Episode 8: Conscious Leadership and Active Listening

Summary

Conscious leadership is an approach to leadership that emphasizes self-awareness, ethical practices, and personal and professional growth. It is practiced by organizations like Patagonia, Ben and Jerry's, and Google. The tenets of conscious leadership include self-awareness, authenticity, emotional intelligence, empathy, mindfulness, purpose-driven leadership, servant leadership, systems thinking, continuous learning and growth, and ethical and values-driven leadership. Active listening is a crucial aspect of conscious leadership, as it involves fully engaging and understanding the perspectives and concerns of others. Active listening can improve communication, empathy, and connection in both professional and personal relationships.

Takeaways

• Conscious leadership emphasizes self-awareness, ethical practices, and personal and professional growth.
• Organizations like Patagonia, Ben and Jerry's, and Google practice conscious leadership.
• The tenets of conscious leadership include self-awareness, authenticity, emotional intelligence, empathy, mindfulness, purpose-driven leadership, servant leadership, systems thinking, continuous learning and growth, and ethical and values-driven leadership.
• Active listening is a crucial aspect of conscious leadership and can improve communication, empathy, and connection in both professional and personal relationships.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Conscious Leadership and Active Listening
03:24 Notable Organizations Practicing Conscious Leadership
32:24 Applying Active Listening in Personal and Professional Relationships
35:20 Resources for Practicing Active Listening
36:46 Conclusion

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