Embracing Change with Empathy | Kristine Collins | Leading Minds Revealed | EP 107

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In this episode of Leading Minds Revealed, host Michael Apollo sits down with Kristine Collins, the Dean of UC Irvine Division of Continuing Education. They discuss the importance of mindfulness in leadership, the impact of team-centered leadership during times of transformation, and how to navigate change with empathy and strategic precision. Dean Collins shares her personal journey, lessons from her athletic background, and experiences from her professional life that shape her leadership approach. She emphasizes the significance of self-care, trust-building, and keeping learners at the center of educational initiatives. 00:00 Introduction to Leading Minds Revealed 00:50 Meet Dean Kristine Collins 02:57 The Importance of Team Leadership 05:06 Navigating Uncertainty and Change 11:14 Building Trust and Communication 16:30 Personal Leadership Journey 25:02 Self-Care and Leadership 30:01 Cultural Differences and Leadership Styles 30:55 Work-Life Balance in Different Cultures 32:19 Kindness in Leadership 35:08 Trust and Safety in High-Performing Teams 38:40 Human-Centered Design in Education 43:48 Balancing Leadership Roles 47:59 Influence of Upbringing on Leadership 55:39 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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In this episode of Leading Minds Revealed, host Michael Apollo sits down with Kristine Collins, the Dean of UC Irvine Division of Continuing Education. They discuss the importance of mindfulness in leadership, the impact of team-centered leadership during times of transformation, and how to navigate change with empathy and strategic precision. Dean Collins shares her personal journey, lessons from her athletic background, and experiences from her professional life that shape her leadership approach. She emphasizes the significance of self-care, trust-building, and keeping learners at the center of educational initiatives.00:00 Introduction to Leading Minds Revealed00:50 Meet Dean Kristine Collins02:57 The Importance of Team Leadership05:06 Navigating Uncertainty and Change11:14 Building Trust and Communication16:30 Personal Leadership Journey25:02 Self-Care and Leadership30:01 Cultural Differences and Leadership Styles30:55 Work-Life Balance in Different Cultures32:19 Kindness in Leadership35:08 Trust and Safety in High-Performing Teams38:40 Human-Centered Design in Education43:48 Balancing Leadership Roles47:59 Influence of Upbringing on Leadership55:39 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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