The Kind Leader with guest Doug Keating

The Kind Leader

In this episode, host Gino DeGregori interviews Doug Keating, founder of All The Way Leadership, about the importance of leading with empathy and kindness. Doug shares his background as an officer in the US Army and his experience in Fortune 500 organizations. He emphasizes the five C's of leadership: competency, confidence, communication, creativity, and character. Doug also discusses the role of resilience in leadership and provides tips for handling difficult and crisis situations. He shares insights from his company, All The Way Leadership, which aims to fill the void in leadership development for young leaders. The episode concludes with a discussion on the impact of Martin Luther King Jr. and the importance of gratitude in leadership.

Takeaways

Empathy is about putting yourself in someone else's shoes and seeing the world from their perspective. The five C's of leadership are competency, confidence, communication, creativity, and character. Resilience in leadership involves being the example, keeping your cool, and learning how to handle crucial conversations. To become an aspiring leader, master your craft, become the best version of yourself, and gain experience while finding a mentor. Kind leaders bring positive energy and have a positive impact on culture and engagement.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction 00:54 Doug's Background 03:12 Empathy in Leadership 04:08 The Five C's of Leadership 06:32 Leading with Empathy: A Story 08:04 Integrated Individual Integrity 09:01 Energy and Leadership 12:06 Resilience in Leadership 16:48 Handling Difficult and Crisis Situations 23:37 All The Way Leadership 29:23 Guidance for Aspiring Kind Leaders 32:36 Coffee with Martin Luther King Jr. 34:10 Final Thoughts

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