Episode 54: Achieving Success in Marketing and Your Career, With Michelle Hood
Release Date: 04/16/2024
The Finale - A Bittersweet Goodbye For Now
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Alright! Nancy Marshall here, and buckle up because this is it, the grand finale! It's hard to believe, but this is the very last episode of the PR Maven Podcast. Six years! Six glorious years of spilling the tea, cracking open some good PR wisdom, and sharing a laugh or two along the way. You have always seen Nancy on the front but this all would have not been possible without my producer the fabulous Emma Quinlan. We've had some real rockstar guests on this show. From industry titans to rising stars, each one brought their unique perspective and valuable insights. So, what's next?...
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info_outlineIn this episode, Michelle Hood, executive vice president and chief operating officer of the American Hospital Association and former CEO of Northern Light Health, talks about her career in academic, national faith-based and rural healthcare integrated systems. In addition to talking about her career, Michelle gives career advice on risk-taking, establishing a pattern of lifelong learning and having enthusiasm for your work. Michelle and Nancy also talk about marketing and PR including the doors that can open through social media, the importance of a brand promise and measuring success.
04:35 Developing Leadership Skills
08:39 Risk-Taking Advice for Young People
9:42 Doors That Can Open Through Social Media
15:05 Why Politics Can Be an Obstacle to Success
24:14 How Digital Activity, Surveys and Patient Satisfaction Can Measure Success
26:47 The Importance of a Brand Promise.
34:12 Helpful Resources
36:42 Establishing a Pattern of Lifelong Learning and an Enthusiasm for the Work
37:38 A Parting Thought About the Privilege of Living in Maine
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About Michelle
Michelle Hood is executive vice president and chief operating officer of the American Hospital Association. During the recording of this episode, Michelle was the president and CEO at Northern Light Health in Brewer, Maine. At Northern Light Health, she focused on healthcare policy and design models at the state and national levels, positioning the system to be successful in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Michelle is the past chair of the Maine Hospital Association Board, the University of Maine System Board of Trustees, Vizient New England Board and Health Insights. Michelle received a Bachelor of Science from Purdue University and a Master of Health Care Administration from Georgia State University.