In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Brian August, Chief Financial Officer of Oregon Humane Society, an organization founded in 1868 dedicated to helping animals and people. Together, they delve into how leaders, teams, and organizations can better manage risk and thrive amidst uncertainty and change.
Brian has been with Oregon Humane Society for six years, first as the Chief Operating Officer and now as the Chief Financial Officer. Previously, he was a strategy and operations leader for notable companies including Slalom, E&J Gallo Winery, and the Gap.
Join them as they discuss:
- The power of choice as a leader
- The dangers of binary thinking
- How to cultivate self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- The importance of eliminating judgment as a leader
- When to use your intuition–and when to ignore it
- When to stop planning for the worst-case scenario
- How successful leadership teams debate risk
- How to support productive conflict within your team
- Unconventional wisdom about giving and receiving feedback
- How to reduce meetings and schedule overwhelm in your organization
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