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.
207: Leaders with Heart Give Employees a Voice
206: Leaders with Heart Help People with their Leadership Journeys
205: Leaders with Heart Know Their Strengths
204: Leaders with Heart Connect People
203: Leaders with Heart Write Out a Plan
202: Leaders with Heart Move Forward
201: Leaders with Heart Ask the Right Questions
200: Leaders with Heart Trust Their Instincts
199: Leaders with Heart Don't Cause PTSD
198: Leaders with Heart Solve Problems
197: Leaders with Heart Have a Commitment Worth Fighting For
196: Leaders with Heart are Servant Leaders
195: Leaders with Heart Make Businesses with Heart
194: Leaders with Heart Really Care for Them
193: Leaders with Heart are Self-aware
192: Leaders with Heart Create Equal Opportunities
191: Leaders with Heart are Willing to Adapt
190: Leaders with Heart Share with Others
189: Leaders with Heart are Life-long Learners
188: Leaders with Heart Care for All
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