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Leading with Empathy with Claire Urquhart
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Το περιεχόμενο παρέχεται από το Ruth Wood. Όλο το περιεχόμενο podcast, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των επεισοδίων, των γραφικών και των περιγραφών podcast, μεταφορτώνεται και παρέχεται απευθείας από τον Ruth Wood ή τον συνεργάτη της πλατφόρμας podcast. Εάν πιστεύετε ότι κάποιος χρησιμοποιεί το έργο σας που προστατεύεται από πνευματικά δικαιώματα χωρίς την άδειά σας, μπορείτε να ακολουθήσετε τη διαδικασία που περιγράφεται εδώ https://el.player.fm/legal.
Join me for this week’s episode where I have the pleasure of speaking
with Claire Urquhart, a former corporate lawyer turned co-founder and director of the charity Open Books.
Claire has spent over a decade promoting literacy and community through her work and is also a trustee at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.
We delve into her inspirational journey from high-pressure legal work to meaningful community engagement, her views on leadership, and the foundational steps of building an organisation from scratch.
Claire's story is a beacon for anyone looking to pivot their professional path towards something deeply fulfilling. Tune in to hear how she's making a significant impact through her passion for books and inclusive community work.
Here are the highlights:
(3:35) Career transition from law to stay-at-home mum.
(9:20) Starting a book club to connect people through reading.
(19:09) Leadership style, accessibility, and decision-making in a non-profit organisation.
(24:07) Work-life balance and prioritising accessibility in an organisation.
(32:22) Building a sustainable business legacy.
(38:02) Empathy, diversity, and inclusion in leadership.
Connect with Claire:
Find out more about the work of Open Book here: https://www.openbookreading.com
Listen to the Open Book podcast here: https://www.openbookreading.com/podcasts/
Connect with Claire Urquhart here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claire-urquhart-90754a1a3/
Find out more about the Edinburgh International Book Festival here: https://www.edbookfest.co.uk
Connect with Ruth:
This podcast is proudly produced by The Podcast Boutique
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