💭 When being a leader is often a balance between heart and mind, the weighing question is at what cost? 

Our guest this week discusses the value of psychological safety in the workplace and how it is not just about the absence of bullying, but creating a culture where individuals feel comfortable taking risks, challenging the status quo, and engaging in open and honest communication without fear of retribution.

We are joined by Tracey Ezard, a keynote speaker, author, leadership and team educator. The topic of the episode is Tracy's book, "Ferocious Warmth," which explores the concept of warmth in leadership. Tracey believes that self-reflection is important for leaders and suggests using the "ferocious wolves" approach, which involves examining one's strengths and recognizing when they are out of balance.

Tracey highlights the dangers of extreme leadership styles, such as those that are overly autocratic or too focused on personal relationships, which can result in unhealthy or even traumatic experiences for employees. We learn about the value of creating a learning culture by considering different viewpoints, rather than imposing our own ideas. The concept of "ferocious warmth" in leadership, which involves balancing different conflicting qualities such as challenge and support, realism and optimism, and power with love.

🎧 Download this and learn more about the paradox of yet: 

🌐 Connect with Tracey Ezard:

• Website: https://www.traceyezard.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyezard
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/traceyezarm
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/traceyezard
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Tracey-Ezard-Engage-Collaborate-Act/100043693096815

Send us Fan Mail

Support the show

✅ Follow The Leadership Project on your favourite podcast platform and listen to a new episode every week!

📝 Don’t forget to share your thoughts on the episode in the comments below.
 
🔔 Join us in our mission at The Leadership Project and learn more about our organisation here:  https://linktr.ee/mickspiers

📕 You can purchase a copy of the Mick Spiers bestselling book "You're a Leader, Now What?" as an eBook or paperback at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZBKK8XV

If you would like a signed copy, please reach out to [email protected] and we can arrange it for you too.

If you're thinking about starting a podcast or upgrading your hosting, Buzzsprout is a great option! This link will give both of us a $20 credit when you upgrade:

👉 https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1701891

Create forms easily with Jotform! Sign up with my link: https://www.jotform.com/?referral=AkWimLxOBz

Get extra Dropbox space—sign up with my link: Dropbox Referral Link

Wise Referral link: https://wise.com/invite/dic/michaels11434

Strea...