Kristy Hawkins | LEADERSHIP WICHITA
What do you wish someone had told you during your career journey?
Don't take constructive criticism personally. Learn to take the feedback and utilize it to grow.
What characteristic do you most admire in others and why?
The power of the pause. Not every situation needs a quick response. Allowing the time to contemplate a situation before taking action.
What three critical skills help you in your work?
The ability to have tough conversations, empathy and the ability to be genuine and authentic without an agenda.
What is your leadership style?
I am a collaborative leader. I foster a team environment, where all voices are heard. I like to take a collective approach, rather than dictate what will take place. I encourage others to take challenges head on. I also promote a safe space to be able to discuss challenges.
What are you grateful for?
The chance to wake up every day and live. Spending time with those that are most valuable, my family and friends.
What is one word you would use to describe yourself and why?
Transparent - what you see is what you get. I have been accused of being direct - while both a positive and a negative, I am not someone who beats around the bush. I literally mean what I say.
What music artist do you never get tired of?
Red Hot Chili Peppers.
If you could choose one superhuman ability, what would it be?
To read minds.
