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!

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GUEST: Chakilla Robinson-White, Group Vice President, Galaxy

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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.

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GUESTS: Jenna Mortensen and Jason Pham

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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.

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GUEST: Sara Brady, Senior Director, Clinical Services

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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!

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GUEST: Stephanie Hendrickson, Vice President in DaVita’s Kidney Care Operations, Innovation Division

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

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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