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
08:49 Practical Strategies for Incorporating Self-Compassion
09:24 New Chapter
Explore how self-compassion can enhance leadership in this Harvard Business Review article by Rich Fernandez and Steph Stern (https://hbr.org/2020/11/self-compassion-will-make-you-a-better-leader)
Learn self-compassion techniques with Dr. Kristin Neff's Meditation & Practices. (https://self-compassion.org/self-compassion-practices/)
Visit The Compassionate Newsroom website for more insights and episodes. (https://www.thecompassionatenewsroom.com/)