About this episode

Brett Trusko discusses innovation, creativity, and lifelong learning, sharing insights from his diverse career in academia and consulting.

In the latest episode of The Celebrate Happiness Roadshow podcast, we are talking with Brett Trusko, a dynamic thought leader whose career spans academia, consulting, finance, technology, writing, and innovation, and whose insights challenge conventional wisdom, proving that structured processes can drive breakthrough success without sacrificing efficiency. Whether in the corporate world or the classroom, his expertise and forward-thinking approach make him a compelling voice in business and technology. Brett began his career at the accounting firm of Coopers & Lybrand, where he earned his CPA before working as the CFO at a major Seattle hospital. His leadership skills and strategic mindset propelled him into 25 years of global consulting, where he became the Managing Director of the "Quality and Excellence Practice" at BearingPoint. After which Brett transitioned into academia, focusing on medical informatics, technology management, and innovation, Currently an Associate Professor at the University of New Mexico he has also held faculty positions at Symbiosis Institute for Business Management in India; The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine; Houston Baptist University; Texas…

People in this episode

Host: Sandra M

Guest: Brett Trusko

Topics covered

• innovation
• creativity
• lifelong learning
• business
• technology

Keywords

• innovation
• creativity
• lifelong learning
• business
• technology
• consulting
• education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Coopers & Lybrand, BearingPoint, University of New Mexico, Symbiosis Institute for Business Management, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Houston Baptist University, Texas A&M University, New York University, Mount Sinai College of Medicine

Products: Propertyhero.ai

Books & works: Global Innovation Science Handbook

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