In this episode, Gino Degregori interviews Brian St. Andre, the Director of Workforce Transformation for Booz Allen. They discuss the importance of empathy and caring in leadership, the power of a growth mindset, and the impact of love and values in leading with kindness. Brian shares personal stories and insights on resilience, vulnerability, and the importance of cultivating a growth mindset. He also emphasizes the significance of being intentional in leadership and the value of generational impact. The conversation concludes with advice for future leaders and a discussion on the importance of love and values in leadership. 

Takeaways 

Empathy and caring are essential qualities of a kind leader. 

A growth mindset is crucial for personal and professional development. 

Being intentional and cultivating a growth mindset are key to leading with kindness. 

Love and values are foundational in leadership and can drive generational impact. 

Chapters 

00:00 Introduction 

00:29 Introduction of Brian St. Andre 

00:55 Brian's Background 

01:25 What it means to be a kind leader 

03:22 Personal story of leading with empathy 

04:48 The importance of growth mindset 

06:11 The difference between growth mindset and scarcity mindset 

07:38 Being intentional in leadership 

08:06 Generational impact 

09:36 The importance of growth in leadership 

10:46 The power of mindset and gratitude 

11:42 Navigating limiting beliefs and imposter syndrome 

12:39 The importance of vision and growth 

13:35 The impact of fear on growth 

14:54 Workforce Transformation and empathy 

18:41 The importance of love and caring in leadership 

19:37 The impact of generational wealth and impact 

20:35 The value of love over money 

22:01 Cultivating a growth mindset and intentionality 

23:27 Building resilience and leading with vulnerability 

26:22 Being grounded in values during adversity 

31:54 Advice for future leaders 

36:15 Coffee with Harriet Tubman 

38:56 Conclusion