Humility Isn’t Weakness: Listening and Leading with Empathy

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Summary
In this conversation, Dr. Nashay Lowe and Dr. Joel Pérez explore the concept of cultural humility in leadership, emphasizing the importance of asking the right questions and fostering genuine connections. They discuss the challenges leaders face in practicing humility, the significance of understanding microaggressions, and the need for open dialogue in diverse environments. Through personal anecdotes and practical examples, they highlight how humility and empathy can lead to more effective leadership and healthier relationships across various contexts. In this conversation, Dr. Joel Pérez discusses the importance of creating safe spaces for feedback, leading with empathy, and understanding the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). He emphasizes the need for self-awareness and cultural humility in leadership, and the significance of genuine efforts towards organizational change. The discussion highlights that real change requires a commitment to listening and understanding the experiences of others, and that leadership is about fostering connection and growth rather than merely performance.
Key Takeaways

• Leadership is about asking the right questions, not just having answers.
• Cultural humility involves recognizing and addressing power imbalances.
• Empathy is essential for effective leadership, not a sign of weakness.
• Microaggressions can occur unintentionally but have significant impacts.
• Creating a safe space for feedback is crucial for growth.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion must be practiced, not just checked off.
• Self-awareness and curiosity are foundational to cultural humility.
• Real change requires intentionality and a framework for action.
• Listening deeply is a key skill for leaders.
• Hope lies in the genuine desire for improvement among leaders.

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챕터

1. The Essence of Leadership: Asking the Right Questions (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Humility in Leadership (00:02:14)

3. Defining Cultural Humility (00:04:38)

4. Cultural Humility in Everyday Conflicts (00:06:59)

5. Creating Safe Spaces for Tough Conversations (00:10:36)

6. Shifting from Fear to Curiosity (00:13:37)

7. Understanding Microaggressions and Their Impact (00:19:56)

8. Creating Safe Spaces for Feedback (00:23:21)

9. Leading with Empathy (00:27:01)

10. Understanding DEI: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (00:33:43)

11. Tangible Practices for Cultural Humility (00:39:49)

12. Hope in Leadership and Growth (00:41:21)