PODCAST: Connecting Behavioral Science and Technology in Health Care | Quality Time with Dr. Schaal

Nov. 13, 2025

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In this episode, Dr. Brian R. Spisak — organizational psychologist, author and senior partner at Csuite Growth Advisors — discusses the intersection of behavioral science, leadership and emerging technology in health care. Dr. Spisak shares his personal journey from burnout in behavioral mental health to a career dedicated to understanding and improving organizational well-being.

Expert: Dr. Brian R. Spisak, chief people and communication officer and senior partner at Csuite Growth Advisors, Program Director of AI and Leadership at the National Preparedness Leadership Initiative at Harvard University and author of Computational Leadership: Connecting Behavioral Science and Technology to Optimize Decision-Making and Increase Profits.

Notable topics covered:

Self-determination theory
Organizational well-being
CAR-driven needs: Competency, Autonomy, Relatedness

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