Soft Landings and Hard Truths in Team Building
What does leadership with heart look like in your world, and how are you holding space for others while still pushing them to grow?Join me in conversation with Billie Jo McCarley.
Ron Alvesteffer: From $3M to $350M: The Power of Talent and Grit
What does it take to grow a business from 3 million to over 350 million dollars without losing sight of your purpose, people, or principles? In this Leadership With Heart Podcast episode, I reconnect with Ron Alvesteffer, President and CEO of Service Express, who returns with even more perspective, humility, and wisdom than when we … Read more
Relatable Leadership: William’s Journey from High School Dropout to CFO
What does it take to go from the mailroom to the C-suite? And how does someone stay grounded in empathy while holding one of the highest positions in a global firm? In this episode of Leadership with Heart, William McKinley Washington II, Global CFO at Baker McKenzie, shares a journey that challenges assumptions about leadership, … Read more
Scaling Businesses, Scaling Leaders: Lessons from Brian Brault
What does it mean to lead from the heart, and what happens when we admit we do not have all the answers? In this episode, I speak with Brian Brault, founder of Legacy of Significance and a globally respected leadership teacher and entrepreneur.
Mission-Driven Leadership: The Navy’s Lessons for Business Success
In this episode, I’m joined by Marc Koehler, a former U.S. Navy submarine officer. His unique perspective, gained from leading in a nuclear submarine where every action has consequences and complacency can be catastrophic, offers some of the clearest thinking on leadership I’ve heard in a long time. Marc shares how his experiences taught him … Read more
From Diamonds to Diapers: How a 3M Chief Scientist Mastered Her Leadership Purpose
What happens when a scientist decides to lead from the heart? In this Leadership of the Heart podcast episode, Heather welcomes Jayshree Seth, Corporate Scientist and Chief Science Advocate at 3M. Jayshree’s journey challenges traditional leadership narratives, proving that influence and impact do not require a title or permission. Her path from technical expert to … Read more
From Sales to CEO: Leadership Wisdom with Shawn Hanks
In this episode of Leadership with Heart, Shawn Hanks, CEO of Premiere Speakers Bureau, reflects on his evolution from sales leader to CEO. He shares the pivotal lessons that shaped his leadership, including when he learned that offering his opinion too soon in meetings unintentionally stifled the voices around him. Rather than leading with answers, … Read more
Scaling Leadership: AI, Coaching, and the Future of Development
In this Leadership with Heart podcast episode, I welcome Kevin Kruse, Founder and CEO of LEADx.
More Than Profits: How Employee Ownership Drives Social Impact
In this episode of the Leadership With Heart podcast, we hear from Sandra Torre, Co-President and CFO at Lavidge, a full-service advertising agency based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Beyond Administration: The Strategic Shift in HR
In this episode of Leadership With Heart, I sit down with Kirstin Guptill, Chief People Officer at HopeWest, to explore how leadership is evolving beyond administration into deeply human, strategic, and transformative work. Kirstin shares her experience stepping into a brand new CPO role at a nonprofit that supports people through some of life’s most … Read more
