DaVita Leadership Insights

Join our hosts Grace Berman and Doug Miller in this episode as they are joined by Nina Prasad, Division Vice President in Southern California, to explore the impact of leading with curiosity. In this engaging conversation, Nina shares how a deeply ingrained sense of curiosity has guided her non-linear career journey—spanning investment banking, entrepreneurship, and her past eight years at DaVita....

Join our hosts Grace Berman and Doug Miller in this episode as they are joined by Tony Awojoodu, a Sr. Director with Team Pegasus, as they cover the topic of "leading with purpose." Tony shares his personal journey to discovering his life's purpose—to bring out the best version of people—which was catalyzed by the birth of his daughter. He discusses how he integrates this purpose into his leadersh...

In the exciting finale of the Healthy Teams mini-series, Doug Miller and Grace Berman with DaVita University dive into the importance of honoring and celebrating team results. They discuss how celebrating team milestones—big or small—boosts morale, reinforces goals, and fosters a culture of appreciation. From quirky awards to meaningful public recognition, this episode is packed with creative idea...

In Episode 5 of our Building Healthy Teams mini-series, Doug Miller and Grace Berman with DaVita University dive into the key concept of shared accountability - the powerful practice of holding each other responsible for both the what and the how of team success. Doug shares insightful stories on how leaders can foster a culture of accountability while giving teams the permission to be imperfect,...

In Episode 4 of our Building Healthy Teams mini-series, Doug Miller and Grace Berman with DaVita University explore the power of committing to a common purpose. Doug shares real-world examples of how teams can align around a shared goal, from creative exercises like stick figure drawings to actionable tips on reinforcing your purpose. This episode is packed with insights that will help leaders cre...

In Episode 3 of our Building Healthy Teams mini-series, Doug Miller and Grace Berman with DaVita University tackle the often-dreaded topic of conflict—but with a twist! They discuss how healthy conflict, fueled by trust and vulnerability, can spark innovation, deepen relationships, and move teams forward. Get actionable tips on creating an environment where all voices are heard, from round robin d...

In Episode 2 of our Building Healthy Teams mini-series, DaVita University hosts, Doug Miller and Grace Berman, break down the secret sauce to high-performing teams: trust! They explore the difference between vulnerability-based and predictability-based trust, sharing practical tips for leaders to foster deeper connections within their teams. Doug highlights simple yet impactful exercises to talk a...

Welcome to the first episode of our exciting new mini-series on Building Healthy Teams, hosted by Doug Miller and Grace Berman with DaVita University! In this episode, Doug and Grace dive into the critical first step of leadership: getting clear on who you are as a leader. They explore the importance of identifying your core values, developing your leadership philosophy, and understanding your lif...

Join our hosts Grace Berman and Doug Miller in this episode as they are joined by Mike Geiger, Vice President of Licensure and Certification, to discuss a core element of the Trilogy of Care: caring for our world. Mike shares personal stories and insights from his journey in giving back in fulfilling and meaningful ways by aligning his skills, passions, and the needs of his community. He encourage...

Tune in to this episode as our hosts, Grace and Doug, delve into "The Power of a Learning Culture" with guest Gordon Trujillo, Vice President of Enterprise Learning and Development. Gordon shares stories from his career journey that have cultivated a unique perspective on the transformative potential of a learning culture, both personally and professionally. In this episode, you will be inspired t...

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 series, you will hear from a rotating panel of leaders on topics and challenges that women face in the workplace. Are you often second-guessing wh...

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 series, you will hear from a rotating panel of leaders on topics and challenges that women face in the workplace. Do you ever wish you could fast-...

Join our hosts Grace Berman and Doug Miller in welcoming this episode’s guest, Sr. Manager of Clinical Service, Ojenee Tavoukjian, as they discuss how Service Excellence is a key component to leading successful teams here in the Village. Ojenee has been supporting our Village for 11 years and is a recent winner of the Core Value Award for Service Excellence. With her vast experience leading effect...

Tune into this special feature episode from a panel interview hosted at the DaVita Leadership Meeting. Vanessa Pfeiffer 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...

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 Wom...

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 o...

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 leader...

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. Ma...

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 lif...

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 respo...

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 persona...

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 c...

  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 prac...

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...

  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 Directo...