

194. Live Lessons in Levity and Leadership: Me2We 2025 Part 1
135 snips Apr 1, 2025
Join Naomi Bagdonas, a Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer specializing in humor in leadership, as she shares invaluable insights on effective communication. She discusses how authenticity fosters trust and the importance of discomfort for personal growth. The conversation delves into the innovative role of AI in education, enhancing human interaction, and the necessity of evolving leadership dynamics that prioritize employee well-being. Naomi offers engaging tips on using humor as a powerful tool in leadership, making this a must-listen for aspiring leaders.
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Reputation Management
- Understand how your self-perception aligns with others' perceptions of you.
- Tweak your behavior and show up consistently to manage your reputation.
Leadership Pluralism
- Pluralism in leadership allows individuals to thrive and lead with diverse skills and characteristics.
- Multiple captains on Stanford athletic teams exemplify this by modeling different leadership styles.
Embrace Discomfort, Ditch Distraction
- Become comfortable with discomfort to foster growth and embrace failure as a learning opportunity.
- Reduce phone dependence to improve presence, relationships, and cognitive function.