In this episode, Kene Igweonu engages with Dr. Lawanda Rutledge-Gordon, a Senior Vice President in a global healthcare company, to explore the concept of self-leadership. They discuss the importance of self-awareness, personal responsibility, and emotional intelligence in effective leadership. Dr. Gordon shares her journey from servant leadership to becoming a strategic visionary, emphasizing the need for integrity and crucial conversations in navigating difficult decisions. The conversation also touches on the balance between leadership identity and personal values, and how to integrate love and compassion into the workplace. Ultimately, the episode serves as a reminder that impactful leadership begins with knowing oneself and nurturing core values.

Takeaways

• Self-leadership is essential before leading others.
• Integrity is crucial in leadership decisions.
• Crucial conversations can strengthen relationships.
• Self-awareness is the foundation of effective leadership.
• Emotional intelligence is vital under pressure.
• Nurturing core values leads to impactful leadership.
• Actions speak louder than words in demonstrating values.
• A servant leader prioritizes the team's visibility.
• Leadership identity should not overshadow personal values.
• Compassion and empathy are key in the workplace.

Chapters

00:00 The Essence of Self-Leadership

06:39 Navigating Difficult Leadership Decisions

11:38 The Balance of Identity and Leadership

17:31 Integrating Values in Leadership

23:48 Nurturing Core Values for Impactful Leadership

26.09 Outro_ Self-Leadership is Intentional and Takes Practice