EP 16: Conscious Leadership AKA How to not be an asshole leader w/ Shqipe "Sheeps" Lekaj

Season #1 Episode #16

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In this episode of the Luminous Life podcast, hosted by Annie Adragna, the focus is on conscious leadership. Annie is joined by her long-time friend and successful leader, Shqipe 'Sheeps' Lekaj, who oversees a multimillion-dollar business with over 300 employees. They dive into topics such as the importance of balanced leadership, building safe and supportive workplace environments, and the challenges of providing constructive feedback. Sheeps shares her journey, experiences, and insights on leading with compassion, integrity, and mindfulness, emphasizing the privilege and responsibility of being a leader.


01:00 Digging into Conscious Leadership

01:09 Meet Sheeps Lekai: Leadership Journey

02:24 Balancing Leadership and Personal Life

04:09 Empowering Your Team

05:58 Effective Communication in Leadership

15:13 Delivering Tough Feedback with Kindness

18:17 Reprioritizing Family and Work Boundaries

19:26 Approaching Tough Conversations

20:21 Direct and Objective Feedback

20:52 Evaluating Job Satisfaction

21:59 Creating a Positive Work Environment

24:53 Conscious and Compassionate Leadership

28:17 The Responsibility of Leadership

33:16 Owning Mistakes as a Leader

34:34 Final Thoughts and Farewell


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