29. Lead Stoked: An Update with Dr. Stephanie M. Kirkland on Identity Strengths in Team Dynamics and Leadership

Live Stoked, Lead Stoked

Today we have a truly enlightening conversation with the incredible Dr. Stephanie Kirkland, who joins us for a second time to talk leadership and team dynamics.

In this episode, Dr. Stephanie takes us deep into the power of language and understanding in fostering team dynamics. We explore how respecting and leveraging different communication styles and cultural backgrounds can drive creativity, innovation, and problem-solving within teams. We also dive into the importance of acknowledging and celebrating racial and gender contributions in professional settings, and how creating a safe and open environment for these discussions can transform team interactions.

Meet Dr. Stephanie M. Kirkland:

Known as the Identity Shaper, Dr. Stephanie M. Kirkland is the CEO and

founder of IDENTITY DYNAMICS, a leadership development company. Dr. Kirkland has created and facilitates an identity centered leadership development program for organizations that want to:

- build resilient leaders,

- retain talent,

- have impactful performance initiatives,

- execute measurable DEIB goals,

- drive a sustainable culture of equity and inclusion, and

- enhance leadership capabilities.

She believes that identity centered leadership sets the stage for

transformational organizational growth. By guiding leaders in building

and developing their leader identity and leadership philosophy, it

creates sustainable impact on the day to day mindset and behaviors of

the leader, the teams, and organizations.

Visit the Show Notes:

• 29. Lead Stoked: An Update with Dr. Stephanie M. Kirkland on Identity Strengths in Team Dynamics and Leadership

Previous Episode with Dr. Stephanie M. Kirkland:

• 11. Understanding Your Unique Identity with Dr. Stephanie Kirkland

Connect with Dr. Stephanie M. Kirkland:

• Instagram - @drstephaniemkirkland & @identitydynamics
• LinkedIn - Dr Stephanie M Kirkland
• Website - www.identitydynamics.net
• Book - Identity: 12 Lessons on Unapologetically Owning Your Uniqueness In a World That Won’t See it as Normal by Dr. Stephanie M. Kirkland

Connect with Sarah:

• Follow on Instagram - @livestoked_leadstoked (business) & @sea2mountains (personal)
• LinkedIn - sarahbettman
• Website - www.sarahbettman.com & www.livestoked.com
• Follow on Facebook - CoachBettman

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Cover Art Photo by:

• Kim Thomson Steel

Podcast Production by:

• Allison Nitsch | Podcast Management