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Healthy Workforce Institute The Healthy Workforce Institute is the global leader in addressing disruptive behavior in healthcare. Want to eradicate nurse bullying and incivility?

Subscribe to receive tips and tools at http://bit.ly/2HgEcfB The Healthy Workforce Institute is the leading authority on creating a healthy workforce culture by eradicating nurse bullying, workplace bullying, and incivility. We work with healthcare organizations and their leaders to create a professional, supportive, and nurturing environment with highly competent and compassionate employees. Our primary clients are leaders who have identified the negative impact that disruptive behaviors have on their organization, employees, and patients. For more information about the best solution for your team, please contact us at https://healthyworkforceinstitute.com/contact/

10/14/2026

What if generational differences in nursing were actually one of our greatest strengths?

In this week's Coffee Break episode, Dr. Nikki Gruebling and I talk about how curiosity, trust, and genuine relationships help healthcare leaders bring different generations together.

Experienced nurses have so much wisdom to share, and younger nurses bring fresh perspectives, new technology skills, and innovative thinking.

When we focus on what each generation contributes, everyone benefits!

🎧 Catch the full episode on our website, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Links are in the bio!

A reminder that there ARE good, kind humans in the world. Meet Kim and Patricia, who serve coffee and breakfast at the C...
10/10/2026

A reminder that there ARE good, kind humans in the world. Meet Kim and Patricia, who serve coffee and breakfast at the Courtyard Marriott in Lexington, Kentucky. These beautiful ladies greeted me every morning with kindness and coffee! Kindness is easy, and it's free. .

10/07/2026

Awareness of bullying and incivility is important. But awareness alone won’t change the culture.

In Episode 158 of the Coffee Break Podcast, I’m sharing practical strategies healthcare leaders can use to stop normalizing disruptive behavior, address concerns with confidence, and create ongoing conversations about workplace culture.

Because sustainable change takes more than a workshop. It requires equipped leaders, HR involvement, accountability, and a team-wide commitment to respect.

Catch the full episode on our website, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Links are in the bio.

09/30/2026

Transition to practice doesn’t end when a nurse finishes residency.

It happens again when a nurse becomes a charge nurse, educator, manager, director, or executive.

In this episode, Dr. Lya M. Cartwright-Stroupe and I talk about how organizations can better prepare nurses for these transitions through leadership development, mentorship, competency-based education, and opportunities to practice the skills they’ll need before the stakes are high.

Catch the full episode on our website, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Links are in the bio.

09/23/2026

Leading a multigenerational team requires curiosity, flexibility, and clear expectations.

In Episode 156 of the Coffee Break Podcast, Priscilla Meyers and I talk about how generational experiences can influence communication and feedback, and how leaders can adapt their approach without lowering standards.

We also explore behavior-focused feedback, patient safety conversations, psychological safety, and the importance of asking instead of assuming.

Catch the full episode on our website, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Links are in the bio.

Thanks so much for having a chat with me, !

09/16/2026

Triangulation damages productivity, relationships, and trust...and it can impact patient safety.

If you’re a healthcare leader, bring this conversation to your leadership team. What happens when someone comes into your office complaining about a co-worker? Are we reinforcing triangulation, or helping people communicate directly?

Psychological safety isn’t about comfort. It’s about being willing to speak up, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Catch our newest Coffee Break podcast episode on our website, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Links are in the bio.

09/09/2026

Accountability doesn’t have to start with blame.

Sometimes it starts with curiosity, compassion, and a simple, “Are you okay?”

In this clip, Molly Kucera shares how approaching difficult conversations through “I feel” statements can help us advocate for ourselves and others while preserving trust and dignity.

Catch the full episode on our website, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Links are in the bio.

09/02/2026

Self-awareness is more than saying, “That’s just how I am.”

It’s recognizing how your behavior impacts others...and being willing to do something with that information.

In Episode 153 of the Coffee Break Podcast, Ama Mathewos and I talk about emotional intelligence, managing our reactions, and why the ability to pause before responding matters so much in high-stress healthcare environments.

Catch the full episode on our website, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Links are in the bio.

Help us give a warm welcome to 𝗔𝗱𝗮 𝗢’𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗛𝗪𝗜’𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿! 🎉💛Ada has been part of our team for a few mo...
08/27/2026

Help us give a warm welcome to 𝗔𝗱𝗮 𝗢’𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗛𝗪𝗜’𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿! 🎉💛

Ada has been part of our team for a few months now, helping us coordinate HWI’s speaking engagements and create an exceptional experience for our partners, clients, and audiences.

With a background in relationship management, event coordination, and nonprofit leadership, Ada brings so much value to our growing team.

We’re thrilled to have her with us as we continue expanding our reach and helping healthcare organizations create healthier work cultures.

So happy you’re part of Team HWI, Ada! 👏

08/26/2026

Well-being cannot be something we offer on the side. It has to be built into the work itself.

In this episode, Alexa DeFeo and Nicole Escobedo from Jefferson Health share how they listen for what is creating stress, remove barriers to support, and work across the organization to make well-being part of everyday operations.

That’s where sustainable change happens.

Catch the full episode on our website, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Links are in the bio.

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