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You’ll NEVER Regret Extending Grace: Transformative Leadership Advice From A Former Mayor Of Dallas | feat. Ambassador Ron Kirk
Manage episode 447678411 series 3600296
Lisa Gardner chats with former Dallas mayor and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk to discuss his unique perspective on defining great leadership and transformative leadership.
Ambassador Kirk emphasizes the importance of respect, empowerment, and surrounding oneself with diverse, talented teams. Ambassador Ron Kirk also reflects on his own career journey, highlighting the mentors who opened doors and the importance of paying it forward. He also discusses critical leadership challenges facing policymakers, strategies for bridging public and private sectors, and the value of extending grace and creating an organizational culture that mirrors the world we want our children to inherit.
Also in this episode:
- Great leaders treat people with respect and empower their teams, avoiding the "jerk" syndrome.
- The best leaders surround themselves with talented individuals, regardless of age or background, and empower them to succeed.
- Diversity and inclusion foster innovation - leaders should create an environment where different perspectives are welcomed.
- Extending grace, managing conflicts with care, and focusing on the positive contributors are hallmarks of effective leadership.
- Public service experience can be leveraged effectively in the private sector by understanding the impact of policies and bringing a governance mindset.
- Inspiring leaders often come from personal relationships and networks - mentorship and sponsorship are crucial for developing the next generation.
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Connect With Lisa Gardner
Connect With Ron Kirk
About Ron Kirk
Ron Kirk is Senior Of Counsel at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, leading the International Trade Practice Group and participating in Sports Law, Public Policy, and Private Equity groups. Former U.S. Trade Representative and a member of President Obama’s Cabinet, he also served as Mayor of Dallas and Texas Secretary of State. Kirk is a corporate director for Texas Instruments and Macquarie Infrastructure Corp and holds various board and trustee roles, including with Austin College and the LBJ Presidential Library Foundation. He earned his law degree from the University of Texas and lives with his wife, Matrice Ellis-Kirk.
About Lisa Gardner
Lisa Gardner is a corporate real estate thought leader and co-founder of OMS Strategic Advisors, LLC, focusing on real estate, strategy, and workforce development. With over 25 years of experience, she drives profitability by optimizing human capital, leading diversity initiatives, and crafting corporate strategies. She has managed national accounts for Fortune 500 companies like Wal-Mart and AT&T, and revitalized multicultural marketing for JCPenney. Lisa serves on the Executive Board of SMU's Cox School of Business and contributes to DCEO Magazine. She is active in her community at Gateway Church and lives in Plano, Texas, with her husband and two children.
You’ll NEVER Regret Extending Grace: Transformative Leadership Advice From A Former Mayor Of Dallas | feat. Ron Kirk The Uncompromise Podcast: Transformative Leadership Advice From Business Executives & Coporate Trailblazers
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You’ll NEVER Regret Extending Grace: Transformative Leadership Advice From A Former Mayor Of Dallas | feat. Ambassador Ron Kirk
The Uncompromise Podcast: Transformative Leadership Advice From Change Agents
Manage episode 447678411 series 3600296
Lisa Gardner chats with former Dallas mayor and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk to discuss his unique perspective on defining great leadership and transformative leadership.
Ambassador Kirk emphasizes the importance of respect, empowerment, and surrounding oneself with diverse, talented teams. Ambassador Ron Kirk also reflects on his own career journey, highlighting the mentors who opened doors and the importance of paying it forward. He also discusses critical leadership challenges facing policymakers, strategies for bridging public and private sectors, and the value of extending grace and creating an organizational culture that mirrors the world we want our children to inherit.
Also in this episode:
- Great leaders treat people with respect and empower their teams, avoiding the "jerk" syndrome.
- The best leaders surround themselves with talented individuals, regardless of age or background, and empower them to succeed.
- Diversity and inclusion foster innovation - leaders should create an environment where different perspectives are welcomed.
- Extending grace, managing conflicts with care, and focusing on the positive contributors are hallmarks of effective leadership.
- Public service experience can be leveraged effectively in the private sector by understanding the impact of policies and bringing a governance mindset.
- Inspiring leaders often come from personal relationships and networks - mentorship and sponsorship are crucial for developing the next generation.
Subscribe to The Uncompromise Podcast
Connect With Lisa Gardner
Connect With Ron Kirk
About Ron Kirk
Ron Kirk is Senior Of Counsel at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, leading the International Trade Practice Group and participating in Sports Law, Public Policy, and Private Equity groups. Former U.S. Trade Representative and a member of President Obama’s Cabinet, he also served as Mayor of Dallas and Texas Secretary of State. Kirk is a corporate director for Texas Instruments and Macquarie Infrastructure Corp and holds various board and trustee roles, including with Austin College and the LBJ Presidential Library Foundation. He earned his law degree from the University of Texas and lives with his wife, Matrice Ellis-Kirk.
About Lisa Gardner
Lisa Gardner is a corporate real estate thought leader and co-founder of OMS Strategic Advisors, LLC, focusing on real estate, strategy, and workforce development. With over 25 years of experience, she drives profitability by optimizing human capital, leading diversity initiatives, and crafting corporate strategies. She has managed national accounts for Fortune 500 companies like Wal-Mart and AT&T, and revitalized multicultural marketing for JCPenney. Lisa serves on the Executive Board of SMU's Cox School of Business and contributes to DCEO Magazine. She is active in her community at Gateway Church and lives in Plano, Texas, with her husband and two children.
You’ll NEVER Regret Extending Grace: Transformative Leadership Advice From A Former Mayor Of Dallas | feat. Ron Kirk The Uncompromise Podcast: Transformative Leadership Advice From Business Executives & Coporate Trailblazers
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1 You’ll NEVER Regret Extending Grace: Transformative Leadership Advice From A Former Mayor Of Dallas | feat. Ambassador Ron Kirk 59:10
1 Despise NOT Small Beginnings: Why Human-Centric Leadership Is The Key To Transformative Leadership | feat. Rosilyn Houston 51:50
1 Why People Who Have The Ability To Make Change Also Show Resistance To Change | feat. Leah Williams 51:26
1 There's NEVER Anything Confrontational (Or Inappropriate) About Standing Up For What's Right | feat. Paul Genender 57:45
1 Former Dreamworks Executive Helps You FINALLY Overcome Ageism In The Workplace | feat. John Tarnoff 52:26
1 How “Executive Athleticism” Determines Your Success: Being Adaptable And Staying True To Business Ethics | feat. Hugh Allen 29:32
1 How One Architect Is Using Inclusive Design And Architectural Advocacy to Help Reshape Dallas (and COMMUNITES ACROSS THE NATION) | feat. Dar 50:54
1 “Have Strong Opinions Loosely Held”: Diversity Can Drive Your Success | feat. Brooke Armstrong 40:43
1 Creating A Win-Win For All -- Even When You Think Your Voice Isn’t Welcome In A Boardroom Meeting | feat. Kimberly & Ansley Carlisle 45:59
1 What Is The Cost Of Our Integrity?: Putting The Journalism Code Of Ethics Ahead Of Sensationalism | feat. Christine Perez 1:17:06
1 Being The First In, The Last Out, And Always Willing To Explain: Transformative Leadership Insights From The Legal Field | feat. Vicki Blant 38:55
1 From NFL Player to Boardroom Titan: Lessons in Transformative Leadership and Taking Risks Early | feat. Ronald C. Parker 1:04:56
1 A Real Change Agent Is Patient: A Guide To Perseverance And Sticking It Out Against All Odds | feat. Tim & Terrence Maiden 47:15
1 Food Insecurity, Urban Agriculture & How To Empower Community Led Solutions | feat. Whitney Strauss 57:31
1 “Lifting as We Climb”: How To Build Careers, Communities, and Representation in Real Estate | feat. Kimberly Brown 59:38
1 The “Pet To Threat” Phenomenon & The Difference Between Having A Mentor vs. Sponsor | feat. Herman Bulls 1:01:50
1 Finding A Seat at the Corporate Table Doesn’t Mean You Succumb To Assimilation | feat. Dorothy Jones 45:00
1 Change Starts with Listening First And Speaking Second: Boardroom Strategies for Leaders | feat. Christa Brown Sanford 50:42
1 Creating Ohio’s First Black Owned Bank & Why “We Need To Be More Tolerable Of Our Own” | feat. Jordan A Miller 52:35
1 You CANNOT Be Afraid Of Who You Are: Being true to Yourself in a Competitive Industry | feat. Tamela Thornton 43:41
1 People Are Watching More Than You Think: How Small Moments Are Defining Your Leadership | feat. Garland Fuller 1:01:40
1 The True Meaning of Diversity And Inclusion: “The Cream Will Rise To The Top” Regardless Of Color | feat. Torrey Littlejohn 41:08
1 Can You Have It All: Family, Success, AND Be True To Who You Wish To Be? | feat. Judge Monica McCoy Purdy 41:45
1 Comfortable Complacency vs. Uncomfortable Activism And The Responsibility Of Being A Change Agent | feat. T. Dupree Scovell 52:13
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