EP. 142: Throwback episode - Handling Tough Conversations through Compassionate Communication
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Coffee Break: Breaking the Cycle of Bullying in Healthcare, One Cup at a Time
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What is the purpose of this throwback episode and who is the guest?
Well hello there friends. This week we're taking a trip into the podcast vault and bringing back a previous episode that, you know what, deserves another listen. Here's the deal. I know many of you are new to the podcast and may have missed some of these earlier conversations. And for those of you who have been with me for a while, first of all, thank you. you might be surprised what stands out to you the second time around. It's just like, you know, when I read a book, like, oh my God, this is so great. And then I put it aside. And then the following year I read it again, like, oh my gosh, like I got even more out of it the second time around. And Okay, sometimes the third and fourth time around. The key is you always pick up something else, the second, third, maybe fourth time you listen, read, or watch something.
So the best insights, as you know, tend to age well. And this episode is packed with practical. takeaways that you can put into practice right away. So enjoy this throwback and I'll see you back here next week with a brand new episode. And as always, be kind, take care, and stay connected.
Hi, everyone. Welcome to another episode of Coffee Break: Breaking the Cycle of Bullying in Healthcare, One Cup at a Time. I am your host, Dr. Renee Thompson, and it is so great to be with you all today. I am beyond excited that we're gonna have our very first guest, and that is Diane Salter. Diane is the director of surgical services at a hospital. In Pennsylvania, my home state. However, I left my home state about four and a half years ago to come here to Tampa, Florida. Because I could. Okay. I just had enough of that cold weather. And now I am in an area that is nice and toasty warm for me. Well, today we're going to talk to Diane about how to have difficult conversations with employees. But before we start, I just want you to know that.
I've known Diane for gosh, it has to be at least six years now and thrilled That not only is Diane the director of surgical services for a hospital, but she's also on the healthy workforce team. Yes, in addition to her full-time job, Diane actually steps in anytime we need a really great speaker or we need a consultant. We love sharing Diane with the entire world. So welcome to Coffee Break. Diane, and thank you so much for being here. Do you have your coffee? I gotta check that. You have coffee? Yep. And I know if you're listening to this, you don't see this, but if you're watching on YouTube right now, you can't have a coffee break podcast if you don't have coffee. I know if you're listening.
So yes, we have our coffee. So, Diane, can you tell us a little bit about yourself? And I think our audience would really be curious to know how you became such an expert in dealing with disruptive behaviors and, you know, difficult conversations.
Yes, definitely. Thank you so much. Um, this is uh I love being here and I thank you for inviting me to be your first guest. It's an honor. Excited. Nursing was actually a second career for me. And when I started my first position as a nurse, as a new nurse in 1999, I was very surprised and disheartened to see how nurses treat one another. Uh I had been a leader in a pre previous position and I did not see the extent of that unkindness and even undermining in that previous profession. Also, knowing what we hear all the time about the Gallup polls that says we're the most trusted, compassionate, empathetic, but it didn't seem like we're that way to one another. So after twelve years of being a staff nurse in that department, I took the leadership role.
And I made it my mission with my team. to try to create and sustain a healthy work environment. So much so that when I left there four years ago, my teams had some of the highest engagement and safety scores in the entire hospital.
Wow.
I loved it so much that I chose to do my capstone for my master's degree on addressing lateral and vertical violence among nurses. And what inspired me then in 2013, you spoke at our nurses meet. See, it was more than two years ago. Mm-hmm. Yes.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the purpose of this throwback episode and who is the guest?
0:00–5:37
2
How does Diane Salter describe her background and why she’s passionate about healthy work cultures?
5:37–11:26
3
What defines a “difficult conversation” according to the hosts?
11:26–17:39
4
Why should leaders view tough talks as opportunity conversations rather than threats?
17:39–21:47
5
What preparation steps do Diane and Renee recommend before a high‑stakes dialogue?
21:47–26:30
6
How can curiosity and empathy be used to uncover hidden issues during feedback?
26:30–31:46
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What strategies help leaders stay on message when emotions run high?
31:46–36:52
8
What practical actions can leaders take today to improve their difficult‑conversation skills?
36:52–40:57
Speakers
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