Heather R Younger

111: Leaders with Heart Feel Called to Serve Others

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather Younger speaks with Timbra Yoakum, Director of Special Programs, Mabank Independent School District about her drive to lead, her time when she was not the best version of her, her leadership style and focus, and where her passes lies. Key takeaways: Be a servant … Read more

110: Leaders With Heart Listen And Then Iterate

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather Younger speaks with Arlene Mendoza, Senior Innovation Program Manager at Alluma about her leadership style, her drive to lead, her time when she did not shine as a leader and her ideas about iterating our leadership style. Key takeaways: Listen to yourself and then … Read more

109: Leaders With Heart Often Find Their “Why” Through Their Adversity

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather Younger speaks with Kirk Adams, President and CEO of American Foundation for the Blind about his unique journey as a blind person for most of his life. Kirk shares how his uniqueness frames his leadership style, and a time when he was not the best … Read more

108: Leaders With Heart Are Not Imposters At The Table

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather Younger speaks to listeners from Chicago at the No Longer Virtual Conference about imposter syndrome and why it happens. She also shares what to focus on instead and the ways we are all meant to be where we are. Key takeaways: Know that you … Read more

107: Leaders With Heart Consistently Appreciate Their People

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather speaks directly with listeners on the International Employee Appreciation Day 2020. She highlights some of the real critical ways to show appreciation to employees. She also makes us think about the value appreciation brings and what its results can be. Key takeaways: What does … Read more

106: Leaders With Heart Are Human And Give Others Permission To Be The Same

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather Younger speaks with Dr. Karen Johnson, Equity and Inclusion Administrator for the Washington Department of Corrections about her leadership style, her drive to lead, and her leadership conversion story. She also shares her unique view and purpose for working with the incarcerated and those … Read more

Five Insightful Ways to Become an Intentional Leader.

This weekend, I attended Mary Poppins, the musical, as my daughter played a role in the ensemble. I have seen this musical many times, but there is something compelling about seeing it in real life. It authentically explores the concept of becoming an intentional leader. At one point, the young lady playing, Mary Poppins, sings … Read more

105: Leaders With Heart Understand That If Their People Fail They Fail

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather Younger speaks with Dr.T. Renata Robinson, Chief Human Resources Officer at Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, about the complexity of leading an organization that serves the poor and at times, employs the poor. She also shares a story of her leadership mishap and some key … Read more

104: Leaders With Heart Cultivate And Invest In Their People

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather Younger speaks with Kimberly Loving, Chief of Staff for the City of Seattle overseeing the HR function with 13,000 employees. Kimberly shares some requirements of leaders to cultivate their employees, the time when she was not the best version of herself as a leader, … Read more

103: Leaders With Heart Help Others To Take A Breath Through Adversity

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this podcast episode, Heather Younger speaks with Benilda Samuels, COO of Nurse-Family Partnership, about her unique way of helping others breathe through challenges and how she brings her employees close when times get tough. She also shares a time when she was not the best leader and … Read more

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Leadership With Heart With Heather R Younger

“Heather’s courage and vulnerability to share her authentic self are truly inspiring. She shares the most cutting-edge leadership strategies on topics like emotional intelligence and employee experience. If you’re looking to sharpen your leadership skills, this podcast is for you.”

Heather is a Workplace Culture Expert

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CEO of Employee Fanatix

A leading workplace culture and employee engagement consulting & training firm.

A highly sought-after keynote speaker

Bringing the best insights from over 25,000 employee stories to the stage.

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An expert in creating spaces for these vital conversations.

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A trusted expert for stories on workplace culture, customer and employee engagement, and employee retention.

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The Cycle of Active Listening

Create a listening culture that elevates the workplace experience for everyone.

Through this guide, uncover how to ensure those in your care at work feel heard and valued, resulting in increased loyalty and satisfaction.

  • Understand why listening is the key to improved engagement
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  • Get a practical framework for creating a listening culture that is bidirectional, responsive, and supportive

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