In this episode, Heather speaks with Danielle Vaughan, EVP of Human Resources at FirstBank about her journey to leadership, her unique leadership style and what leaders can do to better connect with their teams.

 

Key takeaways:

*Leadership is a long journey

*If you want employee buy-in, break down the goals into smaller steps.

*Have courage to ask for feedback to keep you on track

*Leadership has more with how you leave people feeling and how much they want to follow

*Grow your social intelligence by understanding what your people need

*If you feel like your desk is neglected imagine what you people might be feeling

*Stay true to your values and don’t have regrets