Heather R Younger

29: Leaders with Heart Have Strong Personal Identities

What is your personal identity? Who do others think you are? Where are the gaps? Today I decided to take a break from interviewing a guest and just talk to you directly. In this short episode, I deliver a short and potent message about our identities, how they frame out what we can offer the world … Read more

Mentoring: Each one, reach one.

      Just recently, I attended my first ever mentor walk. The idea is that a mentor and mentee are paired up and then walk a mile together to learn more about each other and to receive and give some great advice. This will, hopefully, turn into a long-term relationship. I decided to sponsor … Read more

28: Leaders with Heart Know That It Takes a Village to Lead Well

Today on the podcast we have Colorado Banking Commissioner, Patty Salazar. I had an opportunity to speak at an event where she was also a speaker. We were sitting at the table and she was telling me about all the different things she was doing as a leader, and some of the challenges she may … Read more

27: Leaders with Heart Lead with Purpose

Today on the podcast we have Chief Ray Aguirre of the California State University-Fullerton campus about his leadership journey, what drives him to lead and very practical, yet impactful ways, he connects with his team and builds trust. Key takeaways: Leaving a legacy doesn’t mean that we are forcing the fact that we are known … Read more

Lead your mind before you lead others.

  The backstory I recently had the occasion to present to two different groups on the concept of self-leadership. I didn’t choose this topic. The topic chose me. One client and then the next requested I speak and teach about this. Then, I realized I was called to evangelize this concept by a higher authority. … Read more

26: Leaders with Heart Know That They Must Lead the Whole Person

Today on the podcast we have Denise Testori, President of Prestige Cleaners. We talk about her unique management style, and a time when she was not the best leader she could be. Denise considers herself as a servant leader as a part of a family-owned organization. She acknowledges that the size of the company she … Read more

25: Leaders with Heart Understand That Attitude Reflects Leadership

Today on the podcast we have Keith Freier, COO at Pacific Northwest Laboratories about what drives him as a leader, his biggest area of improvement and key nuggets all leaders should know and utilize to increase their effectiveness. Keith shares a story from the movie, Remember the Titans, where Denzel Washington, the main actor in … Read more

24: Leaders with Heart Strive to Serve First

Today on the podcast we have Heather Heebner, former SVP of HR at Instawares Holding Company. We talked about leadership from the unique lens of a human resources executive. Heather shares her perspective on “happy employees”, and, instead, focuses on creating an environment that makes people proud to work there and do the work that they … Read more

Forget your “swim lane.” Run for your potential instead!

  This last week, I had the privilege of speaking to the law enforcement officers of the Cal State Fullerton Police Department. A few months back, the chief of police was referred to me by a close friend. He had summarized his need for a speaker who could talk about the concepts of self-leadership and … Read more

23: Leaders with Heart Understand That in Order to Catch Fish You Must Cast Among Them

Today on the podcast we have Eric Jacobsen, SVP of Operations for Extraction Oil and Gas, a publicly traded oil and gas company out of Colorado. In this episode, Eric and I talk about why he chooses to lead, a time when he was not proud of himself as a leader and how he changed … 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.”

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