Embracing the Art of Conversational Leadership with Poet and Consultant Libby Wagner

Libby Wagner, a multifaceted professional who seamlessly blends her backgrounds as a poet, author, speaker, and business consultant is who I have the pleasure of having on today.
Libby shares the transformative journey from teaching English and experiencing personal loss to creating a new path in the business world. She discusses the importance of art, specifically poetry, in fostering courage, paying attention to language, and remembering humanity in business consulting.
Libby talks about meaningful and courageous conversations in leadership, touching on concepts like coaching with kindness, balancing communication between respect and accountability, and the impact of having a purposeful work life. She also highlights her role as a founding faculty member of the Institute for Conversational Leadership and offers insights into the future of multi-generational, diverse, and performance-based workplaces.
We conclude the episode with Libby reciting her poignant poem 'Diving In,' encapsulating the essence of courage and the beauty of taking bold steps.
Episode Minutes:
Minute 03: The Art of Courageous Conversations in Leadership
Minute 14: Building Trust and Engagement in the Workplace
Minute 35: The Importance of Meaningful Conversations

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