Ed Jamison, CEO, Operation Kindness has extensive experience in leadership in animal services. From his days in Cleveland to completely changing the culture in Dallas, Ed understands how to lead with intention. In this episode, Ed and Meaghan discuss the importance of data in leadership decision-making, leading by example, communication tactics, the value of promoting internally, and how to last in such a tough industry.

In this episode of Better Leaders, Lawrence Nicolas, CEO of Jacksonville Humane Society, sits down with Meaghan to discuss his approach to leadership as a new CEO. This conversation covers how to prioritize as a leader, the importance of relatability when leading a team, and how to make decisions with the organization and most animals in mind.

Denise Deisler, former President/CEO and current Executive Advisor and CEO Emerita at Jacksonville Humane Society joins me to discuss her approach to leadership that saw her at the helm of three animal shelters. At Jacksonville Humane, Denise brought a straightforward and laser-focused approach to strategic planning, direct and candid conversations, structure within the organization, change management, vulnerability and transparency, and succession planning.

In our conversation, she references:

Good to Great by Jim Collins (https://www.jimcollins.com/books.html)

Radical Candor by Kim Scott (https://www.radicalcandor.com/the-book)

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