Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare

Joe Mull, CSP, M.Ed - Employalty: The Book that Recalibrates the Workplace

Marcus Engel Season 1 Episode 104

Marcus is joined by Joe Mull, CSP, to break down what employers need to do to create employee loyalty. Joe shares the three factors that must be in place for a thriving staff. In a twist, Marcus starts off the episode sharing a story of Joe’s compassion and the specific words he said to Marcus in a crisis. The two talk about the people behind the terms “staff” and “work force” to show how employers can create more humane working conditions. Hint: this goes across industries. If you’ve ever thought about quitting a job, Joe understands and shows how there CAN be a difference in work culture.

Key topics:

  • 00:00 – Introductions
  • 00:47 – Real time compassion and a funny story.
  • 03:05 – Marcus brings up the topic of today’s podcast, keeping people in their jobs and increasing employee satisfaction. Joe shares is background and what has got him here.
  • 05:02 – Joe answers questions about staffing levels, the labor market, and the future.
  • 9:18 – Joe talks about how businesses need to create the ideal job and not find the “best person for the job.” 
  • 13:10 – Marcus and Joe talk about the immediate problem of the staff shortage. Joe discusses a few changes that can be made quickly to help create an attractive workplace.
  • 17:30 – Marcus brings up the difficulty of meaningful work in healthcare. The two talk about burnout and the pull to not treat a Tuesday like a Tuesday.
  • 22:00 – Marcus asks Joe to share a story about a time when he has witnessed compassion.
  • 28:28 – Marcus asks his rapid-fire questions. Joe would like to leave everyone with, “Employalty makes work, work for all.”
  • 35:12 – Thank you and conclusions!


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More About Joe Mull, CSP, M.Ed:
Joe Mull is the author of 3 books including No More Team Drama and the forthcoming Employalty: How to Ignite Commitment and Keep Top Talent in the New Age of Work (May 2023, Page Two publishing).

He is the founder of the BossBetter Leadership Academy and hosts the popular Boss Better Now podcast, which was recently named by SHRM as a “can’t miss show for leaders” along with podcasts from Brené Brown and Harvard Business Review.

In demand as a keynote speaker, Joe has taught leadership courses at two major universities and previously managed training at one of the largest healthcare systems in the U.S.

Date: 5/29/2023
Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare
Episode title and number: Episode 104 – Joe Mull, CSP, M.Ed