In leadership, the consideration of character is paramount. Leaders of integrity, authenticity, and empathy inspire trust and loyalty among their teams, fostering a positive work culture and driving collective success. Character shapes how leaders handle challenges, make decisions, and interact with others, ultimately defining their impact on people and organizations. In today’s episode we are going dive a leader deeper into why character is paramount, and what that really means to both the individual and the organization.
About the Guest
Mary Crossan, is a Distinguished University Professor and Professor of Strategic Leadership at the Ivey Business School, Western University Ontario. Mary Crossan is co-author of: The Character Compass. A guide to transforming leadership for the 21st century, this is a book about a powerful and practical framework that leaders can use to help their organizations thrive, prosper, and improve the world around them: leader character. In 2021, she was recognized on a global list representing the top two per cent of the most cited scientists in her discipline, and in 2023, she received the life-time career achievement Academy of Management Distinguished Educator award. Her research on leader character, organizational learning and strategic renewal, and improvisation is published in over 100 articles and books.
Guest social media
- Website: leadercharacterassociates.com
https://www.ivey.uwo.ca/leadership/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-crossan-048ba5269/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-furlong-0689753/
Host social media
- Website: www.siinda.org
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberli-lewis-7a34053/?ppe=1
https://www.linkedin.com/company/search-and-information-industry-association/?viewAsMember=true
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/followsiinda/
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