Know Thyself with Ashley B. Stewart

About this episode

Dr. Adriane Johnson Williams and Ashley B. Stewart discuss navigating leadership challenges in the context of collective trauma and systemic inequities.

Dr. Adriane Johnson Williams sits down with Ashley B. Stewart of The Corvian Group to explore how leaders can navigate unprecedented complexity and collective trauma in today’s workplaces. Together, they unpack why traditional management tools are ineffective against the backdrop of a global pandemic, social unrest, and ongoing systemic inequities. By centering conversations on emotional intelligence, self-regulation, and the deep, often invisible layers of organizational life, Dr. Adriane and Ashley discuss what it means to lead with humanity, acknowledge collective wounds, and foster healthier, more effective workplaces. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or emerging leader, this conversation will challenge your assumptions about power, identity, and what it truly means to create equitable environments where everyone can show up whole.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Adriane Johnson Williams

Guest: Ashley B. Stewart

Topics covered

• leadership
• emotional intelligence
• organizational culture
• collective trauma
• equity in the workplace

Keywords

• leadership
• emotional intelligence
• workplace culture
• systemic inequities
• collective trauma
• management tools
• humanity in leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Corvian Group

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