Renee Thompson

Dr. Renee Thompson is the CEO & Founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute, working with healthcare leaders to cultivate a professional workforce by addressing bullying and incivility. Renee is a bestselling author, hosts a popular podcast, and is one of only 30 nurses worldwide to hold the prestigious Certified Speaking Professional designation. In 2018, she was recognized as one of LinkedIn’s Top 10 Voices in Healthcare for her contributions to the global online healthcare community. In 2022 and 2023, she was identified as one of LinkedIn's top 5 Nurse Influencers.
In 2022, Renee was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing for her work to eradicate disruptive behaviors in healthcare. In 2026, Renee was inducted as a Fellow of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership for her sustained contributions to the specialty of nursing leadership, commitment to service, and influence in shaping health care by addressing disruptive behaviors.
Renee and her team are on a mission to create a world where bullying and incivility are immediately rejected, and kindness, respect, and professionalism become the new norm.