The Kind Leader with guest Lauren Pennell

In this episode, host Gino Degregori interviews Lauren Pennell, the COO of Big T Properties, about the concept of kind leadership. They discuss the importance of leading with integrity and sincerity, as well as the role of empathy and curiosity in leadership. Lauren shares lessons she learned from working with horses and how they apply to leadership. They also explore the growth mindset and the value of overcoming challenges. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the future of kind leadership and the importance of intentional leadership.    Takeaways     Kind leaders demonstrate integrity and lead with sincerity.  Leaders should be consistent and genuine in their kindness.  Challenges and failures provide opportunities for growth and learning.  Kind leaders set expectations based on potential and allow for growth.  Kindness starts with being kind to oneself as a leader.  The future of leadership lies in maintaining human connection and preventing isolation.    Chapters     00:00 Introduction  01:26 Background and Definition of Kind Leadership  05:31 Consistency and Sincerity in Kind Leadership  06:30 Leadership Challenges and Overcoming Them  08:47 The Importance of Work Ethic and Persistence  10:10 Lessons from Working with Horses  11:34 The Spectrum of Fear to Curiosity  16:20 Growth Mindset vs Scarcity Mindset  21:29 Setting Expectations and Allowing Growth  23:25 Kindness and Leadership in Challenging Situations  26:41 Being Kind to Yourself as a Leader  34:42 The Future of Kind Leadership  44:38 Connecting with the Guest  46:07 Final Thoughts and Closing