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Cheryl Wilson, CEO of St. Paul’s Senior Services, provides details about PACE to Foresight Publisher Steve Moran, explaining how this all-inclusive care program allows frail, low-income elders to remain in their homes.

When you're faced with a crisis or a major challenge, you have a team and everyone on that team can contribute. The leader does not have to do it all themselves,” says Bill Pickhardt, COO of John Knox Village in Pompano, Florida. He shares this and other “learning nuggets” in an interview with Foresight Radio Producer Pam McDonald about the community’s experience with the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to the interview here. Learn more about John Knox Village here

Our own Senior Living Foresight Publisher Steve Moran discusses his first book, Lead Don’t Manage, with Podcast Producer Pam McDonald. He provides practical leadership advice and says, “Life is just better for everybody when the people who are part of an organization love what they do. Good leaders wake up every day and say, ‘How can I make the best possible day for the team I’m leading?’ Then, it’s hard to go wrong.” Learn more by listening to the episode HERE.

Brian McWade, Connected Living’s CTO explains to Pam McDonald, Senior Living Foresight’s Podcast Producer how their enterprise engagement platform solves 3 of today’s critical senior living problems: lonely residents, worried families, and overwhelmed staff. With its 9 core solutions and 50+ featured programs, which can be purchased as needed, it is a one-stop tech shop. Learn more by listening to the episode HERE; visit Connected Living’s website HERE

Having to sell a cherished home is a common objection to taking up residence in senior living. Jon Schwartz, founder of Partner in Aging, details how Pacific Regent’s condo model eliminates that as a deal-breaker. Listen as Podcast Producer Pam McDonald interviews Jon. Learn more about the community website here and about Partner in Aging here.

Senior Living FORESIGHT team member, Fara Gold McLaughlin, interviews Angela Burton about the Feet to the Fire Writers Workshop Angela created for residents of senior living communities. “You don't have to be a writer to participate,” she explains. “This is not a judged program. It's not a critique program. We're going to give you lots of permission and encouragement to write.” Learn more about the program at FeettotheFireWriters.com. Listen to the interview here.

Gain Deeper Understanding of Senior Living Technology at FORESIGHT’S Virtual Tech Summit, August 11, 12, and 13 

Senior Living FORESIGHT is offering a 3-day virtual technology summit – August 11, 12, and 13 – so industry leaders can explore adapted or purpose-build tech for the industry, as well as gain answers to their essential questions. FORESIGHT’s Podcast Producer Pam McDonald and Summit Producer Lola Rain introduce the event’s topics and presenters. Pam also interviews Sarah Thomas, strategic advisor with Akara Robotics, who describes the current landscape of robotics in senior living, and Andrew Smith who details the process Human Good used to implement labor management technology into its 21 life plan communities and nearly 100 affordable housing properties Register for the Summit here. Listen to the episode here.

Progress is being made on Empower, Senior Living FORESIGHT’s initiative to enrich the professional lives of women in the industry. That’s what Mary Ann Donaghy, researcher/consultant and Empower board member relates to podcast cohost Pam McDonald in this episode’s interview. Comments and questions can addressed to her at MADonaghy1020@gmail.com.

While crises bring challenges, they also can uncover opportunities. In this episode, we’ll hear how the pandemic spurred innovation at two senior living companies. Heritage Communities’ Lacy Jungman describes the deepened commitment among residents, families, and staff to safeguard each other’s well being. And, Kisco Senior Living ’s Randall Lonoza details their innovation to handle increased waste resulting from 100% resident room-delivered meals 3 times a day. Listen to the episode here .

What if today’s workforce demands likeable bosses? Do you know your likeability score? Those are questions Steve Moran explores in his interview with Charn McAllister, Assistant Professor of Management and Organizational Development for Northeastern University’s School of Business. The research indicates that leader likability matters a lot – and can affect staffs’ job performance, turnover rates, and the company’s success.

Chicago needs libraries, Chicago needs affordable senior housing -- why not co-locate them? That idea is bringing housing plus community to Chicago’s low-income seniors. Details are revealed in interviews by Podcast Producer Pam McDonald with David Block, Director of Development and a Principal in Evergreen Real Estate Group, (www.evergreenreg.com) and Ann McKenzie, Chief Development Officer for the Chicago Housing Authority (www.thecha.org). Listen at www.seniorlivingforesight/podcasts. 

Cole Lindbergh had to hire 120 seasonal workers every year and was only able to accomplish this because he consistently got back of 80% of his team. Find out his secrets for staff retention and training in this podcast episode with Senior Living Foresight Publisher Steve Moran.