In the exciting finale of the Healthy Teams mini-series, Doug Miller and Grace Berman with DaVita University dive into the importance of honoring and celebrating team results. They discuss how celebrating team milestones—big or small—boosts morale, reinforces goals, and fosters a culture of appreciation. From quirky awards to meaningful public recognition, this episode is packed with creative ideas for leaders to celebrate their teams. Tune in for practical tips to boost engagement and make sure...
Dec 23, 2024•12 min•Season 14Ep. 6
In Episode 5 of our Building Healthy Teams mini-series, Doug Miller and Grace Berman with DaVita University dive into the key concept of shared accountability - the powerful practice of holding each other responsible for both the what and the how of team success. Doug shares insightful stories on how leaders can foster a culture of accountability while giving teams the permission to be imperfect, creating a safe space for recovery and growth. This episode is a must-listen for leaders looking to ...
Dec 20, 2024•10 min•Season 14Ep. 5
In Episode 4 of our Building Healthy Teams mini-series, Doug Miller and Grace Berman with DaVita University explore the power of committing to a common purpose. Doug shares real-world examples of how teams can align around a shared goal, from creative exercises like stick figure drawings to actionable tips on reinforcing your purpose. This episode is packed with insights that will help leaders create an inspiring, purpose-driven environment for their teams. T For DaVita teammates, visit the DaVi...
Dec 16, 2024•10 min•Season 14Ep. 4
In Episode 3 of our Building Healthy Teams mini-series, Doug Miller and Grace Berman with DaVita University tackle the often-dreaded topic of conflict—but with a twist! They discuss how healthy conflict, fueled by trust and vulnerability, can spark innovation, deepen relationships, and move teams forward. Get actionable tips on creating an environment where all voices are heard, from round robin discussions to team agreements. Tune in to learn how embracing conflict can strengthen your team’s co...
Dec 13, 2024•16 min•Season 14Ep. 13
In Episode 2 of our Building Healthy Teams mini-series, DaVita University hosts, Doug Miller and Grace Berman, break down the secret sauce to high-performing teams: trust! They explore the difference between vulnerability-based and predictability-based trust, sharing practical tips for leaders to foster deeper connections within their teams. Doug highlights simple yet impactful exercises to talk about trust and how it can create a culture of openness, accountability, and belonging. Tune in to le...
Dec 08, 2024•14 min•Season 14Ep. 2
Welcome to the first episode of our exciting new mini-series on Building Healthy Teams, hosted by Doug Miller and Grace Berman with DaVita University! In this episode, Doug and Grace dive into the critical first step of leadership: getting clear on who you are as a leader. They explore the importance of identifying your core values, developing your leadership philosophy, and understanding your life purpose to increase clarity and effectiveness in leading teams. Get ready for tons of practical ti...
Dec 06, 2024•20 min•Season 14Ep. 1
Join our hosts Grace Berman and Doug Miller in this episode as they are joined by Mike Geiger, Vice President of Licensure and Certification, to discuss a core element of the Trilogy of Care: caring for our world. Mike shares personal stories and insights from his journey in giving back in fulfilling and meaningful ways by aligning his skills, passions, and the needs of his community. He encourages listeners to allocate time to reflect on how they can contribute to making a difference, viewing i...
Feb 22, 2024•20 min•Season 13Ep. 20
Tune in to this episode as our hosts, Grace and Doug, delve into "The Power of a Learning Culture" with guest Gordon Trujillo, Vice President of Enterprise Learning and Development. Gordon shares stories from his career journey that have cultivated a unique perspective on the transformative potential of a learning culture, both personally and professionally. In this episode, you will be inspired to explore how DaVita leaders utilize learning to demonstrate our commitment to the development of ou...
Sep 11, 2023•23 min•Season 13Ep. 19
DaVita is committed to creating a diverse Village where everyone belongs. To further your role in leading diversity and belonging and deepen your understanding of the power of women, listen to the new “Power of Women” (POW) podcast series here ! In this series, you will hear from a rotating panel of leaders on topics and challenges that women face in the workplace. Are you often second-guessing whether you have made the right choices on career and family? For some, it feels like a never-ending q...
Aug 01, 2023•18 min
DaVita is committed to creating a diverse Village where everyone belongs. To further your role in leading diversity and belonging and deepen your understanding of the power of women, listen to the new “Power of Women” (POW) podcast series here ! In this series, you will hear from a rotating panel of leaders on topics and challenges that women face in the workplace. Do you ever wish you could fast-forward through the learnings as a woman leader? We often feel more connected when we are part of a ...
Jul 10, 2023•22 min•Season 13Ep. 18
Join our hosts Grace Berman and Doug Miller in welcoming this episode’s guest, Sr. Manager of Clinical Service, Ojenee Tavoukjian, as they discuss how Service Excellence is a key component to leading successful teams here in the Village. Ojenee has been supporting our Village for 11 years and is a recent winner of the Core Value Award for Service Excellence. With her vast experience leading effective teams, Ojenee shares how she has leveraged service excellence to become a successful leader. Lik...
May 26, 2023•16 min•Season 13Ep. 18
Tune into this special feature episode from a panel interview hosted at the DaVita Leadership Meeting. Vanessa Pfeiffer hosts a panel interview with guests Danny Wetmore, Katie Swanzy and Sarah Beidelschies to learn how they have navigated their career journey at DaVita. In this interview, you will learn how to best navigate driving your own career development; from seeking clarity in what brings personal fulfillment, fining the right time to say yes or take a risk, and building networks. Like w...
Oct 20, 2022•24 min•Season 13Ep. 17
DaVita is committed to creating a diverse Village where everyone belongs. To further your role in leading diversity and belonging and deepen your understanding of the power of women, listen to the new “Power of Women” (POW) podcast series here ! In this new series, you will hear from a rotating panel of leaders on topics and challenges that women face in the workplace. In this first Power of Women episode, Kathleen Waters, Chief Legal and Government Affairs Officer, interviews DaVita Board Membe...
Jun 28, 2022•Season 12Ep. 15
DaVita is committed to creating a diverse Village where everyone belongs. To further your role in leading diversity and belonging and deepen your understanding of the power of women, listen to the new “Power of Women” (POW) podcast series here ! In this new series, you will hear from a rotating panel of leaders on topics and challenges that women face in the workplace. Tune into the second Power of Women episode as Group Vice President Betsy McCubrey is joined by Christina Curtis, Executive Lead...
Jun 28, 2022•Season 13Ep. 16
Leading others comes in many forms beyond having a title or direct authority. Leading through influence is the art of mobilizing others to work toward a common goal through treating those you lead with the same level of care, intensity and accountability as a manager would. Join our guest, Vice President of Home Operations, Eduardo Zanatta in this episode as he shares stories throughout his leadership journey of leading change through influencing others. As you hear from Zanatta’s personal succe...
Apr 29, 2022•21 min•Season 13Ep. 14
Are you considering moving for a direct patient care role to a broader leadership role? Tune into to our newest DaVita Leadership Insight podcast episode with Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Tina Livaudais as she shares her career journey from PCT to a her current role as CNO. Tina reflects on the challenges she faced moving from a frontline caregiver role into roles with less direct patient care. Making the transition into a business role can be a challenging shift as there is less opportunity to ...
Mar 04, 2022•31 min•Season 13Ep. 13
What do you want to get out of life and how will you fit it all into the finite amount of time we have in any given day? Finding a way to create life alignment in your work and home life can be challenging; often times lead people to feel burn out, misaligned, and even powerless. Luckily our guest, Jen Bosl, VP of People Services, shares with our hosts, Grace and Doug, practical ways to manage life the way you want to live it. While there is no perfect science, the first step is to understand wh...
Feb 05, 2022•24 min•Season 13Ep. 12
Are you looking to take the next step in your career but are not quite sure where to start? In our first episode of 2022, hosts Doug Miller and Grace Berman are joined by our Chief Operating Officer, Mike Staffieri as they delve into how to best pursue a meaningful career. Mike shares how he has navigated his own career and how he has supported others in their development. Each individual is responsible for their own success as everyone has a unique definition of success in their career journey....
Dec 31, 2021•21 min•Season 12Ep. 71
Living with integrity is an essential component to being an effective leader. In this episode Grace and Doug are joined by our Chief Compliance Officer, Jim Hearty as they explore how to best live and lead with our Core Value of integrity. Having integrity means living true to your values all of the time, even when it is difficult. While that is easier said than done, join us as Jim shares personal and professional accounts of challenges he has faced in living with integrity and reveals ways to ...
Oct 03, 2021•18 min•Season 11Ep. 11
Join Grace, Doug, and Pioneer Director of Operations Strategy, Joseph Garcia as they lean into our Core Value of Continuous Improvement. In this episode, Joseph shares how he leads with continuous improvement though personal accounts of the potential consequences of forgetting to live this core value and practical ways to continuously lead teams to improve. As Grace, Doug, and Joseph unpack this core value it becomes clear that it is important to acknowledge the self-awareness and self-reflectio...
Sep 07, 2021•22 min
As a leader, having capacity is vital in providing availability, time, and accessibility to support your team. But how can you serve your team when feeling limited in capacity? In the first episode of Season 11 Group Vice President for Avanti, Matt Henn, shares his personal accounts on how he serves his lane by ensuring he has sufficient capacity to support his responsibilities. Matt shares practical tips on ways to intentionally measure your capacity along with ways to assess whether your time ...
Aug 01, 2021•24 min•Season 11Ep. 68
Do you ever find yourself struggling to find the balance of letting perfection get in the way of good work? If so, you’re not the only one. In this episode guest Briah Carey, DVP if Commercial Operations, highlights how perfectionism can get in the way of getting the right stuff done while sharing personal accounts of how she has learned to manage her struggle for perfection. Being a great leader means prioritizing your time correctly, taking care of yourself, and making the right decisions of h...
Jun 03, 2021•20 min•Season 10Ep. 67
To recognize mental health awareness month, Anna Fields, Virtual Training Moderator shares an insightful tip on how to support your teammates on their mental health journey Mini-insights come from our teammates far and wide around the Village. This bi-weekly listener mail showcasing is a fantastic way to hear from our listening leaders. HOSTED BY: Grace Berman & Doug Miller, Senior Directors, Wisdom For DaVita teammates, please visit podcast.davitaway.com to learn more about our guests and h...
May 03, 2021•4 min
To recognize mental health awareness month in May this episode explores how to lead with mental health. Our guest, Spencer Westcott shares the importance of leading with mental health while addressing the stigma attached to mental health in the workplace. Spencer shares his personal experience with mental health in his life, how it affected his leadership in the workplace, and how he worked through managing his mental health and leading his team to succeed with their mental health in mind. Like ...
May 02, 2021•26 min•Season 10Ep. 65
How would you define a diverse team? What opportunities and challenges come with having diverse teams? Join our guests Simone Wheeler and Julian Gordon as they share insights on what it means to lead diverse teams. From race, gender, age, nationality, skillset and even personality type; teammates within an organization come from all walks of life. In this episode, Julian and Simone share their personal accounts on the benefits and the complexities that come with embracing and celebrating diversi...
Apr 04, 2021•29 min•Season 10Ep. 65
In our first episode of 2021 we gain insight from Valerie Lyeder on how to stay true to your core through difficult times while being an adaptive leader. Valerie explains the importance of authenticity in being an adaptive, confident, and innovative leader by sharing stories from her own journey in learning to embrace her leadership style. In this episode, you’ll come to realize that at the heart of being true to yourself as a leader is being true to your values. As you listen to Valerie’s perso...
Feb 28, 2021•16 min•Season 10Ep. 64
For the first insight of 2021 Amber Dassow, a Facility Administrator from Wisconsin shares a helpful tip on how to better receive feedback and manage gossip that isn’t always easy to hear. Mini-insights come from our teammates far and wide around the Village. This bi-weekly listener mail showcasing is a fantastic way to hear from our listening leaders. SUBMIT YOUR LISTENER MAIL! Share your leadership advice here . HOSTED BY: Grace Berman & Doug Miller, Senior Directors, Wisdom For DaVita tea...
Feb 01, 2021•2 min
This week, our former Chief Wisdom Officer, Stacey Irving, shares her belief that personal and professional growth comes down to safety and genuine trust. Trusting environments allow for teams and individuals to reach their greatest potential, and in this episode, Stacey shares feedback she has received to become more authentic and trustworthy, and times she has coached others towards trust. “Don’t worry what people want to hear – tell them what you believe they need to hear, and the rest will f...
Nov 16, 2020•20 min•Season 9Ep. 63
This week, two teammates from our Nurse Advisor Team, Denise Latham-Lee and Angus Power, dive into one of the five elements of belonging: voice. They share stories about times they have empowered teammates to have a voice, through demonstrating care, trust, and deep listening. Denise and Angus also reflect on times they have not led as strongly, and how this impacted their teammates experience and satisfaction in the Village. Tune in for tips of how to listen beyond the words of “I’m okay,” and ...
Nov 09, 2020•22 min•Season 9Ep. 62
Making a decision as a leader can be tough, especially when you don’t always have data that points to the “right” answer. This week, Dr. Jeff Giullian, DaVita’s Chief Medical Officer, discusses how important it is to have an internal compass – your core values – to help make these decisions. Dr. G shares about the tough feedback he received in medical school that showcased how important it is to outwardly demonstrate your personal values. He also shares stories about how success in the DaVita Vi...
Nov 02, 2020•22 min•Season 9Ep. 61
