Laurie Shakur's career journey began with her infectious smile lighting up the path from a recruiter, where her radiant positivity and bubbly personality were assets that charmed prospective candidates. However, it was during her transition to an HR manager that Laurie encountered a surprising piece of feedback that would challenge her to adapt her approach: she was told she smiled too much. In this episode, Laurie discusses the impact of positive leadership on individuals, teams, and organizations. From debunking misconceptions about being too nice to highlighting the strategic importance of positivity, she provides actionable strategies and real-world examples of how positive leadership drives teams toward outrageous success. Join us as we uncover the ripple effect of positivity and gain practical tips for fostering a culture of collaboration, gratitude, and growth.

Additional Resources

• Connect with Laurie on LinkedIn
• Learn more about Session AI
• The Power of Positive Leadership, Jon Gordon
• The Happiness Advantage, Shawn Achor
• Positive Leadership: Strategies for Extraordinary Performance, Kim Cameron
• Leaders Eat Last, Simon Sinek
• Primal Leadership, Daniel Goleman
• Marcus Buckingham, Now Discover Your Strengths
• Learn more about PeopleForward Network