Becoming Unshakable

207: Leaders with Heart Give Employees a Voice

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather chats with Andrew Pudalov, Founder and CEO of Rush Bowls, Rush Bowls Franchising, Wholesale. Andrew spent 15 years working hi...

206: Leaders with Heart Help People with their Leadership Journeys

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather sits down with Dr. Yetta Toliver, Global Head of Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Xerox. Dr. Toliver is a native of Bat...

205: Leaders with Heart Know Their Strengths

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather sits down to talk with Nana Appiah, Director of Development Services for Mesa, Arizona. Before his current position, Nana ser...

204: Leaders with Heart Connect People

18 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather sits down with Jane Grote Abell, the Chairwoman of the Board of Donatos Pizza. Over the last four decades, Jane has held a va...

203: Leaders with Heart Write Out a Plan

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather talks with her listeners about an encounter she recently had with her son about his future. He was telling her how much he wa...

202: Leaders with Heart Move Forward

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather talks directly with her listeners about what 2021 brought for her and her business. From turning 50 to sending her first chil...

201: Leaders with Heart Ask the Right Questions

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather sits down with Misty Guinn, Director of Customer Advocacy at Benefitfocus, a data-driven, cloud-based software solutions for ...

200: Leaders with Heart Trust Their Instincts

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather sits down with Whiting Dimock, her long-time friend, and former law school classmate. Whiting started her career in a big l...

199: Leaders with Heart Don't Cause PTSD

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather sits down to discuss the recent news of the Better.com CEO laying off hundreds of employees through a 3-minute Zoom call. Thi...

198: Leaders with Heart Solve Problems

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather sits down with Shawn Lalehzarian, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at The Red Chickz. The Red Chickz is a Nashville Hot C...

197: Leaders with Heart Have a Commitment Worth Fighting For

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews JC Hite, the founder, and CEO of Hite International. Hite International is a holding company focused on marketing ...

196: Leaders with Heart are Servant Leaders

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Heather sits down with Lauren Fitzpatrick Shanks, Creator, and CEO of KeepWOL, an experiential talent development platform that maximizes cultural int...

195: Leaders with Heart Make Businesses with Heart

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather sits down with Shafik Mina, President and Co-Owner of the Mad Science® Group and Co-Founder of 2inspireTM and Crayola® Imag...

194: Leaders with Heart Really Care for Them

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather sits down with Mareo for the second time to discuss his new book and what it's all about. His book, Really Care for Them, is ...

193: Leaders with Heart are Self-aware

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather sits down with Susan J. Schmitt Winchester, the CHO of Applied Materials. On paper, Susan has an impressive corporate success...

192: Leaders with Heart Create Equal Opportunities

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview, Heather sits down with Jahanzaib Ansari, the Co-founder and CEO of Knockri. Jahanzaib's company, Knockri was founded because of th...

191: Leaders with Heart are Willing to Adapt

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Matthew Raidbard, Ed.D. the College Athletics Administrator at Hartford University, author of "Lead Like A Pro" an...

190: Leaders with Heart Share with Others

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Nick Lopez, the founder of Lime. LIME Painting is the first and only national high-end painting company. LIME is a...

189: Leaders with Heart are Life-long Learners

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Rich Gassen, a Print Production Manager at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He's also a friend, supporter, and...

188: Leaders with Heart Care for All

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather sits down with Peter Carlson, a Partner at Pet Evolution Franchising. A franchise that focuses heavily on "Helping Pets Live ...

187: Leaders with Heart Give Hope for the Future

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Dr. Kimberly Townsend, President and CEO of Loretto Management Corporation in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Townsend is an e...

186: Leaders with Heart Assume Positive Intent

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Heather interviews Barbara Lovejoy SHRM-CP, PHR, who is the Director of Human Resources at Otelco. Barbara's parents instilled in her a passion for le...

185: Leaders with Heart Show their Intent Everyday

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Jana Cinnamon, the COO of an accounting firm. Many people assume that Jana must be an accountant or CPA herself, b...

184: Leaders with Heart Meet People Where They Are

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

During this episode, Heather speaks directly with her listeners about the importance of meeting people where they are. Depending on who you ask, this ...

183: Leaders with Heart can Transform Industries

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Dr. Karaneh Jahan, who received her baccalaureate degree in Public Health with a minor in Spanish from Portland St...

182: Leaders with Heart Take Action

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Asif Sadiq MBE, Head of Equity and Inclusion at WarnerMedia International. Before working at WarnerMedia, Asif has...

181: Leaders with Heart Reflect on Their Journey

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As Heather approaches her 50th birthday and looks back on her life, she shares her reflections with her listeners. She reflects on her decisions, espe...

180: Leaders with Heart Understand That Safety is Critical to Listening

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks directly to her listeners about the importance of creating safe spaces. Although its importance is often overlooked, a...

179: Leaders with Heart Impact Lives

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Sonya D. Crockett, Senior Human Resources Business Partner and People Conflict Resolution Specialist at Raising ...

178: Leaders with Heart Must Find a Balance

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Mikki Gates who is a Strategic & Inclusive People & Culture Leader for over 6 casino properties and a TEDxManitouS...

177: Leaders with Heart Must Fight Compassion Fatigue

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks directly to her listeners about the struggles that come with being a compassionate and caring leader. This applies in ...

176: Leaders with Heart Know Leadership is a Choice

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks directly with her listeners about the importance of reframing our mindsets around leadership. Being a leader can somet...

175: Leaders with Heart are Receptive to Change

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Stace Williams, a global leadership consultant and Caring Leadership Community Coach. Stace's passion lies in hel...

174: Leaders with Heart Practice Self-Care

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Heather interviews Cordelia Gaffar - Emotions Opener Coach, Creator of Replenish Me ™, Speaker, Author of Detached Love, Co-Host of the Unlearning L...

173: Leaders with Heart Ask for Help

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Garry Turner - friend, Caring Leadership Coach, and International Product Manager for IMCD Group. Garry shows up ...

172: Leaders with Heart are Self-Aware

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Nick Boulas, Director of Leadership Development at BBL Hospitality. Nick has been in the hospitality industry fo...

171: Leaders with Heart Know Their Purpose

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Brooke Erol, Consultant, Author, Trainer, Chief Purpose Officer. Brooke is originally from Istanbul, Turkey, but h...

170: Leaders with Heart Know Being Vulnerable is Human (Brian Kelly)

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Brian Kelly, People, Leadership, Strategy & Team Development Consultant, Mindset Coach, Speaker, Facilitator, Auth...

169: Leaders with Heart Pay Attention to the Lessons

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Kizzy Parks, Ph.D., CEO of KPC, GovCon Winners, AmPar, AdultFluent, and Host of the AdultFluent℠ podcast. Her n...

168: Leaders with Heart Look Out for Their People

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Christiano Gherardini, President/Owner at Turnkey Technologies, Inc., a Gold Microsoft Dynamics Partner. Christian...

167: Leaders with Heart Understand that Caring is About Action

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks directly with her listeners about the inspiration behind her book and some updates regarding the Caring Leadership Eco...

165: Leaders with Heart Show Grace - Eddy Badrina

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Eddy Badrina, CEO of Eden Green and Co-founder of Buzzshift. This 20-minute podcast is filled with insightful info...

164: Leaders with Heart Embrace Your Crazy - Janine Williams

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Janine Williams, the CEO, and Founder of Impulsify, a software company that equips businesses with simple, afforda...

163: Leaders with Heart Lead with Compassion

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Taneshia Nash Laird, the president & CEO of Newark Symphony Hall, the vintage 1925 performing arts center in Newar...

162: Leaders With Heart Need to Have a Loyal and Dependable Team

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks with Matt Manners, CEO & Founder of Inspiring Workplaces. Matt shares his well-founded perspective that the traits of ...

161: Leaders with Heart Surrender

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks with Mechelle Roberthon, Vice President/Director of Talent Development at Home Bank. Heather and Mechelle both share t...

160: Leaders with Heart Lead from Behind

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks with Jane Fischberg, previously the CEO of Rubicon Programs. Jane explains how she learned many important leadership l...

159: Leaders with Heart Put Their Hearts into Their Work and Find Joy

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Nick Mehta, CEO of Gainsight, The Customer Success Company. Nick shares about his values and the values of his com...

158: Leaders with Heart are Committed to Doing Better

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Lindy Eichenbaum Lent, President and CEO of Rose Community Foundation. Heather realized she had to have Lindy on h...

157: Leaders with Heart Lead with Curiosity

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks with Donald Comer, Staff VP of Fedex Corporation, and an incredible leader of color who was recommended by Stephen M.R...

156: Leaders with Heart Care All Year Round

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks with LaToya Lyn, Vice President of Talent Strategy at Oscar Health. Heather and LaToya begin with a discussion of Blac...

155: Leaders with Heart Exhibit Ownership

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Dave Sims, CEO of Floify, the industry's leading mortgage automation platform. Dave is an example of a humble lead...

154: Leaders with Heart Know When to Step Back Description:

02 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Dr. Nikki Johnson, the first ever Chief of Mental Health Services for the Denver Sheriff's Department. Nikki share...

153: Leaders with Heart Go First

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 #...

152: Leaders with Heart Focus on Relationships

19 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks directly with listeners about some changes happening with the podcast, her thoughts on the US Capitol violence, the st...

151: Leaders with Heart Know When to Let Go

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

150: Leaders with Heart Are Accountable and Humble

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews the two women from her DEI certification class which she referenced in her blog recently. These two women shared a...

149: Leadership with Heart 2020 Wrap-up!

29 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather helps us reminisce on her favorite episodes for 2020 in order to plan for 2021.   Her final message. Leaders get to choose h...

148: Leaders with Heart Bring out Other's Strengths

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Esmeralda Martinez, the Migrant Education Program Director for the Southwest Region. Esmeralda demonstrates caring...

147: Leaders with Heart are Part of the Team

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast episode, Heather interviews Karen Erren, President and CEO at Feeding Westchester. As a leader of a non-profit food distribution servi...

146: Leadership with Heart Barbara Medina

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Leadership with Heart episode, Heather interviews a seasoned leader, Barbara Medina. Dr. Medina was recommended to be on the show by one of th...

145: Leaders with Heart Show Others How to Be Grateful

01 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks directly to listeners about gratitude, resilience, how leaders help those they lead reframe and focus forward.   Key ...

144: Leaders with Heart Throw Themselves on the Line First

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather hosts a solo show. In a concise and powerful episode, she connects a classic movie, "The Gladiator," to caring leadership. Ma...

143: Leaders with Heart Lift Up Others

17 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Heather speaks to Garth Jordan and Heather Loenser of the American Animal Hospital Association. Both leaders of this organization: Garth, CEO, and Hea...

142: Leaders with Heart are Empowered by their Vulnerability

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this Leadership with Heart episode, Heather speaks with Kirsten Benefiel, CEO of HSS, a company focused on leading the next generation of innovativ...

141: Leaders with Heart Make it Safe to Share All Stories

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather shares some personal and heartfelt stories that need to be shared. She was nudged to share them and to ask listeners some key...

140: Leaders with Heart Leave Room for Mistakes

27 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Heather interviews Diana Steinhoff, Executive Vice President, Product and Strategy at Life & Absence Management Administrative Solutio...

139: Leaders with Heart Start with Caring for Themselves

20 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks with Mario Harding, Associate Chief Operating Officer at Denver Health, about the origins of his leadership style lead...

138: Leaders with Heart Do What Is Necessary to Lift Others

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks with John H. Chuang, Founder and CEO of Aquent about his leadership style, a time when he was not the best leader can ...

137: Leaders with Heart Lead with Integrity

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks with Tara Healy, VP of Compliance at Cherry Creek Mortgage about her leadership style, a time when she was not an empa...

136: Leaders with Heart Embrace Their Own Leadership Style

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks with Gavriella Schuster, Corporate Vice President, Commercial Partner at Microsoft about her leadership style, her dri...

135: Leaders with Heart Lead with Humility

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks with Dustin Yowell, Director of Operations for Mercy Health Systems about his leadership style on humility and admitti...

134: Leaders with Heart Embrace Change and Rise From It

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks directly to listeners about some changes she has made just recently and how she has learned to embrace change even dur...

133: Leaders With Heart Provide Hope and Possibility For Those They Lead

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather joins the show without a guest to talk about the status of her next book, The Art of Caring Leadership, which is based upon t...

132: Leaders with Heart Listen to the Lessons of Imperfection

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks with Greg Brenner, Assistant Vice President - Talent & Organizational Development (HR) about his leadership style, a g...

131: Leaders With Heart Know The Power of Appreciation

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks with Danny Langloss, City Manager at City of Dixon in Illinois about his leadership style, the importance of showing a...

130: Leaders with Heart Create a Space For Others to Follow

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this rich episode, Heather speaks with LaToya Lyn, about her drive to lead (which you will love), her short time spent with the late John Lewis, ci...

129: Leaders with Heart Use Employee Feedback to Improve Themselves

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks with Scott Miller, EVP of Thought leadership at Franklin Covey his leadership style, his drive to lead, about his uniq...

128: Leaders with Heart Take Time to Recognize Those they Lead

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather talks to Adam Hermanson, Founder of Integration Design Group about his drive to lead, the importance of passing on what he ca...

127: Leaders with Heart Don't Give Away Their Influence

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks to Michele Nevarez, CEO of GolemanEI about her drive to lead, her leadership style, a time when she was not the best v...

126: The Beginnings of The Art of Caring Leadership

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather shares with listeners her vet special Author's Day presentation with her publisher and many guests. In it, she goes over her ...

125: Leaders With Heart Course Correct Themselves And Others With Care

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather interviews Curtis Martin , CEO of FOCUS about his drive to lead, his leadership style, his struggle with patience, and a time...

124: Leaders With Heart Find a Way To Be The Solution

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather joins listeners in a personal journey during COVID-19, the racial divide and writing a book.   Key takeaways: 1. Be the Solu...

123: Leaders With Heart Are Co-Owners Of A Vision With Those They Lead

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks with Craig Miller, President of FOCUS, Fellowship of Catholic University Students, about his leadership style, where ...

122: Leaders with Heart That We All Get Better One Step At A Time

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks with Matt Sweetwood, CEO of LuxNow, on his leadership style, his strong drive to lead and where it comes from, how he ...

121: Leaders with Heart Accept the Truth of Their Leadership

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks with Kristin Fox, VP of HR at Gyrodata about her leadership style where her drive to lead comes from and ways she was ...

120: Leaders with Heart Don't Seek Perfection in Themselves

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather speaks with Stephen Christopher about his leadership style, where his drive to lead come from, about a time when he allowed h...

119: Leaders With Heart Understand Who They Are And Use It To Lead Well

02 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

 In this episode, Heather speaks to Karen Weeks about her leadership journey, the way she sees how the differences in leadership styles impact the wa...

118: Leaders With Heart Know That They Must Do The Right Thing At All Times

26 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Heather speaks with Wes Struebing, founder and president at Logistics Titans about his very direct and caring leadership style, where his drive to lea...

117: Leaders with Heart live by the Golden Rule

19 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather Younger speaks to Scott Shay, Chairman of Signature Bank of New York about his leadership style, his mentors on leadership an...

116: Leaders with Heart Have Care as Their North Star

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather Younger speaks with Erik Van Bramer, SVP at Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago about his leadership style, his North Star for Le...

115: Leaders with Heart know That How They Show up is Their Legacy

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather Younger speaks with Kelly Moran, the Executive Director of the American Cancer Society in Denver. Kelly shared a lot about he...

114: Leaders with Heart Strike a Balance Between Heart and Drive

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather Younger speaks with Frank Ricotta, CEO and Founder of BurstIQ about his leadership style, his unique background that instille...

113: Leaders with Heart Set a Clear Vision For Others to Follow

28 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather Younger speaks with Kevin Patterson, CEO of Connect For Health Colorado about his leadership style, philosophy, a time when h...

112: Leaders with Heart Lead First with Grace

21 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather Younger speaks with Andy Boian, Founder and CEO of Dovetail Solutions, a PR firm based out of Colorado. Andy shares a touchin...

111: Leaders with Heart Feel Called to Serve Others

14 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather Younger speaks with Timbra Yoakum, Director of Special Programs, Mabank Independent School District about her drive to lead, ...

110: Leaders With Heart Listen and Then Iterate

07 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather Younger speaks with Arlene Mendoza, Senior Innovation Program Manager at Alluma about her leadership style, the things that d...

109: Leaders with Heart Often Find Their "Why" Through Their Adversity

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather Younger speaks to Kirk Adams, President and CEO of American Foundation for the Blind about his unique journey as a blind pers...

108: Leaders With Heart Are Not Imposters At The Table

24 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Heather Younger speaks to listeners from Chicago at the No Longer Virtual Conference about imposter syndrome, why it will happen but ...

107: Leaders with Heart Consistently Appreciate their People

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Heather speaks directly listers on employee appreciation day 2020. She highlights some of the real critical ways to show your employe...