Upskilling for the Future: Preparing People for Progress with Abdullah Birdsong of Novant Health

This week, David Wright is joined by Abdullah Birdsong, Director of Business Modeling and Transformation at Novant Health, to discuss the innovation of the current health system and the importance of resilience. Key Takeaways: (01:41) Be proactive and open to emerging partnerships. (07:08) Link a personal mission to help lives. (13:29) Turn professional setbacks into rebounds. (19:09) Develop patience and listen to foster growth and understanding. (21:26) Advance tech while keeping healthcare people-focused. (25:06) Reflection strengthens resilience and character. (32:10) Innovation accelerates wait times. (37:57) Healthcare is people-centric. Resources Mentioned: Abdullah Birdsong - https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdullahbirdsong/ Novant Health - https://www.linkedin.com/company/novanthealth/ Good to Great - https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996 The Bible - https://www.biblegateway.com/ Your First 90 Days - https://www.amazon.com/First-90-Days-Strategies-Expanded/dp/1422188612 Thanks for listening to the Disruptive Innovators podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, hit the subscribe button and never miss another insightful conversation. And be sure to leave a review to help get the word out about the Champions of Digital Business. #DisruptiveInnovation #Innovation #DisruptiveTech #DigitalBusiness