In this episode, host Prudence Pitter sits down with Jaqueline Oliveira-Cella to explore the crucial differences between a boss and a leader. Jaqueline emphasizes that the true essence of leadership is tested during difficult times, where leaders can either step up and support their teams or fall back and prioritize themselves. The conversation covers key leadership traits, the importance of accountability, and how humor can make navigating challenging situations more manageable.

Key Topics Discussed:

1. ​Boss vs. Leader: Understanding the core differences
2. ​Resilience: How the best leaders flourish when things are tough
3. ​Employee Retention: Why people leave poor work environments due to weak leadership
4. ​Humor in Leadership: Using humor to lighten difficult situations
5. ​Wellbeing Role Models: A shout-out to Simone Biles for prioritizing wellbeing
6. ​Brené Brown’s Influence: Incorporating vulnerability and empathy into leadership

Quotes from the Episode:

• ​“Real leadership is about having your team’s back when it matters most.”
• ​“Humor isn’t just about lightening the mood; it’s about making challenges more manageable.”

Mentions:

• ​Simone Biles: As a role model for prioritizing mental health
• ​Brené Brown: For her insights on vulnerability and leadership

Some other mentions by Jaqueline:

🔘 Boundless Leadership: https://nalandaboundlessleadership.org/

Joe Loizzo & Elazar Aslan

🔘 Mental Fitness at Work & Compassionate Leadership: Actionable insights for employers: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-unlock-mental-fitness-jaqueline-oliveira-cella/?trackingId=7At3PfIxRh61fKu8UiPcow%3D%3D

🔘 Correlation between high performing teams and compassionate leadership: https://www.harvardbusiness.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Compassionate-Leadership-How-to-Do-Hard-Things-in-a-Human-Way-Idea-Brief.pdf Jacqueline Carter & Rasmus Hougaard

🔘 Authenticity with boundaries: https://brenebrown.com/videos/anatomy-trust-video / Brené Brown

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