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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 psychological safety, and the necessity of self-care for leaders. Marie shares insights on Spectrum News' initiatives to support journalist well-being, the impact of community and professional organizations like NABJ, and the significance of storytelling with compassion during crises. The discussion culminates in a powerful definition of compassionate leadership as a means to change lives and foster a supportive work environment.
Takeaways
- Leadership is the heartbeat of any organization.
- Identifying and cultivating the gifts in team members is crucial.
- Creating psychological safety allows for honest conversations.
- Self-care is essential for effective leadership.
- Spectrum News has initiatives to support journalists well-being.
- Compassionate storytelling is vital during crises.
- Building a supportive tribe enhances personal well-being.
- Professional organizations provide invaluable support and resources.
- Compassionate leadership can change someone's life.
- It's important to treat people with kindness and care.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Compassionate Leadership
03:57 The Roots of Compassionate Leadership
06:45 Influential Leaders and Their Impact
09:13 Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace
12:11 Cultivating Trust and Authenticity
15:01 Recognizing and Addressing Burnout
17:42 Spectrum's Initiatives for Journalist Well-being
20:25 The Importance of Community Connection
23:39 Navigating Crisis Reporting with Compassion
26:13 Personal Well-being and Leadership Balance
27:42 Creating Intentional Spaces for Peace
28:35 The Importance of Connection and Community
31:08 Building a Supportive Tribe
32:51 The Role of Professional Organizations
35:55 The Impact of NABJ on Personal Growth
39:55 The Value of Belonging in Journalism
41:16 Redefining Resilience
45:24 Compassionate Leadership in Journalism
Marie Torres
Managing Editor
Marie Torres is an Afro-Latina journalist and news leader who has served communities in both North Carolina and Virginia during her more than decade long career. The University of North Carolina-Greensboro graduate first got her start interning at the age of 16 at her small town TV and radio station. Since graduating from UNCG in 2007, she has worked as a TV News Anchor, Reporter, News Producer, Executive Producer and News Director. She currently serves as a Managing Editor for Spectrum News 1 in Raleigh, NC. Marie is also the immediate past president of the National Association of Black Journalists-Raleigh Durham (formerly the Triangle Association of Black Journalists), representing journalists, storytellers, communicators, professors and students across the Triangle, Sandhills and all of Eastern North Carolina. In addition, Marie serves as the Deputy Chair of Belonging for the National Association of Black Journalists’ Wellness Task Force and as well as NABJ’s Region III Deputy Director.
Although navigating breaking news is known to be one of her strengths, she is passionate about bringing diverse, visually engaging, impactful, truthful and thought-provoking stories to her community. She is an outspoken advocate for the importance of having journalists of diverse backgrounds, especially news managers, in the editorial decision-making process. She believes the diversity of news organizations should reflect the diverse makeup of the communities they serve. She is also a strong believer in compassionate leadership, mentorship, coaching and collaboration wi…
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