Coffee Break: Breaking the Cycle of Bullying in Healthcare, One Cup at a Time

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Coffee Break: Breaking the Cycle of Bullying in Healthcare, One Cup at a Time Podcast

Coffee Break is 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. Join us on Coffee Break to learn how to create a healthier workplace culture - One Cup at a Time.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    EP 50: The Impact of Self-Reflection and Team Commitment in Healthcare Leadership

    Effective cultural change in healthcare needs everyone’s commitment and willingness to address tough truths about leadership and the organization. In this episode, Dr. Carl Kirton reflects on his leadership journey, emphasizing the critical role of self-reflection and emotional intelligence in managing organizational culture. He shares how his early work in HIV and AIDS care shaped his career, leading to significant contributions, and stresses the need for small actions, collective commitment, and ongoing executive support to drive lasting cultural change. Tune in to learn how deep self-reflection and small, impactful actions can drive meaningful cultural change in healthcare organizations! Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: https://healthyworkforceinstitute.com/podcast-episodes/

    40 min

  2. 4 SEPT

    EP 49: Rethinking Nurse Workflows: A Path To Healthier Teams

    Rethinking and re-engineering nursing roles are crucial to addressing the ongoing shortage of nurses in healthcare. In this episode, Sylvain Trepanier explores how embracing vulnerability, love, and leadership can create a healthier work environment and highlights the need to challenge existing policies and focus on cultural change to improve patient care and reduce turnover.  Tune in and learn how rethinking nursing roles can lead to a more efficient, inclusive, and effective healthcare system! Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: https://healthyworkforceinstitute.com/podcast-episodes/

    42 min

  3. 28 AUG

    EP 48: Building Strong Teams Through Lateral Agility In Leadership

    Small, consistent actions can lead to significant improvements in creating a positive work culture and environment. In this episode, Tina Livaudais highlights the importance of lateral agility in leadership and understanding teams' experiences to create a cohesive and supportive work environment. She discusses strategies to improve employee engagement, such as hosting roundtables, fostering open communication, and encouraging personal and professional development, while also exploring the value of structured communication tools, the role of vulnerability in leadership, and the importance of addressing disruptive behaviors to cultivate a healthy workplace culture. Tune in and learn how thoughtful leadership strategies can build strong, connected teams and improve patient care! Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: https://healthyworkforceinstitute.com/podcast-episodes/

    44 min

  4. 21 AUG

    EP 47: Creating a Positive Work Environment

    Thoughtful leadership and compassion can significantly impact a healthcare organization’s culture and success. In this episode, Dr. Megan Gillespie, CEO of Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital in Sonoma County, California, emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive infrastructure that empowers leaders and fosters a positive work environment. She discusses her passion for leadership growth and development, highlighting the need to address issues collaboratively, avoid incivility, use data to drive outcomes and focus on effective communication and metric tracking. Tune in and learn how to foster a collaborative, innovative, and effective work culture in healthcare! Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: https://healthyworkforceinstitute.com/podcast-episodes/

    41 min

  5. 14 AUG

    EP 46: Confronting Disruptive Behaviors in Healthcare

    Evaluating personal values and behaviors is essential for leaders to foster a healthy work culture. In this episode, Dr. Crystal Lawson explores the issue of bullying in healthcare and its impact on staff and patients, and shares her journey from nurse manager to founder. She emphasizes the need for leadership development, a respectful work culture, and a supportive community, addressing challenges like difficult conversations, the pandemic’s impact, and the fear of others' opinions. Tune in and learn how to transform your healthcare workplace into a more respectful and productive environment! Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: https://healthyworkforceinstitute.com/podcast-episodes/

    44 min

  6. 7 AUG

    EP 45: Creating Positive Workplaces

    Focusing on small wins, alongside open and honest communication, creates a foundation of reliability and respect within a team. In this episode, Dr. Simone Nicholson shares how to create a thriving, positive workplace culture marked by increased trust and staff retention. She explains how she adopted creative techniques like suggestion boxes, Friday Facts emails, daily trivia games, and laminating posters to engage and motivate her team. Dr. Nicholson shares her philosophy on building trust through consistency and small wins, such as fixing broken coffee pots and providing timely updates on staff concerns.  Listen in as we explore Simone’s strategies for leadership and successful team engagement. Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: https://healthyworkforceinstitute.com/podcast-episodes/

    40 min

  7. 31 JUL

    EP 44: Fostering a Healthy Work Culture with Radical Candor and Effective Feedback

    Radical Candor involves caring enough to tell the truth, even when it's uncomfortable and leads to a healthier work environment. In this episode, Renee Thompson emphasizes the importance of giving and receiving feedback to foster a healthier work culture, highlighting that avoiding feedback due to fear can lead to emotional reactions like defensiveness and anger. She highlights trust and credibility in delivering constructive feedback and advocates for a culture of continuous, peer-to-peer feedback and radical candor, urging leaders to set intentions, address unmet expectations, and create supportive environments with the tools and knowledge necessary for effective feedback. Tune in and learn how focusing on open communication and addressing the root causes of bullying can result in cultivating a respectful and productive workplace! Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: https://healthyworkforceinstitute.com/podcast-episodes/

    32 min

  8. 24 JUL

    EP 43: Intentional Actions for Work-Life Harmony

    Harmonizing different life aspects sets realistic expectations and fosters leader well-being.  In this episode, Daniel Hudson discusses intentional living, self-care, and leadership with Renee, exploring the shift from work-life balance to harmony in personal and professional spheres. He also shares his unique approach to categorizing life into "buckets" such as self, family/friends, community, and service/profession, and reflects on how his ideas have evolved, emphasizing the importance of realistic expectations, face-to-face interactions, and the joy of giving back. Join this episode for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion that promises to leave you with valuable takeaways for enhancing both your personal and professional life. Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: https://healthyworkforceinstitute.com/podcast-episodes/

    47 min
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Coffee Break is 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. Join us on Coffee Break to learn how to create a healthier workplace culture - One Cup at a Time.

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