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Nov. 20, 2024

E04: Leadership that Listens – Dr. Karen Ladley on Servant Leadership

In this conversation, Dr. Karen discusses the importance of empathy, open communication, and compassionate leadership in education and journalism. She emphasizes the need for understanding and support in challenging times, particularly in the context of mental health reporting and the well-being of journalists. The discussion highlights the significance of creating a supportive environment that values people over workplaces, fostering resilience and trust among team members.

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Nov. 13, 2024

E02: Creating an Empathetic-Centered Newsroom with Poynter’s Kerwin Speight

Summary In this conversation, Kerwin Speight shares his insights on compassionate leadership in journalism, emphasizing the importance of empathy, self-care, and team well-being. He discusses the challenges faced during the p...

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Nov. 13, 2024

E01: The Compassionate Newsroom: A New Era in Journalism

Overview Welcome to the inaugural episode of "The Compassionate Newsroom" podcast. Today, Dr. Kortni Alston, a former television reporter and news director turned happiness scholar, introduces the concept of a compassionate n...

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Nov. 12, 2024

E03: Empathy as a Core Value: How Marie Torres is Shaping Newsroom Culture

Summary In this conversation, Dr. Kortni and Marie Torres explore the vital role of compassionate leadership in the newsroom and beyond. They discuss the importance of recognizing individual gifts within teams, creating psych...

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Sept. 30, 2024

The Compassionate Newsroom Launch: Transforming Journalism Well-Being Together

Show Notes for The Compassionate Newsroom Podcast Trailer Introduction: Welcome to the trailer for "The Compassionate Newsroom," hosted by Dr. Kortni Alston Lemon. Discover a podcast where journalism meets empathy, designed t...

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Extending the Conversation: Top Book Recommendations on Servant Leadership

Welcome to the blog companion of episode 4 of "The Compassionate Newsroom," where Dr. Karen Ladley illuminated the profound effects of servant leadership. For those inspired by our discussion and eager to delve deeper, we've compiled a list of resou…

About the Host

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Dr. Kortni Alston Lemon

Host & Happiness Scholar

Dr. Kortni Alston Lemon is a Happiness Scholar, TEDx speaker, and Transformational Trainer. Her area of research is interdisciplinary, combining positive psychology, business administration, and media management. Her research concentrations value happier workplaces, well-being, and meaningful work.

She is a Podcast Host for Kourting Happiness, which helps listeners learn how to commit to well-being one episode at a time fueled by positive psychology. According to Feedspot, the podcast is among the top 80 for happiness and the workplace.

Dr. Kortni is an advisory board member with the Carter Center's Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism, where she guides journalists globally on effective, empathetic, and accurate reporting on behavioral health. Furthermore, she is an active and dedicated member of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), where her husband, Ken Lemon, serves as the 23rd President. She is the founding Co-Chair of the NABJ Wellness Task Force. As a Happiness Scholar, her extensive experience in journalism and expertise in positive psychology have positioned her to train journalists, news managers, and media professionals in workplace well-being and resilience and foster a positive newsroom culture. She has coached leaders and journalists for Report for America, 19th News, the American Press Institute, and the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York (CUNY).

With nearly 20 years of experience in the journalism industry, Dr. Kortni has worked as a news … Read More