This podcast is for DaVita teammates who want to become a better leader both personally and professionally. From aspiring leaders to experienced leaders, wherever you are in your journey, this podcast is for you.
Tune into this special feature episode from a panel interview hosted at the DaVita Leadership Meeting. Vanessa Phifer 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 what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app!GUEST: Vanessa Phifer, Danny Wetmore, Katie Swanzy, and Sarah Beidelschies For DaVita teammates, please visit 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/DLIPodcastEvalHave an idea about a topic you want to hear in 2022, or a mini-insight? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas
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 Member Barbara Desoer on her path to leadership and lessons learned along the way. Feeling successful at managing different phases of life can sometimes be elusive for women, especially when relatable examples are rare. Too often, women choose to opt-out when the alignment of their personal ambitions feel out of sync with their workplace experiences. While there is no silver bullet for success, Barbara openly shares some of her reflections on pivotal career and life decision points, including the impact of the various leaders who helped her navigate those decisions. If you are looking for inspiring examples of how to navigate these phases – for yourself, or women you care about – this episode is a welcome perspective that demonstrates the power of sharing personal experiences.Share your thoughts and comments about the podcast here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/POWPodEval
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 Leader and Team Coach. In this episode, Betsy and Christina discuss helpful tools to boost confidence along with ways to lead and support teammates struggling with confidence. Confidence isn't a personality trait - it is a skill and we can work together to strengthen ours and those around us. In this episode, you'll walk through the normalcy of feeling a lack of confidence and listen for tips to boost our own confidence.Share your thoughts and comments about the podcast here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/POWPodEval
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 successes and stumbles you will begin to understand key ways in leading others through building trust, holding others accountable, and leaning into the art of storytelling. Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app!GUEST: Eduardo Zanatta, Vice President of Home Operations HOSTED BY: Grace Berman and Doug Miller, Senior Directors, WisdomFor DaVita teammates, please visit 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/DLIPodcastEvalHave an idea about a topic you want to hear in 2022, or a mini-insight? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas
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 successes and stumbles you will begin to understand key ways in leading others through building trust, holding others accountable, and leaning into the art of storytelling. Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app!GUEST: Eduardo Zanatta, Vice President of Home Operations HOSTED BY: Grace Berman and Doug Miller, Senior Directors, WisdomFor DaVita teammates, please visit 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/DLIPodcastEvalHave an idea about a topic you want to hear in 2022, or a mini-insight? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas
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 interact with patients and experience the excitement of being in a clinic. However, Tina shares that she was able to find a new type of fulfillment with a role that has a larger impact on patients on a larger scale.Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app!GUEST: Tina Livaudais, Chief Nursing Officer HOSTED BY: Grace Berman and Doug Miller, Senior Directors, WisdomFor DaVita teammates, please visit 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/DLIPodcastEvalHave an idea about a topic you want to hear in 2021, or a mini-insight? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas
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 what matters most to you, thinking about what you would like your life to look, and then having the courage move the needle to create life alignment. Jen also shares insight into how you can lead others to understand how they can take ownership of navigating their work-life alignment. If you find yourself struggling to make time for what you value in life, this episode is a great way to find practical insight into how you can live the life you want!In this episode the word GRSD is mentioned which is an acronym for Getting the Right Stuff done. Use the following link for instructions on how to download the Headspace App mentioned by Grace in this episode: https://villageweb.davita.com/Depts/PeopleServices/Documents/How%20to%20Enroll%20in%20Headspace.pdf Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app!GUEST: Jen Bosl, Vice President, People Services Operations & Special ProjectsHOSTED BY: Grace Berman and Doug Miller, Senior Directors, WisdomFor DaVita teammates, please visit 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/DLIPodcastEvalHave an idea about a topic you want to hear in 2021, or a mini-insight? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas
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 what matters most to you, thinking about what you would like your life to look, and then having the courage move the needle to create life alignment. Jen also shares insight into how you can lead others to understand how they can take ownership of navigating their work-life alignment. If you find yourself struggling to make time for what you value in life, this episode is a great way to find practical insight into how you can live the life you want!In this episode the word GRSD is mentioned which is an acronym for Getting the Right Stuff done.Use the following link for instructions on how to download the Headspace App mentioned by Grace in this episode: https://villageweb.davita.com/Depts/PeopleServices/Documents/How%20to%20Enroll%20in%20Headspace.pdfLike what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app!GUEST: Jen Bosl, Vice President, People Services Operations & Special ProjectsHOSTED BY: Grace Berman and Doug Miller, Senior Directors, WisdomFor DaVita teammates, please visit 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/DLIPodcastEvalHave an idea about a topic you want to hear in 2021, or a mini-insight? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas
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. While everyone defines personal and professional success in their own way, Mike shares how his journey towards success is measured by perusing a role that challenging, stimulating, meaningful, and purposeful. Listen into this episode to gain insight how you may be able to get clear on what success means to you and finding the courage to pursue what makes you happy. Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app!GUEST: Mike Staffieri, Chief Operating OfficerHOSTED BY: Grace Berman and Doug Miller, Senior Directors, WisdomFor DaVita teammates, please visit 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/DLIPodcastEvalHave an idea about a topic you want to hear in 2021, or a mini-insight? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas
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 realign with your values to best live and lead with our Core Value of integrity. Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app!GUEST: Jim O, Hearty, Chief Compliance Officer HOSTED BY: Grace Berman and Doug Miller, Senior Directors, WisdomFor DaVita teammates, please visit 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/DLIPodcastEvalHave an idea about a topic you want to hear in 2021, or a mini-insight? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas
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-reflection it takes to create space for continuous improvement. Joseph shares helpful ways to manage the balance of striving for continuous improvement against perfection. Tune in to learn more about how to mindfully lead with our Core Value of Continuous Improvement! GUEST: Joseph Garcia, Director of Operations Strategy, Pioneer 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. 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 2021, or a mini-insight? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas
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 aligns with your priorities to better serve our Village. GUEST: Matt Henn, Group Vice President, Avanti 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. 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 2021, or a mini-insight? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas
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 aligns with your priorities to better serve our Village. GUEST: Matt Henn, Group Vice President, Avanti 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. 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 2021, or a mini-insight? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas
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 how to spend your time effectively. Tune into learn how to avoid perfectionism, take risks, and give yourself permission to not let great stand in the way of good enough. GUEST: Briah Carey, Division Vice President, Commercial Operations 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. 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 2021, or a mini-insight? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas
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 how to spend your time effectively. Tune into learn how to avoid perfectionism, take risks, and give yourself permission to not let great stand in the way of good enough. GUEST: Briah Carey, Division Vice President, Commercial Operations 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. 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 2021, or a mini-insight? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas
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 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 2021? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas
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 what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app! GUEST: Spencer Westcott, Division Vice President, Trailblazers 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. 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 2021, or a mini-insight? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas
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 diversity as leaders on their teams. Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app! GUEST: Simone Wheeler, Regional Operations Director, Team Endeavor and Julian Gorgon, Regional Operations Director, Post-Acute Services 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. 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 2021, or a mini-insight? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas
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 personal accounts of discovering her core values, start to ask yourself what are your core values and how can you leverage them in your leadership? Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app! GUEST: Valerie Lyeder, DVP, MiraMonte 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. 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 2021, or a mini-insight? Share it with us here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DLITopicIdeas
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 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/DLITopicIdeas
This week, our new 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 follow.” Tune in to learn how listening and executing on your commitments can help you build trust as a leader! Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app! GUEST: Stacey Irving, Chief Wisdom Officer 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. 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/DLITopicIdeas
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 how open communication and feedback can transform your teammate’s experience of belonging. Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app! GUESTS: Denise Latham-Lee and Angus Power, Director and Special Projects Manager, Nursing 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. 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/DLITopicIdeas
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 Village is strongly tied to how we build trust with one another and share how our values motivate and drive us. His one tip will help you identify your core values and become a stronger leader. Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app! GUEST: Dr. Jeff Giullian, Chief Medical Officer, DaVita 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. 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/DLITopicIdeas
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 helped her grow as a leader. Her one tip is to reflect on a teammate you haven’t checked-in with on a personal level recently, and schedule that check-in right now! Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app! GUEST: Chakilla Robinson-White, Group Vice President, Galaxy 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. 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/DLITopicIdeas
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 can support your team and their motivation! Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app! GUESTS: Jenna Mortensen and Jason Pham 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. 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/DLITopicIdeas
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 heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app! GUEST: Sara Brady, Senior Director, Clinical Services 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. 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/DLITopicIdeas
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 iTunes or your favorite podcast app! GUEST: Stephanie Hendrickson, Vice President in DaVita’s Kidney Care Operations, Innovation Division 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. 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/DLITopicIdeas
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 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/DLITopicIdeas
This week, we dig into one of DaVita’s Core Values, Service Excellence. We define this core value as “serving others – the reason for existing. We continually seek to understand the needs of those who depend on us, our patients, our doctors, and our teammates, and then to exceed their expectations.” Myles, a military veteran, defines what service excellence means to him and how it impacts his role as a leader at the Village. He also shares how to coach with a service mindset, and how he balances putting others first while also taking care of himself. Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app! GUEST: Myles McAllister 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. 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/DLITopicIdeas
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 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
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. Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app! 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. 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/DLITopicIdeas
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. Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app! 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. 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
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. 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
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 Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app! GUEST: 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. 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
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 Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app! GUEST: 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. 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
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. Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app! GUEST: 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. 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
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. 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
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. Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app! GUEST: 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. 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
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. Like what you heard in this episode? Rate us on iTunes or your favorite podcast app! GUESTS: Akosua Kankam, Sr. Director Pegasus, Asher Royal, Divison/Region VP, Pinnacle HOSTED BY: Grace Berman and 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/DLIEpisode52 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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