Voice of the Employee

72: Leaders With Heart Understand That It Takes A Team To Achieve

In this short episode, Heather speaks directly with listeners about the power and importance of team collaboration as an effective leader. She shares some personal stories to illustrate that leaders are always looking for ways to include more people in their ventures. These leaders praise those without being threatened, inspire others to row in the … Read more

71: Leaders With Heart Understand What Drives Their People

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather speaks to Steve Browne, Vice President of Human Resources for LaRosa’s, Inc. – a regional Pizzeria restaurant chain in Southwest Ohio, with 13 locations and over 1,100 Team Members. Steve shares some insights from his new book HR on Purpose. He also talks about being … Read more

70: Leaders With Heart Empower Their People To Do Their Best Work

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather speaks with Larry Sutton, President of RNR Tire Express. Larry enlightens the listeners with his anything-but-straight leadership journey. Not only that, he also highlights the importance of transparency and empowerment.  Key takeaways: Don’t miss the learning that takes place in the journey. Hire people … Read more

69: Leaders With Heart Invest In The Potential Of Their People

Subscribe to the Leadership with Heart Podcast: In this episode, Heather speaks with Phil Cohen about his leadership style, his compelling and jaw-dropping background and his rags-to-riches story that lead him to hire people from all walks of life. He aims to create a family atmosphere that is psychologically safe.  Key takeaways: Leaders can lead … Read more

68: Leaders With Heart Create A Culture Of Autonomy

In this episode, Heather speaks with Gustavo Tavares of Top Employers Institute Latin America, who recently facilitated a keynote speech which Heather delivered for Harvard Business Review Brasil. He speaks about his leadership style, his refreshing philosophy on empowering his people to chart their own course and his mission to burst the leadership isolation bubble. Key … Read more

67: Leaders With Heart Naturally Think Of Their People First

SUBSCRIBE TO ITUNES In this episode, Heather speaks with Greg Wathen, President and CEO of the Economic Development Coalition of Southwest Indiana about a recent post on LinkedIn from one of his employees, which sparked so much attention — over 3.2 million views, with mostly responses of admiration. Greg shares his unique leadership perspective, and some great … Read more

66: Leaders With Heart Show Up And Speak Up

SUBSCRIBE TO ITUNES In this episode, Heather speaks with Dr. Jandell Allen-Davis, President and CEO of Craig Hospital in Colorado about her refreshing perspective on connection and bringing her whole self to the workplace, her leadership fumbles and the unlikely, but likely journey she is on in her leadership. Key takeaways: Our journey, whether smooth … Read more

65: Leaders With Heart Know They Must Give To Get And Grow

SUBSCRIBE TO ITUNES In this episode, Heather speaks with Ian Sohn, President of the Chicago office of Wunderman, a creative tech company. Ian talks about his leadership style, his philosophy on growing talents, and a rough spot he found himself in as a leader. Heather discovered Ian through an article written about him in the New … Read more

64: Leaders With Heart Help Their People Focus On A Common Mission

SUBSCRIBE TO ITUNES In this episode, Heather Younger speaks with Giridhar Akkineni, CEO of AkkenCloud, about his leadership style, his anything-but-smooth journey to leadership, his hyper-focus on all things customers, and how he helps his people find meaning in their work. Key takeaways: Make it your focus to give your people something to be excited … Read more

63: Leaders With Heart Know That They Need Followers Before They Can Lead

SUBSCRIBE TO ITUNES In this episode, Heather speaks with Steve McIntosh about his leadership style, a very engaging story of his early leadership challenges and some powerful tips for all leaders.  Key takeaway: Always seek feedback from all around. Leaders don’t realize that in order to lead, you must have followers. People want their leaders … Read more

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Leadership With Heart With Heather R Younger

“Heather’s courage and vulnerability to share her authentic self are truly inspiring. She shares the most cutting-edge leadership strategies on topics like emotional intelligence and employee experience. If you’re looking to sharpen your leadership skills, this podcast is for you.”

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