The ASHHRA Podcast
The ASHHRA Podcast is where healthcare HR leaders come to connect, learn, and lead.
Hosted by Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan of The Bo & Luke Show, each weekly episode dives into the real challenges and innovations shaping today’s healthcare workforce. From leadership development and employee engagement to workforce strategy, policy updates, and the latest HR data, this podcast brings practical insights straight from the experts who are redefining what it means to work in healthcare.
Through authentic conversations with CHROs, executives, and industry change-makers, The ASHHRA Podcast helps listeners bridge the gap between strategy and people, turning big ideas into action. Whether you’re leading a hospital HR team, managing talent acquisition, or simply passionate about the future of healthcare work, this show gives you the tools, stories, and inspiration to drive meaningful impact.
Listen weekly for fresh perspectives, timely news drops, and powerful stories from the frontlines of healthcare HR.
The ASHHRA Podcast
#105 - Balancing People and Profit in Healthcare
In this episode, Mark Steiman, Chief Human Resources Officer at Children’s Hospital Orange County, shares his unconventional entry into the world of Human Resources—a journey that started as a punishment and evolved into a passion.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
- A Rocky Start: Discover how Mark's initial experience in HR was far from ideal and how he turned it into an opportunity for growth and fulfillment.
- Breaking Stereotypes: Explore the often-negative stereotype of HR and how Mark's journey reflects and challenges these perceptions.
- HR with Compassion: Hear from Luke on the importance of compassion in HR, focusing on building better teams and organizational culture while balancing operational efficiency.
- Strategic Partnership: Learn why building strong relationships with key organizational members, like the CFO and head of patient services, is essential for aligning HR with overall business goals.
- Advocating for HR: Bo shares valuable insights on presenting a compelling case to secure funding for HR initiatives, emphasizing the importance of strategic communication.
- Learning through Experience: Mark shares wisdom from his grandmother, “Experience is what you get when you don’t get what you want,” and how it encapsulates his team’s approach to growth and learning.
- HR as Business Consultants: Delve into the role of HR in driving workforce strategies that align with organizational objectives through a robust business partner model.
- Operational Excellence: Understand why mastering operational HR is crucial before moving on to strategic HR, and how simplifying basic tasks can empower managers to focus on leadership and talent development.
Bonus Content: Mark invites Bo and Luke to visit the Children's Hospital of Orange County for a potential second interview at the hospital’s onsite radio studio!
We hope this episode provides invaluable insights and inspiration for all our healthcare HR professionals striving to make a meaningful impact. If you have any questions for Mark or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us, and we’ll be more than happy to help.
Stay connected with us—together, we can achieve collective improvement in our field. Keep supporting each other and making a difference in the healthcare community.
Best regards,
The ASHHRA Podcast Team
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