The Kind Leader with guest Brian St. Andre

06/03/2024 39 min
The Kind Leader with guest Brian St. Andre

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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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