Get Inspired Project – Inspired Leadership: Recent Episodes
The PEOPLE Chronicles Radio
Berks County Living and Humanity Works 2 have repurposed the very popular Get Inspired Project into an Inspired Leadership series. During this COVID-19 global pandemic, inspired leaders are emerging from all walks of life. We are asking people of Berks County what it means to be an inspired leader and what is inspiring them as we move through this challenging time in our world. This series is hosted by Toni Reece, and Toni asks each interviewee the same four questions:
“. . . This point in time has given people a time to reflect and might allow people to follow their dreams.”
". . .Think about the words that you use and how can you use those words to inspire and bring about positivity; that's what we need."
". . . I want people to know that it is okay to be gentle with yourself and to not compare yourself to others and to see every single moment of your day as good."
“. . . Inspired Leadership is doing something out of something you are passionate about, that you live and breathe every day. You do it out of your heart and not just the responsibility to do it."
". . .Following my gut about what is right, that's not about the bottom line, but about the people."
". . .It is so important to be adaptable and to be able to pivot on a moment’s notice. What we are adapting to is not permanent, but we can use these new tools to move forward."
“. . . I am so inspired by the way first responders locally and around the world are just doing what they do and taking decisive action.”
“. . . We need to examine ourselves in this quiet time. It's not about what you do, but it is about what we build together, and we need to explore our identity as to who we are in these quiet times.”
“. . . It's important for new ideas to come to surface; we are using this time to shift things and do things differently. We are connecting with colleagues around the U.S. to share new ideas and learn from what they are doing as well.”
“. . . Rather than focusing on what we don't have, focus on what we have. Don't focus on what we can't do; focus on what we can. We oftentimes do not recognize how incredibly lucky we are when we have our health.”
“. . . We need to focus on the most important challenge. We need to do what we can with what we have. We are committed to doing what we can to solve the problems we are facing.”
“…You can't simulate a situation like this crisis; we are trying new things and asking gracious forgiveness as we move through this.”
“...I think right now we need to communicate with clarity to our staff, the good and the bad, and have full transparency and certainty. What are the truths and the facts?”
“…I am so inspired by our community and the humanity on display. There are things happening that I hope will stick and last even when we are not in a crisis.”
“. . .Inspired leadership to me is being honest, vulnerable and someone who can listen to the concerns of their team and has a vision they all can share.”
“. . .I’m not surprised by what I’m seeing across our county. Entrepreneurs are using their platforms to lift each other up.”
“. . .The heroes in this story are the nurses and grocery store workers and police officers. They don’t have the luxury to stay at home. I am inspired by people who are doing this without thinking about it.”
“. . .Being a creative thinker at this time can pay off for you. People are working together. Get creative, don’t give up!”
“. . .As a human being, this has restored my faith, the capacity of people to show care and loving kindness to each other and to support each other.”