157: Leaders with Heart Lead with Curiosity

In this episode, Heather speaks with Donald Comer, Staff VP of Fedex Corporation, and an incredible leader of color who was recommended by Stephen M.R. Covey. Donald’s leadership wisdom conveys that he is a humble leader who leads with reverent power. Their conversation conveys that anyone in any place in an organization has the opportunity to lead. Donald and Heather discuss strategies for maintaining culture in a remote environment, which are very useful in today’s climate.

Takeaways:

• Lead with reverent power.
• Make sure your personal brand and company brand mesh.
• Foster an environment that allows mistakes and by consequence innovation.
• Bring culture of office to the remote environment.
• Handwritten notes are a forgotten skill and a powerful tool.
• Share a different perspective than what you’re accustomed to.
• Assume positive intent and use curiosity to meet the other person where they are.