---
title: 'Be curious: Curiosity leads to learning and learning leads to growth with Michael O’Donnell (#28)'
type: 'episode'
url: 'https://doc.social/episodes/be-curious-curiosity-leads-to-learning-and-learning-leads-to-growth-with-michael-odonnell-28'
show: 'Health City Podcast'
show_url: 'https://doc.social/podcasts/health-city-podcast'
published: '2022-05-11'
audio: 'https://healthcitypodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/HCP-28.mp3'
---

# Be curious: Curiosity leads to learning and learning leads to growth with Michael O’Donnell (#28)

## Summary

Today’s guest is healthcare leader and growth optimization expert, Michael O’Donnell. Mike started his career as a consultant and then moved into the physical therapy sector. Since then Mike has held a number of leadership roles covering operations, business development, and analytics, and he is currently the Vice President of Growth Optimization at Select Medical.

In our conversation we discuss:

- His start as a consultant

- Entering the physical therapy field

- Learning by doing

- His roles in growth optimization, analytics, and strategy

- The most important characteristics for leaders

- Top tips for those looking to grow in the industry