In this conversation, Dr. Wylecia Wiggs Harris, PhD, CAE discusses her journey as a leader and the importance of authenticity, mentorship, and self-care. She shares insights on effective communication, delivering feedback, and the challenges of being a leader. Dr. Wiggs-Harris emphasizes the need for leaders to stay true to themselves and their values, and to be disruptors in their organizations. She also highlights the importance of tearing down silos and pushing boundaries to drive innovation. Overall, the conversation explores the qualities and strategies that contribute to successful leadership.

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0:00 Stepping Up as a Leader
01:24 Street Cred and Authentic Leadership
07:01 Introversion and Leadership
08:28 The Importance of Mentors
10:19 Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
12:13 Effective Communication as a Leader
13:35 Being Direct, Kind, and Honest
14:05 Adapting Leadership Style
16:22 Taking Care of Good People
19:43 Being True to Yourself as a Leader
20:41 Finding and Maintaining Your Leadership Voice
22:31 Leadership Expectations and Accountability
24:27 Dealing with Decision Fatigue
25:23 Self-Care and Decompressing
26:44 British Television and Exercise
28:02 Growing Up in Germany and South Carolina
30:56 Being a Disruptor in an Organization
32:25 Overcoming Challenges as a Young Leader
36:02 Rebuilding the Soul of an Organization
37:52 Tearing Down Silos and Pushing Boundaries
41:29 Taking Risks and Innovating
44:18 Healing and Focusing in an Organization
46:00 Leveraging Different Skills and Focusing on Strengths
48:52 Being True to Self and Knowing Your Value