Leading with Grace: Vulnerability, Empathy, and the Power of Permission

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That ALL Might Be Edified: Discussions on Servant Leadership

Keyth Pankau

53 episodes

6 days ago

We are here to illustrate that servant leadership comes in many variations and discuss how we can all help ourselves and other people on their path to becoming a servant leader so that ALL people from every walk of life can benefit. Studies show that people and organizations benefit from servant leadership, but too often people lack an understanding of what servant leadership truly looks like or they think it is only for niche groups. The goal of this podcast is to discuss servant leadership with servant leaders from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and leadership levels to help every person think more deeply about how they can become a servant leader and foster more servant leadership in their organization, communities, and social circles.

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Leading with Grace: Vulnerability, Empathy, and the Power of Permission

That ALL Might Be Edified: Discussions on Servant Leadership

44 minutes 22 seconds

3 months ago

Leading with Grace: Vulnerability, Empathy, and the Power of Permission

In this powerful episode, we sit down with cybersecurity executive and thought leader Tammy Klotz to explore the profound impact of compassionate leadership in high-stakes environments. Tammy shares a deeply personal story of receiving crucial support from a leader during a professional and personal crisis—a moment that shaped her own leadership philosophy and redefined how she views strength in the workplace.

We discuss what it means to show vulnerability in a world that often demands perfection, and why soft skills like emotional intelligence, grace, and empathy aren't optional—they're essential. Tammy opens up about how leaders can create psychological safety, establish rituals that foster connection and trust, and give explicit permission for authenticity, rest, boundaries, and even failure.

This conversation is a masterclass in human-centered leadership and a reminder that some of the most powerful things leaders can offer don’t come from a playbook—they come from the heart.

Topics Covered:

The moment a leader’s support changed everything
Creating space for vulnerability in high-performing teams
Why emotional intelligence and empathy are critical leadership skills
Building team rituals that support culture and connection
The impact of leaders giving “permission” to be human

Guest Bio:
Tammy Klotz is the Chief Information Security Officer at Trinseo, a Top 100 CISO, and the author of Leading with Empathy & Grace. With over 30 years in cybersecurity leadership, she is redefining what it means to lead with both strength and soul. She holds esteemed certifications including CISM, CISSP, and CRISC, and has earned notable accolades such as the 2022 Covanta Leadership Award and recognition as a Top 100 CISO by Cyber Defense Magazine in 2023. Tammy is also the author of "Leading with Empathy & Grace: Secrets to Developing High-Performing Teams", where she shares insights on leadership, resilience, and emotional intelligence.

Resources:

Leading with Empathy and Grace - Tammy Klotz

Leading with Empathy and Grace: Secrets to Developing High- Performing Teams

Rituals Roadmap - Erica Keswin

Rituals Roadmap: The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines into Workplace Magic

The Anxious Generation - Jonathan Haidt

The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness