In this insightful interview, we sat down with Laura Smith Biswas, a pioneer in the field of consciousness, business, and healthcare innovation. An MBA graduate from Yale, possessing an MA in Spiritual Psychology, and expertise in plant medicine and health education, Laura sheds light upon her story and insights into creating culture and companies. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone who is interested in healthcare startups, conscious business growth, and building a positive and effective company culture. Laura’s blend of consciousness science, healthcare knowledge, and leadership skills uniquely situates her to offer valuable wisdom to aspiring entrepreneurs and established business leaders alike.
Here are the reasons why you should listen to the full interview
- Learn how to hire the right people for your organization, focusing on crucial traits that ensure a strong fit within your team.
- Discover the three key ways to unlock value in any organization: intellectual capital, communal capital, and social capital.
- Understand the complexity and depth of the healthcare market and how to navigate it effectively.
Resources
- Laura Smith Biswas's LinkedIn Profile
- Laura Smith Biswas's Instagram Profile
- Laura on The Love Mandala
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Interview Highlights
Hiring the Right People with Laura Smith Biswas
- Laura emphasized the importance of hiring people with depth and understanding of the healthcare market due to its complexity.
- She stressed that their ability to continuously learn is vital to adapt to the evolving market conditions.
"Looking for those traits that really demonstrate that they're a good fit is one of the most profound things you can do," Laura Smith Biswas noted.
Unlocking Value in Organizations
- Laura explained the three key ways to unlock value in any organization: intellectual capital, communal capital, and social capital.
- Emphasized the importance of fostering these capitals within the organization's structure.
"The first is through intellectual capital, the second is communal capital, and the third is social capital" - Laura Smith Biswas.
Building a Positive Company Culture
- She defined the importance of creating a non-egoistic environment without hierarchy.
- "We really try to create a situation where it's not ego-driven, where there's no hierarchy" - Laura Smith Biswas.
- Laura mentioned the significance of establishing a culture where everyone feels they're in this together.
- Discussed the need for an open, creative environment where team members are ready to take on challenges and try new things.
The Importance of Training & Adaptability
- Laura shared that employees should be receptive to training to deliver a great environment.
- She shared an example of a team leader going out of their way to help a patient, showing the dedication and empathy expected within the team.
“They have to be receptive to training to deliver a great environment,”- Laura Smith Biswas.