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What's Love Got To Do With It?

By: Chris Comeaux on 9/20/23 5:00 AM

Prepare to delve into the transformative potential of love within the healthcare sector with our esteemed guest, Julie Kennedy Oehlert, the Chief Experience and Brand Officer at ECU Health. Julie's "What's Love Got to do with it?" keynote speech at the NPHI summit profoundly explored the essence of healthcare and the pivotal role of love and connection within it. That keynote inspired Chris to reach out to Julie for a podcast conversation.

From discussing her children's professional journeys in healthcare to sharing her own experiences, Julie's insights are both deeply personal and impactful. Envision a healthcare system where power is collaboratively shared, relationships are nurtured, and every individual's voice is valued. Julie guides us into this realm as she unpacks the idea of 'power with' relationships, emphasizing their crucial role in fostering a thriving culture. By introducing strategies such as organizational listening and stay interviews, Julie offers a refreshing take on the traditional power dynamics prevalent in healthcare.

Lastly, we delve into the intricate dynamics of love, connection, and nurturing. Julie's unique perspective that love is not merely given or received, but rather nurtured and cultivated, is truly enlightening. Join us for this deeply touching discussion and get ready to view healthcare and how we lead and love our teams and organizations from a completely new perspective.