The Power of Curiosity and Choice in Leadership with Brian August, CFO of Oregon Humane Society Part 2

04/27/23 • 39 min

In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Brian August, Chief Financial Officer of Oregon Humane Society, an organization founded in 1868 dedicated to helping animals and people. Together, they delve into how leaders, teams, and organizations can better manage risk and thrive amidst uncertainty and change.
Brian has been with Oregon Humane Society for six years, first as the Chief Operating Officer and now as the Chief Financial Officer. Previously, he was a strategy and operations leader for notable companies including Slalom, E&J Gallo Winery, and the Gap.
Join them as they discuss:

- The power of choice as a leader
- The dangers of binary thinking
- How to cultivate self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- The importance of eliminating judgment as a leader
- When to use your intuition–and when to ignore it
- When to stop planning for the worst case scenario
- How successful leadership teams debate risk
- How to support productive conflict within your team
- Unconventional wisdom about giving and receiving feedback
- How to reduce meetings and schedule overwhelm in your organizationIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review the show (instructions available here), and share with a friend! Your support makes a tremendous difference in spreading the word, so thank you.For moFor more information on Alexandra Reese visit her website or connect via LinkedIn.

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The Power of Curiosity and Choice in Leadership with Brian August, CFO of Oregon Humane Society Part 1

In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Brian August, Chief Financial Officer of Oregon Humane Society, an organization founded in 1868 dedicated to helping animals and people. Together, they delve into how leaders, teams, and organizations can better manage risk and thrive amidst uncertainty and change.
Brian has been with Oregon Humane Society for six years, first as the Chief Operating Officer and now as the Chief Financial Officer. Previously, he was a strategy and operations leader for notable companies including Slalom, E&J Gallo Winery, and the Gap.
Join them as they discuss:- The power of choice as a leader
- The dangers of binary thinking
- How to cultivate self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- The importance of eliminating judgment as a leader
- When to use your intuition–and when to ignore it
- When to stop planning for the worst-case scenario
- How successful leadership teams debate risk
- How to support productive conflict within your team
- Unconventional wisdom about giving and receiving feedback
- How to reduce meetings and schedule overwhelm in your organization
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review the show (instructions available here), and share with a friend! Your support makes a tremendous difference in spreading the word, so thank you.For more information on Alexandra Reese visit her website or connect via LinkedIn.

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The Inner Game of Leadership with Jamie Waltz, Former Director of Community Services of Multnomah County

In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Jamie Waltz, Former Director of the Department of Community Services of Multnomah County, to discuss the inner game of leadership, and unconventional ways to redefine success for yourself and your team.Jamie is the former Director of the Department of Community Services of Multnomah County, where she led the business and administrative operations of a department with an annual budget of $200 million. She was also the Strategic and Development Manager at the Office of the Chief Administrative Office of the City of Portland, and served as the Resource Development and Policy Manager at the Portland Bureau of Transportation.
Join them as they discuss:

- Why the best leaders choose to stay fully present, and relinquish control over outcomes
- The challenges of leading a government agency through the pandemic
- Why we need to slow down to accomplish more
- How to cultivate productive conflict and healthy relationships
- The power of movement in decision-making
- How stress sabotages you, and what to do about it
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate and review the show (instructions available here), and share with a friend! Your support makes a tremendous difference in spreading the word, so thank you.For more information on Alexandra Reese visit her website or connect via LinkedIn.