I invite guests to share personal stories about acts of leadership that help shape their lives. In Episode 151, Baiba Žiga talks about what a mentor said that helped her re-evaluate her views on work. She then shares a story about a difficult period of her life in Finland and what she learned from the experience. Next, Baiba shares advice on how we can strengthen our leadership.
Prologue
A brilliant DEI and workplace culture consultant, Baiba Žiga has helped thousands of professionals through her speaking events, leadership coaching, and KOPA, a DEI community. She hosts LinkedIn Live events as well as the 21st Century Change Agent. Baiba is well connected to global professionals who strive to positively change the world.
01:32 Part 1: Re-evaluate How You Work
In this story, Baiba talks about what a mentor said that affected how she viewed her work. She then discusses some key concepts about leadership, vulnerability, and courage.
11:15 Part 2: Finland, Systemic Thinking, and Asking Powerful Questions
Baiba talks about an experience in Finland and how it affected her views about self-leadership.
24:09 Part 3: The Best Leadership Investment You Can Make
Baiba advises us on how we can strengthen how we lead and offers specific steps that you can begin doing.
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Episode links
Baiba’s LinkedIn Profile, website, Twitter, Instagram
LinkedIn videos
Unlock the Power of Questions
Evolving Intercultural Communications
Evolving Emotional Literacy
Sally Mousa's LinkedIn profile
Gary DePaul’s website
Gary's books:
What the Heck Is Leadership and Why Should I Care?
Nine Practices of 21st Century Leadership
Background Music
You can find all the musical tracks at Envato Elements.
00:14 Theme music: Uplift Corporate Inspire by OlexandrIgnatov
01:17 In Inspiring piano by Top_Red_Music
10:57 Corporate Inspiration Background by MusicStock
23:52 Tropical by Alex_MakeMusic
27:18 Fun and Flirtyby BrownHouseMedia
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