Coffee Break
Breaking the Cycle of Bullying in Healthcare One Cup at a Time.
EP 64: The Power of Authentic Leadership in Cultivating Team Success
Creating a thriving, healthy work culture doesn’t happen by chance. It takes authenticity, connection, and a commitment to truly listen to your team.
In this episode, Dr. Alquietta Brown emphasizes building a healthy work culture through authenticity, open communication, and meaningful connection. She highlights the importance of leaders being genuine, actively listening to their team, and fostering collaboration to achieve shared goals and organizational success.
Tune in as Dr. Alquietta Brown shares powerful, actionable strategies for building trust, fostering engagement, and cultivating a workplace where people feel valued, supported, and inspired to excel!
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December 18, 2024
EP 63: Transforming Silence into Solutions: Tackling Workplace Bullying and Incivility
How do you transform a culture of silence and uncertainty into one of respect, collaboration, and accountability in healthcare?
In this episode, Dr. Laura Canfield discusses Cottage Health's journey to create a healthier work environment by addressing post-pandemic challenges such as incivility and bullying through an interprofessional, evidence-based approach. The initiative, supported by strong leadership and shared governance, utilized a champion-based model and measured success through surveys and feedback, emphasizing the importance of open-mindedness, teamwork, and clear workplace behaviors for a sustainable culture of respect and collaboration.
Tune in to explore how Cottage Health tackled workplace challenges head-on, creating a healthier, more collaborative environment for their teams!
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December 11, 2024
EP 62: Fostering Accountability and Inclusion in Nursing Leadership
By leading with kindness and empowering staff, CNOs can transform workplace dynamics and promote a culture of respect and support.
In this episode, Dr. Maureen Chadwick emphasizes the importance of Chief Nursing Officers in creating respectful workplaces by confronting incivility and bullying. She advocates for practical strategies like the "We Got Your Back" campaign, empowering leaders to intervene, promoting accountability through action plans, and fostering psychological safety while addressing difficult conversations.
Tune in for powerful strategies to disrupt incivility, foster a culture of respect, and empower leaders to create healthier, more inclusive workplaces!
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December 4, 2024
EP 61: Empowering Nurses in Healthcare’s Hierarchy
In a healthcare system where hierarchy often fuels workplace hostility, one movement is challenging the status quo to prioritize nurses' well-being, safety, and empowerment.
In this episode, Dr. Katie Boston-Leary discusses the oppressive hierarchy in healthcare, advocating for a supportive approach to nurse retention and well-being through the ANA's "Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation" program. The program includes initiatives like a well-being credential for healthcare institutions and efforts to combat workplace violence, emphasizing the need for leaders to address disruptive behavior and create a supportive environment by reducing unnecessary tasks for nurses and ensuring accountability.
Tune in for a powerful conversation on how to reshape healthcare to support, empower, and protect nurses in every aspect of their work!
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November 27, 2024
EP 60: Building a Culture of Change: Practical Strategies for Leaders
Implementing change in the workplace can be challenging, especially when faced with resistance from team members.
In this episode, Dominic Petrovia discusses the challenges of implementing change in healthcare, especially when introducing new technology and workflows. He highlights the importance of engaging those who resist change by understanding their motivations and involving them in the process, advocating for a gradual introduction of changes, transparent communication, and anonymous feedback to drive successful organizational change.
Tune in for effective strategies for overcoming resistance to change in healthcare, helping you empower your team and drive successful transformations!
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November 20, 2024
EP 59: The Power of Documentation: Building Accountability and Leadership
In clinical practice, if it’s not documented, it might as well have never happened, a reality that can make or break effective leadership and accountability.
In this episode, Dr. Renee Thompson emphasizes the importance of proper documentation in clinical practice to prove actions taken, especially when dealing with patterns of disruptive behavior. She recommends establishing a habit of documenting conversations with employees regarding behavior or performance immediately after incidents occur, utilizing methods such as electronic records or organizational forms.
Tune in to uncover the secrets to impactful documentation, a tool that not only protects your practice but also strengthens your leadership and supports a positive workplace culture!
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November 13, 2024
EP 58: Transforming Healthcare Culture Through Relational Rounding
In a demanding healthcare environment, where challenges are constant, recognizing and celebrating the positive contributions of staff can transform both morale and culture.
In this episode, Dr. Cindy discusses the importance of meaningful recognition in healthcare. She emphasizes the value of personalized feedback that acknowledges how someone’s actions positively impact others, and encourages leaders to practice relational rounding to foster a positive workplace culture, especially in the wake of challenges from COVID-19.
Tune in to learn practical strategies for leaders to uplift and inspire their teams amidst daily challenges!
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November 6, 2024
EP 57: Collaborative Leadership in Healthcare: Putting People First
A thriving healthcare system begins with leaders who prioritize their people, ensuring that a supportive culture drives exceptional patient care and outcomes.
In this episode, Dr. Stacy Alves discusses her leadership philosophy, which prioritizes staff well-being and leads to excellent patient care. She highlights the importance of fostering collaboration, recognizing positive behaviors, empowering teams, managing change through engagement, and modeling healthy work habits as key to building a supportive, effective workplace.
Tune in for an insightful conversation on how empowering employees and fostering a healthy work culture can transform patient care and drive lasting success in healthcare!
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October 30, 2024
Coffee Break
A podcast for healthcare leaders who have had enough of the bullying; the incivility, the he-said-she-said, and other shenanigans in their departments and want to cultivate a high-performing, respectful, and healthy professional team.
In each episode, we provide practical tools and strategies for addressing workplace bullying and incivility, fostering a culture of respect and civility, and building trust and collaboration among the healthcare team.
When leaders are equipped with the skills and tools that they need to address disruptive behaviors, employees are more engaged, happier, and better serve patients and each other. This results in high-performing teams with increased retention and improved patient outcomes.
In each episode, we provide practical tools and strategies for addressing workplace bullying and incivility, fostering a culture of respect and civility, and building trust and collaboration among the healthcare team.
When leaders are equipped with the skills and tools that they need to address disruptive behaviors, employees are more engaged, happier, and better serve patients and each other. This results in high-performing teams with increased retention and improved patient outcomes.
Host
Dr. Renee Thompson, DNP, RN, FAAN, CSP
Renee grew up in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, the oldest of 5 kids. There was never a dull moment in the Rossi home as her parents provided anyone in need a seat at the dinner table and sometimes a place to stay. Renee’s father had a strong work ethic (still does) and worked hard to provide for his family. Her mom kept everyone fed, watered, clothed, and is extremely kind, generous, and loving. Renee acquired her drive to accomplish everything she could in this one precious life and her passion for helping others from her parents.
Adulting didn’t come easy for Renee at first. She married young and had two kids right away, without the means to provide for them. One day she looked around and decided she wanted a better life for her girls and for herself. So, she got her associate degree in nursing at a local community college, then got her bachelors, masters, and finally, in 2015, received her doctoral degree in nursing. Along the way, she divorced her first husband and married the man of her dreams. Together, Ashley and Renee have built a life that they love.
Ten years ago, Renee took a leap of faith, quit a really great job that she loved, and started her own business. The business started basically as Renee – a speaker. Fast-forward to today, and she’s expanded the business beyond just her and now enjoys watching her company develop into an institute that serves numerous clients around the globe.
Adulting didn’t come easy for Renee at first. She married young and had two kids right away, without the means to provide for them. One day she looked around and decided she wanted a better life for her girls and for herself. So, she got her associate degree in nursing at a local community college, then got her bachelors, masters, and finally, in 2015, received her doctoral degree in nursing. Along the way, she divorced her first husband and married the man of her dreams. Together, Ashley and Renee have built a life that they love.
Ten years ago, Renee took a leap of faith, quit a really great job that she loved, and started her own business. The business started basically as Renee – a speaker. Fast-forward to today, and she’s expanded the business beyond just her and now enjoys watching her company develop into an institute that serves numerous clients around the globe.
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