DaVita Leadership Insights

 

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.

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HOSTED BY: Grace Berman & Doug Miller, Senior Directors, Wisdom

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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 be afraid to lean into relationships! Invite your teammates, regardless of gender, to coffee or lunch, so that you can build relationships that can strengthen your team and positively impact your career.

 

 

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HOSTED BY: Grace Berman and Doug Miller, Senior Directors, Wisdom

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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 advice here.

HOSTED BY: Grace Berman & Doug Miller, Senior Directors, Wisdom

For DaVita teammates, please visit podcast.davitaway.com to learn more about our guests and hosts, and listen to our other episodes.

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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, ask for feedback, and see if their expectations are being met.

How do you create belonging and connection on your team? We’d love to hear from you! Share your mini-insights here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PodcastMiniInsights

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HOSTED BY: Grace Berman and Doug Miller, Senior Directors, Wisdom

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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 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 teammates, please visit podcast.davitaway.com to learn more about our guests and hosts, and listen to our other episodes.

 

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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 during uncertain times. Her one tip is to create a calm environment so that you can better lead yourself and others through uncertainty.

For DaVita teammates, check out the DaVita Life Wheel Assessment mentioned in the episode at villagestrong.davitaway.com.

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HOSTED BY: Grace Berman and Doug Miller, Senior Directors, Wisdom

For DaVita teammates, please visit to learn more about our guests and hosts, and listen to our other episodes.

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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 leaders.

 

SUBMIT YOUR LISTENER MAIL! Share your leadership advice here.

 

HOSTED BY: Grace Berman & Doug Miller, Senior Directors, Wisdom

 

For DaVita teammates, please visit podcast.davitaway.com to learn more about our guests and hosts, and listen to our other episodes.

 

Share your thoughts and comments about our podcast here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLIPodcastEval.

 

Have an idea on a topic you want to hear in 2019? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020DLITopics

 

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 conversation on racial bias, as well as times when they have leaned into the conversations. Though there may be a fear of saying the “wrong” thing, we hope that this episode will inspire you to speak up with the intention of listening and learning, as well as provide tools for starting these conversations with you teams.

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GUESTS: Akosua Kankam, Sr. Director Pegasus,  Asher Royal, Divison/Region VP, Pinnacle

HOSTED BY: Grace Berman and Doug Miller, Senior Directors, Wisdom

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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.

 

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For DaVita teammates, please visit podcast.davitaway.com to learn more about our guests and hosts, and listen to our other episodes.

Share your thoughts and comments about our podcast here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLIPodcastEval.

Have an idea about a topic you want to hear in 2020, or a mini-insight? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020DLIShare

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? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app

For DaVita teammates, please visit podcast.davitaway.com to learn more about our guests and hosts, and listen to our other episodes.

Share your thoughts and comments about our podcast here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLIPodcastEval.

Have an idea about a topic you want to hear in 2020, or a mini-insight? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020DLIShare