Dr. Brandy Nelson is a partner at Rethinc where she holds the intersection of conscious awareness, rigorous work, & genuine leadership, partnering with organizations who seek to match impact with internal integrity.
In this episode, Kate Gerson discusses the challenges leaders face with Rethinc partner, Dr. Nelson. They explore ‘leader hesitation’ as it pertains to race, personal stories about the topic, & ways in which we can approach this work differently.
Key talking points in this episode:
2:06 – Leaders who want change, but won’t put themselves inside the flames
4:13 – Committees: a double edge sword
9:30 – Fears of being in the fire of the work
13:57 – Anchoring as a strategy
18:08 – Work culture appearances & emotions that come with it
22:01 – Feedback defensiveness & the added danger for people of color
29:28 – An eye-opening experience
37:08 – A messy journey & recommitment
42:25 – What does this have to do with work?
52:33 – How does a leader move with care?
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