In this reflective season finale of Step Wise, the mic turns toward our host, Dr. Foster Mobley. Interviewed by Jana Devan, Foster explores what it means to lead with empathy, presence, and wisdom in a world defined by speed and complexity. Together, they unpack the non-negotiables of modern leadership and the best leadership advice, self-awareness, emotional grounding, and authentic connection, and how honoring yourself, others, and your organization can transform results.
From reverse mentorship and inter-generational leadership to the discipline of slowing your soul down, Foster offers practical tools and stories that help leaders navigate turbulence with clarity and compassion.
Whether you’re a seasoned executive or a rising leader, this episode challenges you to ask the deeper questions: What do I value? How do I listen? And how can I lead from wisdom rather than fear?
Key themes: empathy in leadership, mindfulness, honoring relationships, self-awareness, reverse mentorship, multi-generational teams, authentic connection, the role of wisdom in modern leadership.
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To purchase Dr. Foster Mobley's book, Leadersh*t: Rethinking the True Path to Great Leading, click here.
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