Connecting the Dots

Skip Steward
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Baptist Management System (BMS) is an improvement system that focuses on creating a holistic management system built on purpose, people, and process. BMS exist within the overall operating system of Baptist Memorial Health Care. BMS promotes and is based on the following 11 Guiding Principles: Respect, Humility, Trust, Empathy, Perfection, Process Focus, Scientific Thinking, Quality at the Source, Flow and Pull, Constancy of Purpose, Systemic Thinking. As we embed the 11 Guiding Principles into our culture, demonstrated by our ideal principled-based behaviors, we will be passionate about continually improving the experience and outcomes for our customers. The information discussed in the Connecting the Dots podcast are meant as a discussion about the subject of continuous improvement. It might showcase what our best, most motivated users have achieved. Expected outcomes and results may vary. All testimonials are real, may not reflect another user's experience, and are not intended to represent or guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results. Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is accredited by the Mississippi State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. BMHCC designates this enduring material for a maximum of .50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. It is the policy of Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation (BMHCC) to promote balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all educational activities; to require disclosure of relevant financial relationships from individuals engaged in content development or planning of a CME activity; to identify and resolve conflicts of interest related to those relationships; and to make disclosure information available to the audience prior to the CME activity. Presenters are required to disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentations. None of the hosts or guests have financial interests to disclose.

  1. 1d ago

    The Collective Edge with Colin Fisher

    Colin M. Fisher, Ph.D. is a professor, author, speaker, and occasional jazz trumpet player. He is the author of The Collective Edge: Unlocking the Secret Power of Groups, which has already been translated into eleven languages. His academic research on group dynamics, creativity, improvisation, and leadership has been published in the field’s top academic journals and featured in prominent media outlets, such as BBC, The Conversation UK, The Daily Mail, Financial Times, Forbes, Fortune, Harvard Business Review, MSN, Next Big Idea Club, NPR, Psychology Today, Times Radio, and The Times. He is also a sought-after keynote speaker for businesses, governments, and non-profit organizations around the world. Colin is an associate professor and Ph.D. Programme Director at University College London's School of Management. He received his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Harvard University. In his prior career as a jazz trumpet player, Colin was a long-time member of the Either/Orchestra, with whom he toured extensively and recorded several critically acclaimed albums. Originally from Redmond, Washington in the USA, he now lives in Northeast London with his wife and two children. He can sometimes be found performing at jazz jams throughout London. Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release date Contact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

    32 min

  2. Jul 2

    Seeking a Coaching Community with Anna Pessah

    Anna Pessah leads The North Valley Way, the operating system at Kaiser Permanente in the North Valley Service Area. Anna is an industrial engineer from the University of Michigan and she is an ICF-certified coach. She brings a blend of systems thinking, operational improvement, and leadership development to her work. She is known for keeping things clear and practical, helping leaders generate insight, turn goals into action, and build habits that stick. Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release date Contact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

    26 min

  3. Jun 25

    Your Best Meeting Ever with Rebecca Hinds

    Rebecca Hinds is the bestselling author of Your Best Meeting Ever and a leading expert on work transformation and the future of work. Rebecca earned a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. from Stanford University. In 2022, she founded the Work Innovation Lab at Asana, a first-of-its-kind think tank that conducts actionable research to help leaders and organizations navigate the growing challenges and changes of work. In 2025, she founded the Work AI Institute at Glean, where she leads cutting-edge research on how AI is reshaping work. Rebecca's award-winning research and insights are consistently featured in places like Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Inc., and Time. Rebecca is a co-instructor for the CNBC Make It course, How to Use AI to Be More Successful at Work, and a columnist at Inc. and Reworked. Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release date Contact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

    40 min

  4. Jun 18

    AM-PAC (6 Clicks) with Craig Earley

    Craig Earley serves as the COO at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis. In this role, Craig provided strategic leadership across numerous ancillary and clinical service lines, driving improvements in coordination, efficiency, patient experience, and employee engagement. His leadership contributed to meaningful reductions in test turnaround times and length of stay, as well as record-high outpatient satisfaction scores. In May, Craig will become the CEO and Administrator of NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release date Contact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

    29 min

  5. Jun 11

    LEAN TECH MANIFESTO with Fabrice Bernhard

    Fabrice Bernhard is the co‑founder and Chief Technology Officer of Theodo Group, a global technology consulting firm he co‑founded in Paris in 2009. Under his technical leadership, Theodo has grown rapidly by combining Lean principles with modern software engineering to help organizations build scalable, resilient digital capabilities. Fabrice is a recognized thought leader in Lean Tech, advocating for the application of Toyota Production System principles to software development and technology organizations. He is a frequent speaker and writer on continuous improvement, learning cultures, and human‑centered technology, and is a co‑author of The Lean Tech Manifesto. His work focuses on enabling teams to deliver value faster while empowering people through better systems and smarter use of technology. Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release date Contact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

    27 min

  6. Jun 4

    KIND, The quiet power of kindness at work with Graham Allcott

    Graham Allcott is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He is the author of multiple books, including the global bestseller How to Be a Productivity Ninja, How to Have the Energy, and How to Fix Meetings. His latest book, KIND: The Quiet Power of Kindness at Work, focuses on why organisations with kinder, more human-centred cultures are ultimately more successful. He is the founder of Think Productive, which since 2009 has been a professional development go-to for a variety of companies, including Amazon, British Airways, Disney, eBay, the British Red Cross and many more – and with offices in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UAE and the Netherlands. Earlier in his career, Graham was the co-founder of Intervol (an international student volunteering charity), the Chief Executive of Student Volunteering England, the Head of Volunteering at the University of Birmingham, and an advisor to the UK Government on youth volunteering policy. In his spare time, Graham is a DJ, with a leaning towards jazz, rare groove, and electronic music. Despite an intolerance of failure elsewhere in his life, he is an Aston Villa season ticket holder and an avid follower of the Toronto Blue Jays baseball team. Sign up for Graham's weekly email, "Rev Up for the Week" by visiting his website www.grahamallcott.com. Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release date Contact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

    34 min

  7. May 28

    Asking Effective Questions with Lavon Medlock

    Lavon Medlock has spent over two decades enhancing leaders’ skills in problem-solving and coaching. Skilled in a variety of continuous improvement methods, she has trained leaders in creating effective daily management systems, deployed an integrated facility design approach to new construction projects like a 90,000-square-foot patient tower, and enhanced operations across different sectors. With a primary focus on the healthcare industry, Lavon has worked with clinical leaders to combine the Institute of Healthcare Improvement’s teachings on quality with A3 thinking and key project management principles. She’s a practitioner, teacher, and coach in the field of A3 thinking and holds certifications in both Project Management (PMI-PMP) and Six Sigma Green Belt. In addition to instructing and coaching for the Lean Enterprise Institute, she teaches graduate coursework at The Ohio State University. Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from Oregon Health & Science University. Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release date Contact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

    31 min

  8. May 21

    Continuous Improvement When Lives Are on the Line with Jennifer Katongole

    Jennifer Katongole is a continuous improvement coach and facilitator based in Kampala, Uganda, working with Medical Teams International. With over 15 years in the nonprofit sector across Africa and the United States, Jennifer blends Lean and Kata thinking with facilitation to help teams break down silos, focus on what matters most, and deliver life-saving care in even the toughest environments. Through the teams she coaches, Medical Teams International has found practical ways to reach hard to access communities. From using donkeys to deliver nutrition supplies to remote villages, to redesigning blood donation systems in refugee camps, these improvements expand access, strengthen health systems, and save lives. Link to claim CME credit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3DXCFW3CME credit is available for up to 3 years after the stated release date Contact CEOD@bmhcc.org if you have any questions about claiming credit.

    31 min
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Baptist Management System (BMS) is an improvement system that focuses on creating a holistic management system built on purpose, people, and process. BMS exist within the overall operating system of Baptist Memorial Health Care. BMS promotes and is based on the following 11 Guiding Principles: Respect, Humility, Trust, Empathy, Perfection, Process Focus, Scientific Thinking, Quality at the Source, Flow and Pull, Constancy of Purpose, Systemic Thinking. As we embed the 11 Guiding Principles into our culture, demonstrated by our ideal principled-based behaviors, we will be passionate about continually improving the experience and outcomes for our customers. The information discussed in the Connecting the Dots podcast are meant as a discussion about the subject of continuous improvement. It might showcase what our best, most motivated users have achieved. Expected outcomes and results may vary. All testimonials are real, may not reflect another user's experience, and are not intended to represent or guarantee that anyone will achieve the same or similar results. Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation is accredited by the Mississippi State Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians. BMHCC designates this enduring material for a maximum of .50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. It is the policy of Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation (BMHCC) to promote balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all educational activities; to require disclosure of relevant financial relationships from individuals engaged in content development or planning of a CME activity; to identify and resolve conflicts of interest related to those relationships; and to make disclosure information available to the audience prior to the CME activity. Presenters are required to disclose discussions of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentations. None of the hosts or guests have financial interests to disclose.

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  • Creator
    Skip Steward
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    281
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2026 Skip Steward
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