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Fast Company
9 hours ago
- Business
- Fast Company
People-first leadership in a performance-driven world
In a world where leadership is often mistakenly understood as a position of control, I've found that true impact comes from service—leading not from above, but alongside your team to achieve success. This point was driven home about 15 years ago, when I made a resolution to read more books. Since starting this journey, one book stood out and shaped my leadership style more than any other: The Way of The Sheperd. It resonated with me so much that I even named my youngest son, Shep, after it. This book takes readers through core principles of servant leadership and outlines a leadership plan that showcases how true influence comes not from authority, but from trust, empathy, and a genuine devotion to the growth and well-being of your team. I reread this book once a year to remind myself that the most effective leaders are ones who lead with compassion, understand what motivates each team member, and empower everyone to hold themselves accountable. It underscores how a leader can't manage what they don't know, and how too many well-intentioned leaders focus solely on performance rather than their people. These lessons have influenced the way I lead, inspiring me to prioritize building trust and authentic connections with our team. At Kendra Scott, I make it a point to ensure everyone has direct access to me—my email is always open—and I encourage team members to reach out or schedule time to discuss anything on their minds. Company connections We've also established a tradition of celebrating the meaningful connections within our company. For the past 9 years, we've passed down the shepherd's staff. The tradition involves the current holder receiving the staff and keeping it for a set period of time before nominating someone else at the next family meeting. They share how this person has impacted them, add a meaningful token to the staff, and pass it on to the new nominee. The cycle continues from there. This simple yet powerful practice has reinforced our culture and the importance of the connections we share with one another. However, this modern leadership philosophy wasn't one that always came naturally to me. Growing up, my life was all about sports, which helped me become the first in my family to go to college. The competitive mindset required for sports can sometimes be too focused on the individual. But the real lesson I took away, doing whatever it takes with your team to win, shaped my early approach to leadership. 3 things I know As I moved into the business world and started working with founders like Ralph Lauren and Kendra Scott, I began to see how personal their connection to their companies was. That shifted my approach to leadership, and I started to focus more on building trust and creating a more supportive, nurturing environment for my team. Here are three things I know now: Fostering a sense of purpose leads to stronger performance Investing in your team and infusing every position with importance helps to instill passion and purpose in your employees. Every employee should be empowered to feel as if they represent a brand's vision. This authentic connection fuels productivity and drives success. Making mistakes can be your biggest asset You learn the most through your mistakes. In those moments, the best lessons come from acknowledgement and accountability. As a leader, being transparent and vulnerable about your own missteps can set a tone that not only enhance company culture, but also make employees feel secure in taking risks. The importance of leading with a learner's heart Great leaders are great learners. No one has all of the answers, regardless of their position in an organization. That's why it's important to maintain a culture of continuous learning and collaboration. The more you learn, the more tools and opportunities you have. In the end, leaders can't be successful without their team, and leadership isn't about control, power, or having all the answers. It's about showing up for your people, creating space for them to grow, and demonstrating humility through it all. Whether it's by reading a book about servant leadership or establishing supportive methods, I've learned that true leaders are those who cultivate intentional connections with their employees. There is still much to learn, and my journey is still unfolding, but one thing I know to be true is that leading with trust and empathy is the type of legacy worth leaving.
Yahoo
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Craig Reveals Past Relationship "Insecurity": "Shouldn't Have to Force Someone Into Liking You"
Craig Conover is feeling a bit of déja vu. On Southern Charm, Shep Rose recently revealed that his girlfriend, Sienna Evans, hasn't been the most communicative since they started dating, once going two whole days without texting him after she returned from a trip to Africa. And though Craig was dating Summer House's Paige DeSorbo at the time, he couldn't help but feel for his friend, having gone through the same rollercoaster of emotions at the start of his relationship. "You shouldn't have to force someone into liking you. If the person likes you, they'll make time for you. It's an insecurity that I've dealt with because Paige is so busy. Her career is one of her biggest priorities and I've had to learn how to exist in that world," he said in a preview clip for Southern Charm Season 10, Episode 10. Craig has been able to move past those initial concerns, but he acknowledged that it's difficult when you're in the thick of it. "She's not really texting him back much, which is a s----y feeling," he told Paige and Madison LeCroy over FaceTime. Nonetheless, Shep was still planning a group trip to visit Sienna in the Bahamas, though Madison thought they were going to witness "Shep get dumped" on their vacation. Based on everything that was said, Paige and Madison thought the relationship wasn't meant to last — and they weren't wrong, as Shep and Sienna have indeed split since filming on Season 10 wrapped. Craig & Shep's Past Romances Come Back to Haunt Them in Shocking Southern Charm Season 10 Trailer Taylor Ann Green Shares Picture-Perfect Update on Her Relationship with Gaston: "Cheers" Craig Conover Teases Future Business Moves With Paige DeSorbo: 'Excited' (EXCLUSIVE) "She's not that into you. That's the deal," Madison said. Madison noted in her confessional that Shep was living in a "fantasy" and that he might proclaim to be in love with the model, but i was likely not true. Rather, she thought he was in love with Sienna's looks. "I mean, she's stunning. I get it," she added. Sadly, although Craig was able to get past any insecurity, the pair's relationship is officially over after dating for three years. Paige announced the split on the December 30 episode of her and Hannah Berner's podcast, Giggly Squad, saying that it was a mutual decision and they wished the best for each other. "It's really just two people growing and changing and things that they want in their lives changing," she said of the reason for their breakup. However, Craig has since spoken out, stating that it wasn't mutual and he wanted the relationship to work. What's more, he was planning on proposing to her, as revealed in Season 10, Episode 9 of Southern Charm. Fans can see more about Craig's plans for the future when new episodes of Southern Charm air Thursdays at 8/7c and the next day on Peacock. Catch up on the Bravo App.
