A New Style of Leadership with Julia Collins of Planet FWD

Introduction

• Julia Collins is the Founder and CEO of Planet FWD
• Discussion covers her philosophy on leadership, emphasizing grace and kindness
• Also discusses how Planet FWD is working to save the planet

Julia's Leadership Style

• Believes leadership is about empowering and inspiring others
• Focuses on bringing out the best in her team
• Creates an environment of psychological safety where people can take risks
• Leads with authenticity, vulnerability and emotional intelligence

The Importance of Grace

• Defines grace as giving people the benefit of the doubt
• Recognizes that everyone makes mistakes
• Handles failures and setbacks with compassion, not blame
• Encourages learning from failures rather than punishing them

Key Takeaways

• Julia's brand of leadership prioritizes people over power
• Creates psych safety, extends grace, and leads with kindness
• This approach empowers teams and drives better results
• Kindness and compassion are forces that elevate organizations
• Planet FWD is at the forefront of developing green technolo