The Future of Leadership and Technology with Jon Fisher – CEO miingl

Active listening and compassion in leadership are not just buzzwords, they are the keys to unlocking understanding, boosting morale, improving decision-making, and fostering trust. These qualities have the power to inspire and motivate teams, leading to enhanced performance and productivity in a competitive business world.

In this episode, CEO Jon Fisher teaches the importance of active listening and caring leadership. He shares his own experience of going through a personal crisis and not showing up as a supportive leader. Through self-reflection and the guidance of a mentor, he was able to come out on the other side and reconnect with his team. This experience led him to prioritize active listening and compassion in his leadership approach.

As the visionary CEO and Founder of miingl, Inc., Jon has revolutionized digital networking. He spearheaded the creation of Ziing, a platform that significantly enhances digital connectivity. He also pioneered the development of Community Cork, an innovative tool that seamlessly integrates with Ziing, providing a dynamic events platform. Under his leadership, miingl introduced groundbreaking innovations like Click-to-Cluster and Call to Stage, which have revolutionized virtual events by enriching them with interactive networking. Jon’s vision and leadership have set new standards in digital interactions, demonstrating his unwavering



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Heather R Younger, J.D., CSP is a highly sought-after speaker, 2x-TEDx speaker, diversity, equity and inclusion strategist, and contributor to leading news outlets. She is also the Founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, a leading employee engagement and consulting firm. After over 25,000 employee engagement surveys and years of working with organizations to transform employee engagement, here’s what Heather has seen over and over: When you know how to listen, employees will tell you exactly what they need to bring their full selves to work. Book Heather to speak at your event or organization.

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Becoming Unshakeable Podcast

With Heather R. Younger

Becoming Unshakable is the podcast for leaders, creators, and changemakers who know TRUE LEADERSHIP starts from within.

Each episode explores what it takes to lead with resilience, compassion, and purpose while staying human through it all.

Through candid conversations with executives, frontline leaders, coaches, and everyday heroes, Heather uncovers the real stories behind growth, compassion, setbacks, and transformation.

From navigating change to creating emotionally safe cultures, Becoming Unshakable reveals what it really takes to create leaders—and organizations—that can’t be shaken.

Hi, I'm Heather

I've been through every type of
ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE
you can think of.

Layoffs, reorgs, mergers, acquisitions and major technology shifts. More than 20 years leading teams through high-stakes situations where results mattered, people depended on me, and decisions couldn't wait.

Those years taught me how to lead. But they also showed me the hidden cost of always being the one who holds it all together.

During our second reorg in less than a year, I walked out of a meeting with no say in what was happening, just marching orders. When my team asked how the meeting went, I should have said, “Give me 15 minutes to process this.” But I didn't. Instead, I let them absorb every ounce of my frustration.

Then I saw their faces.

The people who looked to me for stability had just watched me unravel. What was that teaching them about their ability to handle the pressure?

That moment changed how I saw my role as a leader. Leading teams isn't only about grit or resilience. It's about how your presence builds the trust your team needs to function when things get hard.

Today, I help organizations build unshakable leaders, teams, and cultures. Because when leaders become the calm teams can count on, organizations don't just survive change, they come out strong enough to handle what’s next.

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The Cycle of Active Listening

Create a listening culture that elevates the workplace experience for everyone.

Through this guide, uncover how to ensure those in your care at work feel heard and valued, resulting in increased loyalty and satisfaction.

  • Understand why listening is the key to improved engagement
  • Learn how the Cycle of Active Listening contributes to strong workplace relationships
  • Get a practical framework for creating a listening culture that is bidirectional, responsive, and supportive

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