Episodes

This week we hear from Jess Alu, who as a DaVita University Learning Architect and the producer of DaVita Leadership Insights, has been the “silent participant” in each one of our podcasts since the beginning! She is moving on to other projects in the Village, and we will miss her dearly. Jess reminds us that everything you do has impact. How may this change how you show up to those around you, knowing that even small things you do can make a difference? Mini-insights come from our teammates f...

This week we hear from Jess Alu, who as a DaVita University Learning Architect and the producer of DaVita Leadership Insights, has been the “silent participant” in each one of our podcasts since the beginning! She is moving on to other projects in the Village, and we will miss her dearly. Jess reminds us that everything you do has impact. How may this change how you show up to those around you, knowing that even small things you do can make a difference? Mini-insights come from our teammates f...

This week we hear from Jess Alu, who as a DaVita University Learning Architect and the producer of DaVita Leadership Insights, has been the “silent participant” in each one of our podcasts since the beginning! She is moving on to other projects in the Village, and we will miss her dearly. Jess reminds us that everything you do has impact. How may this change how you show up to those around you, knowing that even small things you do can make a difference? Mini-insights come from our teammates f...

We are kicking off the new decade and our sixth season of DaVita Leadership Insights. This episode, we are excited to have our guest Jeremy Jensen, Vice President in Team Pegasus, discuss the topic of building team through community service. Jeremy recounts his memories of a Bridge of Life mission that he and his team participated in, in Guatemala. He shares how this experience was a way for them to build trust, commitment and a greater sense of purpose. Jeremy says “Sometimes being a leader is...

We are kicking off the new decade and our sixth season of DaVita Leadership Insights. This episode, we are excited to have our guest Jeremy Jensen, Vice President in Team Pegasus, discuss the topic of building team through community service. Jeremy recounts his memories of a Bridge of Life mission that he and his team participated in, in Guatemala. He shares how this experience was a way for them to build trust, commitment and a greater sense of purpose. Jeremy says “Sometimes being a leader is...

We are kicking off the new decade and our sixth season of DaVita Leadership Insights. This episode, we are excited to have our guest Jeremy Jensen, Vice President in Team Pegasus, discuss the topic of building team through community service. Jeremy recounts his memories of a Bridge of Life mission that he and his team participated in, in Guatemala. He shares how this experience was a way for them to build trust, commitment and a greater sense of purpose. Jeremy says “Sometimes being a leader is...

To close out the year and Season 5, we are excited to welcome back our very first guest, our own Chief Wisdom Officer, Dave Hoerman. Dave chats with us about the idea of our “brand”, and what it means in our leadership and relationships. He shares with us how brand connects with our DaVita symbol of head, heart, and hands; how he intentionally created his brand, and some tips for how we can be intentional with our brand. Dave’s tip? Do not wait to find out your brand. Be proactive. Set up some ...

To close out the year and Season 5, we are excited to welcome back our very first guest, our own Chief Wisdom Officer, Dave Hoerman. Dave chats with us about the idea of our “brand”, and what it means in our leadership and relationships. He shares with us how brand connects with our DaVita symbol of head, heart, and hands; how he intentionally created his brand, and some tips for how we can be intentional with our brand. Dave’s tip? Do not wait to find out your brand. Be proactive. Set up some ...

To close out the year and Season 5, we are excited to welcome back our very first guest, our own Chief Wisdom Officer, Dave Hoerman. Dave chats with us about the idea of our “brand”, and what it means in our leadership and relationships. He shares with us how brand connects with our DaVita symbol of head, heart, and hands; how he intentionally created his brand, and some tips for how we can be intentional with our brand. Dave’s tip? Do not wait to find out your brand. Be proactive. Set up some ...

Season 5 of the podcast we are featuring our leaders from our dialysis centers—our beloved Facility Administrators! This week we hear from Patricia Davis, Group Facility Administrator in Philadelphia, PA. Patricia has beautiful advice. She wants to encourage anyone seeking growth opportunities for leadership roles, to set their goals for what they want and then pour their heart into it! Mini-insights come from our teammates far and wide around the Village. This bi-weekly listener mail showcasi...

Season 5 of the podcast we are featuring our leaders from our dialysis centers—our beloved Facility Administrators! This week we hear from Patricia Davis, Group Facility Administrator in Philadelphia, PA. Patricia has beautiful advice. She wants to encourage anyone seeking growth opportunities for leadership roles, to set their goals for what they want and then pour their heart into it! Mini-insights come from our teammates far and wide around the Village. This bi-weekly listener mail showcasi...

Season 5 of the podcast we are featuring our leaders from our dialysis centers—our beloved Facility Administrators! This week we hear from Patricia Davis, Group Facility Administrator in Philadelphia, PA. Patricia has beautiful advice. She wants to encourage anyone seeking growth opportunities for leadership roles, to set their goals for what they want and then pour their heart into it! Mini-insights come from our teammates far and wide around the Village. This bi-weekly listener mail showcasi...

This week we hear from two of our Facility Administrators, Inoka Jayasignhe, leading a center in Covina, CA and Jeff Daniel, leading a center in Southfield, MI—on why it is important to lead daily “homeroom” meetings, and how they do it in their clinics. We define homeroom meetings within the Village as a daily huddle with teammates. Both Jeff and Inoka discuss the value these homerooms bring: they increase morale, are a good way for the team to stay connected, and setting the direction for the ...

This week we hear from two of our Facility Administrators, Inoka Jayasignhe, leading a center in Covina, CA and Jeff Daniel, leading a center in Southfield, MI—on why it is important to lead daily “homeroom” meetings, and how they do it in their clinics. We define homeroom meetings within the Village as a daily huddle with teammates. Both Jeff and Inoka discuss the value these homerooms bring: they increase morale, are a good way for the team to stay connected, and setting the direction for the ...

This week we hear from two of our Facility Administrators, Inoka Jayasignhe, leading a center in Covina, CA and Jeff Daniel, leading a center in Southfield, MI—on why it is important to lead daily “homeroom” meetings, and how they do it in their clinics. We define homeroom meetings within the Village as a daily huddle with teammates. Both Jeff and Inoka discuss the value these homerooms bring: they increase morale, are a good way for the team to stay connected, and setting the direction for the ...

Season 5 of the podcast we are featuring our leaders from our dialysis centers—our beloved Facility Administrators! This week we hear from Aquia Ware, Facility Administrator leading a center in Louisville, KY. Aquia’s tip is to add in fun check-in questions in homerooms. She likes to ask “What do you do for fun outside of work?” Check out more insights on Homeroom Ideas. Mini-insights come from our teammates far and wide around the Village. This bi-weekly listener mail showcasing is a fantast...

Season 5 of the podcast we are featuring our leaders from our dialysis centers—our beloved Facility Administrators! This week we hear from Aquia Ware, Facility Administrator leading a center in Louisville, KY. Aquia’s tip is to add in fun check-in questions in homerooms. She likes to ask “What do you do for fun outside of work?” Check out more insights on Homeroom Ideas. Mini-insights come from our teammates far and wide around the Village. This bi-weekly listener mail showcasing is a fantast...

Season 5 of the podcast we are featuring our leaders from our dialysis centers—our beloved Facility Administrators! This week we hear from Aquia Ware, Facility Administrator leading a center in Louisville, KY. Aquia’s tip is to add in fun check-in questions in homerooms. She likes to ask “What do you do for fun outside of work?” Check out more insights on Homeroom Ideas. Mini-insights come from our teammates far and wide around the Village. This bi-weekly listener mail showcasing is a fantast...

This week we hear from teammates Patty Monaco, Facility Administrator in Carmel, NY, and Michael Kritschgau, Senior Director for DaVita Clinical Research, on the topic of transitioning from “bud to boss” (aka from a peer to manager role). They give us great insights on their journeys from accepting manager roles both inside DaVita and outside. They explain the phases of this type of transition, both the good and the tough emotions associated, and their advice on how to manage these relationships...

This week we hear from teammates Patty Monaco, Facility Administrator in Carmel, NY, and Michael Kritschgau, Senior Director for DaVita Clinical Research, on the topic of transitioning from “bud to boss” (aka from a peer to manager role). They give us great insights on their journeys from accepting manager roles both inside DaVita and outside. They explain the phases of this type of transition, both the good and the tough emotions associated, and their advice on how to manage these relationships...

This week we hear from teammates Patty Monaco, Facility Administrator in Carmel, NY, and Michael Kritschgau, Senior Director for DaVita Clinical Research, on the topic of transitioning from “bud to boss” (aka from a peer to manager role). They give us great insights on their journeys from accepting manager roles both inside DaVita and outside. They explain the phases of this type of transition, both the good and the tough emotions associated, and their advice on how to manage these relationships...

Season 5 of the podcast we are featuring our leaders from our dialysis centers—our beloved Facility Administrators! This week we hear from Shane Hall, Group Facility Administrator in Roseville, CA about a tradition that his region practices when welcoming new managers to the team: the current leaders provide their best personal tips for success. Shane’s tip? “Make a continuous effort to learn from your peers.” As he puts it, “We shouldn’t be leading alone. We shouldn’t be afraid to learn from o...

Season 5 of the podcast we are featuring our leaders from our dialysis centers—our beloved Facility Administrators! This week we hear from Shane Hall, Group Facility Administrator in Roseville, CA about a tradition that his region practices when welcoming new managers to the team: the current leaders provide their best personal tips for success. Shane’s tip? “Make a continuous effort to learn from your peers.” As he puts it, “We shouldn’t be leading alone. We shouldn’t be afraid to learn from o...

Season 5 of the podcast we are featuring our leaders from our dialysis centers—our beloved Facility Administrators! This week we hear from Shane Hall, Group Facility Administrator in Roseville, CA about a tradition that his region practices when welcoming new managers to the team: the current leaders provide their best personal tips for success. Shane’s tip? “Make a continuous effort to learn from your peers.” As he puts it, “We shouldn’t be leading alone. We shouldn’t be afraid to learn from o...