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Caring Leaders to Watch in 2021

We have all worked for managers that took us for granted or made us feel like just a number. On the flip side, some leaders make us feel valued and crucial to both our team and the organization. We will go the extra mile for those that show they care about our wellbeing and value … Read more

155: Leaders with Heart Exhibit Ownership

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather interviews Dave Sims, CEO of Floify, the industry’s leading mortgage automation platform. Dave is an example of a humble leader, one who recognizes that his leadership journey has no end. We discuss his development within his company and the crucial leadership lessons he learned … Read more

154: Leaders with Heart Know When to Step Back

In this episode, Heather interviews Dr. Nikki Johnson, the first ever Chief of Mental Health Services for the Denver Sheriff’s Department. Nikki shares countless caring leadership traits and best practices, and how she came to pick them up along her own leadership journey. Key Takeaways: Strive to be empathetic, genuine and non-judgmental. Stay true to … Read more

Standing up for Intentionality

The last twelve months’ events have seen many of us consumed by too much news. Finding the balance of staying informed without feeling anxious about things beyond our control is a challenge that we have all had to face and overcome. While a leader can have a lot of influence and control over our lives, … Read more

153: Leaders with Heart Go First

In this episode, Heather speaks with Stephen M.R. Covey, cofounder of CoveyLink and the FranklinCovey Speed of Trust Practice and New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust. Stephen shares how trust is the foundation of his leadership journey. He also shares the origins of his drive to lead … Read more

Don’t Be Afraid to Let Your Light Shine in 2021

The last twelve months have been incredibly difficult for everyone. Many people say that they are struggling to see a way out as the global pandemic continues to keep families apart. Our journey can feel much more challenging when we are surrounded by polarization and division rather than our loved ones. My philosophy in life … Read more

A Billion-Dollar Lesson in Leadership

Great leaders stretch themselves and their teams beyond what many perceive as possible. John Lasseter is best known as a film director, screenwriter, and animator that helped bring Toy Story, A Bug’s Life, Cars, and a long list of million-dollar hits to our screens. His leadership story began at Disney. But it was the story … Read more

152: Leaders with Heart Focus on Relationships

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather speaks directly with listeners about some changes happening with the podcast, her thoughts on the US Capitol violence, the status of her book and some key thoughts on relationships: Key takeaways: We get to choose how we handle what is in front of us. … Read more

151: Leaders with Heart Know When to Let Go

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather speaks with Phil Weiser, Attorney General in Colorado. Heather met Phil during her law school days at CU Boulder, but invited him to be on her podcast after hearing a speech he gave about empathy. Caring leadership is about emotional intelligence, and with empathy … Read more

How Caring Leaders Practice What They Preach

Over the course of my career as an employee advocate, I’ve seen countless attempts to level up one’s leadership game. Many of these endeavors have been successful, but many of them have also fallen flat. Across these various trials and tribulations, I’ve observed a common thread that seems to make or break a leader and … Read more

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Leadership With Heart With Heather R Younger

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