Authenticity as a Cornerstone of Leadership with Nate Jorgensen

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In this episode of Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Nate Jorgensen, Senior Director of Marketing at Miami University. Join them as they discuss: Genuine connection in leadership and marketing Embracing uncertainty and discomfort The prevalence of jargon and buzzwords in the business world Vulnerable communication Nate Jorgensen is the Senior Director of Marketing at Miami University, a public research university in Oxford, Ohio, and one of the oldest public universities in the United States. At Miami, Nate leads creative services, marketing, and web marketing. Before this, he worked as Director of Marketing and Communications at University of Cincinnati - College of Engineering and Applied Science. Episode Highlights: [03:48 - 05:34] Insecurity in Leadership - While traits such as overthinking and insecurity can often be perceived as weaknesses, Nate suggests that, in fact, they can be strengths. For instance, he highlights how leaders that question themselves and are not confident that they are “the smartest person in the room” may listen to their colleagues more.