Do friendships at work really matter? As our organization transitioned to using Gallup for our Associate Engagement Survey (AES), one item caught a lot of attention: "I have a best friend at work." Does this really make a difference? And is this something that our organization and leaders should care about? Gallup’s research would overwhelmingly tell us, “Yes!” In fact, their research shows that if you have a best friend at work, you’re seven times more likely to be highly engaged. In this episode, Jamie Kuhne, Vice President of Care Management, and Emilee Tinapple, Clinical Nurse Manager in Care Management, share their experiences with building and cultivating connection in their professional lives and with the teams they lead and how creating workplace friendships can impact our engagement and well-being.

Ifyou’ve ever been asked, "Where do you see yourself in your career fiveyears from now?" or "What is your ideal next role?" and notknown the answers, you’re not alone! You may not know what you want to do next.Or you may know you want, or need, a change, but feel unsure of how to make asharp turn in your career to navigate a new career path. Or perhaps you’re aleader who’s looking to add talent to your team but you’re not confident inidentifying great candidates who don’t check the traditional boxes. In thisepisode, Gary Dighe, VP of Revenue Cycle at OhioHealth and Ali Albertson,Senior Director of Operations at Riverside Methodist Hospital, explore how toevaluate your skills and talent objectively while leveraging the experiencesand skills you do possess (i.e., your transferable skills) to navigate whatcomes next for you.

Moving from team member to team leader is a common, yetchallenging, transition that many leaders will face at some point in their career. Two OhioHealth leaders, Emily Swaney, Sr. Director of OhioHealth’s Lean Promotion Office and Jaclyn Carr, CNO and VP of Patient Care Services for Doctor’s Hospital join this episode. They have both experienced the nuanced dynamics of moving from peer to leader firsthand. We discuss how they have managed to establish boundaries and build trust while still maintaining a healthy culture. Whether you’re an emerging leader going through this for the first time or looking to refine your current approach, this episode offers practical strategies to navigate the change with clarity and purpose.

Leadership coaching has become an essential tool for many organizations looking to empower leaders and maximize performance. But what makes it such a powerful tool? If you’re new to coaching, what can you expect? And how can leaders use coaching skills to support their teams? We’re answering all of these questions and more with two of OhioHealth’s Executive Coaches, Wendy Larzelere, Sr. Talent Management Advisor, and Kimlyn Queen-Weis, Director of System Imaging. Whether you’re preparing for your first coaching session, looking to incorporate coaching into your leadership style, or even imagining yourself as a future coach, this conversation is full of great ideas to get you started. 

Difficult conversations are an inevitable and in some cases, frequent part of leadership. So, what is the best way to prepare for one? And how can you manage the exchange while still preserving the integrity of the relationship? In this episode, we're joined by Tristan Hall, OhioHealth's Chief Human Resources Officer and Libby Daniels, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care Services for OhioHealth Mansfield and Shelby Hospitals.  They are tackling some of the most frequently asked (but tougher to answer) questions we've received from leaders who have attended our Courageous Conversations program.  Whether it's learning to manage your emotions or preparing to give feedback to a leader above you, hopefully you'll finish the episode with a little less dread and a lot more courage.

Providing meaningful recognition is one of the most powerful and inexpensive ways for leaders to positively impact team engagement, retention, productivity and even well-being.  So why do national and global surveys frequently show that less than half of employees say they are receiving it? In this episode, Joe Adams, Director of Leadership Development at OhioHealth returns to the podcast along with Kanesha Moss, Riverside Hospital's Chief Nursing Officer, to discuss the barriers to providing consistent and personalized recognition that makes employees feel valued.  We also discuss how leaders can create a culture of recognition for their team not just through the accolades, but also by leading with empathy and connecting to what inspires people. 

It's estimated that leaders spend 37% of their time making decisions, on average, making it a core competency of effective leadership. In fact, great leaders are often characterized by their ability to make tough decisions with confidence. But with big decisions or even sometimes the smaller ones also comes responsibility to the people it will

The role of people leader can be very challenging - from managing personal stress, to being responsible for the well-being and success of your team, to driving organizational strategy and outcomes. There is a lot of responsibility in this role, and also a lot of impact.  Which is why OhioHealth continues to make human-centered leadership development and support a priority.  In this episode, we're exploring the transformative power of the leadership development we offer at OhioHealth. Whether you are a seasoned or emerging leader, these experiences have proven to be pivotal as our leaders learn how to navigate change, unlock the potential of their team, shape healthy cultures and foster growth.  Kasi Rether, Director of Operations at Riverside Hospital and Michelle Stulgis, Director of Clinical Excellence and Accreditation discuss the impact of their involvement on their well-being and the way they lead, and the value that it's brought to their teams and the organization.