lead wit

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