EP 107: Strategic Rounding for Stronger Teams – How Intentional Leadership Builds a Healthy Work Culture

In this episode of the Coffee Break Podcast, Dr. Renee Thompson sits down with Greta Rosler, CEO and Principal of Radius Leaders, to talk about one of the most practical and transformative leadership tools in healthcare – strategic leader rounding.

Greta shares how being intentional and present as a nurse leader can strengthen connection, improve engagement, and foster a healthier, more respectful culture. From developing measurable rounding frameworks to empowering staff through open-ended conversations, Greta explains how leaders can move beyond “checking the box” and make every round meaningful.

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance visibility with strategy, or how to round without feeling like you’re putting out fires all day, this episode is for you.

About Greta Rosler

Greta Rosler, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CPXP, is an experienced nurse leader with a background in frontline nursing leadership, patient experience, and professional development. She is the CEO and Principal of Radius Leaders, a nurse leader development partnership she founded in 2017.

Through her Skilled Nurse Leader© and WIN Your Rounds© programs, Greta helps healthcare organizations strengthen leadership skills, improve engagement, and sustain healthy work environments. Her work has led to measurable improvements in turnover, patient experience, and nurse leader confidence.

Greta is actively involved with the Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders (PONL), serves as a subject matter expert for multiple healthcare leadership organizations, and is currently pursuing her PhD in nurse leader self-efficacy and rounding effectiveness.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

How strategic, intentional rounding builds trust and psychological safety

Why most leaders struggle with rounding and how to fix it

The difference between “checking the box” and creating meaningful engagement

How to empower your team instead of enabling them

Simple, open-ended questions that transform performance conversations

Why presence and purpose are key to sustaining a healthy work culture

Links & Resources

Connect with Greta Rosler: LinkedIn

Visit Radius Leaders: www.radiusleaders.com

Email Greta: greta@radiusleaders.com

Download your copy of our 33 Scripts to Address Disruptive Behavior When You Don’t Know What to Say

Check out Renee Thompson’s newly revised book and #1 Amazon Best Seller Enough! Eradicating Bullying & Incivility: Strategies for Front Line Leaders here!

Check out Renee Thompson’s book Do No Harm Applies to Nurses Too! Strategies to Protect and Bully-proof Yourself at Work here!

Learn more about the Eradicating Bullying & Incivility eLearning Program here!

Have a question for Renee?

Email us at wecare@healthyworkforceinstitute.com to have your leadership question featured in an upcoming Q&A episode!

Disclosure: The host may be compensated for linking to other sites or for sales of products we link to. As an Amazon Associate, Coffee Break earns from qualifying purchases.

Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share with your colleagues. Your support helps us reach more healthcare leaders working to create better work environments.