“Sawubona: A Powerful Communication Tool”

Leaders today face the significant challenge of connecting with their employees and effectively recognizing and leveraging their unique talents. This often results in disengagement and underperformance. As the millennial generation, which highly values authenticity and compassion, becomes the dominant force in the global workforce, this issue becomes even more pressing. Traditional leadership styles frequently fall short, leaving employees feeling unrecognized and disengaged. The solution lies in adopting a more compassionate, gift-centered approach to leadership. By embracing and acknowledging the unique strengths of each individual, leaders can foster a more connected, motivated, and effective team.

In this episode, Susan shares the importance of recognizing and leveraging individual gifts within an organization to foster a more engaged and productive workforce. She emphasizes the need for leaders to practice self-awareness and vulnerability, particularly in the context of working with millennials and Gen Z, who value authentic and compassionate leadership. She talks about the concept of “gift-centered praise,” which focuses on acknowledging the underlying strengths behind employees’ actions to encourage broader application of their talents.

What you will learn from this episode:

• Discover the necessary core shifts in leadership that will be a game changer in the workplace
• Find out how these three simple yet profound principles of Sawubona Leadership drive significant positive outcomes
• Listen to Susan’s spot coaching and discover practices that develop heart intelligence and intuitive knowing to help you make decisions more effectively and avoid staying too long in unsuitable roles

Listen to the episode here.