In this episode of Mind Your Leadership, Dr. Keren Tsuk interviews Kelly Palmiero, COO of Sierra Tucson, to discuss her career path and the role of conscious leadership in creating supportive organizational cultures.

Kelly shares valuable insights on fostering employee wellness, preventing burnout, and cultivating gratitude and mindfulness at work. She emphasizes the importance of investing in employees to improve engagement and well-being, ultimately benefiting both the organization and its clients.

Key Points:

• Career Purpose: Kelly highlights how helping people has been the guiding principle throughout her career.
• Employee Investment: Leaders must prioritize employee well-being to foster better customer service and outcomes.
• Burnout in Mental Health: Burnout is common in the industry, making leadership's role in supporting wellness critical.
• Gratitude and Mindfulness: These practices shift workplace culture positively, enhancing employee morale and productivity.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Connecting different teams promotes collaboration and a unified organizational vision.
• Self-Care for Leaders: Leaders must practice mindfulness and self-care to lead effectively.

Guest Contributions:
Kelly shares real-life experiences on how mindfulness and gratitude practices transformed Sierra Tucson’s work culture and improved employee engagement. Her leadership strategies have fostered a more empathetic, high-performing team.