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 [email protected].

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.