Transformative Leadership

In this conversation, Dr. Wylecia Wiggs Harris, PhD, CAE discusses her journey as a leader and the importance of authenticity, mentorship, and self-care. She shares insights on effective communication, delivering feedback, and the challenges of being a leader. Dr. Wiggs-Harris emphasizes the need for leaders to stay true to themselves and their values, and to be disruptors in their organizations. She also highlights the importance of tearing down silos and pushing boundaries to drive innovation. Overall, the conversation explores the qualities and strategies that contribute to successful leadership. ===========================Connect with us!=========================== Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtgen_network/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nextuptalkshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nxtgenmarlon/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NxtGenNetwork365 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nxtgen-network/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NxtGen_Network  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nxtgen.network  Media Kit: https://nxtgennetwork.serveddigizine.com/view/781809128/ Served Digizine December 2024 Issue: https://nxtgennetwork.serveddigizine.com/link/473009/ ===========================Connect with our guest!=========================== Instagram: https://www.in stagram.com/eatright_pro/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eatright PROLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eatrightpro/mycompany/Twitter: https://twitter.com/eatrightPROWebsite: https://www.eatrightpro.org ===========================================Subscribe and Listen to the Next Up Podcast HERE:=========================================== ➡︎ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@nxtgennetwork/podcasts➡︎ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-up-podcast/id1598968019➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ex3Oj7aodeUe48EJGy9Dz  Timecodes  0:00 Stepping Up as a Leader01:24 Street Cred and Authentic Leadership07:01 Introversion and Leadership08:28 The Importance of Mentors10:19 Standing on the Shoulders of Giants12:13 Effective Communication as a Leader13:35 Being Direct, Kind, and Honest14:05 Adapting Leadership Style16:22 Taking Care of Good People19:43 Being True to Yourself as a Leader20:41 Finding and Maintaining Your Leadership Voice22:31 Leadership Expectations and Accountability24:27 Dealing with Decision Fatigue25:23 Self-Care and Decompressing26:44 British Television and Exercise28:02 Growing Up in Germany and South Carolina30:56 Being a Disruptor in an Organization32:25 Overcoming Challenges as a Young Leader36:02 Rebuilding the Soul of an Organization37:52 Tearing Down Silos and Pushing Boundaries41:29 Taking Risks and Innovating44:18 Healing and Focusing in an Organization46:00 Leveraging Different Skills and Focusing on Strengths48:52 Being True to Self and Knowing Your Value