{"podcast":{"title":"Outcomes Rocket","slug":"outcomes-rocket-769427","podcast_index_feed_id":769427,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/NSSMO9468790350","website_url":"https://outcomesrocket.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d6a2bca6-5647-11ed-835d-8324f12a40ac/image/OR_New_Cover_12.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Saul Marquez","episode_count":2258,"summary":"At Outcomes Rocket, we are the shared knowledge hub for healthcare's toughest problems. Our goal is twofold and clear. To help inspire and guide our listeners to 1. Improve patient outcomes and 2. Experience business success in healthcare. Tune in to learn more!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T22:21:07.001965+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outcomes-rocket-769427"},"episode":{"title":"Why People Are the Real Competitive Advantage in the Age of AI with Mike Silverstein, Managing Partner of Healthcare IT and Life Sciences at Direct Recruiters","slug":"why-people-are-the-real-competitive-advantage-in-the-age-of-ai-with-mike-silverstein-managing-partner-of-healthcare-it-and-life-sciences-at-direct-recruiters","published_at":"2026-07-09T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outcomes-rocket-769427/why-people-are-the-real-competitive-advantage-in-the-age-of-ai-with-mike-silverstein-managing-partner-of-healthcare-it-and-life-sciences-at-direct-recruiters","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outcomes-rocket-769427","url":"https://pfx.vpixl.com/00edT/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSSMO3521616383.mp3","audio_url":"https://pfx.vpixl.com/00edT/traffic.megaphone.fm/NSSMO3521616383.mp3","summary":"In an AI-driven market, technology may be easier to replicate, but the right people remain a true competitive advantage. In this episode, Mike Silverstein, Managing Partner of Healthcare IT and Life Sciences at Direct Recruiters, discusses what healthcare companies often get wrong when building their teams. He explains why leaders should value grit over impressive résumés, how passive candidates can strengthen an organization, and why healthcare requires patience, resilience, and industry understanding. Mike also shares how beginning his recruiting career during the 2008 financial crisis helped him develop the relationships and determination needed to navigate future challenges. He emphasizes that lasting success comes from authenticity, meaningful networks, and consistently putting people first. Tune in to learn how healthcare organizations can build teams capable of thriving through uncertainty, technological change, and continued industry disruption. Resources Connect with Mike Silverstein on LinkedIn. Follow Direct Recruiters on LinkedIn and explore their website. Email Mike at mike@directrecruiters.com","meta_description":"In an AI-driven market, technology may be easier to replicate, but the right people remain a true competitive advantage. In this episode, Mike Silverstein…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":832,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/outcomes-rocket-769427/episodes/why-people-are-the-real-competitive-advantage-in-the-age-of-ai-with-mike-silverstein-managing-partner-of-healthcare-it-and-life-sciences-at-direct-recruiters/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/outcomes-rocket-769427/why-people-are-the-real-competitive-advantage-in-the-age-of-ai-with-mike-silverstein-managing-partner-of-healthcare-it-and-life-sciences-at-direct-recruiters.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}