The Kind Leadership Podcast

This is a big question. This is a face the mirror and sweat it out question. This is a nail biting, teeth grinding, try to ignore it because it's just too damn scary to face it and really think about it question. Ok... but why? Is there a chance we aren't following our purpose? We won't know unless we dive into it. The answer requires thought. There's no way around it. Start with these questions and enjoy the journey. 1. What would you do if you never had to earn another dollar? 2. What would you choose to do, even when it sucked? 3. What did you love doing as a child? 4. What makes you afraid of judgment? 5. What makes you angry?

February is Black History Month and we will be talking to black leaders today about the historic leaders they admire. Our first conversation is with business leader, father, and activist Jamaal Oldham. Jamaal discusses the legacy of Coretta Scott King and how, after the death of her husband, she continued activism for disenfranchised people across the globe. Read more at: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/feb/03/coretta-scott-king-extract

In Scott Galloway's introduction to "The Algebra of Happiness," he paints people with a wide brush. It's his brush and the generalizations that grate on our nerves. But, not for the reason you'd think. Sharpen your pencils; we're doing some math today.

Whether you’re a student of German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (who wrote this in 1888) or a hip-hop fan who reads those words and immediately thinks of Kanye West (who dropped the message on top of a Timbaland beat 119 years later in 2007) or just someone who’s been on Earth long enough to hear an excessive amount of regurgitated motivational clichés, you’re likely familiar with this idea. We don’t need to look any further than Nietzsche’s own life to be certain that this theory isn’t medically sound, as he suffered from pneumonia and three strokes (none of which made him stronger) in the last few years of his relatively short life. Read the rest of article here - https://medium.com/kind-leadership/the-road-to-resilience-that-doesnt-kill-us-7eb3f4b9d01c

Take a joke or tell a joke? Laugh at the world or make the world laugh? Which has more value for business leaders and how does that choice impact your team? In this episode, we're back to our classic KL format. We discuss how humor can make (or break) your leadership style.