This is a special episode because Dr. John Guenther was my son’s physician when he was born, and he diagnosed him with severe brain damage and seizure disorders. He impacted my family and I in a deep way. This feels vulnerable to publish — and I hope some part of it’s helpful to you.

On this episode, we dig into:

• How human experience shapes us in deeper ways then we realize
• Meeting Dr. Guenther between my son’s seizures
• Harvesting insights from our past that help us (vs holding us back)
• Overcoming the worry of not knowing enough
• The difference between forcing and inspiring people to implement a vision
• A fresh perspective on AI’s role in healthcare
• Much more

Dr. John Guenther is an accomplished leader and pediatric specialist with over 37 years of experience.

Let’s dive into:

• Pivoting career aspirations after thinking your path is set
• Losing a father unexpectedly at a critical time in life
• How to align stakeholders to solve problems faster
• Turning grief into learnings that shape us in profound ways
• How to break down problems to maximize your impact
• Shaping the future of healthcare with AI
• And more…

Dr. Alan Young is a seasoned physician and healthcare innovation entrepreneur, blending extensive clinical expertise with strategic business acumen. From former Chief Medical Officer roles and leadership positions in digital health to pioneering value-based care initiatives, Dr. Young's career is marked by his impactful contributions to improving healthcare systems and patient outcomes through technology and innovation.

Let’s dive into:

• Why things can feel “off”, even when everything look amazing from the outside
• How to actually get out of a rut, without putting a bandaid
• How an unexpected death in his family sparked his formal leadership journey
• Managing young faculty, remotely, from the horn of Africa (before COVID)
• A simple way to guarantee you have time in your day to spend on strategy
• Transitioning between leadership, coaching and mentorship
• How to let go of things after delegating them
• The power of clicking “save” instead of “send” on emails
• And a whole lot more

Dr. Jason Johnson is a surgeon holding various roles, including Program Director of General Surgery Residency for Intermountain Health.