From KT – Aug. 25, 2016
Yo DaVita !!
I am on a plane flying back to Denver where I get to participate in our Stadium Academy ! (or is it now called our Super Academy?)
2000 teammates from around the world, in Denver, discussing our Mission, our Values, ourselves … if you have not attended one please do. We do not know of any other healthcare company in the world that does anything like it.
Yesterday I set a new record of 32 reps of therapy exercises! Also did 30 minute cardio on the lifecycle, from which I emerged drenched with sweat as usual. Also 45 minutes of brisk walking. Also 5 mediocre minutes of meditating.
This morning (Thursday) I hit the lifecycle first thing, only did 25 minutes because of need to catch plane, but still got in very good cardio as I ratcheted up the resistance and kept my speed above 15 mph.
I have been terrible in my eating on this partial vacation, terrible! I have had a dessert every day, and some large portions. Yikes.
I did some email early today, before my cardio. Once I land I will do a call with a search firm regarding our international business, then a meeting in the Casa. Then the Academy, then a meeting, then a phone call. then dinner with the Governor at the state mansion, with a small group discussing an Open Primaries initiative I am Chair of here in Colorado. We go on the ballot in November!
We are now over 2900 teammates, locking arms together in the quest for better health! Please talk to a teammate or two, let’s clear the 3000 mark. Our numbers include 2000 from US Kidney Care (DKC), 700 from the DaVita Medical Group, almost triple last year’s number at this time (formerly called HCP, now DMG), and almost 50 from international! Also 70 friends and 125 family.
Do Good, it’s contagious! Your Mayor, KT
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gwenn said,
August 25, 2016 @ 1:18 pm
>>laughing!!<<
You may have had mediocre minutes of meditation, but I'm pretty certain that there are collateral points ascribed for alliteration.
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Trish said,
August 25, 2016 @ 7:46 pm
KT,
Sounds like you are on the road to a successful recovery. Though I know they say moderation is key, I am sure you have earned it!
I was one of the 2000 teammates at Academy and it was a wonderful experience, I am glad you were there it was also an honor to get to listen to all the other wonderful speakers, I really enjoyed Dave.
It was great to meet other teammates though, it really puts it into perspective and one really gets an idea of how many ways we are able to touch peoples lives and make a difference.
I am looking forward to many more experiences with DMG!
Thank you.
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Klaus said,
August 25, 2016 @ 11:09 pm
Another great ride to the office this morning
Good Morning from Germany,
Since I joined the German Village in June this year I had the idea, to ride the 40 km (Approx. 24 miles) to our Düsseldorf office with my mountain bike. I did it sometimes, but not regularly.
The MTM IX Challenge was the missing impulse [kick in the …. ;-)] that I needed to bring this idea into reality. Good luck – we have a shower in the office, so my colleagues don’t need to suffer from my smell. 🙂
So for the last two weeks I didn’t use the train in the morning, instead I rode my bike. Sometimes it’s hard to get up very early in the morning and to start the tour to the office at 5:30 a.m. – but riding along the river Rhine towards Düsseldorf into sunrise, when the first rays of the sun warms me, gives me a lot of power and energy for a long hard working day.
And I can give a contribution to my team – The German Village – to achieve our common goal.
Best wishes from Germany, have a nice and challenging weekend.
Klaus
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Jessica Stevens said,
August 26, 2016 @ 8:53 am
Thank-you for coming to the Academy to speak to us yesterday! It’s hard to find the right balance of commitments to recovery time, but yesterday’s appearance was very impactful to us all. (And fun aids in recovery, right?)
One for all, and all for one!
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Jackie said,
August 26, 2016 @ 11:47 am
Yes! You can do it!
I watched Sister Madonna Buder’s unlimited youth by Nike, she truly inspires me:)
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