The Kind Leader with guest Schatem Boyd

In this episode, Gino Degregori interviews Schatem Boyd, a kind leader with a passion for inspiring and advocating for others. Schatem shares her personal story of leadership, starting from a young age as the oldest of five children. She emphasizes the importance of listening, authenticity, and validation in leadership. Schatem believes that leadership is a lifestyle and that everyone can be a leader, regardless of their personality type. She encourages individuals to start honing their leadership skills now and not wait for a formal leadership role. Schatem envisions a future of leadership that is compassionate, diverse, and focused on growth and development.    Takeaways  Leadership is a lifestyle and can be practiced in any role or situation.  Kind leaders inspire and advocate for others, helping them see their potential and bringing out the best in them.  Listening, authenticity, and validation are key qualities of a kind leader.  Leadership is not limited to extroverts; introverts can also be effective leaders.  Continual learning and growth are essential for success as a leader.    Chapters  00:00 Introduction  00:30 Schatem Boyd's Background  02:49 Leadership as a Lifestyle  03:17 Definition of a Kind Leader  04:16 Inspiring and Advocating for Others  05:11 Caring and Listening  06:04 Personal Story of Kind Leadership  07:29 Listening and Observing  08:24 Authenticity and Validation  09:38 Leading Introverts and Extroverts  10:36 Understanding Individual Needs  11:45 Building Diverse Teams  13:08 Growth Mindset and Scarcity Mindset  14:59 Continual Learning and Growth  17:51 Coffee with Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Sheryl Sandberg  19:44 Vision of the Future of Leadership  20:42 Connecting with Schatem Boyd  25:55 Final Thoughts