As a caring leader, you know that by leading with compassion and empathy, you’re helping to tackle some of the challenges faced by marginalized communities. It’s all about creating fairness, sparking economic growth, and building stronger connections. With your caring leadership, you can inspire others and help create more inclusive and vibrant communities where everyone can thrive!
My guest on this episode is a wonderful example of this type of leadership with heart.
Carmen James Randolph has spent 25 years in philanthropy, successfully driving lasting change by uniting funders, donors, and activists. She is passionate about empowering women and girls of color, often collaborating with other women in philanthropy. As the Founding President and CEO of the Women’s Foundation of the South, she leads an organization dedicated to advancing gender and racial justice in the Southern U.S., which has already raised over $6 million. Carmen is a fellow at the Aspen Institute and lives in New Orleans with her family.
In this episode Carmen teaches us:
- That deep emotional intelligence allows leaders to connect with and inspire others.
- Courage is essential for standing by one’s values, especially in challenging times.
- The importance of overcoming biases and building relationships based on genuine understanding and trust.
- The significance of self-leadership, highlights the need to first lead oneself effectively before leading others.
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- Are you overwhelmed with possibilities but don’t know where to start?
- Do you struggle internally to get everyone on the same page?
- Think you don’t have time to create lasting change?
Are you ready to become a high-value leader who champions change in your organization through effective and caring leadership?
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About Heather R Younger, J.D., CSP
Heather R Younger, J.D., CSP is a highly sought-after speaker, 2x-TEDx speaker, diversity, equity and inclusion strategist, and contributor to leading news outlets. She is also the Founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, a leading employee engagement and consulting firm. After over 25,000 employee engagement surveys and years of working with organizations to transform employee engagement, here’s what Heather has seen over and over: When you know how to listen, employees will tell you exactly what they need to bring their full selves to work. Book Heather to speak at your event or organization.
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