A World of Difference Boldly Leading in the AI Age: Valuing People in the Age of Technology with Minette Norman
Hey difference makers! Are you tired of feeling like your work environment is draining and uninspiring? Have you been told to just push harder and things will get better, only to find yourself feeling more checked out and unfulfilled? It's time to stop the cycle of outdated leadership and start fostering a culture of empathy and inclusivity in your organization. Let's talk about how to create a psychologically safe work environment where everyone feels valued and can thrive. Because the leaders who prioritize inclusivity are the ones who will truly thrive in the future. Are you ready to make a difference?
In this episode, you will be able to:
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Cultivate a Safe and Supportive Workplace Culture: Learn how to foster an environment where every team member feels valued and respected.
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Lead with Empathy and Inclusion: Discover the power of leading with empathy and creating an inclusive environment that brings out the best in your team.
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Master Effective Meeting Management: Uncover strategies to streamline meetings and make them more productive for everyone involved.
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Combat Workplace Bullying: Understand the impact of workplace bullying on company culture and how to address and prevent it.
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Embrace Neurodiversity in Leadership: Explore the benefits of embracing neurodiversity in leadership and how it can drive innovation and success.
My special guest is Minette Norman
Minette Norman is an award-winning author, speaker, and leadership consultant who previously spent decades leading global technical teams in the Silicon Valley software industry and realized that we needed a new, more human model of leadership.
As the author of The Boldly Inclusive Leader and the co-author of The Psychological Safety Playbook, Minette is committed to helping leaders unleash the full potential of the people in their organizations.Minette knows that when leaders create inclusive team cultures, performance soars, breakthroughs emerge, and innovation accelerates. Her most recent position before starting her consultancy was as Vice President of Engineering Practice at Autodesk. Responsible for influencing more than 3,500 engineers around the globe, she focused on state-of-the-art engineering practices while nurturing a collaborative and inclusive culture.Named in 2017 as one of the “Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business” by the San Francisco Business Times and as “Business Role Model of the Year” in the 2018 Women in IT/Silicon Valley Awards, Minette is a recognized leader with a unique perspective.
The key moments in this episode are:00:02:22 - Creating Safe and Inclusive Leadership 00:09:26 - Link Between Psychological Safety and Inclusive Culture 00:11:46 - Navigating Language and Real Work of Inclusion 00:12:39 - Embracing Differences and Inclusivity 00:14:26 - The Importance of Meetings 00:16:31 - Harnessing Collective Genius 00:21:01 - Overcoming Bias in Promotions 00:23:27 - The Power of Listening 00:24:58 - Women in Leadership 00:25:32 - Leaving the Tech Industry 00:26:26 - Workplace Bullying 00:27:12 - Starting a Business 00:28:52 - Impact of Workplace Bullying 00:37:11 - The Impact of Fear-based Leadership in Organizations 00:37:43 - The Influence of Fear and Greed in Leadership 00:38:14 - Neuroscience Research and Social Exclusion 00:40:04 - The Need for Social Science in Leadership
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