Leading with Heart with Roxanne Hobbs

Lucinda is in discussion with Roxanne Hobbs, founder of the Hobbs Consultancy, about the importance of leading with heart in the workplace.

They look at how empathetic leadership can foster inclusive and high-performing cultures, and Roxanne shares her journey from the advertising industry to advocating for women in leadership, highlighting the significance of balancing empathy with accountability.

They explore the complexities of modern leadership, emphasising the need for leaders to embrace both emotional intelligence and performance-driven strategies.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

And empathy-led approach fosters a more inclusive and high-performing workplace culture.

The model consists of three pillars: Connection (empathy and accountability), Authenticity (vulnerability and boundaries), and Consciousness (self-awareness and decisiveness). Leaders should strive to balance these elements to enhance their effectiveness.

Leaders need to engage in personal work to overcome past experiences and fears that may hinder their ability to lead with heart

A holistic approach helps identify underlying cultural issues and promotes sustainable performance.

BEST MOMENTS

"I want people to lead with heart, but I can't possibly say that out loud in the workplace. And he said, why not?"

"If you're using fear to push people harder, there's only so far you can go with that before people will completely disengage."

"The strength lies in the “and”. It's about being empathetic first and holding you accountable."