In this episode, Nozomi and Trevor discuss:
- Being the type of leader that you wanted when you were on the team.
- Leading in a way that is good for people and good for business.
- Taking leadership and DEI further than the Golden Rule.
- Being honest, intentional, and connecting with yourself and your values.
Key Takeaways:
- Different leadership styles are important – it can depend on the team, the situation, your own morals, and the personalities of you and your team. –
- DEI is not just a box to check. It is hard work to make people feel truly included, and that is a key aspect of a strong team.
- When you learn to travel and take the time to learn about other cultures, you will start to understand the richness, beauty, and diversity of humanity.
- Engage in stories that are different from your own. In that crucible, you will begin to understand what you do value and where you’ve created boundaries you didn’t know existed.
“Our own ignorance, if we don’t confront it, creates boundaries that we don’t even know about.” — Trevor Williams
“The tension is to try to figure out how can you have a strong enough vision to create something and forge a path ahead, but also be humble and empathetic enough to listen to people along the way. And that, to me, is the real hard balance of being a leader.” — Trevor Williams
“You can see what you value and prioritize by what is on your schedule. Whatever is in your schedule that shows what you’re valuing.” — Nozomi Morgan