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The Kind Leader with guest Jessica King
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Jessica King, CEO of GeoSisu, shares her journey and insights on leading with kindness. Growing up on a farm and in a religious home, Jessica learned the importance of kindness and empathy from a young age. She believes that a kind leader is someone who listens, understands, and accepts others for who they are. Kindness, to her, is a superpower that can surpass adversity and create a space for growth and belonging. Jessica envisions a future of balanced leadership, where empathy, acceptance, and authenticity are valued. She emphasizes the importance of self-kindness and grace in daily life.
Takeaways
Kind leaders listen, understand, and accept others for who they are. Kindness is a superpower that can help overcome adversity and create a space for growth and belonging. The future of leadership is a balance of empathy, acceptance, and authenticity. Self-kindness and grace are important in daily life.
Sound Bites
"A kind leader to me is someone who first listens, takes the time to hear your story, understand your personality, understands that everyone is coming from a unique perspective, a unique place, and having grace in understanding that person." "No matter how much adversity comes your way, if you're kind, you can always surpass it." "Kindness is your superpower."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background 08:08 The Definition of a Kind Leader 13:20 Overcoming Adversity with Kindness 23:13 Shifting Perspectives: Life is Happening for Me 27:30 Success and Coffee with Gandhi 39:43 Final Thoughts: Be Kind to Yourself
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