In this weeks episode, Keri Carkeek shares her leadership journey and insights, highlighting the importance of taking initiative and tackling projects outside of one's assigned role. She emphasizes the need for authenticity and fostering innovation and creativity within teams. Keri also discusses the balance between driving results and maintaining a positive team culture, the importance of addressing ethical dilemmas, the role of feedback in leadership, and the continuous growth and development of leaders. She recommends reading books by diverse authors to gain a broader perspective and understanding of others' experiences.
In this episode, we explore:
- Taking initiative and tackling projects outside of one's assigned role can lead to impactful leadership.
- Authenticity and passion are key in fostering innovation and creativity within teams.
- Balancing driving results with maintaining a positive team culture requires investing time in the human component of the team.
- Addressing ethical dilemmas head-on is crucial for maintaining trust and integrity in leadership.
- Feedback should be seen as a gift and used to enhance and improve oneself as a leader.
- Continuous growth and development as a leader involve remaining open to feedback, being a lifelong learner, and building a strong network of trusted allies.
- Reading books by diverse authors can provide a deeper understanding of others' experiences and help leaders be more inclusive and empathetic.
Keri Carkeek's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kericarkeek/
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction
01:07 - What is one decision you made that was a turning point for your leadership?
04:08 - How do you foster innovation and creativity in your teams?
07:22 - How do you balance driving results with maintaining a positive team culture?
09:17 - Can you describe a moment when you had to make a tough ethical decision?
11:34 - What role does feedback play in your leadership? How do you both give and receive it?
14:16 - How do you continue to grow and develop as a leader?
16:11 - What leadership book has influenced you most, and why?
19:52 - Conclusion
21:52 - Outro
Book Recommendation:
- “So You Want To Talk About Race” by Ijeoma Oluo: https://amzn.to/3YNUfdP
- “Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson: https://amzn.to/3YLRyJK
- “The Inconvenient Indian” by Thomas King: https://amzn.to/3XaVeDS
- “Better Living Through Birding” by Christian Cooper: https://amzn.to/4fMMkna
About "A Leader's Story":
"A Leader's Story" is a podcast that explores the unique paths of extraordinary leaders. In each episode, we ask the same seven questions to our guests, revealing the diverse journeys and insights that shape their success. Join us as we uncover the stories that make each leader's experience truly one-of-a-kind.
Host & Creator of "A Leader's Story" - Joe Rossi (https://linkedin.com/in/bigdatajoe)
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