Becoming Unshakable With Heather R. Younger

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

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this insightful podcast episode, Anita Brikman, President and CEO of the Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA), shares her compelling care...

320: The 9 Behaviors of Caring Leadership

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Heather introduces the concept of Caring Leadership and its impact on organizational success. She highlights the challenges faced by ...

319: An Inspiring Personal Story About Achieving Your Dreams

09 Apr 2024

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In this podcast episode, Heather recounts her early inspiration from Reverend Jesse Jackson's compelling speeches, sparking a desire to communicate wi...

318: Is Culture Collision Costing You Customer Loyalty?

02 Apr 2024

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In this episode, we delve into the intricacies of "Culture Collision," a phenomenon where there's a significant disconnect between leadership and cust...

317: Is Culture Clash Making Your Employees Unhappy?

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we delve into the intricate dynamics of "Culture Clash" within organizations, where unexpected events like mergers or layoffs disr...

316: Is Culture Slip Unknowingly Infiltrating Your Company Culture?

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 In this episode, Heather delves into the often overlooked threat of "Culture Slip" within organizations, where even the most well-intentioned compan...

315: How Organizational Culture Deteriorates And What To Do About It

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, Heather challenges the belief that organizational culture is fixed by introducing a dynamic 3-step model – Culture Slip, Cu...

314: Why Focusing on Work-Life Integration and Not Balance is Key to Success

05 Mar 2024

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Join us in this insightful episode with Michael A. Grace, President of West Virginia University Hospitals, as he shares over 25 years of healthcare le...

313: Navigate and Embrace Change With Success as a Team

27 Feb 2024

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In this podcast episode, Heather Younger, author of "The Art of Caring Leadership," guides us through the essential steps to navigate and embrace chan...

312: The People Side of Organizational Change

20 Feb 2024

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In this episode of the "Leadership with Heart" podcast, Heather R Younger shares a poignant story about a concealed Golden Buddha in Thailand, drawing...

311: Human-Centric Approaches in Government and in Tech

13 Feb 2024

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In this episode of the "Leadership with Heart Podcast," Heather R. Younger engages in a compelling conversation with Tracey Barnes, Chief Information ...

310: Why Coaches Should Get Active Listening Certified

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather has an insightful conversation with two of the six founding facilitators of the Certified Active Listening Program: Jen Fox a...

309: Why Leaders Should Get Active Listening Certified

30 Jan 2024

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In this episode, Heather has an insightful conversation with four of the six founding facilitators of the Certified Active Listening Program: Sherry M...

308: What Is a Culture Team?

23 Jan 2024

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What Is a Culture Team? In this episode, Heather explores the pivotal role of employees in shaping and preserving a positive organizational culture. S...

307: A Beginners Guide to Culture Change - An Interview with Christinne Johnson, First Bank

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, join us for a captivating conversation with Christinne Johnson, a seasoned strategic leader with over 25 years of experience in the ...

306: 5 Steps To Create an Employee Led Culture Team

09 Jan 2024

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What's the key to a great culture team? In this podcast episode, Heather Younger, author of The Art of Active Listening and The Art of Caring Leaders...

305: Balancing Vision and Metrics: Tracey Jenkins' Playbook for HR Leadership

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this engaging episode, Heather R. Younger interviews Tracey Jenkins, the HR leader for Sodexo's sports and entertainment business in North America....

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

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into a captivating exploration of workplace culture, professional triumphs, and personal revelations in this podcast that bridges the gap between...

303: This Caring Leader Transformed Pain into Purpose

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this compelling episode of the Leadership with Heart Podcast, Maureen Leahy, Chief Clinical Officer at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice, shar...

302: Where Are You on The Art of Active Listening Journey?

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this engaging episode, Heather guides you on an exploration of "The Art of Active Listening." Join her as she unveils a diverse array of products, ...

301: Reflecting on the past 300 Episodes

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Heather on this powerful episode where she reflects back on the last 300 episodes and the journey that has been Leadership with Heart. From the i...

300: What Happens When Compassionate Leadership Intersects With Purpose - An Interview With John Crowley

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this riveting episode, we unravel the extraordinary story of John F. Crowley, Executive Chairman of Amicus and former CEO from 2005 to 2022. When t...

299: Framework for Success: How to Guide Change Effectively

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to another episode of the Leadership with Heart podcast! I've always believed that culture is the beating heart of any organization. It's...

298: Helping People Live Full Lives: Mosaic's Heart-Driven Leadership

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Leadership with Heart podcast! Today's episode is an interesting one with two leaders from Mosaic; Mosaic is a dynamic whole-perso...

297: My Full Circle Moment

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

My Full Circle Moment   My career journey began on LinkedIn when I started sharing content that truly mattered to me. Over the years, I've seen signi...

296: Your Work, Your Way: Software's Role in Tailoring Employee Communication

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore how innovative software, inspired by AI learning similar to Netflix's recommendation algorithms, is revolutionizing employ...

295: Your Brother's Keeper

24 Oct 2023

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In this episode, Heather asks, "Are you your brother's keeper?" Her answer is a resounding "yes." Through personal experiences and a commitment to pro...

294: Mastering Multitasking: How to Balance Productivity and Focus

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather guides you through the intricacies of mastering the art of multitasking while maintaining a genuine and focused connection wi...

293: Going Back to the Basics

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we're taking a step back to revisit a fundamental concept in leadership: teamwork. As the saying goes, "Teamwork makes the dream work," and it ...

292: The Humble Leader's Guide to Success

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we'll uncover the transformative power of humility in building trust within organizations, sharing real-world examples and actionable...

291: An Unexpected Lesson from a Family Trip

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather talks directly to her listeners about a leadership lesson she actually learned from her son on a family trip. This lesson inc...

290: How to Achieve Your BIG Goals

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kathryn Bleeker is the Director of Marketing for Ziggi's Coffee. With over a decade of experience working with a variety of B2C and nonprofit teams in...

289: Provide Space for Input

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Heather speaks directly to her listeners about a crucial aspect of leadership: providing space for people to give their input. This is not just about...

288: Understanding What Your Employees & Customers Need

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather sits down to chat about what Employee Fanatix, her consulting firm, is and what they do. She speaks specifically about one of...

287: Check Your Pulse Before You Check Someone Else's

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Leadership with Heart Podcast! I'm your host, Heather Younger, and today, I'm thrilled to have Mike Chanat as my guest. With over ...

286: Innovation Starts with the Willingness to Listen

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Heather introduces the Certified Art of Active Listening Facilitator Program. In this episode, she shares why this can truly transform the way people ...

285: Leadership 101: How to Communicate Goals Instead of Dictating Approaches

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to "Leadership with Heart," the podcast that delves into effective and caring leadership strategies with Heather Younger.   In this epis...

284: The Role of HR in Psychological Safety

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode focuses on the role of HR in fostering psychological safety. I'm your host, Heather, author of The Art of Caring Leadership and The Ar...

283: How to Establish Trust with Consumers in 2023

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How do you establish trust with consumers at a time when people feel like they are constantly marketed to? My guest today, Paige Velasquez Budde, is P...

282: Slowing Down to Speed Up

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Leadership with Heart Podcast, Heather reflects on her recent experiences and shares an important lesson she learned: "slowing ...

281: Leading Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at a Fortune 500 Company

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are revisiting an episode I did with Dr. Yetta Toliver, the Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Xerox, that never made it ...

280: Being Addicted to Distractions

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share a personal experience where my son pointed out my addiction to distractions in today's world. I dive into the overwhelming pr...

279: The Power of Partnerships: How Strong Collaborations Fuel Leadership Success

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Leadership with Heart, we dive into the fascinating story of a company that values deep relationships and creates a nurturing envir...

278: Defining Success and Showing Up as Your Authentic Self

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Leadership with Heart, my guest and I discuss the importance of leading with heart in both personal and professional relationships....

277: Art of Active Listening Builds Trust and Inspires Greatness with Stephen M.R. Covey & Heather R Younger

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Leadership with Heart podcast! Today, we have a treat in store for you. For today's episode, I decided to revisit a captivating we...

276: Breaking the Mold: How Antonio McBroom Became a Franchisee Extraordinaire

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does it take to own a franchise? That's the first question I had in mind when I sat down with Antonio McBroom... and then I was shocked when he t...

275: Exploring Kristi Turner's Journey

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of Leadership with Heart! Today's guest, Kristi Turner is a true embodiment of leadership with heart - she not only leads b...

274: The Home Care Business: Navigating Senior Care & Entrepreneurship

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever thought about what other senior care options there are other than senior housing? Many people get to the age where their parents, in-law...

273: Revitalizing the Techscape: Inspiring Leadership with Quentin Mackey

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The tech space has gotten a lot of bad rep in the news lately, with all the layoffs and poor leadership, but I'm excited to share with you this episod...

272: Empowering Others to do Their Best Work

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, Heather speaks directly to her listeners about empowerment. Her son is leaving off to college soon, and as she often says, kids are o...

271: Breaking the Mold: How to Become a CEO Without Sacrificing Your True Self

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever wonder what it takes to be a CEO? Jennifer Waller is now the CEO and President at Colorado Bankers Association, but it took her a lot of l...

270: The Journey to Publication: Behind the Scenes of My New Book and Recap of the Week

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks directly to her listeners about the process of publication for her new book, The Art of Active Listening. She shares a...

269: Overcoming Adversity and Ascending to Leadership as a Woman: Francesca Luthi, EVP & CAO at Assurant

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Francesca Luthi is the Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer at Assurant - a leading global business services company. In this episo...

268: From Being Stagnant to Success: A CEO's Advice on Reinventing Yourself in Business and Life

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever wish you could reinvent yourself and change your life? Do you ever wonder what it takes to embrace change and reinvent yourself for a succ...

267: Empowering Leaders to Lead - Avoiding the Trap of Solving All Their Problems

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie Englund is the Director of Talent Acquisition for Emerging Talent at Best Buy. In this episode, Stephanie shares her insights on adjusting...

266: Women Helping Women: How One Woman's Non-Profit is Making a Difference for Women All Across the Globe

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wendy H Steele is the Founder & Chief Executive at Impact100 Global, a non-profit organization that unites and empowers women to give together and cr...

265: Game-Changing Leadership: Empowering Youth Athletes and Advocating for Social Justice with Adam Geisler

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Discover how Adam Geisler, Co-Founder, CEO, Board Member and Investor of Youth Athletes United, empowers children's physical and mental health throu...

264: Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hospice Care: A Conversation with Heidi L. Barham

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Heidi L. Barham, M.Div, CT, CDP® is the Manager of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Hospice of the Western where she previously served as a Spiri...

263: From Banking to Senior Housing Investments: Tim Sanders on Leading with Heart in Finance

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Sanders has been employed at Ventas Inc. since 2015 as a Senior Investment Officer. Tim is responsible for originating senior housing investments ...

262: Moving Up the Career Ladder: Navigating the Transition from Technical Employee to Managerial Role

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As the Vice President of Customer Service Excellence (SVE) for the Tax & Accounting North America division at Wolters Kluwer, Laurent leads system, pr...

261: Helping Others to Speak Up and Stand Out - Empowering Yourself to Get the Recognition You Deserve

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Lorenzo Flores is a twenty-year veteran in retail leadership. He has rejuvenated, inspired, and rebuilt over a dozen teams throughout his career. With...

260: What 'One Love' Means for Raising Canes Employees and Company

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sonya Crockett is a Crew Relations Regional Leader at Raising Cane's, a quality chicken finger franchise with over 530 locations. In this episode, she...

259: Owning a Pet Franchise - Pet Evolution Co-Founder Shares All

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rian Thiele, Co-Founder of Pet Evolution, has had a passion for dogs since childhood. Having watched his dogs suffer through itchy paws, chronic ear...

258: Hospitality Means Bringing People Together - Building Diverse Teams with Trent Selbrede

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trent Selbrede returns to the Leadership with Heart Podcast to talk about leadership and what that means in the hospitality world. Trent is the Genera...

257: Finding Strength from our Brokenness: Leadership lessons from Cynthia Grant

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks with Cynthia Grant, Chief Clinical Officer at AllHealth Network, about her surprising and traumatic background, the le...

256: 2023 Resolutions: Setting and Achieving Your Goals for the New Year

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I discuss my resolutions for the new year and how to make them a reality. My resolutions for 2023 include speaking at bigger speaking...

255: Snap Out of It: 3-Minute Lesson on Staying Present in 2023

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast, I challenge you to be more present as a leader. In just under three minutes, you can learn how to tune out distractions and focus on ...

254: Honoring Those Who Serve - Insights from the Founder of a Business that Supports Veterans

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Suzette is the founder and CEO of Patriot Angels. Patriot Angels is a third-party resource that assists Veterans and their widows in obtaining the VA ...

253: Leaders with Heart Set People Up To Do Great Work

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Amy Frampton is the Head of Marketing at BambooHR, after spending more than 15 years in technology and marketing leadership roles in the greater Seatt...

252: Leaders with Heart Lead by Example

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Noël Taxin, MS., graduated from the University of Utah and received both BS and MS degrees. She is the Division Director for Family Health within the...

251: Leaders with Heart are Organic

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Farzad Rashidi is the lead innovator at Respona, the link-building outreach platform that helps businesses increase their organic traffic from Google....

250: Leaders with Heart Are Emotionally Intelligent

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jody Levison-Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker with nearly 30 years of experience in human services. She currently serves as the President ...

249: Leaders with Heart Make Every Day The Best Day Ever

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Coleman was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, and has raised both of her boys there. Her first job outside the home started on July 7, 2014,...

248: Leaders with Heart Are Always Learning & Growing

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Elkins is a strategist, author, professional speaker, and CEO of WideFoc.us Social Media, a Denver-based agency he founded in 2007. His team driv...

247: Leaders with Heart Turn Their Cravings into Successful Businesses

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Wilson is an entrepreneur, mother of three and Co-Founder of Chip Cookies. A graduate from The George Washington University – School of Busine...

246: Leaders with Heart Are Open to Suggestions

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There is a part where she gets the email wrong, so look out for that. Happy Friday! 🙂 Heather chats directly with her listeners about the journey t...

245: Leaders with Heart Follow Their Intuition

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Heather chats directly with her listeners and reflects back to 5 years ago when she was at a crossroads while struggling to work her 9 to 5 and pursue...

244: Leaders with Heart Uplift Their Communities

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Danielle Shoots is the Managing Partner and Managing Director of the New Community Transformation fund – Denver, a venture capital fund for BIPOC fo...

243: Leaders with Heart Need a Support System Too

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. David Bradley Co-Owner, Lake Oconee Dentistry Dr. David Bradley has over two decades of experience in the practice of general dentistry.  He is a...

242: Leaders with Heart are Passionate About Their Mission

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lucinda ("Cindy") Baier is the President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Brookdale Senior Living, the nation's prem...

241: Leaders with Heart are Pizza Guys

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shahpour Nejad immigrated from Iran to the USA at 16 years old where he attended high school and college. During his college years, he began working a...

240: Leaders with Heart are Under Construction

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Tolbert is the founder and CEO of BerniePortal, the all-in-one HRIS for small and mid-sized businesses. Alex received his B.S. and B.A. in Financ...

239: Leaders with Heart are Creatif

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jaya Aiyar is the Founder & CEO of Creatif; an innovative, technology-centric art studio brand for kids and adults. She envisioned this novel idea and...

238: Leaders with Heart Know How to Scale

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Stephanie oversees all Human Resource activities and responsibilities worldwide, allowing the firm to further embrace evolving trends in career develo...

237: Leaders with Heart Understand Where Their People Need Them

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While waiting for her United Airlines flight, Heather witnessed Captain Mark Hardcastle be a Leader with Heart for his team members and passengers. Sh...

236: Leaders with Heart Care for Their People

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jason serves as the President for SCA, an ASC business. Prior to that he served as the Chief Operating Office for SCA, accountable for operations, sal...

235: Leaders with Heart Enable

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather chats with Brandon Powell, a business executive, technology entrepreneur, and community philanthropist who helps transform o...

234: Leaders with Heart Bring the Energy

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather chats with JD Busch, CEO "Chief Energy Officer" at Pulse Performance, a 30-minute tech-driven fitness solution. JD was invo...

233: Leaders with Heart Start with Themselves

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks directly to her listeners about meeting people where they're at. Of course, this can mean different things depending o...

232: Leaders with Heart Work to Make Other People's Lives Better

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Heather chats with Revati 'Rani' Puranik, the Global CFO & EVP of Worldwide Oilfield Machine and Chairwoman, Puranik Foundation. Revati "Rani" Puranik...

231: Leaders with Heart Know It's Not Easy

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather sits down with Michael Yinger. Michael is the co-founder and COO at Resume Sieve, an HR tech startup. Michael is a forward-th...

230: Leaders with Heart Believe in Upside Down Servant Leadership

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Barnett is the founder and President of Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, one of the nation's fastest-growing carpet cleaning franchises. Founded in...

229: Leaders with Heart Serve Their People

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Susan Benevides is the CEO of Plus Relocation Services, where she has worked for over 30 years. She's worked at just about every department within the...

228: Leaders with Heart Publish Best-Selling Books

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather chats with Alinka Rutkowska, the CEO of Leaders Press, a USA Today and Wall Street Journal best-selling press, where she crea...

227: Leaders with Heart are Open to Listening

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather chats directly with her listeners about what's going on in the US and shares a powerful message about listening that could be...

226: Leaders with Heart Trust their Intuition

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather sits down with Hansel Lynn, the Founder, and CEO of theCoderSchool, a coding school for kids that focuses on a mentor relati...

225: Leaders with Heart Feel Good About The Work They Do

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather chats with Steve Hansen, CEO at Presbyterian Medical Services, a Health Center Program that believes that the best way to i...

224: Leaders with Heart Are Honest

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather sits down with Steve Baines, Vice President of Apps Associates—an enterprise application services leader with a customer-fi...

223: Leaders with Heart Choose How to React

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather chats with Chief Master Sergeant Christopher J. Almeria. He is currently assigned as the Senior Enlisted Leader, 20th Mainten...

222: Leaders with Heart Are Open to New Perspectives

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather sits down with Brent Kondritz, the Executive Director at the University of Dayton Center for Leadership, a unique and powerfu...