Leading with Dignity: Grace Kim on Human-Centered Approaches to Organizational Change and Social Impact

SI-MBA'24 students, Nina Paus-Weiller and Courtney Cunningham, sat down with Grace Kim, CEO of GKC LLC and former Senior Managing Director of Good Worldwide, Inc., amongst many other endeavors. In this chat, they discuss perspectives on organizational change, personal growth, and social impact. Key themes include the importance of recognizing human dignity, breaking down long-term goals into smaller milestones, and valuing authentic human connections. Grace Kim also emphasizes the power of collective action, the need for leaders with compassionate values, and staying hopeful while acknowledging the complexity of creating systemic change. She advocates for being true to oneself, understanding that successful people are just humans with different experiences, and maintaining a vision while remaining flexible about how change occurs.Disclaimer:The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the students and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the University of Vermont or the Grossman School of Business. Any content provided by our speakers is of their opinion and is not intended to malign any organization, company, or individual.From and interview recorded 9/15/2023Produced by Colleen Goodhue