In Episode 4 of Executive Wellness UNPLUGGED, Murray Harber, Executive Director of Mississippi Business Group on Health, shares his insights, passion, and experiences in helping leadership role-model and nurture “Visible Permission” to prioritize and optimize employee well-being in their organizations.
To help illuminate this concept, we discussed:
- Why leaders should make “self-care” a priority for themselves and their employees in today’s highly dynamic climate.Characteristics and practices leaders might exhibit and engage in demonstrating “Visible Permission.”
- Potential outcomes and impacts when leadership does not prioritize and promote employee well-being.
- Strategies he has leveraged to foster executive and leadership support for organizational and employee well-being.
- Cheat Sheet for the C-Suite: to optimize human capital, organizational growth, and sustainability.
[Guest Bio] Murray Harber

Murray Harber, Executive Director of the Mississippi Business Group on Health, is a passionate leader in healthcare and employer health and well-being who consults with organizations worldwide.
He is a writer, speaker, coach, and investor dedicated to developing innovative solutions that improve employee health and reduce business costs.
Murray holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Performance & Sports Studies from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. He has worked with institutions like the University of Minnesota, Hennepin County (MN), Park Nicollet Health Services, and Ford Motor Company (including the UAW).
He began his career as a strength and speed coach at Vanderbilt University, coached many SEC and NCAA champions, and trained several Olympic athletes.
He has developed award-winning health and wellness programs, including those at Southern Farm Bureau Life Insurance and the Mississippi State Employee Wellness Program.
Connect with Murray via email or LinkedIn!
https://www.linkedin.com/in/murrayharber/
Connect with Murray Harber
- [EMAIL] murraylynnharber@gmail.com
- [LINKEDIN] linkedin.com/in/inna-a-husain-md-928372104
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