The Audacity to Fail: Misstepping Into Success!

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, Equ

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) o

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 progr

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 disc

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

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 t

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 j

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 lead

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 D

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 communitie