In this conversation, Dr. Kortni Alston Lemon and Ute Korinth discuss the pressing challenges faced by journalists today, emphasizing the importance of mental health, resilience, and compassionate leadership in the newsroom. They explore agile methods as tools for fostering collaboration and trust among team members, and highlight the need for safe spaces where journalists can express their vulnerabilities. The discussion also touches on the role of leadership in supporting mental health initiatives and the importance of advocacy for journalists' rights and wellbeing.

Takeaways

Flexibility, mistakes, and trust are essential in journalism.
Compassionate leadership can be a competitive advantage.
Agile methods foster a safe and collaborative environment.
Mental health discussions are becoming more prevalent in newsrooms.
Creating safe spaces allows for open conversations about mental health.
Peer support is crucial for journalists facing challenges.
Compassionate leadership involves understanding individual team member needs.
Emerging leaders should listen to their teams' needs.
Advocacy is necessary for protecting journalists' rights.
Government action is needed to safeguard press freedom.

Links Mentioned

Ute's website: https://digitalcharm.de/

Ute's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ute-korinth-50008a41/

Ute's book: https://www.bellingsbooks.com/product-page/der-buddha-liebt-rafting

Bluesky account: https://bsky.app/profile/utekorinth.bsky.social

Helpline of Netzwerk Recherche: https://netzwerkrecherche.org/helpline/ - also offers English support

Liberating Structures: liberatingstructures.com

Hate Aid: https://hateaid.org/

DJV (German Federation of Journalists): https://www.djv.de/

Dedicated episode website: www.thecompassionatenewsroom.com/11