The Kind Leader with guest Sam Valme
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Summary
In this episode, Gino Degregori interviews Sam Valme, a senior director at AvePoint, about the concept of kind leadership. They discuss the importance of understanding individuality in leadership and the role of empathy in leading with kindness. They also explore the impact of diversity and inclusion in leadership and the need for equitable hiring practices. Sam shares insights on building impactful organizations and empowering the next generation of kind leaders. They emphasize the importance of trust, communication, and providing specific feedback in leadership. The episode concludes with Sam's advice to be the change you want to see and his desire to have coffee with Barack Obama.
Takeaways
> Kind leadership involves being at the forefront and understanding the unique needs and motivations of individual team members. > Diversity and inclusion in leadership require clear job descriptions, equitable hiring practices, and understanding the backgrounds of candidates. > Building impactful organizations involves empowering and guiding the next generation of kind leaders. > Trust, communication, and providing specific feedback are essential in leadership. > To be a kind leader, be the change you want to see and create an environment where people feel valued and empowered.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction 01:15 Defining Kind Leadership 02:42 Understanding Individuality in Leadership 03:40 Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership 06:26 Creating Equitable Hiring Practices 08:13 Building Impactful Organizations 09:39 The Impact of Self-Perception on Leadership 11:27 The Importance of Clarity in Leadership 12:33 Empowering and Guiding the Next Generation of Kind Leaders 13:28 Shifting Organizational Culture 15:32 Trust and Communication in Leadership 18:20 Providing Feedback and Solutions 21:17 Mentorship in Developing Kind Leaders 24:06 Empowering the Next Generation 26:12 Final Words of Advice 29:08 Coffee with Barack Obama 31:54 Contact Information 32:24 Closing Remarks
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