{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Kan Talk Kulture with Kylie Anne Neal","title":"EP33: Human First Always: Heather McLellan-Johnson on Building Better Workplaces","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3100,"description":"What if the most important hiring decision you make has nothing to do with qualifications?\nIn this episode of Kan Talk Kulture, Kylie Anne Neal sits down with Heather McLellan-Johnson, CEO and founder of Medical On Group, to explore why exceptional workplace cultures are built on behaviour before capability.\nWith more than three decades in healthcare leadership, Heather shares the philosophy that has shaped her medical centres: Human First Always. From recruiting for character over ego to creating psychologically safe workplaces where people can be honest about struggling, this conversation is a powerful reminder that culture is built through everyday leadership decisions.\nHeather also shares her perspective on leading with equity, embracing neurodiversity, creating workplaces where feedback feels safe, and why every person, regardless of their role, deserves to feel welcomed, valued, and respected.\nIn this episode, you'll discover:\nWhy behaviour matters just as much as technical expertise \nHow \"Human First Always\" became the foundation of Heather's leadership philosophy \nThe importance of hiring for character, not just qualifications \nPractical ways leaders can create psychological safety within their teams \nWhy equity should guide workplace decisions \nCreating genuinely inclusive workplaces for neurodiverse employees \nHow honest conversations strengthen culture rather than weaken it \nWhy leadership begins with treating every person with dignity and respect \nGreat cultures aren't created by accident.\nThey're built by leaders who consistently choose people over ego.\nIf this conversation resonates with you, share it with another leader who is committed to building a better workplace.\nLearn more about Heather McLellan-Johnson and the HMS Medical Group:\nhttps://www.hmsmedicalgroup.com.au/\n\nFor practical HR, leadership and workplace culture support, connect with Kan Kulture:\nhttps://kankulture.com/\n\nIf you enjoyed this conversation, subscribe to Kan Talk Kulture and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/o13RbB9gRl2fQjvqXb9smOO7QPo5IBbdNtyo9Py3XgI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZjU5/NzAwM2YyNjkyMWNk/ZTMzZGMzMWM0ODI2/ODQzMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}