198. Manage Like a Mother: Bridging Parenting and Leadership

Bringing the Human back to Human Resources - Ein Podcast von Traci Chernoff - Dienstags

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In this episode of the Bringing the Human back to Human Resources podcast, Traci discusses the parallels between parenting and leadership with Valerie Cockerell, author of "Manage Like a Mother."


They explore how the instincts and skills developed as a parent can be applied to effective leadership in the workplace. Valerie shares insights from her experiences as a mother of three and her career at Disney, highlighting how empathy, demonstrating by example, and consistent engagement are crucial in both parenting and leadership roles.


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Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Valerie Cockerell's background 05:30 The importance of storytelling in leadership and parenting 10:15 Onboarding and first impressions in parenting and organizations 15:45 Values alignment in teams and families 22:30 Empathy and feedback in leadership and parenting 28:00 Leading by example and the power of observation 33:30 The importance of consistent engagement with employees and children 38:45 Closing thoughts and where to find Valerie's book


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