Powerful Practices to Transmit and Engender a Passion for Purpose from an Extraordinary Leader

Mark Paul, Builder and Recent President, Stryker Neurovascular, Now Executive Director, Center of Medical Innovation, University of Utah Health.

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Mark Paul spoke with surprising expertise about leading people and brains to success.

"Unleashing curiosity's fire ignites a path to extraordinary success."

"Unlocking the power of focus transforms lives, one purposeful step at a time."

"A symphony of innovation awaits as the baton is passed to the future's brilliant minds."

"Build bridges of care. Friendships heal beyond borders."

-Mark Paul

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In this episode of Bold Encounters, Mark Paul shares his career journey from Procter & Gamble through the medical device industry. He discovered his mission-oriented nature, desire to help people, and how to relieve suffering and save families and lives.

Mark Paul values human connection. He leads others with genuine care and interest. He builds lifelong friendships with colleagues and emphasizes long-term investment and care in relationships. His expertise is stunning.

Mark Paul approach to his career involved embracing new opportunities and continuously learning. He recognized that a college degree should not limit one's potential, and the skills and experiences gained over time hold incredible value.

Mark Paul’s success was driven by curiosity, passion, and the ability to deliver results. He took on challenging projects and products that others overlooked, finding creative ways to make them successful and interesting. Purpose, for Mark, was deeply connected to the patients he served.

Mark Paul is focused on making a difference in stroke victims’ lives, especially among women. While recognizing the importance of broader causes, Mark chose to prioritize his efforts where he could directly impact lives and families.

 Mark highlights the prevalence of stroke among women and its significant impact on families. Mark's deep purpose lies in saving the lives of stroke patients and enabling them to regain their independence and help care, not require it, for their loved ones.

Mark Paul works so that everyone in the organization shares a passion for the patient's well-being, regardless of their role. Mark also briefly discusses the symptoms of stroke, emphasizing the acronym "FAST" (Face, Arm, Speech, Time) to identify potential stroke symptoms and act quickly.

Mark’s team conducted clinical trials, including the groundbreaking Dawn study, which extended the treatment window for stroke patients, leading to a worldwide shift in treatment guidelines.

Mark is committed to engendering camaraderie among team members as a crucial factor in achieving success.

Mark Paul envisions a future where the Neurovascular division continues to make significant advancements in saving stroke patients and improving patient outcomes. He believes that the division is just starting and considers it in the golden era of the medical device industry. With the convergence of technologies such as nano-level design, imaging, artificial intelligence, and robotic assist. Mark remains excited about the future of healthcare and medical devices.

Mark retired from Stryker but not from working. He has accepted a position at the University of Utah Medical Center as the Center of Medical Innovation director. In this role, he will work with physicians, engineering, business, and legal students to bring medical device ideas to life. Mark believes that the younger generation, who have grown up surrounded by innovation, will develop more innovations than ever before.

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