Podcast: Colette Brown — The Red Flags in Hiring You Should Never Ignore

In this episode, Colette Brown, Chief Human Resources Officer of Stony Brook Medicine, discusses what actually builds (and breaks) a healthy culture. She dives into why leaders should address behavior instead of attitude, the red flags hiring managers keep talking themselves into ignoring, and the 15-year stay-at-home mom who became her favorite hire. With nearly 40 years in healthcare HR, including stops at Melmark, Presby’s Inspired Life, and Crozer-Keystone Health System, Colette brings stories from the trenches and practical tools any leader can use on Monday morning.

Apr 29, 2026
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Podcast: Colette Brown — The Red Flags in Hiring You Should Never Ignore

Podcast: Colette Brown — The Red Flags in Hiring You Should Never Ignore

In this episode, Colette Brown, Chief Human Resources Officer of Stony Brook Medicine, discusses what actually builds (and breaks) a healthy culture. She dives into why leaders should address behavior instead of attitude, the red flags hiring managers keep talking themselves into ignoring, and the 15-year stay-at-home mom who became her favorite hire. With nearly 40 years in healthcare HR, including stops at Melmark, Presby’s Inspired Life, and Crozer-Keystone Health System, Colette brings stories from the trenches and practical tools any leader can use on Monday morning.

Podcast: Colette Brown — The Red Flags in Hiring You Should Never Ignore

Podcast: Colette Brown — The Red Flags in Hiring You Should Never Ignore

In this episode, Colette Brown, Chief Human Resources Officer of Stony Brook Medicine, discusses what actually builds (and breaks) a healthy culture. She dives into why leaders should address behavior instead of attitude, the red flags hiring managers keep talking themselves into ignoring, and the 15-year stay-at-home mom who became her favorite hire. With nearly 40 years in healthcare HR, including stops at Melmark, Presby’s Inspired Life, and Crozer-Keystone Health System, Colette brings stories from the trenches and practical tools any leader can use on Monday morning.

Podcast: Colette Brown — The Red Flags in Hiring You Should Never Ignore
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