For some bosses, having their direct reports adhere to their unwavering management style is imperative. But an increasing number of C-Suite leaders understand that, to get the most out of their team, they must be adaptive leaders. In today’s episode of Can You Hear Me?, co-hosts Eileen Rochford and Rob Johnson explore Chapter 8 of Rob’s new book “Overcommunicate” with CEO of the Not-For-Profit, Gateway to Learning, Kathryn Lavin. It’s called “Meeting Them Where They Are.”
As an advocate in the disability community, Kathryn Heck Lavin, MSW, possesses a unique set of experiences. Kathryn has worked in numerous leadership roles supporting children and adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities for over 35 years and is a mother of a daughter with IDD.
She holds undergraduate degrees in Middle School Education and Human Development from Boston College, and earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the Jane Addams School of Social Work/UIC, while pregnant with her first child, Emily, who was born with Down syndrome.
Her professional roles have included researcher, director of community relations and development, Executive Director of the National Lekotek/AblePlay Center, and she is currently the CEO of Gateway to Learning. In addition, Kathy is the founder of KiteTail Strategies®, a life coaching and healing arts practice. Ms. Lavin has advocated for inclusive education in the Chicago Public Schools, served on the boards of the National Association for Down Syndrome and the former Belle Center of Chicago, and on the Advisory Councils of the Chicago Community Trust Disabilities Fund and The Adult Down Syndrome Center.
Kathryn has written several articles on inclusion and the power of play, is a Master Reiki Practitioner, and recreational artist. She and her husband, Jack, live on the northside of Chicago and have three adult children.
How to Become a Reiki Master: https://www.reiki.org/articles/becoming-reiki-master
Overcommunicate: https://www.amazon.com/Overcommunicate-Business-Executives-Aspiring-Leaders/dp/B0GWQ9XJNP
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