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.
187: Leaders with Heart Give Hope for the Future
186: Leaders with Heart Assume Positive Intent
185: Leaders with Heart Show their Intent Everyday
184: Leaders with Heart Meet People Where They Are
183: Leaders with Heart can Transform Industries
182: Leaders with Heart Take Action
181: Leaders with Heart Reflect on Their Journey
180: Leaders with Heart Understand That Safety is Critical to Listening
179: Leaders with Heart Impact Lives
178: Leaders with Heart Must Find a Balance
177: Leaders with Heart Must Fight Compassion Fatigue
176: Leaders with Heart Know Leadership is a Choice
175: Leaders with Heart are Receptive to Change
174: Leaders with Heart Practice Self-Care
173: Leaders with Heart Ask for Help
172: Leaders with Heart are Self-Aware
171: Leaders with Heart Know Their Purpose
170: Leaders with Heart Know Being Vulnerable is Human (Brian Kelly)
169: Leaders with Heart Pay Attention to the Lessons
168: Leaders with Heart Look Out for Their People
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