029: Don Kirkey Connects with Others

<p>On Wednesday episodes, I share leadership beliefs and unlabel terminology. I invite guests to share their expertise about small or big acts of leadership.</p> <p>In Episode 29, Don Kirkey, an expert in workforce performance improvement, change management, and leadership development, talks about the importance of vulnerability, how you can build credibility by sharing your mistakes, and how crucial celebrations are.</p> <p><strong>00:00 Prologue: With International Leadership Experience</strong></p> <p>If you need help strengthening management performance, developing your organization, or managing your workforce, talk to Don. With more than thirty years of international leadership experience, Don knows how to develop employees, including executives and management. When he’s not consulting, he instructs as an associate graduate faculty member at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte through the Department of Educational Leadership.</p> <p><strong>02:36 Part 1: Being vulnerable and getting to know others builds trust and relationships</strong></p> <p>Don explains that a critical part of trust is being vulnerable. He also shares a story about executives who were encouraged to craft and share their leadership stories.</p> <p><strong>12:08 Part 2: Sharing your mistakes builds credibility</strong></p> <p>Don shares a working definition of humility and encourages us to ask for and seek honest feedback.</p> <p><strong>20:24 Part 3: Celebrations build community, connect events to values, renew commitment, promote social support, and improve everyone’s well-being</strong></p> <p>In organizations, people should celebrate things we value that advance the business. Whether big or small, celebrations are beneficial for teams.</p> <p><strong>25:58 Part 4: An Essential Part of Management</strong></p> <p>To meet your directive to get things done through others, Don advises us to help others improve their capabilities to ultimately lead to success.</p> <p>_________________________________</p> <p><strong>How You Can Suppo