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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
Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
Dr. Richard Castillo has committed his career to Optometry - he is an educator at Northeastern State University College of Optometry in Tallequah, OK, and many in his family have gone down the optometry path. He expanded his professional abilities by also getting an MD and doing a residency in ophthalmology. Learn about his perspective on the advancement of optometry and his efforts to educate optometry students and optometrists, alike.
The Stories within the Story include:
1:22 The Optometry Family Story
3:25 The Tulsa Story
6:33 The OD and MD Story
10:25 The Oklahoma Optometry Story
13:42 The Northeastern State University Story
16:05 The Ophthalmologist Story
18:21 The Optometric Education Story
21:35 The Optometry Advocacy Story
26:36 The Eye Care Equipment Story
30:08 The Optometry Scope Story
45:12 The Castillo Family Story
Thursday May 20, 2021
Thursday May 20, 2021
Dr. Ken Lawenda is a lifelong optometry volunteer, and brings a unique perspective having served on a number of optometry regulatory boards. From his Bronx upbringing, to his work in photography, his many stories are quite enjoyable.
(Apologies for slight audio imperfection in the first 45 seconds!)
The Stories within the Story include:
1:10 The Montreal Story
2:29 The Family Story
3:18 The Ongoing Education Story
6:06 The Technology Disruption Story
9:58 The New York Story
11:28 The Optometry School Story
13:39 The Practice Story
17:06 The Optometric Volunteer Story
20:33 The Regulatory Agency Story
24:11 The Telemedicine Story
33:59 The Patient-Driven Care Story
37:37 The Social Influencer Story
39:19 The Photography Story
Runtime: 44 min
Friday May 14, 2021
Friday May 14, 2021
Dr. Millicent Knight was born and raised and Optometry trained in Chicago. After running an incredibly successful private eye care practice, she today serves as SVP of the Customer Development Group at Essilor. These many Stories cover her upbringing, her commitment to strong parenting, and many insights that an Optometrist will appreciate.
The Stories within the Story include:
0:57 The High School Story
1:58 The Physician Husband Story
3:54 The Father Story
5:28 The Threat Story
10:05 The Chicago Upbringing Story
12:40 The Athletics Story
14:37 The College Travel Story
16:50 The Medical Practice Story
19:24 The Private Practice Story
24:21 The Helping Others Story
26:08 The Industry Leadership Story
30:30 The “Chief Optometric Officer” Story
33:25 The Holistic Health Story
39:15 The Parenting Story
47:53 The Optometry Advocacy Story
Runtime: 52 min 50 sec
Sunday May 09, 2021
Sunday May 09, 2021
Mr. Erwin Deutsch was born in Germany, where in his teen years his Jewish family endured the awful impact of Nazi rule. He entered the concentration camp at Buchenwald, yet made it out after a month of despairing experiences. As a patient, he shared his time as we discussed his many experiences, for which I am forever grateful. He was a positive, powerful, thoughtful man. In this Sandbox Story, you will learn his life’s stories, including special perspective brought by his daughter, Renate Bennett, and granddaughter, Tamara Braun.
Runtime: 36 min
Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
This Sandbox Story brings the perspective that I gained when I recently visited a FedEx store. Not only did I get a very strong experience in customer service, but I also was leaned upon for some eye advice. Every Eye Care Professional should take in opportunities to be in support of their neighbors, but also must always be on the lookout for great customer experience examples that they can share with their staff. When these actions are done with great thought, it’s how eye doctors can grow their businesses.
Runtime: 6 min
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Sunday Apr 25, 2021
Mr. Dave Brown is the President and CEO of the doctor-alliance group, IDOC. Learn about his efforts to develop a leadership mentality through a trusting, listening approach, as well as his use of mindfulness to become the best leader he can be. And be sure to watch for video of his participation in an 1980 television commercial!
The Stories within the Story include:
1:05 The J&J Story
2:20 The IDOC Story
3:31 The Understanding Optometry Story
4:45 The Private Equity Story
8:56 The Advisory Strategy Story
14:17 The Stonehenge Story
16:13 The Best Friend Story
18:18 The Segway Connection Story
20:16 The Mindfulness Story
22:27 The Great Place to Work Story
25:20 The Virtual Workforce Story
29:09 The Clinic Culture Story
32:35 The Family Story
35:00 The Acting Story
38:13 The Character Story
39:54 The Inclusiveness Story
Runtime: 44 min
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Dr. Jacobi Cleaver is an inspiring Doctor of Optometry - an identical twin with a tremendous number of family stories, as well as an eye doctor in Baylor's community health center system. Learn about his commitment to increasing participation in Optometry by Black high school and college students through Black EyeCare Perspective.
The Stories within the Story:
0:58 The Texas Upbringing Story
4:54 The Twin Story
8:26 The Go-Kart Story
10:20 The Parents Story
14:09 The Path to Optometry Story
15:30 The Resiliency Story
19:19 The Community Health Center Story
26:55 The Trust of the Patient Story
33:20 The Toughest Patient Story
34:27 The Spouse Story
37:05 The Pre-Optometry Mentor Story
48:17 The Life’s Joys Story
Runtime: 52 min
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
This "Short" Sandbox Story speaks to the want to achieve a broader audience, with recognizing and appreciating those who have supported Sandbox Stories distribution to date.
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Monday Apr 12, 2021
Dr. Kenji Hamada has served Optometry, the United States of America, and his communities with the greatest of commitments. This Sandbox Story tells his many stories of business and personal success.
The Stories within the Story include:
1:05 The Sharing Story
3:17 The Helen Keller Camp Story
7:43 The Music Recording Story
8:50 The Japan to California Story
13:50 The US Army Story
16:34 The Oregon Practice Story
19:12 The Optometry Volunteer Story
21:49 The Giving Back Story
23:39 The OOGP Story
28:45 The Retirement Story
31:55 The Family Story
34:04 The Saying Story
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Mr. Gregg Fowler is another guest who isn’t a Eye Care Professional. He has spent his career working for industry vendors, doing incredible behind-the-scenes work to improve eye care practice, and he is also an eye care patient whose story will impress anyone. More than anything, he shares a viewpoint of the power of eye care services that every ECP and eye clinic employee needs to hear.
The Stories within the Story include:
1:11 The Small Town Upbringing Story
3:05 The Brothers Story
4:30 The Movie Quotes Story
7:02 The Dad’s Saying Story
9:16 The Sales Story
16:08 The Alcon Work Story
17:18 The Support of ODs Story
25:57 The HOYA Work Story
30:41 The Eye Care Patient Story
41:26 The Value of Industry Partners Story
43:25 The Battle for the Mind of the Patient Story