Episodios

  • S4E7: How Ownership Inspires the Leaders of Tomorrow with Kirsten Aghen

    S4E7: How Ownership Inspires the Leaders of Tomorrow with Kirsten Aghen
    Jul 8 2024
    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), within the Office of Quality Management, in the VHA Office of Quality and Patient Safety (QPS).

    Get ready to join us as we explore an incredibly important topic to discuss; how leaders can inspire ownership within their teams. Whether you're leading a team or working on your own leadership development, this episode is packed with actionable insights that you can start implementing right away!

    Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/TATF_S4E7.pdf ===============================

    Key Lessons:
    1. By instilling ownership on a team, you move team members from simply doing what’s in front of them and drive them to lead themselves and each other’s for the good of the organization.
    2. When inspiring ownership, it’s important to communicate the vision in ways the team can align with.
    3. When there’s resistance, take a pause and ask what can be done to close the gap of understanding.
    Interested in learning more about services offered by the National Center of Organization Development? Please check out additional services here: VHA National Center for Organization Development - Home (sharepoint.com)
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    37 m
  • S4E6: Rising to the Occasion Consultant Lessons from Courage with Dr. Courtney Barrett-Smith

    S4E6: Rising to the Occasion Consultant Lessons from Courage with Dr. Courtney Barrett-Smith
    Jun 10 2024
    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 for Organization Development.

    Get ready to join us as we explore the journey of MisStepping into success as we uncover strategies that can help any leader rise to the occasion, even when it seems like the easier path is to yield.

    Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/TATF_S4E6.pdf ===============================

    Key Lessons:
    1. There are times when being courageous is knowing when to use your voice or use your privilege in spaces to create room for others.
    2. Courageous leaders understand that going full throttle into every situation and challenge can carry risks both personal and professional. They take time to do a risk analysis and allow that to inform their decisions.
    3. When figuring out how much to lean into a challenge, consider whether the risk is worth it to you and aligns with your value and purpose.
    Please check out additional services here: VHA National Center for Organization Development - Home (sharepoint.com)
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    29 m
  • S4E5: From Theory to Practice Strategies for High Reliability Leadership with Luke Steinbach

    S4E5: From Theory to Practice Strategies for High Reliability Leadership with Luke Steinbach
    May 13 2024
    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 episode will motivate those who are searching for tips on how to find success by discovering the key principles, strategies, and insights that leaders can employ to cultivate a culture of high reliability within their teams and organizations.

    Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/TATF_S4E5.pdf ===============================

    Key Lessons:
    1. Everyone is responsible to engage in actions that will create an atmosphere and culture for the Five HRO Principles to take hold in the organization and on their teams.
    2. We can all engage in HRO behaviors that fit our needs and the needs of our teams. There are “no cookie cutter” ways to implement the principles.
    3. The HRO principles are a blend of the process and the person. The improvement and growth in our organization can only go as far as we our own self-improvement and awareness.
    Please check out additional services here: VHA National Center for Organization Development - Home (sharepoint.com)
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    35 m
  • S4E4: Stewardship and Resilience Unveiling Grassroots Leadership with Dr. Maurice Endsley

    S4E4: Stewardship and Resilience Unveiling Grassroots Leadership with Dr. Maurice Endsley
    Apr 8 2024
    As we shift our focus from Leading the Self into Leading Others, on this episode Dr. Shari Dade sits down with Dr. Maurice Endsley. Dr. Endsley is currently serving as the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program Manager for VA Northern California. He also serves in several roles to support the Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention, including Co-Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources Coordination Committee, as a Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion consultant. He is also a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Steering Committee member.

    This episode is sure to inspire those who may be answering the call of leadership by crafting innovative needs-based programming or initiatives. Listen in as we embark on the journey of MisStepping into success and celebrate the leaders who plant the seeds of change and nurture them with resilience, determination, and unwavering dedication.

    Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/TATF_S4E4.pdf ===============================

    Key Lessons:
    1. Listening for the needs, the feedback, and the is the pathway to success when developing a grassroots initiative.
    2. When leading others in grassroot initiatives be sure you are prioritizing your own self-care, especially when faced with significant challenges or opposition.
    3. Talk about your project with passion to create allies, building relationships, and sustain connections.
    Please check out additional services here: VHA National Center for Organization Development - Home (sharepoint.com)
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    31 m
  • S4E3: How to Gain and Use Insight in Leadership with Dr. Christopher Watson

    S4E3: How to Gain and Use Insight in Leadership with Dr. Christopher Watson
    Mar 11 2024
    On this episode, Dr. Shari Dade is joined by Dr. Christopher Watson. Dr. Watson is a psychologist who began his VA career in 1993, is the VISN 19 Chief Mental Health Officer and has been serving as the Acting Executive Director of the Veterans Crisis Line since late August 2023. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, Division 18 (Public Practice section) of the American Psychological Association, and the VA Psychology Leaders group. He also regularly provides coaching and mentoring to mental health leaders across the organization, and he has an absolute passion for issues pertaining to diversity, equity, and inclusion. He has particularly demonstrated leadership in addressing systemic racism on the local and national level in VHA, providing numerous presentations and trainings related to diversity and inclusion.

    Listen in as Dr. Christopher Watson shares the impact insight has on effective leadership, both for the leader and their team.

    Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/TATF_S4E3.pdf ===============================

    Key Lessons:
    1. Being an insightful leader takes work and courage, but it fosters trust, empathy, and authenticity within teams.
    2. Leaders who are reflective can operate and communicate with clarity to others.
    3. It’s important for leaders to use their influence to sponsor the growth and opportunities for others. Having enough insight to realize this does not take from your opportunities is integral.
    Please check out additional services here: VHA National Center for Organization Development - Home (sharepoint.com)
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    40 m
  • S4E2: How to THRIVE From Metrics to Meaning with Dr. Jacquelyn Paykel

    S4E2: How to THRIVE From Metrics to Meaning with Dr. Jacquelyn Paykel
    Feb 12 2024
    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 Dr. Jacquelyn Paykel discusses how leaders can move beyond defining success through numbers and metrics, but instead lean into thriving by leading themselves first!

    Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/TATF_S4E2.pdf ===============================

    Key Lessons:
    1. The first step to burnout can be untamed passion. Be sure to take note of how your passion fills you and depletes you.
    2. Take time to slow down and reflect on where you may be in the S Shape of your career and life. Journal to see where your values are and how you are integrating them into your work life.
    3. Meaningful relationships at work impact your satisfaction, engagement, and susceptibility to burnout.
    4. Enough is a word that’s available in our vocabulary!

    Please check out additional services here: VHA National Center for Organization Development - Home (sharepoint.com)
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    38 m
  • S4E1: Behind the Mic with Dr. Shari and Jan Johnson: Creating Waves that Impact the Enterprise

    S4E1: Behind the Mic with Dr. Shari and Jan Johnson: Creating Waves that Impact the Enterprise
    Jan 8 2024
    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 to make positive waves in our organization through the creation and sustainment of innovative ideas, projects, and products!

    Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/TATF_S4E1.pdf ===============================

    Key Lessons:
    1. Creation: When in the creation stage, take time to secure your team. Ask who may be a viable co-creator in your process.
    2. Sustainment: Understand that it takes audacity to sustain long term impact and change within our organization. Be bold with your choices, however, keep your core in mind.
    3. Success: Take time to express gratitude to those who have given life to your endeavors. Ask them for feedback and listen with an open ear and hands ready for action.
    Please check out additional services here: VHA National Center for Organization Development - Home (sharepoint.com)
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    41 m
  • S3E10: Stretching Your Leadership Acumen with Dr. Maureen Marks

    S3E10: Stretching Your Leadership Acumen with Dr. Maureen Marks
    Oct 10 2023
    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 engaged work environments, and it provides services across all of VA. She has been with NCOD since 2010 in various roles including Director of Organizational Health and Deputy Director. She served as Acting VHA Chief of Staff from May 2022 through June 2023.

    In this episode, Dr. Marks shares wisdom and insight into ways stretch assignments can take leaders out of their comfort zones, challenging them to reach beyond their current capabilities and acquire new skills. Whether you're a seasoned executive looking for your next big challenge or an emerging leader eager to climb to the next step on the career ladder you’re in for a treat because this episode will explore the powerful role that stretch assignments play in the growth and development of leaders.

    Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/TATF_S3E10.pdf ===============================

    Key Lessons:
    1. If you are seeking a stretch assignment, be sure to have conversations that give you an understanding of what the role really is, what the vision for the role is, and if it is a vision that you care about.
    2. If you find yourself terrified, then that's typically a good sign that you're about to step into something that's about to be an exciting adventure that you will really grow from.
    3. For seasoned leaders who are questioning whether stretch assignments are what they need at this phase of their career, think about ways that you can be of service that you may have never considered before.
    Please check out additional services here: VHA National Center for Organization Development - Home (sharepoint.com)
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    34 m