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We're thrilled to bring you a fresh new episode from the ASHHRA Podcast, recorded live at ASHHRA25 in vibrant Albuquerque, New Mexico. Bo and Luke had the pleasure of welcoming back an incredible guest, Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-being at Johns Hopkins Medicine.In our latest episode, Richard dives deep into the essential role that workplace leadership plays in fostering good health and well-being among employees. With 25 years of experience under his belt, he shared insights that are not only thought-provoking but also actionable.Key Takeaways:Leaders' Role: Dr. Safeer underscores the pivotal influence that leaders have on their team's mental health. Learn how a simple shift in a manager's demeanor can significantly impact a team's mood and productivity.Trainings That Matter: Discover how Johns Hopkins is transforming leadership training by integrating health and well-being into their core programs. Richard shares practical steps on infusing well-being into your daily work routine.Unpacking Priorities: Ever felt overwhelmed by an endless to-do list? Richard explains how defining clear priorities can reduce stress and elevate workplace engagement.Embrace the Science: Get ready to connect the dots between mood contagion and the science behind emotional impact in the workplace.This conversation is perfect for HR and healthcare professionals looking to lead healthier and more intentional work environments. Plus, don't miss Richard's book, "A Cure for the Common Company," awarded continuing education credits by SHRM. It's a valuable resource for all HR leaders!Whether you're tuning in on your commute or during a break, this episode promises to deliver insights and inspiration. Head over to our website or your favorite podcast platform to listen in.Until next time, keep thriving and prioritizing well-being in your workplace!Best, The ASHHRA Podcast TeamP.S. Mark your calendars for next year's ASHHRA conference in Savannah, Georgia! Let's make strides in creating healthy workplace cultures together. Support the show

In this episode of Braving Business, we sit down with Dr. Richard Safeer, a medical innovator who has dedicated his career to revolutionizing workplace well-being. As Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Dr. Safeer has spent decades challenging outdated corporate wellness models and building cultures where employee health isn't just a perk—it's a business priority.But Dr. Safeer's journey hasn't been a straight path. After 11 years of medical training, he realized that traditional family medicine wasn't where he could make the biggest impact. Instead, he took the entrepreneurial route, building health and well-being programs from the ground up at organizations that had never prioritized them before. Along the way, he faced organizational resistance, skeptics demanding proof of ROI, and the constant challenge of turning well-being into a company-wide movement.Now, as the author of A Cure for the Common Company, Dr. Safeer is helping business leaders rethink how they support their workforce—with practical, science-backed strategies to create happier, healthier, and more productive workplaces.In this episode, we cover:The biggest misconceptions leaders have about employee well-being and how to fix them.Why resilience isn't just about bouncing back—it's about rethinking the way we work.How entrepreneurs can prioritize their own health and self-care without sacrificing their business.His latest research on workplace well-being, including the HeartMath strategy at Johns Hopkins.The intersection between personal growth and business success—and why you can't have one without the other.Oh, and in case you were wondering, yes, he really did take his first hip-hop dance class at 57—and he's got some thoughts on stepping outside your comfort zone.Key Takeaways:Well-being isn't a program—it's a culture.Entrepreneurs need to take care of themselves first to build sustainable businesses.The biggest mistake companies make? They think offering a gym membership is enough.Connect with Dr. Richard Safeer:LinkedIn: Dr. Richard SafeerWebsite: A Cure for the Common CompanyContact Us: Visit www.bravingbusiness.com for more information, resources, and episodes.Dr. Safeer's work is reshaping the way we think about health at work. Tune in to hear his powerful insights on leadership, resilience, and creating a workplace that truly supports people.

Ready to transform your workplace into a well-being haven? Join Rosie Ward and Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of Employee Health at Johns Hopkins Medicine, as they tackle how leaders can create healthier, happier teams. With his six building blocks for a thriving culture and game-changing strategies (like rethinking those donut-filled meetings!), Dr. Safeer shares simple ways to boost well-being and performance. Plus, discover the one leadership practice he swears by to make calm your superpower. Don't miss this energizing and insightful conversation!   Additional Resources: Connect with Richard on LinkedIn Check out Richard's book: A Cure for the Common Company Learn more about Richard Safeer, MD  Connect with Rosie on LinkedIn Learn more about Salveo Partners Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Key Takeaways: Well-being Culture Blueprint: A thriving workplace requires peer support, engaged leadership, shared values, and a positive social climate. Leaders Shape Culture: Actions like role modeling healthy habits and fostering meaningful connections have a big impact. Support Beats Willpower: A strong social climate and positive norms are more effective than relying on willpower alone. Mindful Leadership: A few minutes of breathing each hour can boost calm, focus, and productivity.  

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In today's podcast episode, I talk to Dr. Richard Safeer, author and Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being for Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Safeer shares tangible ways workplaces can create well-being initiatives that change culture instead of just checking a box. Workplace well-being matters because individuals are spending over 2,000 hours a year in these spaces. Creating cultures of well-being isn't just necessary for individuals' health, but it is essential to foster a collaborative and creative workplace. Take a listen to this episode and share your takeaways with Rich and I on Linkedin.    Want a thought partner to explore how to enhance your company's well-being initiatives? Schedule a complimentary call with me here.    ***** Dr. Safeer is a highly respected leader in the employee health and well- being field. His work is featured by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and he's been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and Fortune Magazine. Dr. Safeer currently serves as the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being for Johns Hopkins Medicine where he leads the Healthy at Hopkins employee health and well-being strategy. He's also the author of A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce.  As well as a workday journal called, A Cure for the Common Workday  Dr. Safeer is board certified in three medical specialties, a fellow in three medical colleges and has been recognized by a former Maryland governor for his contribution to the state public health system. Dr. Safeer loves being active outdoors and has hiked and camped in Australia, Alaska and the Andes, among other great outdoor areas of the world. Dr. Safeer and his wife celebrated their 26 th wedding anniversary this September.  

Team and workplace culture can deeply impact a person's health and well-being. And, as a health coach, it's important to consider these workplace dynamics to provide the best support to your client. Today's guest, Dr. Richard Safeer, discusses how workplace and team cultures affect our health and the need for health coaches to take into account their clients' work environments while helping them.    In this episode, they talk about:   The impact of workplace culture and subcultures on the health and well-being of employees Importance of emotional intelligence in understanding and managing workplace stress Lifestyle changes or strategies that health coaches can use to help people in different work-related situations Workplace norms and their impact on healthy behaviors in the workplace How health coaches can help clients manage workplace norms that are harmful to their well-being Impact of environmental cues at work on our lifestyle choices   Memorable Quotes: “Most of the health coaches are not getting exposed to this idea about how we address the eight or nine hours a day that our clients or our patients are spending working, either remotely or in the workplace.” “We spend most of our waking hours working, so it is in our best interest if we're really trying to optimize the help we can provide to understand how the workplace and the workplace culture impact our ability to make healthy choices and have a positive mindset day.” “Just because everybody's doing one thing doesn't mean that you should do that one thing if it's not good for your health and well-being. But that takes a lot of effort.” “Our coworkers can absolutely impact our lifestyle.” “Having a repertoire of work-related questions that impact health and well-being is vitally important, because the number of hours most Americans spend working and in the workplace.”   BIO:  Dr. Safeer is a highly respected leader in the employee health and well-being field. His work is featured by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and he's been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post and Fortune Magazine. Dr. Safeer currently serves as the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being for Johns Hopkins Medicine where he leads the Healthy at Hopkins employee health and well-being strategy. He's also the author of A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce. Dr. Safeer is board certified in three medical specialties, a fellow in three medical colleges and has been recognized by a former Maryland governor for his contribution to the state public health system. Dr. Safeer loves being active outdoors and has hiked and camped in Australia, Alaska and the Andes, among other great outdoor areas of the world. Dr. Safeer and his wife are celebrating their 26th wedding anniversary this September. They are fortunate to have three healthy children.   Mentioned In This Episode: Dr. Richard Safeer Website: https://richardsafeer.com/  A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier and More Resilient Workforce book - https://amzn.to/3bG1q1D  Links to resources: Health Coach Group Website https://www.thehealthcoachgroup.com/ Use the code HCC50 to save $50 on our website Leave a Review of the Podcast

Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Wellbeing at John Hopkins Medicine, discusses the importance of creating a wellbeing culture in the workplace. He emphasizes that culture is the shared behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes of a group of people, and that a wellbeing culture is essential for employee engagement, happiness, and retention. Dr. Safir also highlights the high cost of chronic diseases like hypertension and the role of transparency and fairness in reducing stress and promoting wellbeing. Learn how to prioritize your team's wellbeing and practice mindfulness to avoid absorbing negative energy from others. Additional Resources: Connect with Amy Lynn Durham Connect with Richard Safeer, MD on LinkedIn A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce by Richard Safeer Richardsafeer.com Learn More About Create Magic at Work More on PeopleForward Network Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

We are thrilled to bring you a groundbreaking episode of The ASHHRA Podcast featuring Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-being at Johns Hopkins Medicine. If you missed the session at ASHHRA 24, you're in for a treat. Here's a sneak peek into what we discussed and why this is an episode you can't afford to miss. 

About Richard:For the past 25 years, workplace health pioneer and thought leader Richard Safeer, M.D. has assessed cultures, trained leaders, and conducted and explored research on the intersection of individual and organizational behavior. Dr. Safeer currently serves as the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being for Johns Hopkins Medicine where he leads the Healthy at Hopkins employee health and well-being strategy. Previously, he was the Medical Director of Preventive Medicine for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in Baltimore, Maryland.In January 2023, with publisher Wiley, Dr. Safeer released A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce. Dr Safeer is the first author to provide a step-by-step roadmap for creating a well-being culture that integrates science with practical solutions as demonstrated by the numerous real stories from successful companies. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Medicine, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and the American College of Preventive Medicine. He serves on the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst Insight Council and previously served on the board of directors for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Links:You can learn more about Richard's work at RichardSafeer.com or follow him on LinkedIn.If you're looking for training on how to create a wellbeing culture on your team or organization, then go to CreatingAWellbeingCulture.comA Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.

“This is an important opportunity to develop and illuminate humanistic values in management, showing how they make organizations run effectively, efficiently, and with authentic leadership at the heart,” says Mike Horne as he reminds listeners of the People Dividend movement. In this inaugural episode of Season 7 of The People Dividend Podcast, host Mike Horne takes a reflective look back at the highlights of Season 6.   Mike celebrates the diverse and insightful guests from Season 6, who shared valuable perspectives on leadership, empathetic work environments, diversity and inclusion, career transitions, innovation, community building, and holistic wellness. He revisits conversations about the benefits of a four-day workweek, the power of storytelling, customer-centric strategies, resilience, strategic leadership, ethical leadership, workplace wellness, and spiritual intelligence.   Looking forward to Season 7, Mike promises a fresh lineup of inspiring guests and high-quality programming to help listeners grow personally and professionally. He invites the audience to stay engaged, provide feedback, and join the movement to create great workplaces, emphasizing the irreplaceable value of people in driving growth, innovation, and success. To elevate your performance and unlock your potential, visit Mike Horne's website for additional resources and exclusive content.   Quotes “We moved from Authentic Change with Mike Horne to The People Dividend, and it's been an absolute blast in terms of the information we've been able to convey, the guests that we've interviewed, the good wishes that you've shared with me. I'd encourage you as we dig into season six in this recap for you to visit me at mike-horne.com where you will find lots of great resources to enhance your professional journey and to become part of The People Dividend movement. This is an important opportunity as we develop and illuminate humanistic values and management and how those make organizations run effectively, efficiently, and with authentic leadership at the heart.” (01:22 | Mike Horne)  “I'm just so grateful for all of these guests on the People Dividend: Randy Ross, Lee Cordell, Sugey Piedra, Debra Boggs, Brad Smith, Jordan Tait, Martin Lespérance, Al Watts, Rachel Kindt, Jonathan Bennett, Dr. Richard Safeer, Steven Stein, Yosi Amram, Jack Craven, Rhonda Moret, Nicole Jackson, Bruno Cignacco, Alice Inoue, Nick Jain, Eileen McDargh, Alex Brueckmann. Quite a diverse list of episode guests spanning many aspects and facets of business and organizational life.” (23:55 | Mike Horne) “I'm so looking forward to Season 7. We already have a great lineup of guests. As you know, we operate every week, bringing new insights and fresh, live content designed to help you on your professional development journey and your mission to bring your best to what you do, and to help others do the same.” (25:05 | Mike Horne)    Links Learn more about Mike Horne on Linkedin Email Mike at mike@mike-horne.com Learn More About Executive and Organization Development with Mike Horne Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikehorneauthor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikehorneauthor/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikehorneauthor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mike-horne/videos LinkedIn Mike's Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6867258581922799617/,  Schedule a Discovery Call with Mike: https://calendly.com/mikehorne/15-minute-discovery-call-with-mike       Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

Send us a Text Message.We are thrilled to share our latest episode featuring Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-being at Johns Hopkins Medicine and the author of "A Cure for the Common Company." This enlightening conversation is packed with actionable insights on managing mental exhaustion, setting priorities, and enhancing overall well-being in both personal and professional life. Here's what you can expect:The Fallacy of MultitaskingDr. Safeer underscores that mental exhaustion is often a result of how we use our emotional and mental energy. The myth of multitasking can lead to inefficiency and mental drain. Instead, he emphasizes the importance of setting clear priorities. Bo also shares an effective method used by an executive director to create a focused and productive team environment.Power of BoundariesSetting boundaries and saying "no" to non-priority tasks are essential for maintaining well-being. Dr. Safeer turns off his phone for about 16 hours at the end of each week to unplug. He even texts his family to inform them he's offline, advocating for the benefits of taking regular breaks from technology.Workplace Culture MattersDr. Safeer also delves into how workplace culture can either contribute to or alleviate stress. By understanding and addressing team norms, organizations can foster a culture conducive to health and well-being. He mentions the anxiety many feel about not responding to work emails while on vacation, highlighting the importance of supportive team norms.Integrating Physical ActivityLuke's experience with walking meetings shows the importance of integrating physical activity into work routines. Dr. Safeer encourages minimizing electronic stimuli during such discussions to maximize benefits. Efficient MeetingsEchoing practices by Jeff Bezos and Steve Jobs, the conversation explores how detailed agendas and pre-meeting materials can cut meeting times in half. Redefining meeting norms to 25 or 50 minutes can prevent back-to-back meetings and ensure more productive use of time. Resource Highlight: My Daily Battle Rhythm JournalBo introduces "My Daily Battle Rhythm," a journal designed to help you prioritize your tasks, focus on gratitude, and manage your day effectively. Available on Amazon, this journal aims to help you take control of your mind and daily activities.Young Generations and Self-CareLastly, Dr. Safeer discusses the increased focus on self-care among younger generations, especially post-pandemic. He stresses how self-care practices significantly impact personal, professional, and family relationships.This episode is packed with valuable tips to improve your well-being and performance at work. We hope these insights help you manage your mental energy, set effective boundaries, and enhance your overall health.Tune in to the full episode for more practical advice and join the conversation on our social media channels!Stay well, stay focused, and remember: your well-being is your most important asset.Warm regards,The Bo & Luke Show Team

“Most leaders never get trained on how to support the health and well-being of their workforce,” says Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being at Johns Hopkins Medicine. In this episode, Dr. Safeer, author of “A Cure for the Common Company,” discusses his shift from family medicine to spearheading workplace health initiatives. He stresses that true organizational change goes beyond superficial wellness programs, advocating for a fundamental shift in how companies view and support employee health.   Dr. Safeer highlights the critical role of leadership in modeling healthy behaviors and integrating well-being into the core business strategy. He challenges current practices, noting that less than 3% of Americans live fully healthy lifestyles, largely due to ineffective corporate support systems. His advice to HR leaders and executives is clear: prioritize genuine health habits and create a culture where well-being is as fundamental as any business operation. Through patience and persistence, Dr. Safeer believes that impactful, lasting changes can be achieved, transforming the workplace into a catalyst for well-being.   Quotes “We think that it's our own responsibility to live a healthier life. Sure, we can be responsible for ourselves. But we also have to recognize that most of us don't live on an island. We live with people in our home and we live with people in the workplace. And it's really the collection of those forces that shape our ability to make healthier choices and have healthier emotions. One of my catchphrases is that well-being is a team sport because we really can't win alone. (13:26 | Dr. Richard Safeer)  “We can be proactive in the workplace… UKG did a study about a year and a half ago… And they found out that just as many people who said their spouse impacts their mental health also said their manager impacts their mental health. That's how powerful we are as leaders. And I don't think most leaders are trying to be a negative force in their team's life, but they don't recognize it. And then they aren't helped. We don't help them understand what they can do to be a more positive force.” (21:21 | Dr. Richard Safeer) “We need to understand that if we're truly going to optimize the well-being of our workforce, we need to look at this not only as an individual challenge, but an organizational challenge, which will require organizational change.” (37:21 | Dr. Richard Safeer)    Links Learn more about Mike Horne on Linkedin Email Mike at mike@mike-horne.com Learn More About Executive and Organization Development with Mike Horne Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikehorneauthor  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikehorneauthor/,  LinkedIn Mike's Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6867258581922799617/,  Schedule a Discovery Call with Mike: https://calendly.com/mikehorne/15-minute-discovery-call-with-mike     Learn more about Richard Safeer, MD richardsafeer.com  linkedin.com/in/richardsafeer/    Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

"I was going from one patient to the next in 15 minutes, and it was frustrating because it wasn't enough time to make a difference with my patients. ... I need to be where they are. They're spending almost 2000 hours a year at work. And I think I can have a bigger impact if I'm at the workplace. So that started my journey to Johns Hopkins Medicine." 

From the front lines of organizational health to the strategic planning of well-being cultures, Dr. Richard Safeer has woven a tapestry of expertise throughout his illustrious career. Now, as the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Wellbeing at Johns Hopkins Medicine, he heralds the significance of an internal well-being strategy as vital to a thriving workplace. In this episode of Gut+Science, Rich delves into the necessity of cultivating a well-being culture that resonates with the very essence of water and air for organizations alongside host Nikki Lewallen Gregory. Rich espouses the importance of leadership engagement, shared values, and the innovative concept of well-being as a team sport - illustrating that it's about more than just individual health; it's about creating a positive social climate and robust community participation within a company. Additional Resources: Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Connect with Richard on LinkedIn A Cure for the Common Company

According to the 2020 Gartner Well-Being Benchmarking Survey, 70% of companies have introduced new well-being benefits or increased the amount of existing well-being benefits in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To sustain momentum in developing a healthy workforce, organizations must continue to create an environment where employees value well-being. Dr. Richard Safeer, author of “A Cure for the Common Company,” joins the Talent Angle to make the case that organizations should go beyond well-being programs to create a culture of well-being. He offers practical guidance to help HR leaders establish the norms and environment that supports workforce health. Dr. Richard Safeer, MD, currently serves as the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being for Johns Hopkins Medicine, where he leads the Healthy at Hopkins employee health and well-being strategy. Richard released “A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce” in January 2023 with publisher Wiley. Previously, he was the medical director of preventive medicine for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in Baltimore, Maryland. Jessica Knight is a vice president of research in the Gartner HR practice. She leads research teams to identify best practices and new opportunities for addressing HR executives' most urgent challenges. Her areas of focus include employee experience, organizational culture, change management and the future of work.

In this enlightening episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Richard Safeer, the esteemed Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Wellbeing at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Safeer, who also holds faculty appointments at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and Public Health, brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to our discussion.Our conversation revolves around Dr. Safeer's remarkable book, "A Cure for the Common Workplace." This pivotal work explores the integral aspects of wellbeing in the workplace and delves into how thoughtfully crafted wellbeing strategies can substantially benefit both individuals and organizations on numerous levels.For those interested in connecting with Dr. Safeer or learning more about his work, please find his contact details and book information below:Website: richardsafeer.comSecondary Website: creatingawellbeingculture.comEmail: richardsafeer@gmail.comBook: "A Cure for the Common Workplace – A Health Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, More Resilient Workforce"Join us in this engaging episode as we uncover the keys to enhancing workplace wellbeing.If you have a question for the podcast or you want to work with Matt. Details below.info@wellnesseducationduabi.com www.wellnesseducationdubai.comInstagram @wellness_education_dubaiFacebook @mattmarneyfitness LinkedIn – Matt Marney (Wellness education dubai) 

The PQI Podcast is back, and season 6 is here to ignite your passion for patients! NCODA is thrilled to bring you another season that promises insights, inspiration, and a prescription for innovation in the field of oncology. Our season premiere features Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being for Johns Hopkins Medicine. A true expert in cultivating a healthy and resilient workforce, Dr. Safeer will guide us through his book, "A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce." Listeners will be empowered with practical tools to not only build a thriving workplace but one that flourishes.In January 2023, with publisher Wiley, Dr. Safeer released A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce. Dr Safeer is the first author to provide a step-by-step roadmap for creating a well-being culture that integrates science with practical solutions as demonstrated by the numerous real stories from successful companies. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Medicine, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and the American College of Preventive Medicine. He serves on the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst Insight Council and previously served on the board of directors for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.You can learn more about Richard's work at RichardSafeer.com or follow him on LinkedIn.If you're looking for training on how to create a wellbeing culture on your team or organization, then go to CreatingAWellbeingCulture.com A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce is available on Amazon and wherever books are sold.

Happy New Year!!!Many of us start each January by setting goals, deciding on priorities, and declaring resolutions for the upcoming year.  The most common goals each year center around health and well-being, with many falling under the umbrella of “getting in shape” or “losing weight.”According to a new survey by Forbes Health, the top resolutions for 2024 include improving fitness, finances, and mental health. "Getting to the gym more, drinking less, and being more active and healthy,"  Regardless of the specifics of our goals, as the ball drops on New Year's Eve, millions focus intention on lifestyle changes. We want to start fresh and become a better, healthier, and happier version of ourselves. Welcome to Episode Thirty-one of The Nature of Wellness Podcast.  On this episode, we sat down with workplace health pioneer, author, and thought leader Richard Safeer, M.D. For the past 20 years, Dr. Safeer has assessed cultures, trained leaders, and conducted and explored research on the intersection of individual and organizational behavior. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being for Johns Hopkins Medicine, where he leads the Healthy at Hopkins employee health and well-being strategy.    In early 2023, Richard released A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce, which was extremely well-received in the healthcare and wellness fields. Join us as we talk to Dr. Safeer about his impressive personal journey within the healthcare field, the most important (and often overlooked) factors for a successful culture, and how we can integrate our workplace into New Year's resolutions.  Richard discusses how his incredible book is meant to serve leaders in all fields, the need for organizations to employ “internal wellness champions,” how time in nature impacts his personal and professional roles,  and how “well-being is a team sport.”We left this conversation ready to face a new year, happier, healthier, and spending more time outside.  Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast.  We appreciate you all.Be Well-NOWDr. Safeer's Website: https://richardsafeer.com/Connect with Dr. Safeer on LinkedInLearn how to create a well-being culture on your team: CreatingAWellbeingCulture.comPick up a copy of 'A Cure for the Common Company: https://amzn.to/3bG1q1D  Dr. Safeer's Book and Discussion Guide: https://richardsafeer.com/bookshelf/Ten Minute Well-Being Tips for Managers on Boundaries is here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNQYej4C31A* The Nature of Wellness Podcast is produced by the remarkable Shawn Bell.** The NOW theme song was written, performed, produced, and graciously provided by the incredibly talented Phil and Niall Monahan. 

     A new era in value-based care is emerging where employers are no longer sleeping giants willing to tolerate a broken fee-for-service healthcare system. ‘Poor health' costs employers $575B in lost productivity on top of the $880B they already spend in premium dollars annually. Employers (and their employees) continued to get fleeced by unsustainable double-digit premium increases every year, with hospitals using that excess spend in commercial insurance to their subsidize losses on the public pay side. The paradigm shift to value-based purchasing is underway in employer-based health insurance; however, it will not achieve the aims of population health unless a similar transformation occurs in workforce wellbeing.      Joining us this week in the Race to Value is Dr. Richard Safeer, the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-being at Johns Hopkins Medicine, where he leads the Healthy at Hopkins employee health and well-being strategy.  Dr. Safeer is a highly influential thought leader on building a culture of health and is the author of the groundbreaking new book, “A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Hopper, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce.” In this interview you will hear from one of the leading experts on employee health in our country about what it takes to cultivate a healthy workforce. Episode Bookmarks: 01:30 Introduction to Richard Safeer, M.D. and “A Cure for the Common Company” 04:45 Developing a holistic view where we look at individuals as both patients and employees. 05:15 “Until we integrate a strategy that includes the workplace, we are not likely to optimize population health." 06:00 The economic and cultural imperatives for workforce well-being. 06:30 A key factor in achieving health goals is the support of people you are closest to at home and at work. 07:45 Connecting the spectrum of employee health from well-being to chronic disease. 08:30 Why have attempts at corporate wellness failed so often in the past? 09:30 “Our health and well-being are greatly influenced by the relationships we have in the workplace.” 10:00 Most employers do not fully leverage the social sciences to optimize the support of their workforce. 10:45 Innovative self-funded health insurance as a requisite component of a corporate wellness strategy. 12:30 How a company benefits from a healthy workforce. 13:45 Innovations to create access to high quality primary care and lifestyle medicine (e.g. Direct Primary Care and onsite clinics). 17:00 Employers must fully leverage all resources (e.g. data from health insurers, EAPs, collaboration with local health systems). 18:30 The 6 Building Blocks of a Wellbeing Culture. 20:45 Making it easier for employees to make healthy choices. 21:30 The influence of social climate in the workplace. 22:30 The plight of healthcare workforce burnout and moral injury. 23:45 We need supportive work environments to produce good health (not paternalism). 25:00 “Employers who demonstrate genuine care and back it up with genuine resources to support health and well-being will be the ones to attract and retain talent.” 25:30 Resiliency does not rest solely on the individual! 26:00 Employees cannot maintain mental health if their work doesn't align with education and skill set. 27:00 Social connections to team and trust in management improves resiliency. 29:00 70-80% of employees are willing to take a pay cut to get a job that better supports their mental health (see UKG study) 30:00 Balancing the need for social connection with remote work. 31:30 Referencing the new book, “Culture Shock: An Unstoppable Force is Changing How We Work and Live.” 32:00 One-size fits all decisions about onsite work doesn't make sense for all employees. 33:30 Cisco Systems as an exemplar of a workplace culture for health and well-being. 36:00 The role of technology in health is superseded in importance by the workplace, home, and community settings.

Host Dr. Nick van Terheyden aka Dr. Nick, discusses Empowering Workplace Wellbeing with Richard Safeer, MD. Their discussion includes focusing on employee health and well-being post-COVID-19; the importance of creating a supportive culture for employee well-being, recognizing it as crucial for talent acquisition and retention; a holistic approach covering mental, social, and biological health; the burden on clinical staff, that leads to burnout; Suggested solutions like utilizing medical scribes for relief and Undercover Boss approaches; leadership training programs and the idea of shadowing to understand employees' day-to-day challenges. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

On this episode of The Better Leadership Team Show, I delve into the realm of creating a well-being culture with none other than Dr. Richard Safeer, the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Safeer is not only a distinguished author, known for his book 'A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce,' but also a globally renowned expert and keynote speaker on the subject of employee health and well-being.Together, we'll embark on a compelling exploration centered around a fundamental question: Why should leaders prioritize the well-being of their employees? In a refreshing departure from conventional thinking, we'll dive into the profound realization that the health and well-being of employees are inextricably linked to the prosperity of organizations and, importantly, the personal well-being of leaders themselves.But that's not all! We'll also navigate the complexities of building meaningful relationships in the ever-evolving landscape of hybrid and remote work arrangements. Plus, we'll uncover the invaluable benefits of integrating mindfulness practices into the workplace.https://richardsafeer.comhttp://creatingawellbeingculture.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardsafeer/Get Free GiftThe limitless organization short video coursemike-goldman.com/limitlessThanks for listening! Connect with us at mike-goldman.com/blog and on Instagram@mikegoldmancoach and on YouTube @Mikegoldmancoach

Something about work isn't working for us.In this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender talk to Chief Medical Director of Employee Health at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Dr Richard Safeer. During this conversation, Richard tells us that one key is to avoid thinking about wellbeing in the workplace as a benefit in kind for employees and rather see it as a source of competitive advantage. Richard's book ‘A Cure for the Common Company (Wiley, 2023)' delivers a step-by-step roadmap to creating a culture of health on your team and in your company that keeps your people happier and more engaged. Referenced during this episode:A Cure for the Common Company (R. Safeer, 2023)Richard Safeer websiteCreating a Well-being Culture (training program)  Other reading from Jean Gomes and Scott Allender: Leading In A Non-Linear World (J Gomes, 2023)The Enneagram of Emotional Intelligence (S Allender, 2023)  Social:Instagram           @evolvingleaderLinkedIn             The Evolving Leader PodcastTwitter               @Evolving_LeaderYouTube           @evolvingleader The Evolving Leader is researched, written and presented by Jean Gomes and Scott Allender with production by Phil Kerby. It is an Outside production.

This episode revolves around creating a culture of wellness. Our guest Dr. Richard Safeer, MD shares some amazing insights into cultivating workplace wellness. We're challenging the old-school concept that being completely engrossed in work is the key to satisfaction. Yes, let's allow passion to drive our careers, yet, self-care is an absolute must. This episode is sponsored by: https://www.directsuggest.com/subscribe.php?id=6992 Use Promo Code: HumanHR CultureBot: https://getculturebot.com/humanhr  Connect with Dr. Richard Safeer, MD here: richardsafeer.com Buy "A Cure for the Common Company" here: https://www.amazon.com/Cure-Common-Company-Well-Being-Prescription/dp/1119899966/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1660585285&refinements=p_27%3ARichard+Safeer&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Richard+Safeer Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!   Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/support

Lots of programs and benefits most often don't lead to a more well employee. However, when employers install a culture of health in the workplace, employees are more than twice as likely to reach their well-being goals than employees who are still subject to a workplace wellness model that formed more than 60 years ago. Richard Safeer, MD, earned his BS in Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University under the tutelage of T. Colin Campbell, author of the China Study, before attending medical school at State University of New York at Buffalo. Dr. Safeer is the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-being at Johns Hopkins Medicine, where he leads the Healthy at Hopkins employee health and well-being strategy. He also holds faculty appointments in the School of Medicine and Public Health at Johns Hopkins University. Prior to arriving at Hopkins, Dr. Safeer practiced family medicine in Northern Virginia. He was then on faculty at the George Washington University, serving as the Residency Director of Family Medicine in his last year at the institution. He was the Medical Director of an Occupational Health Center in Baltimore and Wellness Director for the Mid-Atlantic region of the parent company, just before starting at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in Baltimore, Maryland as the Medical Director of Preventive Medicine. He has been credited by some for bringing ‘wellness' in to the realm of responsibilities of the managed care industry. He also led CareFirst BCBS to be among the first cohort of health plans to be accredited for Wellness by NCQA. He holds faculty appointments in both the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine as well as the School of Public Health. He continues to see patients one day a week in the Pediatric Cardiology department. Dr. Safeer is a fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice, The American College of Lifestyle Medicine and the American College of Preventive Medicine. He served on the board of directors for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. He is on the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst Insight Council. Timestamped Overview [00:07:30] Small things lead to big well-being. [00:09:13] Shared values improve employee engagement and success. [00:14:35] Ideas for leaders to improve well-being.[00:18:49] Put mask on first, emotions impact team. [00:21:01] "Right mindset needed for successful leadership." [00:26:35] Six well-being building blocks for teams. [00:31:01] $80k is comfortable; money loses impact after. [00:32:51] Six steps to success in workplace wellness. [00:37:36] Connect with team through personal bonding activities. [00:43:59] Best boss cares, leads, and markets. For the complete show notes be sure to check out our website: https://leaddontboss.com/264

Research indicates less than 3% of Americans are sufficiently active, eat a healthy diet, maintain a healthy weight and abstain from smoking. A key factor in the ability to achieve one's health goals is whether those goals are supported by the people they're closest to—at home and at work. Generally, organizational employee wellness programs are only partially successful because they expect the individual to bear the full responsibility of changing their behavior rather than in conjunction with a supportive environment. For the past 20 years, workplace health pioneer and thought leader Richard Safeer, M.D. has assessed cultures, trained leaders, and conducted research on the intersection of individual and organizational behavior. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being for Johns Hopkins Medicine. He is a regular conference speaker on building a culture of health and well-being and has published numerous journal articles on the topic.  His full bio is below. In his upcoming, groundbreaking book available on January 19, 2023, titled, A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce (Wiley),Dr. Safeer becomes the first author to provide a step-by-step roadmap for creating a well-being culture that integrates science with practical solutions as demonstrated by the numerous real stories from successful companies.Dr. Richard Safeer BioFor the past 20 years, workplace health pioneer and thought leader Richard Safeer, M.D. has assessed cultures, trained leaders, and conducted and explored research on the intersection of individual and organizational behavior. Dr. Safeer currently serves as the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being for Johns Hopkins Medicine where he leads the Healthy at Hopkins employee health and well-being strategy. He is a regular conference speaker on the topic of building a culture of health and well-being and has published numerous journal articles on the topic. He teaches in the Department of Health, Behavior and Society at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He also taught the inaugural graduate course, ‘Organizational Health,' at American University. In January 2023, in response to Americans' health challenges today and based on his experiences driving employee health and well-being strategies, with publisher Wiley, Dr. Safeer will release A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce. Dr Safeer is the first author to provide a step-by-step roadmap for creating a well-being culture that integrates science with practical solutions as demonstrated by the numerous real stories from successful companies. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showRebel HR is a podcast for HR professionals and leaders of people who are ready to make some disruption in the world of work. Please connect to continue the conversation! https://twitter.com/rebelhrguyhttps://www.facebook.com/rebelhrpodcasthttp://www.kyleroed.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-roed/

n this episode, podcast host Belinda Ellsworth interviews Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Wellbeing at John Hopkins Medicine, about building a well-being culture in the workplace.Dr. Richard describes how aligning your work with your inner self is crucial for happiness in the workplace. He also notes how entrepreneurs and risk-takers should pay attention to their body's feedback and cues for a healthy work-life balance. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing stress and taking steps to reduce it before it becomes overwhelming.Among other things, he introduces the concept of progressive muscle relaxation as a technique to reduce stress and improve relaxation.Key Learnings from the Episode:08:29 - Dr. Richard talks about "Progressive Muscle Relaxation: The Stress Buster Technique"15:21 - Dr. Richard explains why Leadership is crucial in building a culture of well-being at work, and why every leader needs to be involved.18:26 - Six building blocks of building a well-being culture on a team.29:36 - The journey to success is not overnight, and taking a job you may not want can lead to greater opportunities.About Dr. Richard Safeer -Dr. Richard is currently the chief medical director of employee health and well-being at Johns Hopkins Medicine.After medical school, he thought he would be practicing as a family doctor for his entire career. However, within the first year, he realized he wasn't in his happy place. He also came to the conclusion that he could make a bigger impact if he could help organizations shape their workplace and workday so that it supported health and well-being instead of harming it. So here he is, four jobs later!How to Connect Dr. Richard Safeer:Websites - richardsafeer.com creatingawellbeingculture.comDownload his book from Amazon - A Cure for the Common CompanyLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardsafeer/About the Host -Belinda Ellsworth is a Speaker, Trainer, Best-Selling Author, and PodcasterShe has been a professional speaker, mover, and shaker for more than 25 years. Having built three successful companies, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs make better decisions, create successful systems, and build business strategies using her "Four Pillars of Success" system.Belinda has always had a passion and zest for life with the skill for turning dreams into reality. How to Connect with Belinda:Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/workfromyourhappyplaceLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/belindaellsworthInstagram -https://www.instagram.com/workfromyourhappyplace/Website - www.workfromyourhappyplace.comJoin my membership program and discover the art of creating and sharing amazing experiences with like-minded people, all from the comfort of your own home. You get to connect with others online, learn new skills and techniques, and grow your network without ever having to leave your computer screen. To know more, click on the link https://workfromyourhappyplace.com/vip/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4939248/advertisement

For this episode, Becky is joined by Richard Safeer, author of A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce and Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-being at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Becky and Richard discuss overcoming the challenges of marketing your book, tips for authors looking to identify their target audience, and ways to maintain your health and well-being.During the episode, you will discover: How to overcome hurdles that arise during the book marketing journey.Ways to identify and balance your target audiences. More accessible methods for marketing your book. Guidance on coping with feelings of overwhelm.Why it's important to establish a support system among your peers.How to experience joy throughout your book-making process.Tips for maintaining your health and well-being.Make sure you check out our show notes, which include action steps and resources.Please feel free to message Becky at becky@weavinginfluence.com to share your thoughts!

In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director, Employee Health and Well-being at John Hopkins, author of "A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Organization." Dr. Safeer is a leading expert in company culture and health, and in this episode, he shares strategies and insights for creating a culture of well-being in your organization.Drawing on his years of experience working with companies to improve their health and well-being programs, Dr. Safeer provides practical advice for leaders who want to create a healthier, happier, and more engaged workforce. He emphasizes the importance of shaping a culture of health that supports employees in making positive changes to their lifestyle, and he provides strategies for overcoming common obstacles to change.Throughout the episode, Dr. Safeer shares insights and anecdotes from his book, "A Cure for the Common Company," and he provides concrete examples of how companies have successfully implemented well-being programs that have improved employee health and productivity. He also addresses the challenges that companies face in creating a culture of well-being, and he provides guidance on how to overcome these challenges.Whether you're a business or human resources leader at a medium- to large-sized organization, or simply interested in supporting employee health and well-being, this episode is packed with valuable insights and strategies for creating a healthier, happier, and more engaged workforce. Dr. Safeer's expertise and passion for well-being make this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in improving the health and productivity of their organization.To find out more about Guy Bloom and his award winning work in Team Coaching, Leadership Development and Executive Coaching click below.The link to everything CLICK HEREUK: 07827 953814Email: guybloom@livingbrave.com Web: www.livingbrave.com

According to the 2020 Gartner Well-Being Benchmarking Survey, 70% of companies have introduced new well-being benefits or increased the amount of existing well-being benefits in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. To sustain momentum in developing a healthy workforce, organizations must continue to create an environment where employees value well-being. Dr. Richard Safeer, author of “A Cure for the Common Company,” joins the Talent Angle to make the case that organizations should go beyond well-being programs to create a culture of well-being. He offers practical guidance to help HR leaders establish the norms and environment that supports workforce health. Dr. Richard Safeer currently serves as the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being for Johns Hopkins Medicine where he leads the Healthy at Hopkins employee health and well-being strategy.  Previously, he was the Medical Director of Preventive Medicine for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in Baltimore, Maryland. In January 2023, with publisher Wiley, Dr. Safeer released "A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce.” Jessica Knight is a vice president of research in the Gartner HR practice. She leads research teams to identify best practices and new opportunities for addressing HR executives' most urgent challenges. Her areas of focus include employee experience, organizational culture, change management and the future of work.

In this episode of Empowering Workplaces, hosts Sanja Licina, PhD and Maddie Grant discuss the impact of managers on employee mental health with Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Wellbeing at Johns Hopkins Medicine and author of A Cure for the Common Company. The conversation centers around the surprising data point that 69% of employees say their manager has a big impact on their mental health, which is equal to the percentage of respondents who said their spouse has a big impact.The discussion touches on the responsibility of managers to show up for their people with empathy and compassion, and the role of organizations in equipping managers to support employee wellbeing. Dr. Safeer provides insights and tips for creating a healthy workplace culture that empowers employees and leaders to prioritize mental health and wellbeing.

Less than 5% of Americans are sufficiently active, eat a healthy diet, or maintain a healthy weight. And many suffer from chronic health conditions and workplace stress that cost employers billions yearly in lost productivity and higher healthcare costs. But while employee health is increasingly a priority for US employers, many workplace wellbeing programs are only partially successful because they expect individuals to be responsible for changing their behaviors. In this podcast, Dr. Richard Safeer, the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being at Johns Hopkins Medicine, who also leads the Healthy at Hopkins employee health and well-being strategy, provides an evidence-based roadmap for creating and shaping a culture of health.  In this podcast, which draws from Dr. Safeer's new book, A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Organization, you'll learn: How “cultures of health” can maximize well-being outcomes A step-by-step roadmap to creating a culture of health The roles of shared values, social climates, and peer support    The business benefits of creating successful well-being cultures Lessons from Johns Hopkins' wellness initiative Learn more about Dr. Safeer's book, A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce, a point-by-point blueprint to creating a robust culture of health at your company with practical strategies you can apply immediately. Learn more about Dr. Richard Safeer and his new learning program, Creating a Well-Being Culture Watch: 10 Minute Well-being Tips for Managers | How to Bring Well-Being to your Team (John Hopkins Medicine)

Dr. Richard Safeer is the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being @ Johns Hopkins Medicine. He works to help leaders understand how to build cultures of health in their own organizations. He holds faculty appointments in both the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Bloomberg School of Public Health. His book, A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce outlines a process companies and leaders can use to improve health across their own organizations. Mentioned in this Episode:A Cure for the Common Company by Richard Safeer - https://www.amazon.com/Cure-Common-Company-Well-Being-Prescription/dp/1119899966 Ten Minute Well Being Tips For Managers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_v8Jd-x-c4Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink - https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Ownership-U-S-Navy-SEALs-ebook/dp/B0739PYQSS/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=extreme+ownership&qid=1680479372&s=books&sprefix=extreme%2Cstripbooks%2C102&sr=1-1Breathe by James Nestor - https://www.amazon.com/Breath-New-Science-Lost-Art-ebook/dp/B0818ZZNLR/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=breath+james+nestor&qid=1680479398&s=books&sprefix=breath+jame%2Cstripbooks%2C94&sr=1-1Culture: It's the Smell of the Place - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgrD7yJwxAMTime Codes:(1:44) - Introducing Dr. Safeer.(3:05) - What does it mean for an individual to be healthy?(4:19) - What does it mean for an organization to be healthy?(5:37) - Is it an employer's responsibility to cultivate a healthy company?(7:02) - What do you mean by taking a cultural approach?(8:12) - What is a subculture?(13:17) - How does this relate to subcultures?(14:20) - What makes a positive or a negative subculture?(16:07) -  Where does one start when trying to influence subcultures?(18:35) - What are the types of things I should be looking for in healthy or unhealthy subcultures?(25:31) - What is 4-7-8 breathing?(28:15) - What role does mental health play here?(31:27) - How important is 'connection' in relation to health and what does it look like in healthy organizations?(34:07) - Is socialization at work driven mostly by extroverted leaders?(37:21) - How should a leader approach changes that are needed?(42:31) -  How do we start moving culture in a healthy direction?

he following is a conversation between Dr. Richard Safeer, Author of A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Organization, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving. Do you ever wonder what you could do to make your workplace happier, healthier, and more productive? Would you be interested in a roadmap to create a culture of health on your team and in your organization that keeps your people positive and more engaged? Well, if so, my next guest can help. He is Dr. Richard Safeer, the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being for Johns Hopkins Medicine, and author of A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Organization.

Rising employee stress levels and employee burnout are becoming a worrisome trend in today's workplaces. And yet, despite the wellness economy being estimated to have a value of over $4 trillion, little if any traction is being made on resolving this mental and physical health crisis. Thankfully, it's not all doom and gloom as my guest on this episode of Leadership Biz Cafe has a prescription that any leader and organization can apply to create a healthier, happier, and more resilient workforce. Dr, Richard Safeer is the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being for Johns Hopkins Medicine where he leads the Healthy at Hopkins employee health and well-being strategy. He also serves on the New England Journal of Medicine Catalyst Insight Council and previously served on the board of directors for the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. In his book, “A Cure for the Common Company – A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce”, Richard shares a simple, but powerful approach for how any organization can address the current workplace health crisis while continuing to achieve your organizational goals. Over the course of our conversation, Richard and I discuss: What organizations are getting wrong in their efforts to address employee wellness. Some simple measures leaders should employ to change the social climate in their organization so it better supports employee wellness and resilience. What are norms and how they impact employee well-being and our efforts to improve working conditions. What leaders need to be doing to create a well-being culture in their organization. Obstacles leaders should be mindful of that can impede their efforts to create a well-being culture. As my background is in the medical sciences, it was truly a pleasure to speak with Richard about this timely subject. And it's especially encouraging how the ‘prescription' he shares to build a well-being culture can be employed by any leader in any organization. Given how employee stress and burnout is a growing issue, I strongly encourage you to check out this interview to get some ideas on where to begin on finding a solution to this costly workplace problem. https://open.spotify.com/episode/56WYALsuX73vSVS2IPi89L?si=de60fad37c374336 Noteworthy links: Buy Richard's book “A Cure for the Common Company” on Amazon*. Learn more about Richard's work: richardsafeer.com *sponsored link that helps to support this podcast. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Dr. Richard Safeer found his way to well-being while treating patients as a practicing physician. He quickly realized his desire to have greater influence and support over healthy habits and positive emotions meant serving in a place where we spend most of our time: The Workplace! Fast forward to 2023, his knowledge, vast experience and, of course, science form his inaugural book, A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce. In this easy listening conversation, Richard shares his Building Blocks for creating a thriving well-being culture, some tips on battling “Culture Killers,” and strategies for keeping health a priority in the workplace.

Many organizations have perks and programs designed to enhance employee wellness, but these efforts often miss the mark in actually boosting worker well-being. On this episode, Deloitte Chief Well-being Officer Jen Fisher talks with Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of employee health and well-being for Johns Hopkins Medicine and author of “A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce” about the importance of truly building well-being into the core of an organization through peer support, leader engagement, setting norms, shared values, and more.

Many organizations have perks and programs designed to enhance employee wellness, but these efforts often miss the mark in actually boosting worker well-being. On this episode, Jen Fisher talks with Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director of employee health and well-being for Johns Hopkins Medicine and author of A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce about the importance of truly building well-being into the core of an organization through peer support, leader engagement, setting norms, shared values, and more.

Are you curious about how your team's and organization's wellness affect productivity? In this episode of The Teamwork Advantage, Dr. Richard Safeer discusses the link between individual wellness and team productivity. By examining how our wellness actions impact those around us, even in seemingly insignificant ways, we can make small changes that contribute to a positive shift in team behavior. Dr. Safeer outlines his 6 Building Blocks for a culture of wellness, sharing tips on creating a supportive and wellness-focused environment. Join us to discover how your subculture can either positively or negatively impact your team, and learn how to make small changes that can have a significant impact on the productivity of your team. Tune in now to gain valuable insights on building a culture of wellness in your organization!You can learn more about Richard's work at RichardSafeer.com or follow him on LinkedIn.If you're looking for training on how to create a culture of well-being on your team or organization, then go to CreatingAWellbeingCulture.com

What did Covid do to our social circles? Brian and Aubrey discuss the latest research, and then are joined by Dr. Richard Safeer to talk about creating healthy workplaces. Later, a conversation about conflating thinness with Godliness--and an interview with Becky Robinson, founder and CEO of Weaving Influence, on her book Reach--and the stewardship of our online presence as Christians. GUESTS: Dr. Rich Safeer, Johns Hopkins Medicine https://www.amazon.com/Cure-Common-Company-Well-Being-Prescription/dp/1119899966 Becky Robinson, Weaving Influence https://www.amazon.com/Reach-Biggest-Possible-Audience-Message/dp/1523000872/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1675179180&sr=1-1 Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Laura welcomes her first guest of 2023, author and Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Wellbeing at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Dr. Richard Safeer to the show. Dr. Safeer just released his first book, “A Cure for the Common Company” and he talks about his book and the benefits of workplace wellbeing with Dr. Laura. Richard Safeer wrote his book because he sees that what companies are doing may not be as effective as they thought. He believes there is a better way to use company time, energy, and resources to effect a greater culture of wellbeing. He explains the six building blocks of wellbeing, where the title of his book came from, and how employers are instrumental in the health of their employees in this inspiring conversation with Dr. Laura.“So, you know, one of the most common challenges I see workplaces have is that the employer takes this individual approach. Here are the resources, go ahead and use them and get better. As opposed to recognizing that we're all in this together, that our well being is a team sport and that we rely on each other to improve and maintain our health and well-being” - Richard SafeerAbout Dr. Richard Safeer:Dr. Safeer is Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Wellbeing at Johns Hopkins Medicine. Dr. Safeer completed his B.S. in Nutrition at Cornell University before graduating from medical school at the S.U.N.Y. at Buffalo (magna cum laude). He completed his residency in Family Medicine and a Faculty Development Fellowship. He is certified in Clinical Lipidology. He's a fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice, the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, and the American College of Preventive Medicine.Prior to Hopkins, Dr. Safeer practiced family medicine in Virginia. He was then on faculty at the George Washington University, the Residency Director of Family Medicine in his last year. He was the Medical Director of an Occupational Health Center in Baltimore and Wellness Director for the Mid-Atlantic region of the parent company, just before starting at CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield as the Medical Director of Preventive Medicine. He has been credited by some for bringing ‘wellness' to the realm of the managed care industry. He also led CareFirst BCBS to be among the first cohort of health plans to be accredited for Wellness by NCQA. He holds an adjunct faculty appointment at the American University, where he taught “Organizational Health”.Amongst his responsibilities at Hopkins, includes leading the employee health and well-being initiative, Healthy at Hopkins. Dr. Safeer also advises the institution on matters related to health plan benefits, occupational health, and the employee assistance program. He has published many journal articles and his work is featured in many books. He regularly speaks to national audiences on the employee health and wellbeing space, more specifically on how to create healthy workplace cultures. He previously served on the board of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, a professional organization he helped establish. In January 2023, Wiley will release his book, “A Cure for the Common Company”.Dr. Safeer enjoys most outdoor activities including biking and tennis.  He's hiked in the Andes, Alaska, and Australia as well in many national parks.  He lives in Columbia Maryland with his wife, three kids and their dog Kami.  Watch for his book, “A Cure for the Common Company”, coming in January 2023. Resources:Richard Safeer, MDRichard Safeer on LinkedIn“A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce” by Richard Safeer, MD“Leading with Gratitude” by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton“Anxiety at Work” by Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton“Drive” by Daniel H. PinkLearn more about Dr. Laura on her website: https://drlaura.liveFor more resources, look into Dr. Laura's organizations: Canada Career CounsellingCalgary Career CounsellingSynthesis Psychology

In today's episode, Matthew has a conversation with Dr. Richard Safeer.  He is the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being at Johns Hopkins Medicine.  He oversees the health and wellness of the 42,000 employees of The Johns Hopkins Medical System.  He's been working with Hopkins for 11 years.  We discuss the current atmosphere within healthcare where burnout, stress, and personnel problems are now the norm.  Plus, we go over how he is addressing the current state of healthcare.  To purchase Dr Safeer's new book:The Cure for the Common CompanyDr Safeer's Website:richardsafeer.comPlease check back often for more episodes pertaining to health and wellness for healthcare providers and caregivers.Please send your questions to providerwellnesspodcast@gmail.comWebsite:  providerwellnesspodcast.comPlease go to providersymposium.com to learn more aboutThe Provider Wellness Symposium.Thanks for listening and please subscribe and share this episode.

What does it take to put a great idea out into the world - and see it grow? When you have an idea that can potentially help millions, you have to be ready for the challenges that come along with trying to spread the word. Our guest today is Dr. Richard Safeer, the Chief Medical Director, Employee Health and Well-Being at Johns Hopkins Medicine. On January 19th, 2023 his first book, Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce hits the market, providing practical tips on creating a culture of well-being. When we think of health and well-being we rarely think of it as a team activity, but we need to have supportive people and supportive environments, including at our workplace. Richard shares how management and HR professionals can be a positive force for workers both in the office and while working remotely.    He tells us about his time working at Johns Hopkins, putting the pieces together to develop an employee health and well-being strategy known as  "Healthy at Hopkins," which would become the basis for his book. Richard discusses the challenges and growth that were required to get his work to market. He wrote the book without an agent (or contract), but after signing the contract, he realized that - while his work was extremely valuable, it wasn't entertaining! With inspiration from his favorite authors, Richard rewrote the book, seeking to bring more fun and catch the audience's attention, while still providing value and practical tips. Richard tells us how he is not a self-promoter by nature, but the need to get his ideas to the people that would benefit drove him to reach out and learn the skills necessary to market the book. Three Key Takeaways: * Ideas for a book can bubble up from decades of work and experience. * A book that is composed of dry facts probably won't make an impact. Your work has to be entertaining, in addition to providing value. * To put your ideas into a practical process, you may need to simplify and focus on the details.

Join us on Be Brave at Work as we speak with Dr. Richard Safeer. For the past 20 years, Richard has assessed cultures, trained leaders, and conducted and explored research on the intersection of individual and organizational behavior. Dr. Safeer currently serves as the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-Being for Johns Hopkins Medicine where he leads the Healthy at Hopkins employee health and well-being strategy. Previously, he was the Medical Director of Preventive Medicine for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield in Baltimore, Maryland. In January 2023, with publisher Wiley, Dr. Safeer will release A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce. Dr Safeer is the first author to provide a step-by-step roadmap for creating a well-being culture that integrates science with practical solutions as demonstrated by the numerous real stories from successful companies. Links of Interest LinkedIn Twitter Website A Cure for the Common Company: A Well-Being Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Workforce A special thank you to our sponsor, Cabot Risk Strategies. For more information, please visit them at CabotRisk.com Please click the button to subscribe so you don't miss any episodes and leave a review if your favorite podcast app has that ability. Thank you! More information about Ed, visit Excellius.com © 2022 Ed Evarts

Dr. Richard Safeer leads the employee health and well-being initiative, Healthy at Hopkins at Johns Hopkins Medicine.  He also advises the institution on matters related to health plan benefits, occupational health and the employee assistance program.  He has published many journal articles and regularly speaks on employee health and wellbeing, in particular on how to create healthy workplace cultures. In January 2023, his book, “A Cure for the Common Company” will be released and that book and his culture building blocks serve as the foundation for our discussion.   Listen in to learn steps an organization of any size or type, with or without a budget can take to create a culture of wellbeing. Connect with Richard Safeer LinkedIn - @Richard Safeer  Connect with Susan Morgan Bailey Email: Susan.Bailey@marshmma.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanmbailey/

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Richard Safeer to discuss a cure for the common company: a well-being prescription for a happier, healthier and more resilient workforce.Dr. Safeer is the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-being at Johns Hopkins Medicine, where he leads the Healthy at Hopkins employee health and well-being strategy. He also holds faculty appointments in the School of Medicine and Public Health at Johns Hopkins University.

Our guest today is Richard Safeer, MD. Dr. Safeer is the Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Well-being at Johns Hopkins Medicine, where he leads the Healthy at Hopkins employee health and well-being strategy. Prior to arriving at Hopkins, Dr. Safeer practiced family medicine in Northern Virginia. He was then on faculty at the George Washington University. His book “A Cure for the Common Company,” is available for pre-order on Amazon and Barnes & Noble.com today and will be released in January of 2023.###Three Key Things:Learn what Healthy at Hopkins is all aboutHear how employees benefit and mental wellness is supported - can you use these ideas at your company or on your team?Get a sneak peek into the upcoming book, "A Cure for the Common Company"If you love this podcast please share it with friends, family and co-workers and leave a 5-star review! Join us at LinkedIn and download Chapter One of Anxiety at Work at The Culture Works.###Your hosts, Adrian Gostick & Chester Elton have spent 20+ years helping clients engage their employees on strategy, vision and values. They provide real solutions for leaders looking to manage change, drive innovation and build high performance cultures and teams. Their work is supported by research with more than a million working adults across the globe.They are authors of award-winning Wall Street Journal & New York Times bestsellers All In, The Carrot Principle, Leading with Gratitude, and Anxiety at Work. Their books have been translated into 30 languages and have sold more than 1.5 million copies. They have been called “fascinating” by Fortune and “creative and refreshing” by The New York Times. Gostick & Elton have appeared on NBC's Today Show, CBS 60 Minutes, and are often quoted in Fast Company, Newsweek and the Wall Street Journal.Learn more about their Executive Coaching practice at TheCultureWorks.com. To book Adrian and Chester to keynote at your event, contact christy@thecultureworks.com###A shout out to our wonderful sponsor, LifeGuides. LifeGuides is a peer-to-peer community that helps people navigate through their day-to-day stressors by providing a place of empathy, listening, wisdom and support with a Guide who has walked in your shoes, experiencing the same challenge or life experience as you. We have a special offer for A@W Community from LifeGuides. It's this easy -  Schedule a demo and drop Healthy2021 in the “Any Questions?” box and receive 2 FREE months service.goHappy Hub is the most inclusive and timely way to communicate and engage directly with your frontline employees and candidates with 95%+ open rates. Send text messages directly from corporate and enable permissions for your frontline leaders to communicate with their team - notes of gratitude, logistical updates, referral opportunities, LTO's, new hire introductions, learning content, celebrations and more. Easily get the right message to the right people with simple segmentation by location, job type, language, etc, and get feedback from the field in a structured, digestible and actionable way. For a 60 day trial, just tell 'em Adrian & Chester sent you!

Keeping employees both happy and healthy is a difficult task. To help workers, many organizations have shifted their focus from preventative care to creating a culture of well-being that focuses more on ensuring employees have what they need to manage stress, create time for self-care and develop tools for resilience. In this second episode of a new podcast series sponsored by LabCorp, What Are Your Answers for a Healthy and Resilient Workforce?, Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director, Employee Health and Wellbeing at Johns Hopkins Medicine, talks to Shavise Hargro, Wellness Program Manager at LabCorp, about how the 'Healthy' at Hopkins employee health and wellness program works to address workers' well-being in a more holistic way. To hear the second episode, press play. You can also listen to Labcorp's first episode in the series by clicking the link below: Fresh Approaches to Employee Health and Wellbeing

Since the pandemic, the twin concerns of employee health and wellbeing have been on the minds of human resources executives and benefits directors as they look to balance the needs of remote work and the flexibility that the workforce demands. In the first episode of a new podcast series sponsored by LabCorp, What Are Your Answers for a Healthy and Resilient Workforce, Emily Roberts, Leader of Client Success at Labcorp Employer Services and Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director, Employee Health and Wellbeing at Johns Hopkins Medicine, talk about changes in employee health and wellbeing over the last two years. They also detail how Johns Hopkins has taken innovative approaches to address these issues with workers and their families. Roberts and Safeer also discuss the relationship between LabCorp and Johns Hopkins. To hear the first episode, press play.

Join us today as we speak with Dr. Richard Safeer, Chief Medical Director, Employee Health & Well-being at Johns Hopkins Medicine about the future of employee well-being.