The Audacity to Fail: Misstepping Into Success!

By: Veterans Health Administration
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  • The Audacity to Fail Podcast: Misstepping Into Success and it focuses on discovering leadership wisdom through experiences with failures and missteps. The podcasts dives into conversations and stories from leaders as they share that failure activates a growth mindset, is an important part of learning, and motivation for improvement!
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Episodes
  • S4E10: The Moment That Changes Everything: Answering Life’s Most Important Calls with The Honorable Tanya Bradsher

    S4E10: The Moment That Changes Everything: Answering Life’s Most Important Calls with The Honorable Tanya Bradsher
    Oct 14 2024
    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. Bradsher is VA’s first woman deputy secretary, first woman of color to serve in the position, and the highest-ranking woman in VA’s more than 90-year history. A fourth-generation Veteran, Ms. Bradsher—a combat Veteran of the Iraq War—served in the United States Army for 20 years and retired as a lieutenant colonel. Since retiring, she served as the VA’s Chief of Staff and in senior positions with the Department of Homeland Security and on the White House National Security Council.

    Whether you’re on the brink of a new opportunity, feeling stuck in indecision, or just curious about how leaders handle those pivotal moments, this episode will give you the insight and inspiration you need.

    Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/TATF_S4E10.pdf ===============================

    Key Lessons:
    1. Your journey does not have to be planned to be purposeful. There are times, you are taken down the unconventional path to get to where you are supposed to be.
    2. Your experiences, identities, and values can leave you with just the right mix of life that will help you be successful at what you do. Allow those experiences to give you the learning you need to be prepared when the call comes.
    3. When the door closes, it’s best to accept that the opportunity may not be for you and another opportunity may be your calling.
    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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    35 mins
  • S4E9: Working Hand in Hand The Blueprint for a Supportive Work Culture with Dr. Alyshia Smith

    S4E9: Working Hand in Hand The Blueprint for a Supportive Work Culture with Dr. Alyshia Smith
    Sep 9 2024
    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 a one-way street but as a dynamic relationship between leaders and their teams. Dr. Smith is the Executive Director of the Durham VA Health Care System and is responsible for setting the strategic and operational direction for the entire health care system. Through her role, Dr. Smith engages with employees, Veterans, Veteran service organizations, Veteran service officers, academicians, and the broader community to accomplish the VA’s overall mission.

    This episode isn’t just about leadership from the top down; it’s about the collaboration of building a workplace where authenticity, trust, and a shared commitment to well-being creates something truly special. Get ready to join us as we explore the journey to a supportive work culture. Whether you’re leading a team, a part of one, or just curious about what makes a great workplace, stick around.

    Closed Caption Transcript is available at: https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/TATF_S4E9.pdf ===============================

    Key Lessons:
    1. Communication is essential to developing a supportive work environment and, both, leaders and employees play a significant part in this.
    2. Leaders can use storytelling as a beneficial tool to help build connection and trust with employees.
    3. Making space for work-life integration is imperative. Ask employees what they need and encourage them to share their needs by active listening.

    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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    39 mins
  • S4E8: Decisive Leadership Insights on Sticky Decision Making with Dr. Thuy Boardman

    S4E8: Decisive Leadership Insights on Sticky Decision Making with Dr. Thuy Boardman
    Aug 12 2024
    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 Development Psychologist for VISN 8. In this role she provides executive and leadership coaching, team development, and leadership development services to VISN 8 facilities.

    Get ready to join us as we explore the journey through sticky leadership. Whether you're currently facing a sticky situation or simply want to be better prepared for the future, this episode is packed with valuable information you won't want to miss.

    Closed Caption Transcript is available at:
    https://www.sharedfedtraining.org/Podcasts/TATF_S4E8.pdf
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    Key Lessons:
    1. Sharing your experiences with regrets or missteps in leadership helps increase authenticity and innovation. When done with intention, others can then feel free to express themselves more authentically.
    2. Don’t shy away from sticky decisions due to fear of failure or uncertainty. Instead, enter them with a team of support and an open mind.
    3. When on the lookout for a coach or mentor, avoid the echo chamber by taking the time to diversity your team and include those who may carry a different perspective, outlook, or experience than you.

    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 mins

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