Listen "The Kind Leader with guest Brian St. Andre"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Gino Degregori interviews Brian St. Andre, the Director of Workforce Transformation for Booz Allen. They discuss the importance of empathy and caring in leadership, the power of a growth mindset, and the impact of love and values in leading with kindness. Brian shares personal stories and insights on resilience, vulnerability, and the importance of cultivating a growth mindset. He also emphasizes the significance of being intentional in leadership and the value of generational impact. The conversation concludes with advice for future leaders and a discussion on the importance of love and values in leadership. Takeaways Empathy and caring are essential qualities of a kind leader. A growth mindset is crucial for personal and professional development. Being intentional and cultivating a growth mindset are key to leading with kindness. Love and values are foundational in leadership and can drive generational impact. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Introduction of Brian St. Andre 00:55 Brian's Background 01:25 What it means to be a kind leader 03:22 Personal story of leading with empathy 04:48 The importance of growth mindset 06:11 The difference between growth mindset and scarcity mindset 07:38 Being intentional in leadership 08:06 Generational impact 09:36 The importance of growth in leadership 10:46 The power of mindset and gratitude 11:42 Navigating limiting beliefs and imposter syndrome 12:39 The importance of vision and growth 13:35 The impact of fear on growth 14:54 Workforce Transformation and empathy 18:41 The importance of love and caring in leadership 19:37 The impact of generational wealth and impact 20:35 The value of love over money 22:01 Cultivating a growth mindset and intentionality 23:27 Building resilience and leading with vulnerability 26:22 Being grounded in values during adversity 31:54 Advice for future leaders 36:15 Coffee with Harriet Tubman 38:56 Conclusion
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