In this podcast episode, Heather interviews Karen Erren, President and CEO at Feeding Westchester. As a leader of a non-profit food distribution service, Karen is familiar with showing care to others, but that doesn’t mean she was always a perfectly caring leader.
What Karen shows in her conversation with Heather is the effort that leaders have to put in to be there for their teams, especially during these trying times. Karen exemplifies being a caring leader by taking her place among her people, not above them. She meets them where they are each day, and expresses the importance of genuine and transparent vulnerability.
Takeaways:
Have high expectations for yourself and your team. The best thing you can do for someone is to believe in them. Stretch yourself, innovate, and fail. See yourself clearly, and the way others experience you. Be a part of your team every day. Be genuine and transparent. Share as much as you’re willing and say, but I’m here to work with you now.
146: Leadership with Heart Barbara Medina
145: Leaders with Heart Show Others How to Be Grateful
144: Leaders with Heart Throw Themselves on the Line First
143: Leaders with Heart Lift Up Others
142: Leaders with Heart are Empowered by their Vulnerability
141: Leaders with Heart Make it Safe to Share All Stories
140: Leaders with Heart Leave Room for Mistakes
139: Leaders with Heart Start with Caring for Themselves
138: Leaders with Heart Do What Is Necessary to Lift Others
137: Leaders with Heart Lead with Integrity
136: Leaders with Heart Embrace Their Own Leadership Style
135: Leaders with Heart Lead with Humility
134: Leaders with Heart Embrace Change and Rise From It
133: Leaders With Heart Provide Hope and Possibility For Those They Lead
132: Leaders with Heart Listen to the Lessons of Imperfection
131: Leaders With Heart Know The Power of Appreciation
130: Leaders with Heart Create a Space For Others to Follow
129: Leaders with Heart Use Employee Feedback to Improve Themselves
128: Leaders with Heart Take Time to Recognize Those they Lead
127: Leaders with Heart Don’t Give Away Their Influence
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