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The Impact of Mission-Driven Leadership: Insights from a Healthcare CEO

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Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! In this insightful podcast episode, Anita Brikman, President and CEO of the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA), shares her compelling career journey bridging healthcare advocacy and association leadership. With a background as a news anchor and medical reporter, Anita discusses the transformative shift into healthcare associations, emphasizing the … Read more

Professionally Personal: A Year in Review, A Year in Preview

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As we approach the end of 2023, I find myself filled with gratitude and reflection on the incredible journey this year has been. It’s been a wild ride, and I wanted to take a moment to share some of the special moments that have made this year truly unforgettable. 1. Launching Two New LinkedIn Courses … Read more

This Caring Leader Transformed Pain into Purpose

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In this compelling episode of the Leadership with Heart Podcast, Maureen Leahy, Chief Clinical Officer at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, shares her profound journey as a seasoned healthcare professional and a resilient individual. From pioneering hospice services in the U.S. to her impactful role at SSRCH, Maureen’s path has been marked by accolades, personal … Read more

209: Leaders with Heart Are Confident in Their Work

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Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather interviews Faydra Nabers-Allen, MHA and Dr. Tiffany A. Love. Faydra Nabers-Allen, MHA is the Physician Practice Administrator at Opelousas General Health System in Opelousas, Louisiana. And Dr. Tiffany A. Love is an award-winning board-certified C-suite executive, Fellow and former Regent of the American College … 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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