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How full is your leadership trust account (Part 1)

[hr]     [This will be a 2-part series that I will share over the next two weeks.] I am a recovering attorney. So, I know full well what a trust account is from a legal perspective. Here, when I refer to a leadership trust account, I am referring to the trust dividends we build … Read more

Remote employees need love too: 5 ways to stop them from quitting!

Organizations struggle to retain top talent and this also happens when valuable team members work remotely. Rad this article for key strategies to retain them.

Enlightened leader series: Interview with a global luxury handbag founder

I am very excited to share my first interview as part of the Enlightened leader series. I will share these interviews monthly to shine a light on enlightened leaders around the world. My questions help uncover leadership styles and strategies and how this impacts the employee experience.   When I refer to “Enlightened leader”, I … Read more

Learning more than we teach.

  [pullquote align=center] Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.-Benjamin Franklin   [/pullquote] This last week, I was blessed to spend time with a group of leaders in Washington in my first ever Employee Loyalty Leader boot camp. I was so excited to embark on this journey … Read more

3 Signs That Your Leadership Muscle is Weak!

  [pullquote align=center] If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, become more, you are a leader. John Quincy Adams [/pullquote] It’s a new year and many of us are looking at ways to get more fit and healthy. Some questions to consider: How are you doing with your leadership fitness? Have you … Read more

Leaders need coaches too!

  I have a confession to make. It’s a little embarrassing. Actually, its very embarrassing. I am directionally challenged in a big way! The other day, I was meeting with a client for the first time and parked in a parking garage. When leaving the garage, I didn’t look at the level I was on. … Read more

Good-bye silos: Hello employee engagement!

  A week ago, my dog had surgery. They put this cone or “halo” on her head to minimize access to the incision. Ever seen an animal with this on? It’s really sad. As I walked behind her, I thought about her limited field of view. How often do we also have this same limitation … Read more

What my 14-year old daughter taught me about courageous leadership

  Her story. This last weekend was very busy for my family. It was super exciting to watch my daughter perform in her very first play as a freshman in high school and my son compete in his first competitive Lego robotic event. I was humbled and excited to see them live out their dreams … Read more

Do you have what it takes to be a micromanager?

  This last weekend, my daughter wanted to hangout with a friend of hers who she hadn’t seen for a couple of months. I have always been a big advocate of her socializing with friends as it sets her up for success to interact with girls in her age group. This time, she had to … Read more

Employee empowerment: A key ingredient for loyalty. [Video included]

  An Empowerment story. Over the last couple of weeks, I had a lot of plumbing problems in my home. I noticed that I had a tiny hole in one of my pipes in my basement. It was leaking water for some time without my knowing. I asked a friend for a referral to a … Read more

Becoming Unshakable With Heather R Younger

Becoming Unshakable is the podcast for leaders, creators, and changemakers who know that true leadership starts from within. Each episode explores what it takes to lead with resilience, compassion, and purpose—without pretending to be perfect.
Through candid conversations with executives, frontline leaders, coaches, and everyday heroes, Heather uncovers the real stories behind growth, setbacks, and transformation. From navigating change to creating emotionally safe cultures, Becoming Unshakable reveals how self-leadership and Caring Leadership can shape people—and workplaces—that cannot be shaken.

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