In this week’s discussion with Cathy Cavanaugh on That ALL Might Be Edified: Discussions on Servant Leadership we talked about the importance of putting people at the center of our organizations. The way we build our spaces both physically and metaphorically can have drastic impacts on how we invite the people inside our organizations to flourish. Our culture can invite great dialogue or it can suffocate it. Our processes can bring out the best in people or they can bog them down along the paths of administration. All of these things have a powerful influence in how we bring out the best in the people in our organizations and how much we nourish the creation of great ideas. We can be really good in one area, but need improvement in another. If we think about how each of these subcategories influences the whole, we can create a synergistic environment that harnesses the best in everyone. I invited you to take a look at the space you’ve created and recalibrate it as necessary to become a space that fosters collegiality, collaboration, and great dialogue. #servantleadership #servantleaders #putpeoplefirst #recalibrate #thatALLmightbeedified
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In this powerful episode, we sit down with cybersecurity executive and thought leader Tammy Klotz to explore the profound impact of compassionate leadership in high-stakes environments. Tammy shares a deeply personal story of receiving crucial support from a leader during a professional and personal crisis—a moment that shaped her own leadership philosophy and redefined how she views strength in the workplace.We discuss what it means to show vulnerability in a world that often demands perfection, and why soft skills like emotional intelligence, grace, and empathy aren't optional—they're essential. Tammy opens up about how leaders can create psychological safety, establish rituals that foster connection and trust, and give explicit permission for authenticity, rest, boundaries, and even failure.This conversation is a masterclass in human-centered leadership and a reminder that some of the most powerful things leaders can offer don’t come from a playbook—they come from the heart.Topics Covered:The moment a leader’s support changed everythingCreating space for vulnerability in high-performing teamsWhy emotional intelligence and empathy are critical leadership skillsBuilding team rituals that support culture and connectionThe impact of leaders giving “permission” to be humanGuest Bio:Tammy Klotz is the Chief Information Security Officer at Trinseo, a Top 100 CISO, and the author of Leading with Empathy & Grace. With over 30 years in cybersecurity leadership, she is redefining what it means to lead with both strength and soul. She holds esteemed certifications including CISM, CISSP, and CRISC, and has earned notable accolades such as the 2022 Covanta Leadership Award and recognition as a Top 100 CISO by Cyber Defense Magazine in 2023. Tammy is also the author of "Leading with Empathy & Grace: Secrets to Developing High-Performing Teams", where she shares insights on leadership, resilience, and emotional intelligence.Resources: Leading with Empathy and Grace – Tammy KlotzLeading with Empathy and Grace: Secrets to Developing High- Performing TeamsRituals Roadmap – Erica KeswinRituals Roadmap: The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines into Workplace MagicThe Anxious Generation – Jonathan Haidt The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness
