In this episode, Gino Degregori interviews Schatem Boyd, a kind leader with a passion for inspiring and advocating for others. Schatem shares her personal story of leadership, starting from a young age as the oldest of five children. She emphasizes the importance of listening, authenticity, and validation in leadership. Schatem believes that leadership is a lifestyle and that everyone can be a leader, regardless of their personality type. She encourages individuals to start honing their leadership skills now and not wait for a formal leadership role. Schatem envisions a future of leadership that is compassionate, diverse, and focused on growth and development. 

Takeaways 

Leadership is a lifestyle and can be practiced in any role or situation. 

Kind leaders inspire and advocate for others, helping them see their potential and bringing out the best in them. 

Listening, authenticity, and validation are key qualities of a kind leader. 

Leadership is not limited to extroverts; introverts can also be effective leaders. 

Continual learning and growth are essential for success as a leader. 

Chapters 

00:00 Introduction 

00:30 Schatem Boyd's Background 

02:49 Leadership as a Lifestyle 

03:17 Definition of a Kind Leader 

04:16 Inspiring and Advocating for Others 

05:11 Caring and Listening 

06:04 Personal Story of Kind Leadership 

07:29 Listening and Observing 

08:24 Authenticity and Validation 

09:38 Leading Introverts and Extroverts 

10:36 Understanding Individual Needs 

11:45 Building Diverse Teams 

13:08 Growth Mindset and Scarcity Mindset 

14:59 Continual Learning and Growth 

17:51 Coffee with Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sheryl Sandberg 

19:44 Vision of the Future of Leadership 

20:42 Connecting with Schatem Boyd 

25:55 Final Thoughts