The ASHHRA Podcast
The ASHHRA Podcast is the definitive audio briefing for healthcare HR leaders navigating what’s next.
Hosted by Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan, this weekly podcast explores the forces reshaping the healthcare workforce, from talent shortages and leadership burnout to data-driven HR strategy, labor relations, and policy shifts that impact care delivery.
Each episode features candid conversations with CHROs, senior executives, and industry change-makers who are solving real problems inside hospitals and health systems right now. No theory, no fluff, just practical insight from leaders in the arena.
Listeners gain clarity on complex workforce challenges, early signals on emerging trends, and grounded perspectives that help bridge strategy and people operations. Whether you lead HR for a health system, support workforce strategy, or influence organizational culture, this podcast equips you to make better decisions with confidence.
New episodes drop weekly, with timely news updates, deep-dive conversations, and forward-looking insights designed for healthcare HR leaders preparing for 2026 and beyond.
The ASHHRA Podcast
#175 - From Bad Bosses to Great Leaders
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In this energizing episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, hosts Luke Carignan and Bo Brabo chat with Shaina Lane, Senior Leadership Development Specialist at AccentCare. With a background in sports medicine and healthcare operations, Shaina shares her pivot to HR and her passion for building better leaders. Drawing from her book Leadership Is Easy, Said No One Ever: 11 Habits to Learn Early So You Can Lead Expertly, she tackles common pitfalls like reactive "shitty" leadership and offers actionable strategies for proactive growth.
Shaina emphasizes shifting from task management to people development, especially in healthcare's high-pressure environment. From promoting technical experts without mindset training to fostering curiosity and vulnerability, her insights empower HR pros to create resilient teams amid talent shortages.
Key takeaways for healthcare HR leaders:
- Mindset Shift: Promote experts into leadership? Train them on proactive habits like curiosity, vulnerability, and self-awareness to avoid reactive pitfalls.
- 11 Essential Habits: Build routines for meaningful 1:1s, difficult conversations, feedback, and professional development—free guides available at shainalane.com.
- ROI on Development: Unskilled managers cost $126K/year in turnover and conflict; invest early to boost retention and productivity.
- Curiosity & Vulnerability: Encourage leaders to ask questions and admit gaps—fosters innovation and trust in fast-paced healthcare.
- Resources Galore: Grab Shaina's book for practical tools; pair with classics like Crucial Conversations for comprehensive growth.
- Self-Start Leadership: Don't wait for org-wide programs—HR can drive change with simple habits and data-backed business cases.
A must-listen for HR navigating leadership challenges in healthcare. Shaina's real-talk approach inspires immediate action!
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