The Importance Of Listening, Understanding People, and Building Empathy in Leadership with joe kutchera and alfonso perez acosta, ep. 9
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EPISODE SUMMARY
Alfonso Perez Acosta, a visionary artist, and Joe Kutchera, a passionate advocate for community engagement, embark on an exploration of leadership and its essence. They propose that true leadership involves not only pointing out a direction but also finding ways to engage and involve others in pursuing that path. Drawing parallels between their own experiences and the Portraits of Immigrant Voices project, they emphasize the transformative power of art in fostering conversations and cultivating empathy within society.
CLICK HERE to listen to our episode at we discuss immigrant voices, storytelling and the transformative power of art.
A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
Leadership requires listening and understanding people, and surrounding yourself with the right team to achieve goals.
Leadership involves pointing out a direction and finding ways to involve others in following or leading towards that direction.
Empathy is a crucial skill for leadership, which can be practiced by interviewing and listening to others in a low-pressure environment.
SHAMELESS PLUG
The Portraits of Immigrant Voices project in Richmond, VA – https://www.rvastrong.org/portraits
QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
How can leaders use art and storytelling to build empathy and understanding among their team or community?
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