{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Hidden Human: The Stories Behind The Business Leader","title":"Kindness in Leadership: Karen Walrond on Integrity, Calm, and Joyful Growth","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9b7aa169\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2633,"description":"In this episode of Hidden Human, Kelly Meerbott welcomes Karen Walrond, author and leadership coach, to explore the profound impact of kindness in leadership. Karen shares her personal journey of embracing authenticity in the corporate world and offers practical advice on navigating tough situations with integrity and calm. She highlights the power of small gestures in building meaningful relationships, discusses decision-making in critical moments, and reflects on the challenges of balancing emergency response with thoughtful rumination. Karen also shares insights from her books on joyful aging and the pursuit of passion, leaving new leaders with valuable advice to breathe, listen, and serve. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on leading with heart.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ys6mG6aon7N_-YX3MecFDUXFSgSAUf5yizmVpdEXb44/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85OWJm/Mzc3ZDQ4MDZhN2Y2/MDMyNDc0Y2Q4Yzk1/M2VjYy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}