In this episode of the Leading Well Podcast, we sit down with Joe Machicote — Chief Culture Officer at Premier Inc. and former Chief HR Officer of Erickson Senior Living.

Joe shares how he led teams through the COVID-19 crisis by embedding values into every level of culture, using small, human-centered rituals to create connection, clarity, and trust during overwhelming times. From family parades and One Team Agreements to redefining what it means to be present as a leader—Joe shows how real leadership happens not in strategy decks, but in the moments that remind people they matter.

🎧 What you’ll learn:

• How to operationalize values during a crisis

• Why psychological safety is the foundation of performance

• What “mental fitness” means in the workplace

• How shared purpose and small rituals can transform retention and morale

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