The Audacity to Fail: Misstepping Into Success!

We’re back for the Season Five kick-off with a remarkable guest and friend to the show Dr. Chad “Chai” Kessler! On this season opener, Dr. Shari Dade sits down with Dr. Kessler and explores what it means to keep steady when the path forward is unclear, how to embrace mistakes as stepping-stones to growth, and ways to cultivate resilience. Whether you’re dealing with rapid change or simply wonderin...

We’ve all had those moments – when life, opportunity, or circumstance presents us with a choice—to step up, lead, and embrace a new direction. How do you recognize that call, and more importantly, how do you find the courage to answer it?  On this episode Dr. Shari Dade is delighted to sit down with the Honorable Tanya Bradsher to discuss how to answer life’s most important call – your purpose! Ms...

A supportive culture is the cornerstone of a workplace where people can fully engage and contribute – it’s central to any thriving team. It takes a delicate balance of both leaders and team members working together to create a culture where everyone feels supported and empowered. On this episode Dr. Shari Dade is joined by Dr. Alyshia Smith to discuss the idea of trust and authenticity—not just as...

As leaders, we often face tough choices, and not every decision will turn out the way we hoped. What do you do when you find yourself in a sticky situation? How can you manage missteps, failure, regret and turn things around? On this episode Dr. Shari Dade sits down with Dr. Thuy Boardman to discuss how to navigate the role of leadership when decisions are tough. Dr. Boardman is an Organization De...

What does it truly mean for a team to feel a sense of ownership? How can leaders cultivate an environment where every team member is invested, engaged, and feels responsible for the success of the team? On this episode Dr. Shari Dade is joined by Kirsten Aghen as they dive deep into the nuances of these questions and more. Kirsten Aghen is the Director of the VHA National Improvement Office (NIO),...

Leading others often takes an incredible amount of courage and on this episode Dr. Shari Dade is joined by fellow consultant Dr. Courtney Barrett Smith to explore what qualities enable some to push through while others might falter. Dr. Barrett Smith is a Supervisory Senior Organization Development Psychology and leads the Systems and Analytics team in the Consulting Service at the National Center...

As we continue to explore what it takes to effectively lead others; Dr. Shari Dade is joined by Luke Steinbach. Mr. Steinbach is an Associate Director for the High Reliability Support Team.  He provides leadership for the High Reliability Consultation and High Reliability Academy workstreams who are responsible for supporting and developing HRO Implementers across facilities and VISNs.    This epi...

In accordance with executive order titled Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing and Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions this episode has been removed.

In accordance with executive order titled Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing and Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions this episode has been removed.

On this episode, Dr. Shari will be joined by Dr. Jacquelyn Paykel. Dr. Paykel holds the position of the Women’s Health Medical Director for the Tomah VA Medical Center. She also serves on the new VHA Physician Advocacy Council and is one of the developers of the THRIVE (Transforming Health and Resiliency through Integration of Values-based Experiences) whole health clinical program. Listen in as D...

Hello and welcome to the 4th season of the Audacity to Fail Podcast, where we embrace the audacity of leading within our organization, when met with failure! On this Season Opener, Dr. Shari Dade will sit down with the podcast’s producer, Jan Johnson to invite you behind the mic for an intimate look into the creation, sustainment, and success of the show.  Listen in to a discussion focused on how...

On the Season 3 close out episode, Dr. Shari Dade is joined by Dr. Maureen Marks! Dr. Marks began her VA career in 1992 as a psychology intern at the Cincinnati VAMC and was hired on as a permanent staff member in March 1996. Dr. Marks has served as Executive Director of the VHA National Center for Organization Development since January 2020. NCOD’s mission is to support leaders in creating highly...

On this episode, Dr. Shari Dade takes a moment to chat with Paul Harman. Paul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been the Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health at the Montana VA for 7 years, during this time he has held several details including the Eastern Colorado Healthcare System as their Acting Associate Chief of Staff for Mental Health and currently on detail to the Roseburg H...

On this episode of the Consultant Corner, you get a front row seat as podcast host, Dr. Shari N. Dade opens the VA Psychology Leadership Conference in San Antonio, Tx and shares how to begin becoming the audacious leader many of us hope to be! Listen in to the talk focused on helping leaders harness the Audacity to BE Uncertain, Relentless, and Authentic while on their leadership journey. Closed C...

On this episode, Dr. Shari Dade is joined by Dr. Maia Carter. Dr. Carter is the Director of Virtual Care Integration in the Office of Primary Care. In this role, she works to help implement and expand virtual tools throughout primary care services through the nation. As a TelePrimary Care Physician, Dr. Carter sees patients virtually throughout VISN 21. She is also the thought leader and host of t...

On this episode, Dr. Shari Dade is joined by Jessica Bonjorni. Ms. Bonjorni was appointed to the position of Chief, Human Capital Management, for the Office of Human Capital Management for the Veterans Health Administration in April 2020. In this capacity, Ms. Bonjorni leads the strategic integration of Workforce Management and Consulting; Institute for Leadership, Education, and Development; and...

On this episode, Dr. Shari Dade is joined by Dr. Adam Sumner a staff psychologist with the VISN 23 Clinical Resource Hub focusing on outpatient mental health in a rural setting. Dr. Sumner’s path to becoming a psychologist led through a variety of settings including community mental health, higher education, and now the VA for almost 7 years. He enjoys working in rural communities, health psycholo...

In accordance with executive order titled Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing and Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions this episode has been removed.

On this episode of Consultant Connection, Dr. Shari Dade takes time to slow down and dive into the world of coaching with Dr. Scott Muhs. Dr. Muhs is a versatile leader and organizational development psychologist whose purpose and drive is to assist leaders and organizations in achieving greatness. With over 20 years in leveraging psychological and human behavior principles in personal growth, lea...

On this episode, Dr. Shari Dade sits down with Dr. Gayle Iwamasa, the National Director of Inpatient Mental Health Services in the Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in the VHA Central Office. Along with this role, Dr. Iwamasa is currently detailed to lead the Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee for the Department of Defense. In this conversation, Gayle shares...

Welcome to Season 3! We’ve got so much fun instore for you! On this season’s opener, Dr. Shari Dade is joined by Moira Shaughnessy . Moira is a program manager and trainer in the Veteran’s Benefits Administration’s Leadership Development Directorate of Human Capital Services. She also manages a national-level leadership development program called LEAD to prepare GS 10 through 12 employees for firs...

On this season’s closer, Dr. Shari Dade is joined by Dr. Charlotte McCloskey. Dr. McCloskey is the Local Recovery Coordinator and staff Psychologist of the Kansas City VA Medical Center. In her role she serves as the VISN Point of Contact for both fellow Local Recovery Coordinators and the Supervisors of Veteran Peer Support Specialists. Dr. McCloskey is also the EPIC Coordinator, Office of Mental...

On this episode, Dr. Shari Dade talks workplace relationships with Erik Sletten, the Workforce Excellence Coordinator for VA North Texas Health Care System. In his role, Mr. Sletten focuses on the development of leaders, teams, and employees throughout the North Texas System. Listen in for a discussion of how mindset and emotional intelligence play a role in moving beyond transactional workplace c...

On this inaugural episode of Consultant Connection, Dr. Shari Dade sits down with Dr. Mira Brancu a Senior Organization Development Psychologist for VA’s National Center for Organization Development (NCOD). Prior to working at NCOD, she also served in several leadership roles supporting the Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention’s Mental Health Centers of Excellence, including the one in V...

On this episode, Dr. Shari Dade is joined by Mr. Seginald Bryant, the Information Technology Area Manager for Durham, North Carolina. Mr. Bryant has a team of 27 IT Specialists that support Veterans from Central NC out to Eastern Coastal NC. This support includes VISN 6 HQ in Durham, two NCAs – one in Raleigh & New Bern, four Raleigh CBOCs, a Wake County Health Care Center, two Vet Centers – O...