The Unlock: Humanity at Work Season 2 Finale with Dr. Sumona De Graaf
Jan 2, 2024
In the season finale, Sumona De Graaf reflects on the challenges of leadership and the blurred lines between work and life. She highlights the parallels between parenting and leading, emphasizing the importance of empathy and support. Listeners learn about human-centered leadership traits and the necessity of community for resilience. Sumona also discusses how workplace norms impact home life, advocating for intentional interactions to spread compassion. Exciting insights preview the next season's exploration of humanity at work.
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Leadership Is Hard And Worth It
- Leadership is both relentlessly hard and deeply rewarding at the same time.
- Sumona De Graaf emphasizes that this duality is a shared human truth experienced across contexts.
Leaders Compare Roles To Parenting
- One leader described mothering her employees while also parenting young children, which left her exhausted.
- Another leader felt pride in employees' milestones akin to parenting achievements.
Find Your People For Stamina
- Find and lean on your community to survive leadership's relentless demands.
- Prioritize empathy and mutual support because the playbook for leadership is humanity.