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In this heart-centered episode of the Coffee Break Podcast, Dr. Renee Thompson has the true pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Kate FitzPatrick – Chief Nurse Executive for Jefferson Health and a respected leader in our field – to talk about something close to both of our hearts: how leaders can foster healthy work cultures, especially in times of adversity.
Through her own stories of being bullied and the lessons she’s carried forward into leadership, Kate shares powerful insights about what it means to lead with grace, empathy, and hope. We talk about why presence matters, how leaders can serve as cultural anthropologists, and the importance of deeply listening to our teams.
If you’re struggling with workplace culture, feeling disconnected, or want to better support your teams through difficult times – this episode is for you.
Dr. Kate FitzPatrick, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, FAONL, is the EVP/Connelly Foundation Chief Nurse Executive Officer for Jefferson Health and a Professor and Associate Dean for Nursing Academic Partnerships & Innovation at Jefferson College of Nursing. A leader known for innovation, advocacy, and compassion, Kate is a fellow of both the American Academy of Nursing and the American Organization of Nurse Leaders. She’s also a Magnet Program Appraiser and advisor to national nursing fellowships.
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