In this episode, Gino Degregori interviews Brian St. Andre, the Director of Workforce Transformation for Booz Allen. They discuss the importance of empathy and caring in leadership, the power of a growth mindset, and the impact of love and values in leading with kindness. Brian shares personal stories and insights on resilience, vulnerability, and the importance of cultivating a growth mindset. He also emphasizes the significance of being intentional in leadership and the value of generational impact. The conversation concludes with advice for future leaders and a discussion on the importance of love and values in leadership.
Takeaways
Empathy and caring are essential qualities of a kind leader.
A growth mindset is crucial for personal and professional development.
Being intentional and cultivating a growth mindset are key to leading with kindness.
Love and values are foundational in leadership and can drive generational impact.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Introduction of Brian St. Andre
00:55 Brian’s Background
01:25 What it means to be a kind leader
03:22 Personal story of leading with empathy
04:48 The importance of growth mindset
06:11 The difference between growth mindset and scarcity mindset
07:38 Being intentional in leadership
08:06 Generational impact
09:36 The importance of growth in leadership
10:46 The power of mindset and gratitude
11:42 Navigating limiting beliefs and imposter syndrome
12:39 The importance of vision and growth
13:35 The impact of fear on growth
14:54 Workforce Transformation and empathy
18:41 The importance of love and caring in leadership
19:37 The impact of generational wealth and impact
20:35 The value of love over money
22:01 Cultivating a growth mindset and intentionality
23:27 Building resilience and leading with vulnerability
26:22 Being grounded in values during adversity
31:54 Advice for future leaders
36:15 Coffee with Harriet Tubman
38:56 Conclusion