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What do you do when employees are glued to their phones during meetings,
refuse feedback, or repeatedly communicate with sarcasm and disrespect?
In this episode, Dr. Renee Thompson answers leadership questions about phone use in
meetings, self-awareness, workplace respect, and disrespectful communication. She
encourages leaders to address problematic behaviors directly and to set clear expectations
— rather than ignoring issues and complaining about them later.
Renee explains that some employees are open to feedback and growth, while others may
not be capable or willing to change, requiring leaders to make difficult decisions. She also
emphasizes that respect and belonging mean different things to different people, so leaders
should ask better questions to better understand their teams.
Tune in for practical, real-world strategies on building accountability, improving
communication, and creating a healthier, more respectful workplace culture.
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A leading authority on creating healthy work cultures by eliminating bullying and incivility in healthcare, with 31+ years of clinical and executive experience. One of only 30 nurses worldwide to earn the Certified Speaking Professional designation.
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