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Can unconventional thinking unlock the key to a better life?

Dr. Mike Strouse, President & CEO of Good Life Innovations, takes listeners on an exhilarating journey into creative problem-solving, disability services innovation, and leadership transformation in the premiere episode of The Quest for the Good Life.

Inside this episode, you'll discover:

• How bold, out-of-the-box strategies are reshaping the disability industry and organizational leadership.
• Why Dr. Strouse draws inspiration from Indiana Jones in his pursuit of impactful solutions.
• Unforgettable personal stories, including encounters with Muhammad Ali and profound life lessons from loss.
• A rare glimpse into Dr. Strouse’s poetic reflections on destiny, rules, and audacity—written 30 years ago yet more relevant than ever.

Whether you’re in the disability services field, an organizational leader, or simply someone who craves innovative ideas that challenge the status quo, this episode will ignite your imagination and empower you to pursue your own quest for a meaningful life.

Listen now and rethink what’s possible!

Links & References:

• The Rumble in the Jungle

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In this heartfelt and visionary episode of The Quest for the GoodLife, Dr. Mike Strouse and co-host Ivo Ivanov explore the power of real communities—what makes them work, why they matter, and how GoodLife's Neighborhood Network is redefining intentional, inclusive living. From memories of small-town Missouri to the story of a remote Alaskan building that houses an entire town, Mike and Ivo reflect on the deep human need for connection and interdependence. Learn how professional neighbors, purposeful design, and organic supports can build what Dr. Strouse calls “Powder Blue Zones”—places where everyone belongs and everyone contributes.

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In our typical candid manner, Dr. Mike Strouse, Ivo Ivanov, and Lauren Vohland dive into the systems behind success in care services. From zeroing in on medication error rates to designing personalized health dashboards and embracing tech-driven remote care, this conversation reveals how performance metrics and system design fuel real outcomes. Discover why good systems—not JUST good people—are essential in an industry plagued by turnover, and how culture, accountability, and unconventional thinking create measurable impact.

What you’ll hear about:

• Why individualized care still needs standardized systems
• Why agencies fear change—and how to move forward anyway
• What Yellowstone, Uber, and behavioral analytics all have in common

Whether you're leading a care organization, managing a team, or just love learning how great systems empower great people, this episode is your roadmap to rethinking performance in the care services sector.

Links & References:

• The Showrunner
• The Four Sixes
• Landman
• 1923