The Art of Modern Leadership with Dr. Kirstin Ferguson
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In a world where the dynamics of leadership are constantly evolving, understanding the essence of effective leadership is crucial. This episode of The ONE Thing Podcast sheds light on the modern-day nuances of leading with a blend of intellect and empathy, featuring the wisdom of Dr. Kirstin Ferguson—an award-winning author, recognized thinker, and a seasoned leader with a wealth of experience spanning over three decades. Dr. Ferguson unravels the essence of modern leadership in her latest book, Head and Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership. This book is not just a guide, but a mirror reflecting the virtues indispensable for a contemporary leader. Our conversation dives deep into the pragmatic yet compassionate facets of leadership, emphasizing the significance of self-awareness, feedback, and the undervalued power of every individual as a leader, regardless of title or position. Dr. Ferguson shares actionable insights on nurturing a culture of feedback, the importance of having a coach for an objective perspective, and how the seemingly small moments of leadership are the building blocks of a monumental impact. Her perspective on measuring, giving, and receiving feedback resonates with the philosophy of having a mentor to guide you, to provide a fresh perspective in gauging your progress towards your goals. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: the1thing.com/pods. We talk about: Recognizing moments of leadership in your lifeLeading from the heart and leading from the headAdmitting when you don’t have the answersGiving and receiving feedback Links & Tools from This Episode: Learn more at kirstinferguson.comRead: Head & HeartVisit headheartleader.com to take a self-assessment and see where you fall on the head-heart leadership scaleConnect with Kirstin on LinkedInFree ResourcesWant to be a guest or share feedback? Email [email protected] *** If you can change your habits, you can change your life. If you want to create healthy habits around skincare,...
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