Summary
In this episode, Gino Degregori interviews Dean Heistad, the founder of Amelia Air and VP of technology operations for Vibrant Health. They discuss the importance of leading with kindness in different organizations and cultures. Dean shares his experiences in leading a volunteer organization and incorporating kindness in technology leadership. They also talk about the future of kind leaders and the impact they can have on organizations. Dean offers advice for young professionals and shares who he would like to have coffee with.
Takeaways
Leading with kindness is important in all organizations, regardless of the industry or sector.
A growth mindset, focused on win-win situations, is essential for kind leadership.
Investing in employee growth and education is crucial for building a strong and capable team.
Understanding and respecting different cultures and backgrounds is key to effective leadership.
Adversity should be seen as an opportunity for growth and learning.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Dean's Background and Kind Leadership
02:11 Leading with Kindness in Different Organizations
03:07 The Difference Between a Growth Mindset and a Fixed Mindset
04:34 Long-Term Growth Mindset in Business Relationships
05:26 Leading with Kindness in Volunteer Organizations
06:48 Amelia Air: Ending Homeless Shelter Pets
08:09 Incorporating Kindness in Technology Leadership
09:34 Investing in Employee Growth and Education
12:43 Leading Across Different Cultures
15:26 Creating Connections and Building Relationships
18:06 The Future of Kind Leaders
19:02 Success without Being Self-Serving
21:31 Letting Go and Trusting Your Team
22:47 Adversity as an Opportunity for Growth
26:25 The Impact of Kind Leaders on Organizations
30:21 Advice for Young Professionals
34:52 Coffee with Albert Einstein, Brene Brown, and Alanis Morissette
36:09 Closing Remarks
