Episode 43: Ruthless Compassion as a Kindness Leader featuring Dr. Marcia Sirota

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Show Notes

I’d like to begin this episode by acknowledging the land that I am learning and living on is the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Algonquin Anishnaabeg People.

There are many leadership principles for emerging leaders to choose from as they embark on their leadership journey. And while each of the principles has their own unique take on how to lead, there are many overlays.  Such as: Be honest, be fair, be transparent, be kind.

Emerging leaders often feel overwhelmed in their new role, trying to balance the team goals, their own personal goals, the team dynamic, etc.  In the midst of this balancing act, there is often team conflict, and most often, the emerging leader will be overly kind, trying to ‘kill’ the conflict with kindness. 

The thing is, this tactic rarely works, and so, in this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Marcia Sirota, a board-certified psychiatrist, author and professional speaker who will talk about Ruthless Compassion as a Kindness Leader.  We’ll hear how emerging leaders can create a space where compassion and kindness are principal team attributes of cohesive and effective team.

Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front is humbled to have been listed in the Top 20 for Best Canadian Leadership-themed podcasts in 2021.

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Relevant Episode Links:

1. Dr. Sirota web-site: https://marciasirotamd.com

2. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mentalhealth.drmarcia

Dr. Marcia Sirota’s Recommended Book/Movie List:

Books:

1.Be Kind, Not Nice, by Marcia Sirota MD

2. The Burnout Epidemic, by Jennifer Moss

3. The Power of Kindness, by Brian Goldman MD

Movies:

1. Charlotte’s Web

2. Babe

Cite this episode

Kardynal, S., Episode 43: Ruthless compassion as a kindness leader featuring dr. marcia sirota. Trench Leadership: A Podcast From the Front. 2022.