Podcast Show Notes – Episode 156 | 12.26.2023
Episode Title: Leadership and Diversity of Thought w/ Njsane Courtney
Episode summary introduction:
In this episode, Sean Barnes and Njsane Courtney discuss his leadership journey, the role of mentorship in personal growth, and tailoring leadership styles. They delve into the importance of fostering diversity, addressing biases in hiring, and the power of LinkedIn for professional development. The conversation also covers organizational culture, effective communication, and building high-performance teams.
Key Moments
00:00 - Introduction to guest Njsane Courtney and discussion on leadership journey
06:09 - Importance of mentorship and personal growth in leadership
14:46 - Tailoring leadership methods to individual employees and understanding team dynamics
20:26 - Developing leaders within your team and the benefits of diversity of thought
26:33 - Discussion on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and biases in the hiring process
35:42 - Changing perception of "qualified" candidate and improving hiring process
39:09 - Power of LinkedIn, personal branding, and meaningful engagement for professional growth
48:24 - Understanding and dealing with organizational culture and HR problems
1:04:31 - Effective communication in leadership and implementing new initiatives
1:18:12 - Building high-performance teams, trust, and handling tough decisions in the workplace
1:31:28 - Closing remarks, lessons learned, and contact information for Njsane Courtney
Guest: Njsane Courtney
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/njsanecourtney/
My Friend in HR Podcast: https://myfriendinhr.buzzsprout.com/
Host: Sean Barnes
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/wsssolutions/
Email: Sean.Barnes@wsssolutions.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewayofthewolf
Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes
https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-way-of-the-wolf/id1547679110
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15
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