156: Leadership and Diversity of Thought w/ Njsane Courtney

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 156 | 12.26.2023

Episode Title: Leadership and Diversity of Thought w/ Njsane Courtney

 

Episode summary introduction:

In this episode, Sean Barnes and Njsane Courtney discuss his leadership journey, the role of mentorship in personal growth, and tailoring leadership styles. They delve into the importance of fostering diversity, addressing biases in hiring, and the power of LinkedIn for professional development. The conversation also covers organizational culture, effective communication, and building high-performance teams.

 

Key Moments

00:00 - Introduction to guest Njsane Courtney and discussion on leadership journey

06:09 - Importance of mentorship and personal growth in leadership

14:46 - Tailoring leadership methods to individual employees and understanding team dynamics

20:26 - Developing leaders within your team and the benefits of diversity of thought

26:33 - Discussion on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) and biases in the hiring process

35:42 - Changing perception of "qualified" candidate and improving hiring process

39:09 - Power of LinkedIn, personal branding, and meaningful engagement for professional growth

48:24 - Understanding and dealing with organizational culture and HR problems

1:04:31 - Effective communication in leadership and implementing new initiatives

1:18:12 - Building high-performance teams, trust, and handling tough decisions in the workplace

1:31:28 - Closing remarks, lessons learned, and contact information for Njsane Courtney

 

Guest: Njsane Courtney

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/njsanecourtney/

My Friend in HR Podcast: https://myfriendinhr.buzzsprout.com/

 

Host: Sean Barnes

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/wsssolutions/

Email: Sean.Barnes@wsssolutions.com

 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thewayofthewolf

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes

https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-way-of-the-wolf/id1547679110

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15