E06: Leading with Kindness: How Self-Compassion Enhances Leadership

In this episode, Dr. Kortni Alston-Lemon discusses the significance of self-compassion in leadership, particularly within the journalism field. She emphasizes how self-compassion enhances emotional intelligence, resilience, and the ability to lead with kindness. Dr. Kortni shares practical strategies for incorporating self-compassion into leadership styles, including meditation, self-reflection, and compassionate communication. The conversation highlights the transformative power of self-compassion in fostering a positive workplace culture and improving team engagement.

Takeaways

Self-compassion leads to higher emotional intelligence.
Leaders who practice self-compassion foster resilience.
Incorporating self-compassion can transform leadership styles.
Daily meditation can rewire your brain for kindness.
Writing letters to yourself can enhance self-compassion.
It's important to communicate kindly to yourself.
Compassionate leaders create psychological safety in teams.
Self-compassion is essential for effective leadership.
The way you treat yourself reflects in your team.
Leading with kindness improves workplace culture.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Self-Compassion in Leadership
08:32 Practical Strategies for Incorporating Self-Compassion
09:17 New Chapter

Explore how self-compassion can enhance leadership in this Harvard Business Review article by Rich Fernandez and Steph Stern

Learn self-compassion techniques with Dr. Kristin Neff's Meditation & Practices.

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