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Sandbox Stories are delivered to the eye care industry by Dr. Scott Jens, whose career as a Doctor of Optometry, then Software Founder/CEO, has led him to create "The Sandbox" - a playful, thoughtful executive business coaching service. Through Sandbox Stories, Dr. Jens aims to give anyone involved in eye care a provocative, insightful review of perspectives of, and people in, the industry.
Episodes
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Sandbox Story - Interview of Dr. Bob Layman
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Monday Jun 06, 2022
Dr. Bob Layman has been the AOA President from June 2021 through June 2022. This interview is the first one done with a sitting President of the AOA, and some of his best views are shared about how optometry must be politically thoughtful and mindful to stay successful. Most importantly, Bob’s true humility and drive toward service shines through.
The Stories within the Story Include:
1:16 The Toledo Story
2:43 The Mental Health Story
5:11 The Path to Optometry Story
8:23 The OSU Optometry Story
9:33 The Optometry Volunteerism Story
11:01 The Optometry Practice Story
12:22 The Optometric Association Story
15:18 The Optometry Advocacy Story
17:08 The AOA Presidency Story
20:14 The Family Story
21:14 The Scoutmaster Story
22:46 The AOA Leadership Institute Story
24:26 The Car Nut Story
25:22 The Best Advice Story
Monday May 09, 2022
Sandbox Story - Interview of Dr. NateLighthizer
Monday May 09, 2022
Monday May 09, 2022
A North Dakotan, Dr. Nate Lighthizer has an incredible story about how he grew up doing fishing trips with his family, as well as participating in sports as a kid. After graduating from Pacific University College of Optometry, he advanced his career to his current position on faculty at Northeastern State University College of Optometry in Tallequah, OK. Dr. Lighthizer has had a tremendous impact on the profession by leading national courses on advanced optometric procedures, and his many Stories give motivation to all of us to continue to pursue higher levels of patient care.
The Stories behind the Story include:
0:56 The North Dakotan Story
1:47 The Family Story
2:52 The Power of Athletics Story
4:07 The Canadian Fishing Story
5:40 The Influence to Optometry Story
6:47 The Pacific Education Story
10:08 The Path to Being an Educator Story
11:48 The State Legislative Process Story
14:24 The Cherokee Nation Relationship Story
16:50 The Advancement of an OD’s Mind Story
18:20 The Football Fandom Story
19:23 The Vicarious Pilot Story
20:18 The Optometry Lecturer Story
22:55 The Optometry Applicants Story
24:50 The Best Advice Story
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Sandbox Story - Interview of Lex Hendrix
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Wednesday Mar 16, 2022
Simply put, Lex is a deeply caring human being. I've never met anyone, young or old, who is as able to connect with others as Lex does. He's autistic, transgender, and loving. This Sandbox Story has life lessons in it for every one of us.
The Stories within the Story include:
1:11 The Disney College Program Story
3:33 The Kentucky Upbringing Story
5:05 The Being Autistic Story
9:12 The Power of Identity-First Language Story
14:36 The Transgender Person Story
21:49 The Future Educator Story
24:07 The Mister Rogers Story
29:42 The #LoveLikeLex Story
Runtime: 43 min.
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Sandbox Story - Interview of Dr. Sue Cotter
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Thursday Feb 10, 2022
Dr. Sue Cotter is faculty at the Southern California College of Optometry, on the Board of the American Academy of Optometry, and co-chair of the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group of the NIH. This Sandbox Story covers her views on optometric education as well as gives insights on her life's joys.
The Stories Within the Story Include:
0:58 The PMMA Lenses Story
3:44 The Educator Story
8:56 The Education Advancement Story
10:43 The SCCO Story
12:12 The Research Story
15:11 The Residency Story
19:30 The Travel Story
22:14 The AAO Story
24:22 The Impact Story
25:14 The Book Story
26:48 The Advice Story
Runtime: 30 min.
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Sandbox Story - Interview of Dr. Laura Periman
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
From humble beginnings in Montana, to becoming a preeminent ophthalmologist on the new frontier of dry eye management, Dr. Laura Periman’s many stories are incredibly motivational. And as a human, rarely will you hear someone who is has as much empathy for others.
The Stories within the Story include:
1:24 The Montana Story
3:50 The Motivation Story
6:48 The Medicine Story
9:29 The Insurance Story
12:44 The Instagram Story
13:30 The Pacific Northwest Story
14:05 The Sense of Home Story
15:19 The Survivor Story
18:17 The Working Together Story
22:16 The Innovations Story
25:58 The Cosmetics Story
29:55 The Communicator Story
33:18 The Volunteering Story
35:17 The Writing Story
39:46 The Clinical Advice Story
42:55 The Life’s Joy Story
Special Links:
https://www.amazon.com/Collective-Carmen-Julia-Spoonemore/dp/1736972901
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Sandbox Story - Interview of Optical Women‘s Association
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
This Sandbox Story is an interview of some of the leaders of the Optical Women’s Association, OWA. Guests include Deb Bulken, Janelle Pauli, and Dr. Lorie Lippiatt. Despite their long-standing history, they are a “best-kept secret” in the industry, and they deserve to be well-known and supported because of their powerful impact.
To join OWA: https://www.opticalwomen.com/join.asp
To contribute: https://www.opticalwomen.com/individual-contributors.asp
The Stories within the Story include:
1:47 The Value of the OWA Story
6:13 The Mentor Story
12:29 The Passion Story
14:05 The Origin Story
19:10 The Mission Story
20:16 The OWA Deliverables Story
28:54 The Support Story
32:22 The Member Experience Story
39:40 The Best Advice Story
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Sandbox Story - Interview of Dr. Janene Sims
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Dr. Janene Sims is on Faculty at the University of Alabama-Birmingham School of Optometry. She works with the Community Eyecare Initiative, an outreach service of the School, and has a tremendous commitment to humanity.
The Stories within the Story include:
1:00 The Farming Story
8:22 The Eyecare Motivation Story
10:00 The Advanced Education Story
11:47 The Community Support Story
14:20 The UAB Community Eyecare Team Story
17:03 The Recognition Story
18:01 The Communication Story
19:18 The EyeCare4Justice Story
24:06 The Singing Story
25:23 The Recruitment Story
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Sandbox Story - Thanks for Inspirations
Monday Nov 22, 2021
Monday Nov 22, 2021
This short Sandbox Story sends a message of thanks for life's many inspirations. Included is a wish for us to take control of our lives from the negative effects of social media. Happy Thanksgiving!
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Sandbox Story - Perspective on Sleep
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
In this Sandbox Story perspective piece, I review the key takeaways from the book, “Why We Sleep”, by Matthew Walker, PhD.
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Sandbox Story - Interview of Dr. Kelly Nichols
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Dr. Kelly Nichols is Dean of the School of Optometry at the University of Alabama-Birmingham and the current President of the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry. Hear her many stories including advice for ODs to implement management of dry eye disease care in their practices.