Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais Lift As You Rise: Purpose-Driven Approach to Leadership with Ellyn Shook
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Apr 21, 2025 
Ellyn Shook, former Chief Leadership & Human Resources Officer at Accenture, shares her insights on creating thriving workplaces. She explores the importance of human-centered, purpose-driven leadership and how empathy fosters individual growth. Ellyn emphasizes cultivating trust, resilience, and a sense of belonging as key to unlocking potential. She also discusses redefining human resources with a focus on humanity and innovation, and highlights the remarkable strides in gender representation in tech, reinforcing the need for a supportive and inclusive environment.
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Father's Role in Shaping Leadership
- Ellyn Shook shares how her father's brave actions in school integration shaped her values.
- His belief in education as an equalizer inspired her lifelong commitment to creating level playing fields.
Compassion and Context in Leadership
- Great leaders practice compassion: empathy combined with action.
- Leadership is contextual and must evolve as circumstances change.
Unlock People’s Potential Holistically
- To unlock employee potential, leaders must ensure well-being, belonging, purpose, and market-relevant skills.
- Focusing on these aspects leaves employees "net better off."