Mayo staff reflect on 20th anniversary of 9/11

September 10, 2021Uncategorized9/11, employee stories, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic employees, September 11mayoclinicex

In this episode, you will hear from Adria, a nurse practitioner, and Matt, Mayo’s chief security officer, as they discuss their experiences on 9/11. Adria was living outside New York City at the time. Her brother-in-law worked across the street from the World Trade Center, one of the buildings attacked on 9/11. Matt was a federal agent in Washington, D.C., and he shares what changed after the attacks from a security and law enforcement perspective. Listen as they reflect on their memories from 20 years ago and how it affects them today.

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On working remotely with children at home

August 17, 2021Uncategorizedchildren and working from home, family, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic employees, working from anywhere, working from home, working remotelymayoclinicex

In this episode, you will hear from Desiree, a senior project manager in Innovation Tech and Services, and Ariel, an analyst in Human Resources, as they share their experiences of working from home. Ariel has two young children and a husband who also works from home. Desiree has three school-aged children and is balancing their summer schedules while working from home.

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On reversing gender role stereotypes

July 16, 2021Uncategorizedconsultant, employee stories, gender roles, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic employees, men in the workplace, nurse, physician, women in the workplacemayoclinicex

In this episode, you will hear Dr. Starling, a female physician, and Tyler, a male nurse, discuss their experiences with gender stereotypes. Dr. Starling shares her perspective of being misidentified as a nurse and Tyler shares his experience of being misidentified as a physician based solely on their gender. Listen as they discuss the importance of clarifying their roles and normalizing their gender in their roles for future generations.

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On why using the right pronoun matters

June 22, 2021Uncategorizeddiversity, inclusion, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic employees, pronounsmayoclinicex

In this episode, you will hear from Crystal (they, them, theirs), a desk operations specialist, and Adam (he, him, his), a nurse, as they discuss the importance of supporting one another by using the correct pronouns. Crystal identifies as gender-queer, which is commonly defined as a person whose gender identity cannot be solely described as male or female. Adam is a bisexual male, and notes that he is an ally for colleagues, no matter how they identify.

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On finding tools, support to navigate mental health needs

May 25, 2021Uncategorizedanxiety, depression, inclusion, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic employees, mental health, mental health supportmayoclinicex

In this episode, you will hear from Kristi, Human Resources, and Valerie, Orthopedics, discuss their journeys with mental health. Kristi shares her experience managing her depression while juggling a full-time job with children who were distance learning during the COVID-19 pandemic. Valerie shares her perspective of working in a high-stress environment at a previous job that led her to an outpatient program at Mayo Clinic Hospital ― Rochester.

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Brothers who are Mayo physicians discuss growing up on a farm, family work ethic that shaped them

May 11, 2021Uncategorizedbrothers, employee stories, family, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic employees, siblings, support in the workplace, working togethermayoclinicex

In this episode, you will hear from Bradford Smith, M.D., a cardiac anesthesiologist at Mayo Clinic in Arizona, and Mark M. Smith, M.D., a cardiac anesthesiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. They are brothers who grew up on a farm with a father who was also a physician, and they grew to support one another in their careers. Dr. Bradford Smith shares his perspective of being the younger brother, while older brother Dr. Mark Smith shares his appreciation for being part of his brother’s journey to being an anesthesiologist.

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On making a difference in patients’ lives as a Mayo Clinic volunteer

April 16, 2021UncategorizedMayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic employees, Mayo Clinic volunteers, patients, volunteermayoclinicex

In this episode, you will hear from Pat and Stephanie as they share their perspectives of being Mayo Clinic volunteers, helping patients and their families, and staff. Pat shares her perspective of being a longtime Mayo Clinic volunteer wearing many hats, while Stephanie talks about being a new volunteer who is already making a big difference for Mayo’s patients and their families.

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On balancing work, curveballs of being a dad

March 19, 2021Uncategorizedadoption, dad, employee stories, family, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic employees, parenting, working from anywhere, working from home, working remotemayoclinicex

In this episode, you will hear Scott, a technical lead for Healthcare Technology Management, and Alan, a health systems engineer for Management Engineering and Consulting, share their journey of fatherhood. Scott shares his perspective of adopting two babies who grew up while he and his wife worked full time. Alan talks about his life as a dad and working from home while his wife, Alicia, is a stay-at-home mom to three young children.

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On first taste of the U.S. as immigrants, finding a window into the world

March 2, 2021Uncategorizeddiversity, employee stories, immigrants, inclusion, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic employeesmayoclinicex

In this episode, you will hear from Axel, a communications specialist, and Gaurav, a section head in Information Technology, as they share their experiences and perspectives as first-generation immigrants to the U.S. Axel shares his experience coming to the U.S. as a high school exchange student from Germany. Gaurav shares his perspective on moving to the U.S. as a child.

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On finding meaning in work and things that bring you joy

February 12, 2021Uncategorizedemployee stories, joy, Mayo Clinic, Mayo Clinic employees, meaning in work, purpose in workmayoclinicex

In this episode, you will hear from Jenny, a nurse care coordinator, and Mark, chair of the Division of Engineering, as they discuss the importance of finding joy at work. Jenny shares her perspective of finding joy in the small moments and helping patients feel better. Mark talks about finding meaning and purpose in his work, as well as the role of gratitude in creating joy at work.

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Mayo staff reflect on 20th anniversary of 9/11

On working remotely with children at home

On reversing gender role stereotypes

On why using the right pronoun matters

On finding tools, support to navigate mental health needs

Brothers who are Mayo physicians discuss growing up on a farm, family work ethic that shaped them

On making a difference in patients’ lives as a Mayo Clinic volunteer

On balancing work, curveballs of being a dad

On first taste of the U.S. as immigrants, finding a window into the world

On finding meaning in work and things that bring you joy