In this episode of the Kind Leader Podcast, host Gino Degregori welcomes Garrett Delph, founder of ClarityOps, to discuss the essence of kind leadership. They explore Garrett's journey from corporate America to entrepreneurship, the importance of empathy and emotional intelligence in leadership, and the significance of managed expectations. Garrett introduces the PIE formula—Professionalism, Integrity, and Empathy—as essential components of effective leadership. The conversation emphasizes the need for core values in organizations to foster a positive culture and build trust among team members. In this conversation, Garrett Delph and Gino discuss the importance of defining organizational culture, the P3 principle (People, Process, Performance), and the role of employees in shaping culture. They explore the concept of co-leadership and the future of leadership, emphasizing the need for kindness and care in leadership roles. The discussion highlights the shift in values among new generations of leaders and the importance of measuring success in business.

Takeaways

Kind leadership is defined as respect and care divided by managed expectations.
The PIE formula stands for Professionalism, Integrity, and Empathy.
Managed expectations are crucial for maintaining a healthy work environment.
Empathy in leadership involves understanding and supporting team members during tough times.
Creating a positive culture requires balancing care with accountability.
Core values are essential for guiding organizational behavior and decision-making.
Leaders must communicate expectations clearly to avoid confusion and frustration.
Building trust involves demonstrating professionalism and integrity consistently.
A supportive work environment can lead to better performance and employee satisfaction.
Kind leaders prioritize the well-being of their team while ensuring accountability. Culture will define you instead of you defining it.
Cultures happen either by commission or omission.
If you don't define it, it's being defined for you.
Position and title has nothing to do with intelligence.
If you don't permit those super intelligent people to contribute, they won't.
Where focus goes, energy flows.
You have to make provision for it.
Kindness will make people strong.
You cannot manage what you cannot measure.
Success makes people think they're more powerful than others.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Kind Leadership
06:12 Defining Kind Leadership
12:05 The PIE Formula for Leadership
17:56 Building Trust and Accountability
24:39 The P3 Principle: People, Process, Performance
30:18 Co-Leadership: A New Perspective
38:25 Learning from Great Leaders

https://clarityops.co/

In this conversation, Gino and Mark explore the essence of kind leadership, emphasizing the importance of empathy, self-awareness, and honesty in leadership roles. Mark shares his personal journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming a coach, highlighting the transformative power of kindness and the Quantum Leap Technique. The discussion delves into the significance of internal change for external impact, the role of communication in fostering relationships, and the necessity of facing difficult truths to promote growth and understanding. In this conversation, Mark Scherer discusses the transformative power of playfulness, humor, and gratitude in personal and organizational growth. He emphasizes the detrimental effects of complaining and the importance of authenticity in fostering a positive environment. Scherer introduces the Quantum Leap Technique, which focuses on changing body chemistry to facilitate immediate shifts in thought patterns. He contrasts traditional visualization techniques with a more profound method of 'seeing' that allows individuals to connect with their desired outcomes. The discussion culminates in the significance of mindset in leadership and personal development.

Takeaways

• Personal transformation begins with being kind to yourself
• Humor can accelerate behavioral change more efficiently than repetition
• Authenticity means being willing to expose your own mistakes before others do
• Changing body chemistry can instantly shift thought patterns
• Gratitude, authenticity, and humor physically build new neural pathways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Kind Leadership
07:29 Defining Kind Leadership
15:28 The Quantum Leap Technique
23:59 The Power of Playfulness and Humor
30:12 Transforming Thought Patterns with Ease
38:20 The Importance of Mindset in Leadership

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In this episode of The Kind Leader podcast, host Gino Degregori interviews Andrew Abela, founding dean of the Busch School of Business at Catholic University and author of "Super Habits: The Universal Systems for a Successful Life." Abela shares insights on kind leadership, the science of habit formation, and how certain "super habits" can lead to human excellence and flourishing. He explains how his book synthesizes ancient philosophy, modern psychology, and business research to identify key habits that consistently lead to greater happiness, effectiveness, and success. The discussion covers topics like the role of love in leadership, the importance of forgiveness in fostering innovation, and how to develop "gentle firmness" as a leader. Abela also introduces the Super Habits app, a free tool to help people develop and track these transformative habits.

Sound Bites:

• Being a kind leader is being a loving leader... I define love not as an emotion, but as an attitude, intention, and habit of doing what is good for others."
• "As you grow in any one of these super habits, you become happier, you become more effective, you become healthier, and life just gets easier."
• "The courage that you build on the football field, you can use in a job interview, you can use when giving a presentation - it's very portable."
• "If you believe your resources are all scarce and your abilities are fixed, that will be true for you because you won't even try. But if you believe that you can always grow, that will be true for you because you'll try and grow."
• "Leaders who are forgiving have more innovation in their companies."

Takeaways:

• True leadership requires balancing firmness with gentleness, using anger productively rather than suppressing or exploding with it.
• Super habits are transferable across different areas of life and can be developed through consistent, small practices.
• Forgiveness in leadership creates an environment where people feel safe bringing bad news and creative ideas.
• Neuroplasticity means anyone can develop new habits and capabilities at any age through proper practice.
• Effective habit formation requires starting with easy, obvious actions that can be done consistently before increasing difficulty.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Kind Leadership
02:56 Defining Kind Leadership
05:59 The Concept of Super Habits
08:57 Building Consistency Through Habits
11:59 Mindset and Its Impact on Habits
14:51 Leadership and the Role of Forgiveness
18:09 Gentle Firmness in Leadership
21:00 The Future of Leadership
24:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of The Kind Leader podcast, host Gino Degregori interviews Kevin Briggs, Vice President of the Public Sector at AvePoint. Kevin shares his unique career journey, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, adaptability, and serendipity. He discusses his perspective on kind leadership, highlighting empowerment, collaboration, empathy, and listening as key components.

The conversation delves into Kevin's experiences at Microsoft and his views on growth mindset. Gino also shares personal stories about his family's immigration to the United States and how it shaped his perspective on life and success. The discussion touches on gratitude, the future of leadership, and the impact of emerging technologies like AI.

Key Takeaways:

1. Kind leadership involves empowerment, collaboration, empathy, and active listening.
2. Serendipity and openness to unexpected opportunities can significantly impact career trajectories.
3. A growth mindset involves embracing challenges and finding inspiration in others' successes.
4. Gratitude for present circumstances can lead to future success and personal fulfillment.
5. The future of leadership will require a focus on fundamental truths, continuous learning, and individual accountability.

Sound Bites:

• "Kind leaders tend to, in my experience, listen more than they speak."
• "What you think is what you are."
• "Embracing the challenge and the inspiration that you get from the work of others."
• "The minute you start appreciating what you have is the minute when you start attracting things that you don't have."
• "How can we ensure that there is personal responsibility and accountability for results and improvement?"

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Kind Leadership
05:16 Defining Kind Leadership
08:35 The Role of Serendipity in Career
10:00 Personal Stories of Serendipity
17:02 Growth Mindset and Leadership
23:19 Vision for Future Leadership
25:17 Coffee with Influential Figures

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/kebriggs/

In this episode of the Kind Leader Podcast, Gino Degregori interviews Brian Keith, a general manager at Microsoft US Federal, discussing the essence of kind leadership. Brian shares insights from his military background and corporate experience, emphasizing the importance of empathy, a growth mindset, and the triad of leadership: learning, leverage, and consistency. The conversation explores how these principles can foster a positive work environment and drive organizational success, especially in the context of a rapidly changing workforce.

Takeaways

The importance of approachability and empathy in leadership.

The transition from military to corporate leadership requires adaptability.

The power of a growth mindset in fostering innovation and collaboration.

The "LLC" leadership model: Learning, Leverage, and Consistency.

The importance of self-care and personal growth for effective leadership

Sound Bites

"A kind leader is someone who leads with empathy, compassion, and a genuine concern for others."

"It's not about ruling with fear or authority, it's about inspiring trust by valuing each person's individual strengths and their weaknesses."

"The key word in that is it is influence. You know, because you have to have that influence in order to lead and inspire and drive a team forward."

"A growth mindset is really rooted in abundance, believing that skills, intelligence, talent, can be developed over time."

"Consistency in actions, values, communication really builds trust and reliability within a team."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Kind Leadership
02:44 The Essence of Kind Leadership
07:46 Military vs. Corporate Leadership
12:43 Mindset Matters: Growth vs. Scarcity
17:55 The Mamba Mentality and Personal Growth
22:59 The Triad of Leadership: Learning, Leverage, Consistency
27:57 The Future of Kind Leadership
32:41 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks

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This episode of the Kind Leader podcast features Dr. Janice McLaughlin George, a leadership and organizational culture strategist. Dr. McLaughlin George discusses her background in telecommunications and cybersecurity, and her transition into leadership consulting. She emphasizes the importance of kind leadership, which involves respecting and caring for employees while balancing organizational needs.

Key points include:

• The concept of a "win-win-win" organizational culture, benefiting the organization, employees, and customers.
• The importance of trust in leadership and its impact on employee engagement.
• The need for leaders to empower employees and provide honest feedback.
• The value of listening and understanding different perspectives in problem-solving.
• The importance of continuous learning and growth for leaders.

Sound Bites

• "Being kind is about respecting people, caring for people, wanting the best for them as you would want for yourself."
• "Trust is a 2024 leadership trend. So that just shows you just how much there's that need for trust."
• "Kindness is also delivering what people need to hear, even though they may not want to hear."
• "As leaders, we have to manage our character, making sure that we have a character that's respected and people can trust."
• "When we make mistakes, we have to keep shooting. You keep going forward and allowing our teams to fail as well. We learn through failing."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Kind Leadership
03:22 Defining Kind Leadership
06:32 The Importance of Trust in Leadership
09:40 Empowerment and Trust in Teams
13:34 The Win-Win-Win Concept
16:17 Listening and Understanding Perspectives
24:48 Growth vs. Scarcity Mindset

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Denis McFarlane, founder and CEO of Infinitive, shares his insights on being a kind leader. He emphasizes the importance of genuinely caring about the people on your team and wanting them to be successful and enjoy their work. McFarlane discusses the core values and expectations at Infinitive, and the importance of having fun. He also talks about the impact of kindness and friendliness in leadership and the need for leaders to provide direction and structure while also being adaptable.

Takeaways

Being a kind leader means genuinely caring about the people on your team and wanting them to be successful and enjoy their work.
Creating a culture of kindness and collaboration is essential for a successful and enjoyable work environment.
Leaders should provide direction, goals, and high expectations while also being adaptable and understanding the needs and mindset of their team members.
Kindness and friendliness have a positive impact on both individuals and organizations, leading to happier and more productive teams.
The future of leadership requires leaders to adapt to the changing needs and expectations of their team members, while also providing clarity and structure.

Sound Bites

"To me, it'd be one word, care."
"Having fun, the line of fun ends when somebody else is not having fun."
"Be kind and nice to people until you shouldn't be."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
02:16 The Power of Caring and Collaboration in Leadership
07:08 Creating a Culture of Kindness and Fun
12:48 Balancing Direction and Adaptability in Leadership
17:56 The Impact of Kindness and Friendliness in Leadership
21:23 The Future of Leadership: Adapting to Changing Needs and Expectations
28:10 Coffee with Paul McCartney and Dave Grohl
30:06 Conclusion