Episodes

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 iT...

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 iT...

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 iT...

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 Dir...

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 Dir...

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 Dir...

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 F...

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 F...

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 F...

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...

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...

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...

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 leadershi...

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 leadershi...

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 leadershi...

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,...

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,...

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,...