Yasmin Davidds, president & CEO of Dr. Yasmin Davidds Leadership Institute and Multicultural Women's Executive Leadership Institute advocates for a leadership approach called "graciously assertive," which blends self-advocacy with empathy for others. 

Dr. Yasmin outlines eight pillars crucial for effective leadership, emphasizing practical methods like gratitude lists and self-awareness exercises to foster personal growth. Central to her philosophy is "graciously assertive" communication, combining assertiveness with grace to achieve collaborative outcomes. Yasmin discusses how this approach can transform workplace dynamics, emphasizing empathy and mutual understanding in both professional and personal relationships. She also addresses challenges faced by women, particularly women of color, advocating for gratitude and empathy to navigate biases effectively. Yasmin promotes moral leadership aligned with personal values, stressing genuine inclusion and the importance of mindsets like gratitude and growth for continuous personal and professional development.

Resources:

Connect with Hunter Hastings on LinkedIn 

Connect Yasmin Davidds on LinkedIn

Yasmin Davidds Website: dryasmininstitute.com

To download the book: Graciously Assertive

Show Notes:

0:00 | Intro
00:46 | Yasmin’s Point of View: Being a Better Human Being
02:37 | Graciously Assertive: Eight Pillars
04:13 | First Pillar: Self-Awareness
06:50 | Second Pillar: Social Awareness
08:23 | Third Pillar: Empathy
09:52 | Fourth Pillar: Self-Regulation 
11:45 | Fifth Pillar: Self-Compassion
12:17 | Zero Tolerance for Judgement
13:37 | Most Empowering: Pillar of Gratitude
16:37 | Eight Pillar: Healthy Boundaries 
18:20 | Assertive or Graciously Assertive Communication
23:45 | Empowering Women in Diverse Challenges
26:42 | Moral Leadership
30:50 | Find the Barriers and Remove Them
32:49 | Mindset
35:13 | Inclusion
38:13 | How does Yasmin teach?
40:19 | Wrap-Up