A special pre-Brock forum episode with Newt Crenshaw, president of Young Life.

In this episode, Newt Crenshaw draws on decades of leadership experience across both corporate and ministry contexts, to examine the challenges and responsibilities of leading with integrity, humility, and courage in a rapidly changing world. He shares practical insights on authentic Christian leadership in practice, reflects on the realities of leading across generations—including lessons learned from working closely with Gen Z and Gen Alpha—and challenges listeners to think deeply about the stewardship of influence and responsibility.

At the heart of innovation and community growth lies a mindset: “Yes, And.” Rather than seeing constraints as limitations, “Yes, And” invites possibility, collaboration, and co-creation across sectors and perspectives. Under Bridgett Massengill’s direction, Thrive’s recent Tri-State Summit adopted “Yes, And” as its theme to unite business, civic, and community leaders toward shared progress. Thrive Regional Partnership

In this episode of ⁠⁠Leaders in the Arena⁠⁠, we explore how “Yes, And” thinking becomes more than a conference motif—it becomes a leadership posture, a tool for resilient communities, and a driver for inclusive growth. Bridgett shares stories and lessons from Thrive’s work in the Chattanooga / Tri-State region, and insights about how other leaders and communities can apply this mindset in their own contexts.

Key Topics:

• • “Yes, And” as a Leadership Mindset: The philosophy behind the phrase—how it shifts conversations from opposition to possibility, from either/or to both/and.
  • Bridging Differences to Build Community: Ways the “Yes, And” approach helps reconcile varied interests—economic development, environmental concerns, equity, infrastructure—into joint solutions.
• • Growth Through Generative Collaboration: How community and regional progress can emerge when stakeholders adopt “Yes, And” thinking—co-creating rather than competing.

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Healthcare marketing is undergoing a seismic shift, powered by AI and emerging digital technologies. From real-time personalization to predictive patient engagement, these tools are reshaping how providers connect with communities and build trust.In this episode of ⁠⁠Leaders in the Arena⁠⁠, hear from Danny Fell, Health Systems Practice Lead at Unlock Health, for a conversation on the practical ways AI is being used in healthcare marketing today—and what leaders need to know to stay ahead. Drawing on his decades of experience and his new role leading Unlock Health’s health systems practice, Danny shares insights into how AI, data, and digital design can strengthen brand equity and transform patient experiences.Key Topics:• The New Marketing Toolkit: How AI and emerging tech are changing the way healthcare organizations approach brand, messaging, and engagement.• Personalization at Scale: Using AI to deliver tailored content, outreach, and support based on patient preferences and behavior.• Data-Driven Journeys: Turning insights into engagement strategies that guide patients seamlessly from awareness to care.Catch the next episode of Leaders in the Arena, and check out other exciting events on our website: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.bridgeinnovate.com/events⁠⁠Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠Bridge Innovate® newsletter⁠⁠⁠ to keep up with our latest programs and services: http://eepurl.com/gv3ST5