How to Nurture Young Leaders with carolyn Mckecuen and elisabeth cappuyns, ep. 14
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EPISODE SUMMARY
Carolyn McKecuen is the President of Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Foundation and Elisabeth Cappuyns is a member of the Board of Directors, for this organization that was established to build diversity in the workplace, raise public awareness of children’s issues and provide adults with proactive strategies to help girls and boys remain resilient, especially in the world of work. They share their perspectives of the importance of empathy as leaders, and in addition the roles that grown-ups can play in equipping their children.
CLICK HERE to listen to our episode as we talk about how they are building a better future of work, learning leadership qualities and the importance of passion and engagement in your career.
A FEW KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE
Leadership involves identifying and acknowledging a particular need or valuable goal for the common good, as well as finding and optimizing the best combination of people, tools, and timing to achieve that goal.
Exposure to a variety of experiences can help young people identify their skills and interests, making it easier for them to become leaders in their chosen fields.
The importance of exposure to a variety of experiences in helping young people identify their skills and interests. By providing guidance and support, parents and mentors can help prepare the next generation of leaders.
SHAMELESS PLUG
QUESTION FOR REFLECTION
Based on your experience, how would you advise your younger self when it comes to leadership and the workplace?
LINKS AND RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work
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SIPS & Leadership (Ep. 2) Melissa Madzel on Diving Deeper into D.E.I.
SIPS & Leadership is a monthly livestream on LinkedIn, highlighting leaders changing the world who are engaged in social impact and public service (SIPS).