Authenticity in Leadership with April White of Trust Relations

April White is the CEO of Trust Relations, which she founded after working for legacy PR firms, including Weber Shandwick, Edelman, and Rubenstein PR. She is also the host of the "PR Wine Down" podcast and an official TEDx speaker. Here, she discusses how she developed the skills to be an authentic leader and why it's essential for agencies to "do what you say before you say what you do." Key Takeaways:- April's approach to leadership- Why leaders should exemplify their brands- Managing assertive and introverted employeesEpisode Timeline:2:00 What April's menagerie of animals taught about leadership5:30 How leaders deal with assertive employees and introverts8:45 How April developed her leadership style10:15 Developing an authenticity in leadership12:30 Tod's aversion to managing people14:00 Do what you say before you say what you do 18:00 Why brands need to engage in two-way conversations20:00 Are brands changing how they respond to negative social media feedback23:45 Why leaders need to exemplify their brands26:00 Lessons April has learned from doing the "PR Wine Down" podcastThis episode’s guest:• Email: [email protected]• TrustRelations.Agency• Trust Relations on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.