Leading with Empathy
Chrystal Koech, Director, Digital Operations at Facing History and Ourselves
In this series, we talk with Chrystal Koech, Director, Digital Operations at Facing History and Ourselves. Chrystal talks about leading with empathy, takes us on a journey through her five core values, and shows us how important it is to be your own, authentic self.
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Episodes
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Released June 6, 2023
In our first part of our series with Chrystal, she tells us about her career journey, the core values that have driven her up to this point, and her love of learning through podcasts. She also discusses growth, productivity, and the importance of making sure you and those around you are seen and heard.
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Released June 13, 2023
In our second episode with Chrystal, she takes us on a deep dive into her five core values: Legacy, learning and growth, fairness and justice, dignity, and grace and leadership. She talks about her career, and how it helped shape these values, and how those values now shape her approach to leadership and life.
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Released June 20, 2023
In part three of our series with Chrystal, she discusses why she never assumes anyone’s intentions–positive or negative. She talks about meeting people where they’re at, and how everyone can grow during a project. She also talks about understanding the limitations of a project and a team, and focusing on the most important goals first.
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Released June 27, 2023
In our final episode with Chrystal, she talks about how her family and friends are giving her hope, how impactful giving and receiving encouragement is, and how important it is to be your authentic self. She tells us about the best compliment she’s ever received, and what lessons she’s learned from her career that she wants to pass on.