Employee Well-being

133: Leaders with Heart Provide Hope and Possibility for Those They Lead

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather joins the show without a guest to talk about the status of her next book, The Art of Caring Leadership, which is based upon this podcast. She also tells her perspective on the death of Chadwick Boseman, a former Marvel star and king of Wakanda, the … Read more

132: Leaders with Heart Listen to the Lessons of Imperfection

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather speaks with Greg Brenner, Assistant Vice President for Talent & Organizational Development (HR) about his leadership style, his great example of when he was not the best version of himself, and some great pearls of wisdom. Key takeaways: Figure out how you want to engage … Read more

The Enduring Resonance of MLK Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” in 2020

This August marks the 57th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famed and powerful speech, “I Have a Dream.”  Delivered in 1963 after the historic March on Washington, the influential plea for racial equality and civil justice for African Americans resonated deeply with citizens across social and political divides, and has since been celebrated … Read more

129: Leaders with Heart Use Employee Feedback to Improve Themselves

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather speaks with Scott Miller, EVP of Thought Leadership at Franklin Covey about his leadership style, his drive to lead, and his unique view on leadership and self-awareness. Key takeaways: As leaders, we must be aware of our shortcomings to truly meet our people where … Read more

128: Leaders with Heart Take Time to Recognize Those they Lead

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode,  Heather talks to Adam Hermanson, Founder of Integration Design Group about his drive to lead, the importance of passing on “praise notes” to employees, a time when he was not the best leader he could be, and much more. Key takeaways: Always go out of … Read more

What Mental Toughness Has to Do With Caring Leadership

Resilience

I’m excited to announce that my forthcoming book, The Art of Caring Leadership: How Leading With Heart Uplifts Teams is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Writing this book has been a long journey – and it’s not over yet! As I put the finishing edits on the book, one topic that has been top of mind for me … Read more

125: Leaders with Heart Course Correct Themselves and Others with Care

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather interviews Curtis Martin, CEO of FOCUS about his drive to lead, his leadership style, his struggle with patience, and a time when he took his eye off the business and abdicated responsibility. Key takeaways: Don’t abdicate responsibility but be there to guide people. Show … Read more

124: Leaders with Heart Find a Way to Be the Solution

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather joins listeners in a personal journey during COVID-19, the racial divide, and writing a book. Key takeaways: Be the solution to the problems in our world. Don’t bail out from taking responsibility. You are worthy of your leadership. You are good enough for others … Read more

121: Leaders with Heart Accept the Truth of Their Leadership

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather speaks with Kristin Fox, VP of HR at Gyrodata about her leadership style and where her drive to lead comes from. She also shares on the ways she was not the the best version of herself and what strategies she used to show up … Read more

120: Leaders with Heart Don’t Seek Perfection in Themselves

In this episode, Heather speaks with Stephen Christopher about his leadership style and where his drive to lead come from. He also shares about the time when he allowed himself to hold onto an employee who was not open to change, what he did to come out of that circumstance, and what he does now … Read more

Becoming Unshakeable Podcast

With Heather R. Younger

Becoming Unshakable is the podcast for leaders, creators, and changemakers who know TRUE LEADERSHIP starts from within.

Each episode explores what it takes to lead with resilience, compassion, and purpose while staying human through it all.

Through candid conversations with executives, frontline leaders, coaches, and everyday heroes, Heather uncovers the real stories behind growth, compassion, setbacks, and transformation.

From navigating change to creating emotionally safe cultures, Becoming Unshakable reveals what it really takes to create leaders—and organizations—that can’t be shaken.

Hi, I'm Heather

I've been through every type of
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE
you can think of.

Layoffs, reorgs, mergers, acquisitions and major technology shifts. More than 20 years leading teams through high-stakes situations where results mattered, people depended on me, and decisions couldn't wait.

Those years taught me how to lead. But they also showed me the hidden cost of always being the one who holds it all together.

During our second reorg in less than a year, I walked out of a meeting with no say in what was happening, just marching orders. When my team asked how the meeting went, I should have said, “Give me 15 minutes to process this.” But I didn't. Instead, I let them absorb every ounce of my frustration.

Then I saw their faces.

The people who looked to me for stability had just watched me unravel. What was that teaching them about their ability to handle the pressure?

That moment changed how I saw my role as a leader. Leading teams isn't only about grit or resilience. It's about how your presence builds the trust your team needs to function when things get hard.

Today, I help organizations build unshakable leaders, teams, and cultures. Because when leaders become the calm teams can count on, organizations don't just survive change, they come out strong enough to handle what’s next.

Heather Sitting
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