Embracing Mistakes for Growth
In episode #3 of Too Millennial, Eve & Jessy explore ways to move forward from mistakes, emphasizing the importance of self-care, grace, and self-compassion while striving for excellence.
Jessy starts the episode by delving into the struggle many leaders face: trapped in a whiplash cycle that moves from chaos (too much empathy) to rigidity (too much accountability). To navigate this challenge, she introduces a practical 4-step approach with scripts, helping leaders embody both empathy and accountability simultaneously.
In the interview with Eve, the discussion centers on viewing mistakes as chances for growth rather than assigning blame, whether it's self-blame or team blame. Drawing from Amy Edmonson's failure spectrum, Eve & Jessy discuss their diverse leadership approaches for guiding team members through mistakes, emphasizing the value of learning opportunities over feelings of embarrassment.
The episode ends with Eve sharing actionable strategies for leadership growth and addressing the climate crisis through mindset shifts and eating habit changes. These empower listeners to make meaningful contributions professionally and collectively towards solving environmental challenges, leaving them ready to create positive change.
LINK TO THE SCRIPTS: https://thejolt.myflodesk.com/yr6xxydl7q
Topics
Introduction to the Podcast
The leadership whiplash between accountability & empathy
Balancing empathy and accountability with a clear expectation-setting strategy while being open to multiple ways of knowing
Implementing a 4-step approach for accountability and empathy
Practical Scripts for holding productive conversations
Firm Empathy by Kim Scott and quote from Bell Hooks
Interview with Eve
Moving forward from mistakes by reframing it into an opportunity for growth
Finding the balance between self-care, grace and self-love and still encouraging high-quality work
Differentiating didn't types of failure specifically the intentions and outcomes
Practicing leading team challenges with presence and self-compassion
Eve and Jessy talk about their failures and reactions
Balancing Business Needs, emotional attachment & the desire to take care of others as leaders
“You can’t know it until you live it...”
What is Millennial about Eve & Jessy!
Eve's Call to Action -- ways to make a difference with climate change
Resources & References
Jocko Willink, "Discipline equals freedom" (2017)
Edmondson, Amy. Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well. New York, NY: Atria Books, 2023.
Scott, K. (2017). Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity. New York, NY: St. Martin's Press.
Brach, T. (2003). Radical acceptance: Embracing your life with the heart of a Buddha. New York, NY: Bantam Books.
Bell Hooks in Conversation with Maya Angelou http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/45a/249.html
