In this episode, Jason Wolf sits down with Laura Wood, Executive Vice President of Patient Care Operations and System Chief Nurse Executive at Boston Children's Hospital. As a nurse leader, Dr. Wood shares what it takes to lead the nursing operations of one of the world's top-ranked pediatric hospitals while keeping the human experience at the center of care. Whether you are a bedside nurse, a healthcare executive, or a patient advocate, this conversation offers a masterclass in leading with optimism and gratitude.

Evan Steele, Founder and CEO of rater8, reinforces how first impressions shape the human experience in healthcare. From a frustrating hotel check-in in Prague to building a platform that helps healthcare organizations listen, learn, and improve in real time, Evan shares the origin story behind rater8 and the philosophy of the "art of the warm welcome." This conversation is a practical and inspiring look at how measuring, improving, and celebrating experience can drive more consistent, compassionate care across organizations.

Dr. Jamie Colbert, a hospitalist at Mass General Brigham and Chief Medical Officer of Commure, joins the podcast to discuss how ambient AI is reshaping clinician presence, wellbeing, and patient trust—and what healthcare leaders must do to ensure AI enhances the human experience.