Apr 1, 2026

In the latest episode of Manager Minute, host Carol Pankow sits down with Michael Mackillop, Executive Director of the Washington State Department of Services for the Blind, to explore how one agency is rethinking how VR services are delivered—and the powerful results that follow.

From dramatically shortening the time...

Mar 2, 2026

VR burnout isn’t about caring too little. It’s about caring so much… while buried in documentation.

In this episode of Manager Minute, VR counselor Stephanie Nelson shares how she built VocRehabTools.com — a free collection of smart, practical tools (both AI-powered and non-AI) designed to give counselors their...

Feb 2, 2026

What happens when workforce innovation stops focusing on individuals alone—and starts supporting entire families?

In this episode of Manager Minute, Carol Pankow sits down with Lucas Halverson and Kathy Davis of ServiceSource to explore Families Achieving Self-Sufficiency Together (FASST)—a Disability Innovation...

Jan 5, 2026

What happens when a VR agency stops leading with compliance—and starts leading with trust?

In this episode of Manager Minute, Carol Pankow sits down with Lea Dias, Director of the Hawaii Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, to talk about rebuilding an agency from the inside out. Facing high vacancies, low morale,...