The Leadership Power of Friendship with Shasta Nelson
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Welcom to the Arable Leader podcast, host Karl Martin welcomes Shasta Nelson, Author and Friendship Expert. They dive into a deep discussion about the importance of building meaningful connections at work. Shasta, a former pastor, shares her extensive research on the benefits of having close workplace friends, emphasizing increased productivity and job satisfaction.
They dissect common fears like gossip and favoritism and highlight the role of trust, positivity, consistency, and vulnerability in fostering healthy relationships. Shasta also discusses the loneliness often felt by leaders and the cultural challenges men face in cultivating intimate friendships. Karl and Shasta conclude by encouraging listeners to invest time and openness in their relationships, both personal and professional, for enhanced leadership and well-being.
Shasta's Book, Frientimacy - https://www.amazon.com/Frientimacy-Deepen-Friendships-Lifelong-Happiness/dp/1580056075
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The Arable Leader Podcast features conversations with incredible leaders. We discuss what it really takes to lead from your soul...to be True, Brave, Kind, and Curious. In a world where leadership is, at best, untrusted, and, at worst, in abject crisis, we're working to equip people with the greatest of human skills: leadership. This is leadership of a different kind.
Host Karl Martin is the Founder and CEO of Arable, a Leadership house that coaches top-tier leaders, specializing in cultural health. He has 25 years of experience leading teams to new levels of growth and coaching individuals to break through personal obstacles, enabling them to lead in a healthy way. Blending ancient wisdom and cutting-edge behavioral science in coaching and leadership development, Arable is changing the way global businesses and individuals develop through their True, Brave, Kind, and Curious model of healthy growth.
Learn more: www.arableco.com
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