Willy was joined by Joe Davis, Managing Director and Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), author of the newlyreleased book The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone’s Gain, and the Chair of BCG’s Center for Inclusion and Equity.

He and Willy discussed key concepts from his book, including strategies for creating a culture of collaboration and inclusivity, his personal journey to becoming a more authentic leader, how vulnerability and human connection will drive business results, actionable insights and advice for unlocking your full leadership potential, and much more.

Key Points In The Webcast:
00:00 Introduction
01:25 Willy introduces Joe Davis
03:29 Education at Whitman College
04:35 Being friends with John Rice
06:36 Authenticity and vulnerability as a leader
09:24 Learning vulnerability from Tim Huckaby
12:31 The essence of a “tough” leader
16:31 Why we need leaders who listen
20:20 Prioritizing diversity and inclusion
23:22 Willy’s anecdote about finding one’s voice
27:09 What leadership type is needed in today’s world?
29:28 How Joe got the courage to share his story
32:12 Assumptions hinder the richest insights
35:47 Willy’s experience at Harvard Business School
38:46 How can leaders create a safe space for sharing?
40:50 Dealing with skeptics
43:32 Leveraging modern communication for heartled leadership
49:04 Leading with compassion: Best practices
52:33 Willy’s ways of showing appreciation
55:50 Don’t pick a side. Touch on humanity.
58:12 Joe’s advice on compassionate leadership

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