E10: Kristen Hare’s Blueprint for Work-Life Chemistry at the Poynter Institute

The Compassionate Newsroom

Summary

In this conversation, Dr. Kortni Alston Lemon and Kristen Hare explore the importance of understanding personal drivers in decision-making, the shift to remote teaching in journalism, and innovative training approaches. They discuss success stories from the Work-Life Chemistry program, emphasizing the need for humanizing leadership in journalism. The conversation concludes with insights into the future directions of the program and the significance of compassionate leadership.

Takeaways

Understanding what drives you helps in making informed decisions.
Flexibility in work arrangements is crucial for personal satisfaction.
The shift to remote teaching has opened new opportunities for training.
Innovative training methods can enhance engagement and learning.
Success stories highlight the positive impact of work-life chemistry.
Humanizing leadership fosters a supportive work environment.
Leaders should model healthy work-life practices for their teams.
Compassionate leadership requires understanding individual team members.
Asking about people's needs is essential for effective leadership.
The future of work-life chemistry involves tailored approaches for different career stages.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background
06:57 The Concept of Work-Life Chemistry
11:42 Understanding Work-Life Chemistry
20:06 Impact and Success Stories
23:40 Implementing Work-Life Chemistry in Leadership
31:48 Compassionate Leadership
33:28 New Chapter

Links Mentioned

Work-Life Chemistry Online Course at Poynter

Local Edition Newsletter with Kristen Hare

How Finding Work-Life Chemistry Can Stop Burnout

How Poynter Transformed a Hands-On Workshop into an Email Course

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