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Staying Engaged in the Virtual World

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Virtual Workplaces I recently spoke at an event where a few of the audience members admitted that they hadn’t been engaging as much with their team because of now being virtual. They said that regularly scheduled one-on-ones and town halls had been canceled because of the inability to meet in person. Learning to accept these … Read more

206: Leaders with Heart Help People with their Leadership Journeys

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Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather sits down with Dr. Yetta Toliver, Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Xerox. Dr. Toliver is a native of Baton Rouge, LA. Initially, she first obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in business management from Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA, then … Read more

205: Leaders with Heart Know Their Strengths

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Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather sits down to talk with Nana Appiah, Director of Development Services for Mesa, Arizona. Before his current position, Nana served as the City’s Planning Director. During his tenure with the City, he has helped the City effectively implement and restructure its planning and development functions for optimum performance … Read more

The Back Seat Side of Caring Leadership

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Taking the Back Seat My family and I were on our way to church this past week, and instead of sitting in the passenger seat, I took the back seat and let my son sit up front due to a leg injury. As we drove, I realized how clearly I could experience the environment in … Read more

204: Leaders with Heart Connect People

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather sits down with Jane Grote Abell, the Chairwoman of the Board of Donatos Pizza. Over the last four decades, Jane has held a variety of positions at both Donatos Pizza and Jane’s Dough Foods, including Chief Executive Officer. Her father, ​​Jim Grote, and their … Read more

203: Leaders with Heart Write Out a Plan

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather talks with her listeners about an encounter she recently had with her son about his future. He was telling her how much he wanted to be a soccer player, but Heather points out that he isn’t really putting in the work he should be. … Read more

What Excuses Are You Making in 2022?

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“I want to move forward in my career, but I’m too unsure to ask for a promotion.” Or “I want to be a better manager, but it’s hard to change my ways and make people feel heard.” How about “I want to lose weight, but I’m not willing to give up junk food.” Less excuses, … Read more

202: Leaders with Heart Move Forward

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Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast:  In this episode, Heather talks directly with her listeners about what 2021 brought for her and her business. From turning 50, to sending her first child off to college, to all the accomplishments and challenges she faced in 2021 – she sits down to reflect and share her … Read more

Embrace the Magical Power of Empathy in the New Year

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Imagine you are transported to a place where you have never been before, accessing emotions that another person feels and with the ability to heal them and all while having the ability to return home when you choose. That’s the magical power of empathy. Empathy is the ability to step into the shoes of another to … Read more

201: Leaders with Heart Ask the Right Questions

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Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather sits down with Misty Guinn, Director of Customer Advocacy at Benefitfocus, a data-driven, cloud-based software solutions for health care and benefits administration. Their mission is to improve lives with benefits that focus on people and culture. Misty believes that leaders can learn exactly what … Read more

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