PLACES WE GO WHEN: We Search for Connection Belonging, Fitting In, Connection, Disconnection, Insecurity, Invisibility, Loneliness, Inclusion, Acceptance. In this episode of the 'Places We Go' podcast, Lisa Galea and Dr Lesley explore the concept of connection and self-leadership. They emphasise the need for self-acceptance, authenticity, and trust in building meaningful relationships and fostering a sense of belonging to create safe, high-performing teams. Drawing from their personal experiences and insights from Brene Brown's 'Atlas of the Heart', they share practical strategies for dealing with discomfort, fostering diversity and inclusion, and becoming a better leader. Whether you're a leader in a tech company, an HR manager, or a creative entrepreneur, this episode offers valuable insights to help you navigate your journey to authentic connection and self-leadership. Because as a leader, unless we understand these concepts and understand our own emotions, we can't lead others. How Can We Help You Take Action? Ready to put your values into practice? Here are downloadable tools and resources to help you live into your values. Dare to Lead List of Values https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare... Living Into Our Values https://brenebrown.com/resources/livi... For Teams Operationalizing Your Organization's Values https://brenebrown.com/operationalizi... Key takeaways from the episode include: What is ‘connection’? [0:03] What makes people feel uncomfortable when things challenge their beliefs? [4:14] The importance of taking ownership of self. [8:53] Don’t get caught up in judging yourself. [16:25] The importance of having the ability and willingness to lead teams. [28:15] The disconnect between the expectations of the leader and the expectations of the staff. [35:26] The importance of having a culture of belonging in a company. [40:30] How do you make decisions? [45:23] When you are told that you’re different. [51:38] Finding a core group of people to help you take action. [56:38] @thelisagalea