Have you ever felt like you had to make a choice between getting stuff done and leading with empathy? Chakilla Robinson-White, Group Vice President of our Galaxy team, shares stories and tips that can help you do both! Chakilla shares a story about the impact of our most senior leadership at DaVita demonstrating empathy through actionable response to the murder of George Floyd. She also shares stories about times she did not lead with empathy, both at work and at home, and the feedback that has ...
Oct 26, 2020•22 min•Season 9Ep. 60
This week, two of our Facility Administrators, Jenna Mortenson and Jason Pham, offer insights for motivating your team. They both share their definition of motivation, and practical tips for connecting to the motivation of your team and teammates. Jason’s one tip is to be intentional about recognition, and Jenna’s one tip is to challenge your teammates to take personal responsibility for their action and words. For DaVita Teammates, check out Next Level Teams on StarLearning for trainings that c...
Oct 19, 2020•18 min•Season 9Ep. 59
This week, Sara Brady, a senior director of Clinical Services from our Polaris team, opens our ninth season by diving into the topic of leading with joy and laughter. In her opinion, the best leaders “grab hold of your heart, and teach you something in your head.” How has she done this herself? Storytelling, vulnerability, empathetic listening, and learnings from her daughter. Tune-in for her fun stories and one tip to self-reflect about how you can connect to someone else’s joy. Like what you h...
Oct 12, 2020•20 min•Season 9Ep. 58
This week, Stephanie shares advice she got from her dad early in her career: “no one cares about your career as much as you do.” She describes how she has partnered with her past managers (successfully and less successfully), to get to know them and their leadership and communication styles. Her one tip? Track your biggest accomplishments and challenges throughout year, in real time, so that you can advocate for yourself and help them help you! Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTu...
Oct 05, 2020•22 min•Season 8Ep. 57
Jamie Bolster, a Group Facilitator in the Greater Boston Area, shares what belonging means to her and how the Village welcomes new teammates. What have you recently done to create belonging for current or new teammates? 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 D...
Sep 28, 2020•2 min
This week, Anthony Okpara, a Facility Administrator from Bridgeton, New Jersey, shares an analogy his preceptor (trainer) gave him when he first started that helped him build his confidence as a leader. 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 ...
Sep 14, 2020•2 min
Listen to stories shared by Kathleen Waters, DaVita’s Chief Legal Officer, about growing up with a working mother, succeeding in a male-dominated profession, and her “tricks of the trade” as a working mom herself. She shares why it is so important to have different perspectives around the table, whether that table is an interview panel or a weekly team meeting, as well as practical tips for how to make others feel like they are connected and belong. Her one tip, for both men and women, is to not...
Sep 07, 2020•24 min
Amanda Foschini, a Facility Administrator from Philadelphia, reminds us that leadership takes practice! As leaders, we have to be able to give feedback that works best for your teammate, and then ask for feedback on your feedback. How have you recently adjusted your leadership style? 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 ...
Aug 31, 2020•2 min•Season 8Ep. 28
This week we welcome Janae James and Jamie Hein, Group Facility Administers in Colorado, who share their best practices and feedback they have received over the years that have helped them create belonging for new teammates. Whether it is posting signs welcoming a new teammate, ordering lunch for the first day, or decorating their locker or workspace, Janae’s one tip is to do whatever you can to make teammates feel safe and secure. Jamie’s tip is to check-in with new teammates on a weekly basis,...
Aug 24, 2020•21 min•Season 8Ep. 54
This week, our very special guest, Lana Berman, host Grace Berman’s 9 year-old daughter, shares a time she found it hard to get along with someone who seemed different from her. Hosts Grace and Doug tie this back to DaVita’s Diversity and Belonging efforts, and how sometimes all it takes is a little intentionality to discover that there is more that unites us than divides us. Mini-insights come from our teammates far and wide around the Village. This bi-weekly listener mail showcasing is a fanta...
Aug 17, 2020•3 min•Season 8Ep. 27
As DaVita’s Chief Nursing Officer, Mandy Hale has had a lot of experience leading teams and her family through the uncertainty of COVID-19. She has accepted this challenge as an opportunity to lead, navigate, shine, and inspire others. “As leaders, we are also navigators. We owe it to those we lead to navigate through times of both certainty and uncertainty.” In this episode, Mandy shares stories of how important it is for leadership to be transparent, reachable, and communicative, especially du...
Aug 10, 2020•22 min•Season 8Ep. 53
This week we hear from Seth Miller, a Division Vice President in Pacific Gold. His tip to get more comfortable with having conversations on race is to make it personal. He tells a story of how he reached out to a friend after the murder of George Floyd, and how it motivated him to act, and speak up with his team, rather than remain silent. 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 l...
Aug 03, 2020•4 min•Season 8Ep. 26
In response to the national dialogue on racial injustice and prejudice, brought to the forefront by the senseless killing of George Floyd, as well as Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and too many others, DaVita leaders are stepping up to lead conversations around race and take action against the systemic racism that affects our teammates and patients. DaVita leaders Akosua Kankam and Asher Royal join our hosts Grace Berman and Doug Miller to share stories of times when they held back from having a...
Jul 27, 2020•34 min•Season 8Ep. 52
At DaVita, we like to say, "One cannot pour from an empty cup." During times of uncertainty and stress, we can sometimes forget to practice self-care and give ourselves permission to refill our cups, so that we have the mental and emotional energy to take care of others. To help our teammates fill their cups, please enjoy our guided mindfulness series. Each episode will be will be 2 to 15 minutes in length, so you can choose the best fit for you and your day. Like what you heard in this episode?...
May 13, 2020•3 min
At DaVita, we like to say, "One cannot pour from an empty cup." During times of uncertainty and stress, we can sometimes forget to practice self-care and give ourselves permission to refill our cups, so that we have the mental and emotional energy to take care of others. To help our teammates fill their cups, please enjoy our guided mindfulness series. Each episode will be will be 2 to 15 minutes in length, so you can choose the best fit for you and your day. Like what you heard in this episode?...
May 06, 2020•7 min•Season 7Ep. 50
At DaVita, we like to say, "One cannot pour from an empty cup." During times of uncertainty and stress, we can sometimes forget to practice self-care and give ourselves permission to refill our cups, so that we have the mental and emotional energy to take care of others. To help our teammates fill their cups, please enjoy our guided mindfulness series. Each episode will be will be 2 to 15 minutes in length, so you can choose the best fit for you and your day. Like what you heard in this episode?...
Apr 20, 2020•4 min•Season 7Ep. 51
At DaVita, we like to say, "One cannot pour from an empty cup." During times of uncertainty and stress, we can sometimes forget to practice self-care and give ourselves permission to refill our cups, so that we have the mental and emotional energy to take care of others. To help our teammates fill their cups, please enjoy our guided mindfulness series. Each episode will be will be 2 to 15 minutes in length, so you can choose the best fit for you and your day. Like what you heard in this episode?...
Apr 17, 2020•6 min•Season 7Ep. 49
At DaVita, we like to say, "One cannot pour from an empty cup." During times of uncertainty and stress, we can sometimes forget to practice self-care and give ourselves permission to refill our cups, so that we have the mental and emotional energy to take care of others. To help our teammates fill their cups, please enjoy our guided mindfulness series. Each episode will be will be 2 to 15 minutes in length, so you can choose the best fit for you and your day. Like what you heard in this episode?...
Apr 16, 2020•6 min•Season 7Ep. 48
At DaVita, we like to say, "One cannot pour from an empty cup." During times of uncertainty and stress, we can sometimes forget to practice self-care and give ourselves permission to refill our cups, so that we have the mental and emotional energy to take care of others. To help our teammates fill their cups, please enjoy our guided mindfulness series. Each episode will be will be 2 to 15 minutes in length, so you can choose the best fit for you and your day. Like what you heard in this episode?...
Apr 15, 2020•8 min•Season 7Ep. 47
At DaVita, we like to say, "One cannot pour from an empty cup." During times of uncertainty and stress, we can sometimes forget to practice self-care and give ourselves permission to refill our cups, so that we have the mental and emotional energy to take care of others. To help our teammates fill their cups, please enjoy our guided mindfulness series. Each episode will be will be 2 to 15 minutes in length, so you can choose the best fit for you and your day. Like what you heard in this episode?...
Apr 14, 2020•3 min•Season 7Ep. 46
At DaVita, we like to say, "One cannot pour from an empty cup." During times of uncertainty and stress, we can sometimes forget to practice self-care and give ourselves permission to refill our cups, so that we have the mental and emotional energy to take care of others. To help our teammates fill their cups, please enjoy our guided mindfulness series. Each episode will be will be 2 to 15 minutes in length, so you can choose the best fit for you and your day. Like what you heard in this episode?...
Apr 13, 2020•3 min•Season 7Ep. 45
At DaVita, we like to say, "One cannot pour from an empty cup." During times of uncertainty and stress, we can sometimes forget to practice self-care and give ourselves permission to refill our cups, so that we have the mental and emotional energy to take care of others. To help our teammates fill their cups, please enjoy our guided mindfulness series. Each episode will be will be 2 to 15 minutes in length, so you can choose the best fit for you and your day. Like what you heard in this episode?...
Apr 10, 2020•11 min•Season 7Ep. 44
At DaVita, we like to say, "One cannot pour from an empty cup." During times of uncertainty and stress, we can sometimes forget to practice self-care and give ourselves permission to refill our cups, so that we have the mental and emotional energy to take care of others. To help our teammates fill their cups, please enjoy our guided mindfulness series. Each episode will be will be 2 to 15 minutes in length, so you can choose the best fit for you and your day. Like what you heard in this episode?...
Apr 09, 2020•3 min•Season 7Ep. 43
At DaVita, we like to say, "One cannot pour from an empty cup." During times of uncertainty and stress, we can sometimes forget to practice self-care and give ourselves permission to refill our cups, so that we have the mental and emotional energy to take care of others. To help our teammates fill their cups, please enjoy our guided mindfulness series. Each episode will be will be 2 to 15 minutes in length, so you can choose the best fit for you and your day. Like what you heard in this episode?...
Apr 08, 2020•6 min•Season 7Ep. 42
At DaVita, we like to say, "One cannot pour from an empty cup." During times of uncertainty and stress, we can sometimes forget to practice self-care and give ourselves permission to refill our cups, so that we have the mental and emotional energy to take care of others. To help our teammates fill their cups, please enjoy our guided mindfulness series. Each episode will be will be 2 to 15 minutes in length, so you can choose the best fit for you and your day. Like what you heard in this episode?...
Apr 07, 2020•11 min•Season 7Ep. 41
At DaVita, we like to say, "One cannot pour from an empty cup." During times of uncertainty and stress, we can sometimes forget to practice self-care and give ourselves permission to refill our cups, so that we have the mental and emotional energy to take care of others. To help our teammates fill their cups, please enjoy our guided mindfulness series. Each episode will be will be 2 to 15 minutes in length, so you can choose the best fit for you and your day. Like what you heard in this episode?...
Apr 06, 2020•2 min•Season 7Ep. 40
At DaVita, we like to say, "One cannot pour from an empty cup." During times of uncertainty and stress, we can sometimes forget to practice self-care and give ourselves permission to refill our cups, so that we have the mental and emotional energy to take care of others. To help our teammates fill their cups, please enjoy our guided mindfulness series. Each episode will be will be 2 to 15 minutes in length, so you can choose the best fit for you and your day. Like what you heard in this episode?...
Apr 03, 2020•5 min•Season 7Ep. 39
At DaVita, we like to say, "One cannot pour from an empty cup." During times of uncertainty and stress, we can sometimes forget to practice self-care and give ourselves permission to refill our cups, so that we have the mental and emotional energy to take care of others. To help our teammates fill their cups, please enjoy our guided mindfulness series. Each episode will be will be 2 to 15 minutes in length, so you can choose the best fit for you and your day. Like what you heard in this episode?...
Apr 02, 2020•4 min•Season 7Ep. 38
At DaVita, we like to say, "One cannot pour from an empty cup." During times of uncertainty and stress, we can sometimes forget to practice self-care and give ourselves permission to refill our cups, so that we have the mental and emotional energy to take care of others. To help our teammates fill their cups, please enjoy our guided mindfulness series. Each episode will be will be 2 to 15 minutes in length, so you can choose the best fit for you and your day. Like what you heard in this episode?...
Apr 01, 2020•14 min•Season 7Ep. 37
At DaVita, we like to say, "One cannot pour from an empty cup." During times of uncertainty and stress, we can sometimes forget to practice self-care and give ourselves permission to refill our cups, so that we have the mental and emotional energy to take care of others. To help our teammates fill their cups, please enjoy our guided mindfulness series. Each episode will be will be 2 to 15 minutes in length, so you can choose the best fit for you and your day. Like what you heard in this episode?...
Mar 31, 2020•3 min•Season 7Ep. 36
