Common Roots Podcast

Common Roots Podcast

Join Dr Erin Doherty and Dr Travis Moore as they explore the ins and outs of nursing leadership and uncover uncommon possibilities.

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May 21, 2024 31 mins

Erin and Travis begin by addressing the struggles of a listener who recently became a manager and is experiencing significant stress and dissatisfaction with the role. They advise the listener to reflect on whether the issue lies with the specific responsibilities of management or if it's a general discomfort with the role itself.

The importance of giving oneself a grace period to adapt to the new position is emphasized, with m...

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In the podcast, Dr Travis Moore and Dr Erin Doherty discuss the importance of maintaining CPR and ACLS certifications for healthcare staff, particularly nurses. They emphasize that while CPR is beneficial for everyone, specialty certifications like ACLS should be pursued with careful consideration of one's motivations. If it's solely for providing nursing care, it may not be the right motivation, but if it enhances leadersh...

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In this thought-provoking discussion, we delve into the challenges faced by nursing professionals, particularly regarding staffing shortages and leadership support. The hosts, Dr Travis Moore and Dr. Erin Doherty, explore practical solutions and considerations for these pressing issues.

The episode begins by acknowledging the legitimate concern of nurses regarding breaks and staffing shortages. Erin and Travis emphasize the imp...

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Join Travis and Erin as they dive into the crucial issue of employee turnover and retention within healthcare leadership in this episode. Rather than dwelling on the question of "Why are people leaving?", they opt for a more proactive approach: "Why would people want to stay?"

Exploring a range of retention strategies, Travis and Erin delve into the factors that contribute to employee satisfaction and longevity ...

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In the Season 3 premiere of our podcast, Travis and Erin dive into the common challenges faced by emerging health leaders. Listeners have sent in their burning questions, and our hosts are ready to provide the answers!

First up on the agenda is the art of engaging your team during staff meetings. Travis and Erin share insightful strategies on fostering active participation and creating a collaborative environment where everyone fee...

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December 13, 2022 35 mins

This is a fun one! Join Erin and Travis as they talk about the cringe worthy moments in their nursing careers and reflect on how that impacts their leadership today. 

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December 6, 2022 37 mins

Join Erin and Travis as they reflect and discuss the idea of Quiet Quitting in Healthcare, a conversation inspired by Brené Brown's dare to lead podcast episode titled: Brené with Adam Grant and Simon Sinek on What's Happening at Work, Part 2 of 2


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November 29, 2022 35 mins

Ever been in a position where you're either getting constant negative feedback (or worse, radio silence) from your leadership and having a hard time seeing your value? Join Erin and Travis this week as they discuss navigating this environment remembering why you were chosen to lead your team! 

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This is a juicy one!! In this episode, Travis and Erin discuss the raw truth behind building an idea and making difficult decisions to facilitate personal growth. 

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We have a special guest for this episode! Dr. Judy Pechacek joins Travis and Erin to discuss how leader manage change. Dr. Pechacek provides practical tools and tips to effectively lead change. 

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Join Erin & Travis as they explore the leadership competency of Systems Thinking and discuss why it is so crucial to have in your leadership toolbox!
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Join Erin & Travis as they discuss the implications of non-clinical leaders in healthcare. They take a dive into the challenges and opportunities unique to these leaders. 

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September 20, 2022 39 mins

On this episode, Erin and Travis are joined by Dr. Teddie Potter to discuss how to get unstuck and help understand your life's work. 

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August 9, 2022 30 mins

Join Travis and Erin as they take a deep dive into the importance of effective relationships. 

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August 2, 2022 35 mins

In this episode Travis and Erin discuss communication and provide some practical tips on how to up your game!

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Hi everyone and welcome back to season 2! We have rebranded at Common Roots Podcast and can't wait to tell you all about it. In this quick intro, we'll walk you through the plan for season and discuss ways to make this podcast impactful to your practice! See you in the episode!!

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Want to hear the honest truth of moving from the bedside to the boardroom? Hear from Krista McLaughlin about her recent journey transitioning from a Paediatric ICU nurse to a Monday to Friday Nurse Educator less than a year ago; the trials and tribulations of adjusting to a new role in a new organization while also celebrating some of the wins of entering into leadership.

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Join us this week to learn about Dr. Cheryl Mosisa’s path of becoming a first-generation college student and transforming her thoughts of “I don’t know if I can, to… look what I just did”. Dr. Mosisa recently transitioned from a bedside role into an outpatient clinic manager role. In this episode we learn about the twisted path that has led her to where she is now and the values that continue to illuminate her path.

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As Dr. Paterson so eloquently describes in this series, Clinical Informatics sits at the center of People, Process and Technology. In her role, she is responsible for ensuring the clinical perspective is central to technology workflow development. In this episode, we’ll learn about Dr. Paterson’s journey into leadership and understand just how she delivers impact to our health system.

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Many decisions made at the bedside have been influenced by polices drafted by officials with little to no experience in healthcare. These elected leaders rely on the expertise of their constituents to help ensure the policies reflect best practice. Learn how macro level policy and advocacy impacts today’s changing healthcare environment.  Join us while we interview Janet Haebler and hear about her journey through academic leadershi...
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