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The ASHHRA Podcast

Robert "Bo" Brabo and Luke Carignan

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Frequency: 1 episode/6d. Total Eps: 154

The ASHHRA Podcast is the ultimate resource for HR Leaders. Featuring weekly episodes with top healthcare professionals from around the country, Co-hosts Bo Brabo & Luke Carignan from The Bo & Luke Show bring you the latest insights and trends in the world of human resources. Whether you're looking to stay up to date on the latest news and legislation or gain valuable insights into building a better workplace, The ASHHRA Podcast has something for everyone. So sit back, relax, and join Bo and Luke every week for fresh episodes as they explore everything Healthcare HR!

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#121 - Building Trust and Culture through Leadership

Season 2 · Episode 55

Thursday, November 7, 2024 • Duration 20:58

This episode of The ASHHRA Podcast features an inspiring conversation with Sondra Davis, Chief Human Resources Officer at North Mississippi Health Services. Broadcasting from the beautiful rooftop of the Alida Hotel in Savannah, Georgia, we dive deep into the intricacies of leadership development within healthcare.

Episode Highlights:

The ASHHRA Executive Summit

: Curious about how to attend the eagerly anticipated Executive Summit? Luke and Bo share all the details on how you can get an exclusive invite to this transformative event.

Leadership Development Strategies

: Sondra Davis breaks down why leadership development is crucial—especially in the challenging field of healthcare. From new leader orientations to ongoing development institutes, Sondra shares the blueprint that North Mississippi Health Services follows to empower its leaders.

Culture & Engagement

: Learn how North Mississippi Health Services has successfully created a culture of trust and high engagement through targeted leadership development programs. Sondra emphasizes the role of frontline leaders and their impact on organizational culture.

Commitment from the Top

: Discover how support from executive leadership, including their amazing CEO, has been pivotal in integrating successful leadership development initiatives within the organization.

🔥 Key Quotes from the Episode:

"Our culture is in the hands of our leadership."

- Sondra Davis

"Employees don't leave organizations because there's no ping pong table in the break room. They leave because of the people they work with."

- Bo Brabo

"Work is a part of our life, a big part of it, but our families, hobbies are also a big part. We need a holistic approach."

- Sondra Davis

Thank you for tuning in and supporting the ASHHRA community.

With gratitude, The ASHHRA Podcast Team

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#120 - Align HR and Clinical Teams for Success

Season 2 · Episode 54

Thursday, October 31, 2024 • Duration 20:47

This episode of The ASHHRA Podcast features the insightful and inspiring Gretchen Nery, the Director of Employee Services at AdventHealth. As always, our co-hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo bring their energy and expertise to the discussion, ensuring an episode you won't want to miss.

Episode Highlights:

1. The Executive Summit in Savannah: Luke and Bo kick off the episode discussing the exclusive Executive Summit event in Savannah, Georgia. This invite-only event is a unique opportunity for leaders to connect. If you’re interested in attending, make sure to email Bo and Luke at [bo@theboandlukeshow.com or luke@theboandlukeshow.com]!

2. Journey of a Road Warrior: Gretchen shares her easy road trip from Orlando to Savannah, providing a refreshing perspective on the perks of solo travel and how it can be a productive time to listen to music, podcasts, or an audiobook.

3. Role at AdventHealth: Learn about Gretchen’s impressive journey within AdventHealth, her background in HR technology, and her pivotal role in HR shared services. With over eight years at AdventHealth, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table.

4. Making HR Easy and Scalable: Gretchen dives deep into the significance of scalability and standardization within HR processes, especially in a growing organization like AdventHealth. She emphasizes the focus on making services easy and accessible for all team members.

5. Embracing Empathy in Leadership: Discover how AdventHealth incorporates empathetic leadership by fostering a culture of collaboration and direct communication across all departments. Gretchen discusses the importance of understanding the end-user experience to improve HR services.

6. The Power of Collaboration: Explore how AdventHealth’s collaborative environment enables seamless integration of new technologies and processes. Gretchen outlines the strategies used to involve stakeholders at every level, ensuring the success of system implementations like Workday.

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#111 - Elevating Employee Happiness for Better Patient Care

Season 2 · Episode 45

Thursday, August 15, 2024 • Duration 52:01

This episode of The ASHHRA Podcast features an inspiring and insightful conversation with Deb Yost, Vice President of People Strategy at BJC Health Care. Deb joined hosts Luke and Bo to discuss her passion for healthcare, her unexpected career path, and her innovative approach to human resources.

Here are some key takeaways from this powerful episode:

Finding Purpose Through Personal Experience

Deb's connection to healthcare is deeply personal. She shares the profound impact of her son's health conditions, including a chromosomal deletion and autism, as well as her daughter's diagnosis as a type one diabetic. These experiences have fueled her passion for access to healthcare and enhancing the patient experience.

Transforming HR in Healthcare

Originally on a path to becoming a lawyer, Deb's career took an unexpected turn towards human resources. Today, she emphasizes the importance of focusing on employee happiness to ultimately benefit patient care. Her belief in creating a workplace that encourages authenticity and transparency has resonated deeply within BJC Health Care, positively impacting both employees and patients.

Awards, Mergers, and Strategic Visions

Luke and Bo explore the idea of recognizing influential individuals over 65 who continue to excel in their fields, stressing the need for such recognition. They also discuss strategic moves in the healthcare industry, including the merging of health systems and acquisition of small rural hospitals. Deb sheds light on other healthcare verticals like pharmacy acquisitions and supply chain management and emphasizes the importance of aligning missions and cultures during mergers and acquisitions to ensure successful integration and focus on patient care.

Work-Life Harmony and Authentic Leadership

Deb champions the concept of work-life harmony over balance and highlights the importance of setting boundaries and managing stress to bring one's best self to both work and home. She discusses the significance of authenticity, both personally and professionally, and the need to foster an environment where employees can thrive and be themselves.

#21 - Making Data-Driven Decisions for Diversity and Inclusion in Healthcare HR

Season 1 · Episode 21

Thursday, May 25, 2023 • Duration 27:14

On this episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, we hear from James Barron, Director of Equity and Inclusion at UNC Health in North Carolina. The hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo discuss with James the various aspects of equity and inclusion at UNC Health. James shares insights on data-driven decisions for diversity, how employee resource groups can lead to better engagement and retention, and the importance of creating a values-based framework.

Along with this, the hosts point out that improving listening skills is necessary for better communication with patients, employees, and customers. Moreover, the episode features how UNC Health is actively working towards creating a representative workforce and promoting equity and inclusion in various aspects.

James also highlights the significance of presenting solutions to executives while focusing on creating a lasting impact. Tune in to this informative episode to hear more about James's personal connection with UNC Health and his professional experiences at various healthcare institutions.

This episode is sponsored by Virgin Pulse. Discover how Virgin Pulse helps healthcare HR leaders balance culture and cost savings by improving employee well-being. With evidence-based solutions grounded in behavioral science, Virgin Pulse engages and rewards individuals on their health and wellness journeys, resulting in improved retention rates and cost savings for organizations. Check out VirginPulse.com/resources for a free healthcare HR health and wellbeing toolkit.

ABOUT THE ASHHRA PODCAST

Co-hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan from The Bo & Luke Show bring you the latest insights and trends in the world of human resources. Whether you’re looking to stay up to date on the latest news and legislation or gain valuable insights into building a better workplace, the podcast has something for everyone. So sit back, relax, and join Bo and Luke every week for fresh episodes as they explore everything healthcare HR!

#20 - Changing Lives for Good: Innovating for Employee Well-Being in the Workplace with Dr. Jeff Jacques

Season 1 · Episode 20

Thursday, May 18, 2023 • Duration 39:02

As a physician executive leader and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in digital health, Jeff Jacques, MD, has made significant contributions to the development of products and services that deliver personalized support for individuals experiencing complex care journeys. As the current Chief Medical Officer at Virgin Pulse, Dr. Jacques has taken a lead role in enhancing the behavior science approach of the company.

A key focus of Dr. Jacques' work at Virgin Pulse is ensuring alignment with member and market needs. His experience in sales-focused roles in well-known companies such as Cigna, Lark Health, and BioIQ, has given him deep insights into the importance of understanding and meeting the needs of customers. Dr. Jacques' expertise in this area has helped Virgin Pulse to build products and services that address the specific needs of its customers, resulting in impressive engagement rates and high customer satisfaction levels.

Dr. Jacques' entrepreneurial spirit has also been a contributing factor to his success in digital health. He has a keen interest in exploring additional ways that Virgin Pulse's unique capabilities can be utilized to simplify and support the member journey. This approach has resulted in the development of out-of-the-box programs that are tailored to meet individual needs versus one size fits all solutions.

One of Dr. Jacques' key attributes is the ability to integrate his knowledge as a physician with his business expertise to create innovative solutions. His focus on delivering value or ROI by metricizing everything and engaging people has resulted in an ecosystem of over 70 partners to support specific needs of employers. To ensure that his team continuously looks for ways to improve and integrate new services based on data and identifying areas others are not doing well, quarterly consultations with customers are held to identify specific needs and partners are brought in under one service agreement.

Dr. Jacques is a thought leader who has spoken at numerous conferences and taught medical students about the benefits of wellness programs. He understands the importance of sharing clinical knowledge and helping HR professionals and their clients to communicate and encourage employee participation in such programs. Dr. Jacques' remarkable achievements in digital health and his approach to leadership have earned him a reputation as a thought leader in the industry.This episode is sponsored by Virgin Pulse. Discover how helps healthcare HR leaders balance culture and cost savings by improving employee well-being. With evidence-based solutions grounded in behavioral science, Virgin Pulse engages and rewards individuals on their health and wellness journeys, resulting in improved retention rates and cost savings for organizations. Check out VirginPulse.com/resources for a free healthcare HR health and wellbeing toolkit.ABOUT THE ASHHRA PODCAST

#19 - The Evolution of Culture: Articulate Your Vision for the Future with Kris Baird

Season 1 · Episode 19

Thursday, May 11, 2023 • Duration 41:20

Kristin Baird is a highly respected thought leader in healthcare, leveraging her extensive 25-year background in patient care, healthcare marketing, business development, and administration to drive impactful change across the industry. As President of the Baird Group, Kristin's unwavering dedication to service excellence has earned her a reputation as a talented speaker and consultant, helping healthcare organizations worldwide to achieve their strategic goals and elevate their standards of care.

Kristin's impressive academic credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master's in Health Services Administration from Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, WI. Her thought-provoking insights and pioneering strategies have been widely recognized and shared through her extensive body of work, including the groundbreaking titles You Make the Call! Healthcare's mandate for post-discharge follow-up, Raising the Bar on Service Excellence: The healthcare leader's guide to putting passion into practice, Reclaiming the Passion: Stories that celebrate the essence of nursing, and Customer Service in Health Care: A grassroots approach to creating a culture of service excellence.

Through her visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to healthcare excellence, Kristin Baird has become a sought-after thought leader and trusted advisor, driving positive change, and delivering transformative results for healthcare organizations worldwide.

ABOUT THE ASHHRA PODCAST

This episode is sponsored by Virgin Pulse. Discover how Virgin Pulse helps healthcare HR leaders balance culture and cost savings by improving employee well-being. With evidence-based solutions grounded in behavioral science, Virgin Pulse engages and rewards individuals on their health and wellness journeys, resulting in improved retention rates and cost savings for organizations. Check out VirginPulse.com/resources for a free healthcare HR health and wellbeing toolkit.

#18 - Taylor Hamilton: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Customer-Centric Innovation and Digital Transformation

Season 1 · Episode 18

Thursday, May 4, 2023 • Duration 36:18

Taylor Hamilton is an exceptional thought leader who has made remarkable contributions as the Senior Vice President and Chief Consumer Officer at Ballad Health. Through her visionary leadership, she has redefined the healthcare landscape by fostering a culture of innovation and implementing groundbreaking strategies that have revolutionized the consumer experience.

As the driving force behind Ballad Health's consumer experience, Taylor’s key priority is to create a seamless and personalized customer journey through traditional and innovative digital solutions. She is deeply committed to listening to the needs of consumers and physicians and leveraging those insights to develop new and innovative interactions with patients and families. Her vision is to empower patients with digital health literacy, ensuring they have access to the latest healthcare technologies.

In her role, Taylor has been responsible for developing and implementing a range of successful marketing, communications, community relations, media relations, and digital strategies. Her expertise and strategic approach have been instrumental in driving Ballad Health's growth and success.

Taylor holds a Master's in Biotechnology Enterprise from Johns Hopkins University and a Bachelor of Communications from The University of Florida. Her academic achievements and extensive experience make her a highly respected thought leader in the healthcare industry. Through her innovative leadership and vision, she has set a new standard for the healthcare industry and inspired a generation of leaders to embrace digital innovation and customer-centricity.

#17 - Unleashing the Power of Employment Law: Meet Barbara Hoey!

Season 1 · Episode 17

Thursday, April 27, 2023 • Duration 33:22

Barbara Hoey is a powerhouse attorney with over 30 years of experience, specializing in all areas of employment law. She fearlessly defends her clients, ranging from large corporations to non-profits, in high-profile single-plaintiff, multi-plaintiff, and class action litigation cases. With her vast industry knowledge spanning healthcare to education,

Barbara provides timely, practical advice to her clients in the face of complex employment issues. She has secured more than a dozen victories in cases involving discrimination, the ADA, and whistleblower protection. Notably, she has also triumphed in litigations involving breach of non-compete agreements and theft of trade secrets.

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#16 - "Keith Minnis, Senior Healthcare Executive & HR Pro, Shares Top Leadership Strategies in Latest Podcast Episode"

Season 1 · Episode 16

Thursday, April 20, 2023 • Duration 37:45

In today's ever-evolving healthcare landscape, effective leadership is paramount to drive organizational and operational performance. As such, we are thrilled to welcome Keith Minnis, a highly accomplished Senior Executive Leader & Human Resources Professional with over 30 years of experience in complex matrix healthcare systems, as our esteemed guest on the latest episode of our podcast.

With a proven track record of success in human capital management, merger & acquisitions, talent acquisition, employee engagement & retention, and Lean healthcare applications, Keith is a true thought leader in the realm of healthcare leadership. His insights and expertise are invaluable for healthcare leaders seeking to elevate their leadership skills and stay ahead of the latest trends in the industry.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge and insights from one of the most respected leaders in healthcare. Tune in now to our latest podcast episode and take your healthcare leadership game to the next level.

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#15 - 🌟 Opening the ASHHRA23 Keynote: Steve Cadigan!

Season 1 · Episode 15

Thursday, April 13, 2023 • Duration 51:31

ASHHRA23 Keynote Speaker, Steve Cadigan, has worked with some of the biggest names in tech and finance, including Google, Salesforce, The Royal Bank of Scotland, and the BBC. His expertise is so sought after that top VC and consulting firms like Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia, KKR, and McKinsey regularly tap him for insights.

But it's not just Steve’s clients who think highly of him - the teams and organizations he’s built throughout his career have been recognized as exceptional performers by publications like the Wall Street Journal and Fortune magazine. And in 2021, Steve was recognized as one of the top 200 global thought leaders in the world of people and talent. With a track record like that, it's no wonder Steve is in such high demand.

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