In this insightful episode of "Regarding Consciousness," host Jennifer K. Hill delves into the realm of conscious leadership with special guest Meredith Bell, founder of Grow Strong Leaders. Together, they explore the profound importance of human connection, effective communication, and empathy in leadership roles. Join us as we uncover valuable insights and practical tips for fostering productive relationships in the workplace while maintaining authenticity and respect. In this interview with Meredith, you'll discover: -Why human connection in the realm of leadership is so important...02:38 -What Meredith has personally learned regarding communication between leaders and subordinates...05:51 -The secret to cultivating productive relationships at work with proper boundaries without being rigid, demeaning or degrading...08:46 -Empathy toward others is crucial in maintaining trust and respect on both sides of the leadership fence...15:14 -"Anytime I was judging somebody else, I realized it was merely a reflection of myself"...20:33 -A closer look at the word "appreciate" and how it might impact your relations on the job for the better...25:02 -Have the courage and curiosity to ask others about what I could do to be a more effective person in your life...29:00 -And much more... As you'll hear in this interview with Meredith, it's evident that conscious leadership goes beyond mere management—it's about fostering genuine connections, practicing empathy, and continually seeking personal and professional growth. Let's embrace these principles to create thriving and fulfilling workplaces where everyone can contribute their best selves. Join us next time for more insights into conscious living and leadership on "Regarding Consciousness." Resources mentioned: Grow Strong Leaders About the guest: LinkedIn Meredith Bell is co-founder and President of Grow Strong Leaders. Her company publishes software tools and books that help people build strong relationships at work and at home. Meredith is an expert in leader and team communications, the author of three books, and the host of the Grow Strong Leaders Podcast. She co-authored her latest books, Connect with Your Team: Mastering the Top 10 Communication Skills, and Peer Coaching Made Simple, with her business partner, Dr. Dennis Coates. In them, Meredith and Denny provide how-to guides for improving communication at work and serving as a peer coach to others. OptiMatch Are you ready to stop struggling with high churn rates, decreased satisfaction, and financial losses due to poor matches in your business? See how the power of our SaaS algorithm delivers proven increases in satisfaction, higher retention rates, and increased revenue for businesses and marketplaces. OptiMatch is designed to be integrated into your existing recruitment process and used alongside your other tools. Our cutting-edge algorithms facilitate successful matches between employees and employers or customers and practitioners, resulting in proven increased satisfaction, effective sessions, higher retention rates, and increased revenue. Say goodbye to the friction, frustration, and inefficiency of poor matches, and hello to success with OptiMatch.