How do we know when someone lives to our company values? This is one of the main questions that Jesse and Jay answer in this second episode of the Living Your Values mini-series. Jesse shares the three main things he looks at in an individual when it comes to Intellectual Curiosity. Jesse also reflects on what traits he likes people to have when he is hiring. Together, they finish the conversation by discussing the opposite of values. Like they say: always keep being a student. Intellectual Curiosity is a value that your superiors will truly cherish! For the full transcript, show notes, and resources to help you level up your practice, visit us at medman.com.

Welcome to the first episode of a new mini-series about how we live our values at MedMan. In the following episodes, we want to share how our core values transcend in everything we do. Intellectual Curiosity is a must for every team member at MedMan; it should be for your company too! Intellectual curiosity is like a muscle. You can exercise to make it stronger to turn it into a daily habit. Promoting the values within the team is also important. Jay dives deep into the hiring process and finding this curiosity in the candidates. Jesse and Jay share how they promote intellectual curiosity at MedMan; join them and try to apply this at your job! For the full transcript, show notes, and resources to help you level up your practice, visit us at medman.com.

Team leadership is something organizations are working on every single day. Jesse and Jay are back together to discuss how we can build our team’s leadership. Jesse learned that leaning on teammates from either the clinical part or the business part is essential through management. Also, checking which individuals in those branches are potential leaders. Asking for more people to come to the team may be a difficult conversation. Jesse shares his advice on how to approach high-level individuals to justify your needs. We end this conversation with, what we imagine, is the perfect management team, their skills, and traits. For the full transcript, show notes, and resources to help you level up your practice, visit us at medman.com.

How many direct reports are enough? Managers and leaders often have this question in mind when working. Jay and Jesse discuss this topic thoroughly based on their experience at MedMan. Even though the amount of reports depends on the practice one is managing, they are essential for decision-making. With this in mind, the amount recommended by Jesse is between 7 and 10. They have implemented several techniques at the clinics to improve the direct report system, like a roundabout analogy and schedule templates. Also, they talk about motivation and how keeping the team’s spirit up is an instant pathway to a good job. Join our two hosts in this conversation and see which advice you can implement at work! For the full transcript, show notes, and resources to help you level up your practice, visit us at medman.com

Change can be something difficult or challenging, but it will always be necessary. We know life isn’t as static as we would want it to be. But having a change once in a while is good. Change management can be a whole conversation to have with teammates. Sometimes things happen so fast that the ability to adapt is a must to achieve what we plan. Keeping the team in a positive mindset is part of the leader’s job. This also happens inside companies when things go wrong. In this panel-like conversation, Jason, Holly, Nathan, and Jesse discuss the best practices and advice in change management. For the full transcript, show notes, and resources to help you level up your practice, visit us at medman.com

Welcome back to the second interview with Medman’s founder Jim Trounson! In the last episode, Jim shared his advice and reflections about scouting and hiring the perfect team. In this episode, he will talk about what to do with them once they are inside your organization. Jim’s first thought is about understanding life as a 3 step journey. Step one is figuring your identity. Step two is responsibility. Step three is freedom. Jim also talks about his involvement and mission with Medvale: to network and leverage better ideas. Medvale is all about encouraging and working together to get better solutions. Listen to Jim’s thoughts on a perfect community! For the full transcript, show notes, and resources to help you level up your practice, visit us at medman.com

Today’s guest is an exceptional one! Jim Trounson is here today to tell us the story of MedMan. As his founder and CEO, Jim goes back to how and why he started this company. Not having a micromanagement system and having all the team know their income is important to MedMan’s initial values. He also reflects on leadership and hiring processes. The constant thought of upgrading the team is necessary to be better at our jobs. Also, Jim chats about the best practices to keep the team’s energy at a high level. In this episode, Jim provides advice from his experience to lead and upgrade the team. For the full transcript, show notes, and resources to help you level up your practice, visit us at medman.com

Happiness is all about the relationships you build in life. In this magnificent episode with Dr. Tracy Farnsworth, he reflects on his career journey. Together, Tracy and Jesse go through experiences that ultimately have had a positive outcome. Tracy also gives advice on how to have a successful life, both personally and professionally. He also says that sometimes having a career pivot is necessary for one’s growth. Find, in this episode, some of the greatest career advice out there. For the full transcript, show notes, and resources to help you level up your practice, visit us at medman.com

The best leaders develop relationships of trust. This is what Dr. Tracy Farnsworth has been doing throughout his career. With a passion for people, he was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2016. In his years of experience, he has taught them that leadership is not innate, it can be learned and polished. In this episode, Dr. Tracy delivers the best advice towards team leadership and how to start improving this in the workplace. Join this conversation to get to know a true leader: Dr. Tracy Fanrsworth. For the full transcript, show notes, and resources to help you level up your practice, visit us at medman.com

Knowing how to manage time to avoid burnout and exhaustion is an important part of adult life. In this episode, we are back with Brad Turpen. He offers the best advice on when to say yes and when to say no. Brad goes deep on how a “we’re not in control of everything” mindset is healthy. Accepting this helps have a better approach to time management and the tasks at hand. Brad also goes back to separating the time and spaces of each situation. Being present and not thinking about other things may help enjoy the current moment. Listen to this episode and get the best advice, tips and techniques to improve your leadership skills! For the full transcript, show notes, and resources to help you level up your practice, visit us at medman.com