In this episode, host Gino DeGregori interviews Doug Keating, founder of All The Way Leadership, about the importance of leading with empathy and kindness. Doug shares his background as an officer in the US Army and his experience in Fortune 500 organizations. He emphasizes the five C's of leadership: competency, confidence, communication, creativity, and character. Doug also discusses the role of resilience in leadership and provides tips for handling difficult and crisis situations. He shares insights from his company, All The Way Leadership, which aims to fill the void in leadership development for young leaders. The episode concludes with a discussion on the impact of Martin Luther King Jr. and the importance of gratitude in leadership.
Takeaways
Empathy is about putting yourself in someone else's shoes and seeing the world from their perspective.
The five C's of leadership are competency, confidence, communication, creativity, and character.
Resilience in leadership involves being the example, keeping your cool, and learning how to handle crucial conversations.
To become an aspiring leader, master your craft, become the best version of yourself, and gain experience while finding a mentor.
Kind leaders bring positive energy and have a positive impact on culture and engagement.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Doug's Background
03:12 Empathy in Leadership
04:08 The Five C's of Leadership
06:32 Leading with Empathy: A Story
08:04 Integrated Individual Integrity
09:01 Energy and Leadership
12:06 Resilience in Leadership
16:48 Handling Difficult and Crisis Situations
23:37 All The Way Leadership
29:23 Guidance for Aspiring Kind Leaders
32:36 Coffee with Martin Luther King Jr.
34:10 Final Thoughts
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