The Kind Leader with guest Lauren Pennell
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In this episode, host Gino Degregori interviews Lauren Pennell, the COO of Big T Properties, about the concept of kind leadership. They discuss the importance of leading with integrity and sincerity, as well as the role of empathy and curiosity in leadership. Lauren shares lessons she learned from working with horses and how they apply to leadership. They also explore the growth mindset and the value of overcoming challenges. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of kind leadership and the importance of intentional leadership.
Takeaways
Kind leaders demonstrate integrity and lead with sincerity.
Leaders should be consistent and genuine in their kindness.
Challenges and failures provide opportunities for growth and learning.
Kind leaders set expectations based on potential and allow for growth.
Kindness starts with being kind to oneself as a leader.
The future of leadership lies in maintaining human connection and preventing isolation.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:26 Background and Definition of Kind Leadership
05:31 Consistency and Sincerity in Kind Leadership
06:30 Leadership Challenges and Overcoming Them
08:47 The Importance of Work Ethic and Persistence
10:10 Lessons from Working with Horses
11:34 The Spectrum of Fear to Curiosity
16:20 Growth Mindset vs Scarcity Mindset
21:29 Setting Expectations and Allowing Growth
23:25 Kindness and Leadership in Challenging Situations
26:41 Being Kind to Yourself as a Leader
34:42 The Future of Kind Leadership
44:38 Connecting with the Guest
46:07 Final Thoughts and Closing
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