<p>In this episode of the Coffee Break Podcast, Dr. Renee Thompson sits down with Dr. Kit Bredimus, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Nursing at Midland Memorial Hospital. Kit is a nationally recognized nurse executive and a driving force behind creating a respectful and emotionally intelligent work culture.</p>
<p>This episode is for every leader who wants to do more than just manage — it’s for those ready to lead with intention, vulnerability, and courage. Kit shares how understanding himself first helped him guide others more effectively, why emotional intelligence is non-negotiable in healthcare, and how vulnerability became his leadership superpower.</p>

In this episode of the Coffee Break Podcast, Dr. Renee Thompson sits down with Dr. Kit Bredimus, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Nursing at Midland Memorial Hospital. Kit is a nationally recognized nurse executive and a driving force behind creating a respectful and emotionally intelligent work culture. This episode is for every leader who wants to do more than just manage — it’s for those ready to lead with intention, vulnerability, and courage. Kit shares how understanding himself first helped him guide others more effectively, why emotional intelligence is non-negotiable in healthcare, and how vulnerability became his leadership superpower.

EP 89: Emotional Intelligence & Leadership – How One CNO Builds Culture Through Vulnerability

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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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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