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Positive Motivation is the Leadership Style of Vitality Champ Kristina Jones

It’s easy for Kristina Jones, Project Manager, Operations, As a health leader, she tries to lead both by example and
Region 5, to pinpoint why she wanted to serve as a Vitality by being very human. “I’m in no way perfect; I struggle
champ. “I wanted to be part of a positive change that with cravings and occasionally give in to them,” Jones said.
would help reward and promote healthy living,” she said. “I think it’s important to allow yourself some leeway, in
She herself enrolled in the Vitality wellness program in moderation, to any diet you follow.”
2011, but didn’t start to more actively participate until
2012. “I began reviewing the Vitality site and learned that For the rest of 2013, she wants to encourage everyone in
they had a lot of support programs to help me with the the region to adopt at least one new healthy option/activ-
goals I was already working on,” Jones said. “I fig- ity for the remainder of the year. She’s also
ured, why not earn some points in the process.” encouraging each site to reach Vitality’s 70
percent Vitality Health Review completion
But she didn’t stop there. In October 2012, when goal this year. “I want to be motivating, inspir-
HCP was opening a new administration site in the re- ing and a resource for all,” Jones said.
gion, she requested to serve as a Vitality champ
there. “I wanted to help our region become a leader Her colleagues confer. “Kristina is a tremen-
for the pursuit of overall health and wellness,” she dous motivator and inspiration to all in the of-
explained. She encourages everyone to pursue fice. She is happy and always encourages
healthier options, and she solicits ideas from every- others with a smile on her face and positive
one at the site. attitude,” said Donald Rebhun, MD, Medical
Director, Corporate. “She leads by example,
One fun activity they do at the site is Flash Ex- inviting others to walk and participate
Kristina Jones loves letting fellow
ercising Mob (FEM) sessions to wake up. coworkers know about upcoming in a variety of events occurring
“Anytime between 1 to 5 p.m., we do what- Vitality walks so that everyone can throughout Southern California. She
participate.
ever we can accomplish in five minutes— diplomatically suggests healthier eating
pushups, sit ups, wall sits, planks. It’s amazing habits to others and reminds everyone
how productive you can be after just five minutes to get about the real personal benefits to be gained.”
your blood pumping,” she said. “We’re a small group, but
I’m very proud of how we all encourage one another.” Aira Banquerigo, Business Analyst 2, noted the same.
“Kristina is always an example of health in our Oakdale of-
Team camaraderie goes a long way to building awareness fice—from plates of fresh veggies for lunch (almost every
of the program. She has requested buy-in from the re- day) to her walks on her lunch hour. Outside of work, she
gional leadership team. She is also working on putting to- also stays active with her husband and two kids. She goes
gether two upcoming walks for the region, and she to the gym with her husband and does bike rides and hik-
forwards information about all walks as well as the new ing trails with the entire family.”
group fitness series (30-minute walks) to everyone so that
they can participate.

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For more information about the Vitality program, visit www.powerofvitality.com or contact Janet Galli.