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Why No One Wants to Be a Manager Anymore with Ginny Clarke

Oct 1, 2024
Ginny Clarke, a seasoned expert in management and career development, shares invaluable insights from her 30 years of experience, including her time at Google. She discusses why many are stepping away from managerial roles and offers practical advice for new managers. The conversation highlights the importance of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and adapting leadership styles in today's work environment. Ginny also addresses the need for compassion and authenticity, urging leaders to align with personal values for a more fulfilling workplace.
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  • Conscious leadership, rooted in self-awareness and empathy, is vital for creating a healthy work environment and effective team dynamics.
  • Managers often fail by engaging in micromanagement and lacking inspiration, primarily due to personal insecurities like imposter syndrome.

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Defining Conscious Leadership

Conscious leadership is characterized by self-awareness and an understanding of one’s impact on others. It emphasizes the importance of leaders being mindful of their actions and their consequences within a team dynamic. Practicing conscious leadership requires empathy and compassion, qualities that some leaders seem to lack according to Ginny's observations during her extensive career in executive recruiting. This framework encourages leaders to become more conscious about both their self-perception and their interactions with team members to foster a healthier work environment.

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