Episode 17: Human connection is a vital part of leadership: reach out and make someone's day with Amalie Smith

Leadership Amplified by Dr Karen Morley

Human connection is a part of Amalie Smith’s leadership mindset. In Episode 17 of Leadership Amplified, Amalie shares her views on the particular challenges that dispersed teams face. Amalie is Head of Network Delivery at Essential Energy and in this episode she generously shares her unconventional career history, and her approach to leading operational teams. She’s also candid in sharing the lessons she has been learning given the trifecta of the pandemic, bushfires and floods that have hit the business in the past 18 months. That’s a lot of crises to contend with. Central to her focus has been how to keep a close connection with her team, how to ensure they feel empowered, how to read their cues and sense their moods. Remaining inclusive when there are so many distractions is something she is working actively to continue. For her, leadership is about being curious about people, observing the way they act and behave. And making sure they know you have their back. This is just some of the wisdom from another exceptional leader. Listen in for more.