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America's Healthiest City

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Dr. Chris Reina VCU Business Professor

August 31, 2023 • America's Healthiest City • Season 1 • Episode 29

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In this episode of "America's Healthiest City" on ESPN Richmond 106.1, host Will Melton speaks with Dr. Chris Reina, a leader in transformative leadership from VCU's Institute for Transformative Leadership. Dr. Reina challenges the outdated notion that leadership is an innate skill, emphasizing instead that leadership is a set of influence behaviors that can be learned and honed. He discusses the importance of mindfulness and intentionality in leadership, offering practical advice on how leaders can better align their actions with their values to build trust and foster a healthier work environment. Dr. Reina also highlights the role of ego in leadership, encouraging leaders to de-center themselves and focus on creating transformative experiences for their teams.

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