In this episode, Gino Degregori interviews Schatem Boyd, a kind leader with a passion for inspiring and advocating for others. Schatem shares her personal story of leadership, starting from a young age as the oldest of five children. She emphasizes the importance of listening, authenticity, and validation in leadership. Schatem believes that leadership is a lifestyle and that everyone can be a leader, regardless of their personality type. She encourages individuals to start honing their leadership skills now and not wait for a formal leadership role. Schatem envisions a future of leadership that is compassionate, diverse, and focused on growth and development.

Takeaways

Leadership is a lifestyle and can be practiced in any role or situation.

Kind leaders inspire and advocate for others, helping them see their potential and bringing out the best in them.

Listening, authenticity, and validation are key qualities of a kind leader.

Leadership is not limited to extroverts; introverts can also be effective leaders.

Continual learning and growth are essential for success as a leader.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

00:30 Schatem Boyd's Background

02:49 Leadership as a Lifestyle

03:17 Definition of a Kind Leader

04:16 Inspiring and Advocating for Others

05:11 Caring and Listening

06:04 Personal Story of Kind Leadership

07:29 Listening and Observing

08:24 Authenticity and Validation

09:38 Leading Introverts and Extroverts

10:36 Understanding Individual Needs

11:45 Building Diverse Teams

13:08 Growth Mindset and Scarcity Mindset

14:59 Continual Learning and Growth

17:51 Coffee with Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sheryl Sandberg

19:44 Vision of the Future of Leadership

20:42 Connecting with Schatem Boyd

25:55 Final Thoughts