The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse
How do we redefine what’s possible in care services, care & support models, and community living?
The Quest for the GoodLife is where bold ideas, innovative solutions, and next-generation technology come together to transform lives.
Hosted by Dr. Mike Strouse, a visionary leader in disability services, this podcast challenges conventional wisdom and explores groundbreaking approaches to independence, self-direction, staffing models, technology-enabled care, and workforce stability. Through candid conversations, real-world examples, and thought-provoking analogies, Dr. Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov unpack the science of implementation, the art of change management, and the future of human-centered care.
This podcast is designed for:
• Leaders of care service organizations seeking forward-thinking strategies.
• Advocates, parents, and guardians wanting to empower their loved ones.
• Legislators and policy-makers shaping the future of care.
• Individuals with care needs looking for a more independent, connected life.
Join us on this journey as we push boundaries, reimagine care, and challenge the status quo—because at GoodLife, impossible is what we do best.
Tune in, challenge the norm, and start your own Quest for the GoodLife.
The Quest for the GoodLife with Dr. Mike Strouse
The Quest to End the Perfect Storm of Workforce Challenges
In this episode of 'The Quest for the Good Life,' Dr. Mike Strouse and Ivo Ivanov welcome Marcy Davis, CEO of Candeo, who shares her journey in transforming the lives of individuals with disabilities through the innovative workforce strategies developed by GoodLife. The conversation explores the successful implementation of new work schedules that have led to a significant increase in applications and a decrease in vacancies. Marcy emphasizes the importance of communication and collaboration in navigating workforce challenges, providing valuable insights for other agencies facing similar issues.
- Marcy Davis emphasizes the importance of human connection in her work.
- Candeo has grown from serving 14 individuals to a larger community.
- Natural disasters can have a profound impact on local communities.
- The transition to a new work schedule strategies developed by GoodLife and Dr. Strouse can lead to increased employee satisfaction.
- Effective communication is key to implementing change in organizations.
- Marcy's experience highlights the importance of not going it alone during transitions.
- The quality of support improves when full-time employees work weekends.
- A dedicated recruiter can streamline the hiring process significantly.
- The new work model has led to a dramatic decrease in vacancies.
- Marcy's leadership style focuses on collaboration and understanding employee needs.
Visit Candeo Iowa here: https://www.candeoiowa.org/
