Lead Like a Woman [The Men Who Support the Women] Put Your Own Oxygen Mask on First
Keith Roberts is an entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, and the Founder of OAKJournal, which provides curated tools to set and achieve goals. With more than 20 years of experience as an inspiring leader, he delivers powerful stories and practical strategies to help people overcome obstacles and reach their dreams. Keith is the former Founder and Creative Director of Zenman, a web development agency taking a Buddhist approach to client relationships.
In this episode…Women bring unique perspectives to any endeavor, making them exceptional leaders. Yet leadership groups like Entrepreneurs’ Organization lack women executives. How can you support women in their roles and embrace their opinions to fuel your company?
Rather than intentionally acquiring women to fill executive positions, entrepreneur Keith Roberts hires the most qualified talent for specific roles. When hiring for senior management, Keith identified and nurtured a female employee’s strengths and promoted her within the organization. As a result, this woman supported Keith by helping him prioritize and delegate his time.
Entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and Founder of OAKJournal, Keith Roberts, joins Andrea Heuston in this episode of the Lead Like a Woman Show to discuss fostering female leaders. Keith explains how he empowers women in their roles, his “why,” and the definition of “who luck.”