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