Summary of Servant leadership : How to lead with the heart ? | Liz Theophille | TEDxSaclay
In the TEDx talk by Liz Theophille, the concept of leading with the heart is explored, contrasting traditional Leadership styles that rely on power and fear with a more compassionate approach. The speaker shares personal experiences and insights on how to foster a positive work environment that encourages growth and innovation.
Key Wellness Strategies and Self-Care Techniques:
- Encourage an Experimental Mindset: Create an environment where team members feel safe to take risks and experiment, understanding that failures are part of the learning process.
- Psychological Safety: Establish a safe space for team members to share their thoughts and feedback openly, which promotes honesty and transparency.
- Servant Leadership: Embrace the role of a servant leader by listening actively, showing compassion, and seeking feedback from team members to foster personal and professional development.
Actionable Tips:
- Choose one of the following strategies to practice:
- Cultivate an Experimental Mindset, accepting that failures will occur.
- Create an environment of Psychological Safety to encourage open communication.
- Be a servant leader by listening, showing empathy, and soliciting feedback.
Presenters/Sources:
Notable Quotes
— 04:25 — « But I believe to become a leader that leads with the heart, you need to encourage experimental mindset, you need to provide psychological safety for teams, and, also, you need to be a servant leader. »
— 09:32 — « That is a very inhumane, cowardly and faceless way to manage employees that have worked for the company for such a long time. »
— 10:45 — « Once this transition is complete, I will leave the organization. »
— 12:02 — « Psychological safety is absolutely critical: it's critical to create a safe environment that allows you to experiment but also allows you to fail and learn. »
— 13:39 — « Listen, show compassion, ask for feedback - because it truly helps you develop as a leader. »
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement