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| 386: The Art of Self Leadership Webinar | 23 Dec 2024 | 00:50:51 | |
Join me for a one-hour webinar where you’ll get exclusive insights from my upcoming book, The Art of Self-Leadership. Learn actionable strategies to elevate your leadership, influence others, and cultivate a growth mindset. Tune in to the webinar replay now to start unlocking your personal and professional potential! WHEN YOU’RE READY, HERE’S HOW WE CAN HELP: Masterclass and More: https://www.caringleadershiplearning.com/ Engage your people with work culture consulting: Hire Heather to speak to your group: https://www.heatheryounger.com Access free Active Listening On-Demand Webinar: https://heatheryounger.com/webinar/ Access free Art of Caring Leadership resources: https://www.heatheryounger.com/kit Book a consultation or general contact: https://heatheryounger.com/#contact ---------------------------------------------------- For more Leadership Motivational videos, click here to subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heatherryounger Let's connect on social! https://www.facebook.com/HeatherRYounger https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherryounger/ https://www.instagram.com/heatherryoungerofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/c/HeatherRYounger-EmployeeLoyalty-LeadershipExpert ---------------------------------------------------- About Heather R Younger, J.D., CSP Heather R Younger 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. Visit heatheryounger.com orhttps://www.cmispeakers.com/heather-r-younger. for more details. | |||
| 385: The Truth About Personal Growth and Leadership No One Tells You | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:06:48 | |
Stop spinning your wheels and start transforming your growth as a caring leader—you’ve got everything it takes! Focusing on your development not only boosts your leadership skills but also inspires and empowers your team. Every step you take towards improvement, like building empathy and effective communication, makes a positive impact. Embrace this transformation and watch yourself create a more trusting, innovative, and supportive environment for everyone around you! WHEN YOU’RE READY, HERE’S HOW WE CAN HELP: Masterclass and More: https://www.caringleadershiplearning.com/ Engage your people with work culture consulting: Hire Heather to speak to your group: https://www.heatheryounger.com Access free Active Listening On-Demand Webinar: https://heatheryounger.com/webinar/ Access free Art of Caring Leadership resources: https://www.heatheryounger.com/kit Book a consultation or general contact: https://heatheryounger.com/#contact ---------------------------------------------------- For more Leadership Motivational videos, click here to subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heatherryounger Let's connect on social! https://www.facebook.com/HeatherRYounger https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherryounger/ https://www.instagram.com/heatherryoungerofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/c/HeatherRYounger-EmployeeLoyalty-LeadershipExpert ---------------------------------------------------- About Heather R Younger, J.D., CSP Heather R Younger 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. Visit heatheryounger.com orhttps://www.cmispeakers.com/heather-r-younger. for more details.
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| 376: Remote Leadership Vs In-Person - What To Do Differently | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:07:18 | |
As a business leader, it’s essential to switch gears when managing remote versus in-person employees. Your remote team needs clear communication, trust, and autonomy, while your in-person crew thrives on face-to-face interaction and office energy. The key is adapting your approach to meet their different needs. When you do, your team feels empowered and ready to crush it—no matter where they’re working from! WHEN YOU’RE READY, HERE’S HOW WE CAN HELP: Masterclass and More: https://www.caringleadershiplearning.com/ Engage your people with work culture consulting: Hire Heather to speak to your group: https://www.heatheryounger.com Access free Active Listening On-Demand Webinar: https://heatheryounger.com/webinar/ Access free Art of Caring Leadership resources: https://www.heatheryounger.com/kit Book a consultation or general contact: https://heatheryounger.com/#contact ---------------------------------------------------- For more Leadership Motivational videos, click here to subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heatherryounger Let's connect on social! https://www.facebook.com/HeatherRYounger https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherryounger/ https://www.instagram.com/heatherryoungerofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/c/HeatherRYounger-EmployeeLoyalty-LeadershipExpert ---------------------------------------------------- About Heather R Younger, J.D., CSP Heather R Younger 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. Visit heatheryounger.com orhttps://www.cmispeakers.com/heather-r-younger. for more details.
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| 256: 2023 Resolutions: Setting and Achieving Your Goals for the New Year | 24 Jan 2023 | 00:09:37 | |
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 events, changing people's mindsets on leadership, and becoming a New York Times best-selling author with my new book The Art of Active Listening. I dive into the strategies and tactics I am using to achieve these goals. This is an episode you won't want to miss for inspiration, motivation, and actionable advice for a successful 2023! | |||
| 255: Snap Out of It: 3-Minute Lesson on Staying Present in 2023 | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:03:00 | |
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 your surroundings and the needs of your team. Being present as a leader not only improves communication and decision-making, but it also sets a positive example for your team to follow. Being present lets those around you feel seen, heard, and valued. Will you take on this challenge? | |||
| 254: Honoring Those Who Serve - Insights from the Founder of a Business that Supports Veterans | 10 Jan 2023 | 00:26:18 | |
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 Benefit Aid & Attendance. This benefit is designed to help supplement their long-term care costs allowing them to afford the care they need and deserve in all areas of continuous care (In-Home Care, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing Care). Suzette has always been an advocate for the vulnerable and for those who cannot advocate for themselves. We streamline the application process to ensure our nation's heroes get the care they deserve as soon as possible. Take a listen. | |||
| 253: Leaders with Heart Set People Up To Do Great Work | 03 Jan 2023 | 00:26:49 | |
Amy Frampton is the Head of Marketing at BambooHR, after spending more than 15 years in technology and marketing leadership roles in the greater Seattle area. Previously, she was the VP of Product Marketing at Smartsheet, a leading work management software company. Before that, she served in marketing and leadership positions at Vulcan (the holding company founded by Microsoft Co-founder Paul Allen), Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Microsoft. | |||
| 252: Leaders with Heart Lead by Example | 27 Dec 2022 | 00:13:55 | |
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 Department of Health and Human Services. Noël holds over thirty years of experience in infant and adolescent treatment, adults in agency, hospital, residential settings, investigations, regulation of licensed professions, and CSHCN Program expansion and services. Noël has professional experience in program development, state and federal regulation compliance, budgetary forecasting, and investigations of licensing violations. Noël serves on many boards and values that many knowledgeable and experienced individuals come together and commit to supporting individuals with overall health, well-being, and special healthcare needs. | |||
| 251: Leaders with Heart are Organic | 20 Dec 2022 | 00:30:29 | |
Farzad Rashidi is the lead innovator at Respona, the link-building outreach platform that helps businesses increase their organic traffic from Google. He previously ran the marketing efforts at Visme, where he helped the company gain over 16 million active users and pass 3M monthly organic traffic. | |||
| 250: Leaders with Heart Are Emotionally Intelligent | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:30:25 | |
Jody Levison-Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker with nearly 30 years of experience in human services. She currently serves as the President and CEO of Social Current, an organization focused on advancing the work of the social sector through collaboration, innovation, policy, and practice excellence. Social Current brings together human/social service organizations and partners to leverage their collective experience and research to drive continuous evolution and improvement in the field. | |||
| 249: Leaders with Heart Make Every Day The Best Day Ever | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:24:29 | |
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, when Alaska Airlines gave her a chance as a Customer Service Agent out of PDX. Sarah was determined to provide a better life for her boys and worked her way up from CSA to Station Trainer and finally a Supervisor of Station Operations in only 5 years. She believes in doing everything she can to help someone leave her better than when they got to her. Sarah is currently the Chief of Staff at NAEGELI Deposition & Trial, where she supports the CEO directly. She is known in the office for always having the best day ever. | |||
| 248: Leaders with Heart Are Always Learning & Growing | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:23:36 | |
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 drives tangible results for B2B tech/SaaS companies, B2B consumer brands, the home services industry, nonprofits, and global corporations. For more than 15 years, Eric has helped companies grow their visibility and increase revenue. He writes the occasional novel, hosts Denver food faves at denverlicious.com, and loves to share his eating and travel adventures on Instagram as @ericelkins. | |||
| 247: Leaders with Heart Turn Their Cravings into Successful Businesses | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:23:07 | |
Sarah Wilson is an entrepreneur, mother of three and Co-Founder of Chip Cookies. A graduate from The George Washington University – School of Business, Sarah founded Chip Cookies in 2016 with the loving support of her husband, Sean. | |||
| 375: Can You Lead a Team Remotely and Still Show Care? | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:06:04 | |
Leading a remote team means showing you care, even from afar, to build strong connections. In this video, I’ll share tips for staying connected, no matter the distance. When your team feels valued and supported, they’ll stay motivated and work seamlessly together. You’ve got this—just show them you care, and watch the magic happen! WHEN YOU’RE READY, HERE’S HOW WE CAN HELP: Masterclass and More: https://www.caringleadershiplearning.com/ Engage your people with work culture consulting: Hire Heather to speak to your group: https://www.heatheryounger.com Access free Active Listening On-Demand Webinar: https://heatheryounger.com/webinar/ Access free Art of Caring Leadership resources: https://www.heatheryounger.com/kit Book a consultation or general contact: https://heatheryounger.com/#contact ---------------------------------------------------- For more Leadership Motivational videos, click here to subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heatherryounger Let's connect on social! https://www.facebook.com/HeatherRYounger https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherryounger/ https://www.instagram.com/heatherryoungerofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/c/HeatherRYounger-EmployeeLoyalty-LeadershipExpert ---------------------------------------------------- About Heather R Younger, J.D., CSP Heather R Younger 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. Visit heatheryounger.com orhttps://www.cmispeakers.com/heather-r-younger. for more details.
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| 246: Leaders with Heart Are Open to Suggestions | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:05:08 | |
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 that this podcast has been so far. She asks the listeners to weigh in and give their thoughts on what they think about the future of the podcast episodes - should she do them alone, always have guests, what topics do they want to hear about? All suggestions can be emailed to heather@employeefanatix.com. Take a listen and leave your thoughts! | |||
| 245: Leaders with Heart Follow Their Intuition | 08 Nov 2022 | 00:06:42 | |
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 her dream of working as an entrepreneur at the same time. Her dream was always to build her own business - which she has! Employee Fanatix (at the time, it was named Customer Fanatix) was born 5 years ago, and she hasn't looked back since. Here are some of her reflections... | |||
| 244: Leaders with Heart Uplift Their Communities | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:28:10 | |
Danielle Shoots is the Managing Partner and Managing Director of the New Community Transformation fund – Denver, a venture capital fund for BIPOC founders and the President and CEO of Wealth Equity Enterprises, a holdings company that owns several businesses that support the mission of building BIPOC wealth and leadership. At the age of 26, Danielle embarked on her executive leadership path ascending to the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. After the state, Danielle served as the Vice President of Finance and Business Operations for the West Division of Comcast, managing a billion-dollar capital portfolio, strategic FP&A, Mergers and Acquisitions and a team of sixty employees located in seven states. Take a listen. | |||
| 243: Leaders with Heart Need a Support System Too | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:38:53 | |
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 an alumnus of the Dawson Academy and has been trained by the Seattle Institute of Advanced Dental Education. Dr. David has also completed various programs through the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. Since going into private practice with his wife, Dr. Patti Bradley, in 1998, Dr. David has completed over 1,300 hours of post-graduate education. Dr. David enjoys multiple leadership roles with many local and national civic and Christian organizations. He enjoys traveling, as well as donating his time and talents to others. | |||
| 242: Leaders with Heart are Passionate About Their Mission | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:21:34 | |
Lucinda (“Cindy”) Baier is the President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Brookdale Senior Living, the nation's premier operator of senior living communities. The company's 40,000+ employees are taking care of America's seniors and, in 2020, Fortune magazine ranked Brookdale as one of the top 200 largest publicly listed employers in the country. Ms. Baier became Brookdale's President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors on February 28, 2018. From the beginning, she initiated the company's operational turnaround strategy and developed the “Winning Locally” action plan. As CEO, she led the company through the largest public health crisis in 100 years by prioritizing the health and wellbeing of its residents, patients and associates. She focused the company’s efforts on increasing diversity, including the Board and executive leadership team approaching gender parity in 2020. Take a listen. | |||
| 241: Leaders with Heart are Pizza Guys | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:34:43 | |
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 at a local pizza restaurant, where he gained a passion for the pizza business. Although Nejad earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, he decided to pursue his love for pizza and opened Pizza Guys with his partner, Reza Kalantari. The company has grown from a single-store operation opened in 1986 to over 80 locations in three states | |||
| 240: Leaders with Heart are Under Construction | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:26:58 | |
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 Finance and International Studies from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a member of the Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business, and obtained his J.D. and M.B.A. from Vanderbilt University Law School and the Vanderbilt University Owen School of Management. | |||
| 239: Leaders with Heart are Creatif | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:20:52 | |
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 has worked on it from concept to reality. With this talented mastermind and hard-working woman as its leader, Creatif has established a unique identity in the family entertainment segment. By integrating art with technology, Creatif offers an exceptional, family-friendly, immersive art experience that is revolutionizing the art studio space. Jaya’s engineering and project management background helped her redefine the concept of art studios, making them more relevant and current. With the Creatif franchising program, her goal now is to expand this artistic enterprise across the country and help other entrepreneurs open a Creatif Art Studio in their community. | |||
| 238: Leaders with Heart Know How to Scale | 17 Sep 2022 | 00:40:32 | |
Stephanie oversees all Human Resource activities and responsibilities worldwide, allowing the firm to further embrace evolving trends in career development, diversity and inclusion, analytics, and other areas changing the traditional landscape of HR. She is a member of the Hines Senior ESG Leadership Council, leading the firm’s social responsibility effort globally. | |||
| 237: Leaders with Heart Understand Where Their People Need Them | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:44:17 | |
While waiting for her United Airlines flight, Heather witnessed Captain Mark Hardcastle be a Leader with Heart for his team members and passengers. She got out her phone and recorded a small part of Captain Hardcastle speaking to the passengers waiting to board his flight, with the purpose of showing others this act of Leadership with Heart. With the curiosity to know more about his leadership, she invited him to be a guest on the show and these rich 40 minutes are the result. Mark graduated from the USAF Academy in 1982. After nine years as a pilot on active duty including multiple combat missions during the Persian Gulf War, he left the military to join United Airlines. In addition to flying B-737s around the country, Hardcastle spends time in the Rocky Mountains and serves on the artistic staff of the Colorado Children’s Chorale. He lives in Centennial, Colorado, with his wife and four children. | |||
| 374: How to Run Meetings That People Love | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:06:28 | |
As a caring leader, your goal is to make meetings engaging and productive, not dull. Energizing, efficient meetings keep your team focused and motivated to contribute. Active listening skills can enhance productivity and create a space where people feel excited to participate. Use these techniques to turn your meetings into moments where everyone shows up ready to excel! WHEN YOU’RE READY, HERE’S HOW WE CAN HELP: Masterclass and More: https://www.caringleadershiplearning.com/ Engage your people with work culture consulting: Hire Heather to speak to your group: https://www.heatheryounger.com Access free Active Listening On-Demand Webinar: https://heatheryounger.com/webinar/ Access free Art of Caring Leadership resources: https://www.heatheryounger.com/kit Book a consultation or general contact: https://heatheryounger.com/#contact ---------------------------------------------------- For more Leadership Motivational videos, click here to subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heatherryounger Let's connect on social! https://www.facebook.com/HeatherRYounger https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherryounger/ https://www.instagram.com/heatherryoungerofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/c/HeatherRYounger-EmployeeLoyalty-LeadershipExpert ---------------------------------------------------- About Heather R Younger, J.D., CSP Heather R Younger 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. Visit heatheryounger.com orhttps://www.cmispeakers.com/heather-r-younger. for more details.
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| 236: Leaders with Heart Care for Their People | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:30:25 | |
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, sales, and clinical, with a focus on driving growth through talent development and strategic partnerships. Previously he was a Group President leading the Southeast, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, and California. Jason originally joined SCA's Finance Department in 2008, supporting SCA's facilities in Southern California, before moving into Operations. | |||
| 235: Leaders with Heart Enable | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:29:30 | |
In this episode, Heather chats with Brandon Powell, a business executive, technology entrepreneur, and community philanthropist who helps transform organizations to be successful in today’s digital world. He is the founder and CEO of HatchWorks Technologies, a technology services firm that provides integrated US and nearshore (LATAM) Agile teams in your time zone to build transformative software and data solutions. Before founding HatchWorks, Brandon amassed over 20 years of executive leadership and digital product development experience, most notably as Head of Product at AT&T, where his teams launched more than 100 produ | |||
| 234: Leaders with Heart Bring the Energy | 23 Aug 2022 | 00:30:22 | |
In this episode, Heather chats with JD Busch, CEO "Chief Energy Officer" at Pulse Performance, a 30-minute tech-driven fitness solution. JD was involved in an accident in 2020. As a hard-working entrepreneur, JD already knew there are no shortcuts in life, especially his recovery. After reading and researching different methods of rehabilitation and training, JD came across Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS). Widely known across Europe, this unique tech-driven fitness solution seemed to be exactly what JD was looking for. After multiple sessions, JD made major strides in his recovery and a drastic reduction in chronic pain. His muscles were reactivated and strong; his traumatic accident was now in the rearview mirror. In 2021, JD started Pulse Performance. Take a listen. | |||
| 233: Leaders with Heart Start with Themselves | 16 Aug 2022 | 00:06:42 | |
In this episode, Heather speaks directly to her listeners about meeting people where they’re at. Of course, this can mean different things depending on different people, but it’s essential to understand what matters to each person so that communication is most effective. In order to do this, you have to start with self-leadership and focus on listening. That means truly listening to others so that you can understand them better. Everyone benefits from listening! By listening, you will understand what others need from you. | |||
| 232: Leaders with Heart Work to Make Other People's Lives Better | 02 Aug 2022 | 00:25:38 | |
Heather chats with Revati 'Rani' Puranik, the Global CFO & EVP of Worldwide Oilfield Machine and Chairwoman, Puranik Foundation. Revati “Rani” Puranik is also the co-owner, EVP, and Global CFO of Houston-based Worldwide Oilfield Machine (WOM). Over 15 years ago, she joined WOM, an oil and gas equipment manufacturing firm, and has since implemented the framework for communication standardization operations and business development. As a result of these frameworks, the company grew to more than $350 million in annual revenue. Rani has been named one of the “Top 25 Most Influential Women in Energy 2022” by Oil and Gas Investor and Hart Energy. She is passionate about mentoring the next generation of leaders. Take a listen! | |||
| 231: Leaders with Heart Know It's Not Easy | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:34:49 | |
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-thinking executive with 20+ years of experience building teams, managing global organizations, and providing strategic guidance to the C-Suite and Board of Directors. Take a listen. | |||
| 230: Leaders with Heart Believe in Upside Down Servant Leadership | 19 Jul 2022 | 00:22:51 | |
Jonathan Barnett is the founder and President of Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning, one of the nation’s fastest-growing carpet cleaning franchises. Founded in 2006, Oxi Fresh has nearly 500 locations across the United States and Canada and is adding many new franchises every year. Under his leadership, Oxi Fresh has received numerous awards and accolades from Entrepreneur Magazine, Inc. Magazine, Forbes Magazine, Franchise Times, Franchise Update Magazine, and other industry watchers. Much of this success is because of their style of leadership. Take a listen. | |||
| 229: Leaders with Heart Serve Their People | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:41:20 | |
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 company and has been running it since 2005. She was also the 2011-2012 chairman of the Worldwide Employee Relocation Council, which provided her with a wealth of knowledge to bring to their clients in order to best serve their global mobility programs and goals. She's definitely a Leader with Heart. Take a listen. | |||
| 228: Leaders with Heart Publish Best-Selling Books | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:23:59 | |
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 creates books for entrepreneurs from scratch and launches them into bestsellers with a 100% success rate. She runs a hybrid publishing house with traditional distribution (via Simon & Schuster) through which more than 500 entrepreneurs have been able to share their stories with the world. Take a listen! | |||
| 227: Leaders with Heart are Open to Listening | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:06:45 | |
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 benefit everyone right now. Plus, she shares updates on her upcoming book, The Art of Active Listening, which will be published very soon! | |||
| 373: How to Gain More Respect At Work | 24 Sep 2024 | 00:09:24 | |
Earning respect at work starts with how you show up daily, focusing on caring leadership rather than relying on titles or authority. By listening to your colleagues, valuing their concerns, and genuinely supporting their success, you build trust and respect. People tend to respect those who respect them first, making mutual understanding key. This video shares simple, practical tips to help you strengthen your leadership and foster a drama-free workplace. WHEN YOU’RE READY, HERE’S HOW WE CAN HELP: Masterclass and More: https://www.caringleadershiplearning.com/ Engage your people with work culture consulting: Hire Heather to speak to your group: https://www.heatheryounger.com Access free Active Listening On-Demand Webinar: https://heatheryounger.com/webinar/ Access free Art of Caring Leadership resources: https://www.heatheryounger.com/kit Book a consultation or general contact: https://heatheryounger.com/#contact ---------------------------------------------------- For more Leadership Motivational videos, click here to subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heatherryounger Let's connect on social! https://www.facebook.com/HeatherRYounger https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherryounger/ https://www.instagram.com/heatherryoungerofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/c/HeatherRYounger-EmployeeLoyalty-LeadershipExpert
---------------------------------------------------- About Heather R Younger, J.D., CSP Heather R Younger 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. Visit heatheryounger.com or https://www.cmispeakers.com/heather-r-younger. for more details. | |||
| 226: Leaders with Heart Trust their Intuition | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:25:09 | |
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 relationship with experienced coders, Code Coaches, who can guide their students through their technical journey. He’s fluent in Cantonese (can fake it with Mandarin), is a published co-author (with Wayne) of two children’s coding books, and is an avid endurance athlete, having run the Western States 100 Mile race, and is currently an active Ironman triathlete. He's even in the dessert business, having recently created and opened Cudos Frozen Custard and Mini Donuts with his wife. | |||
| 225: Leaders with Heart Feel Good About The Work They Do | 14 Jun 2022 | 00:32:21 | |
In this episode, Heather chats with Steve Hansen, CEO at Presbyterian Medical Services, a Health Center Program that believes that the best way to improve community health and wellbeing is for everyone to work together. That’s why they work collaboratively with community groups, school districts, local providers, hospitals, and governments at every level. Together, they develop programs and services that meet the needs of the people living within these communities. Take a listen. | |||
| 224: Leaders with Heart Are Honest | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:25:00 | |
In this episode, Heather sits down with Steve Baines, Vice President of Apps Associates—an enterprise application services leader with a customer-first focus. With 20 years of experience leading strategic and operational technology endeavors, he most recently served as President and Chief Growth Officer of Forcivity before it was acquired by Apps Associates in March 2022. His leadership style is definitely unique - take a listen. | |||
| 223: Leaders with Heart Choose How to React | 31 May 2022 | 00:42:52 | |
In this episode, Heather chats with Chief Master Sergeant Christopher J. Almeria. He is currently assigned as the Senior Enlisted Leader, 20th Maintenance Group, 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw AFB, SC. In this role, he is charged with leading, developing, and managing the nearly 2,000 personnel who make up the Air Force’s lead Viper maintenance complex in Air Combat Command and the lead/pacing F-16 maintenance organization in the entire United States Air Force. Take a listen! | |||
| 222: Leaders with Heart Are Open to New Perspectives | 24 May 2022 | 00:29:44 | |
In this episode, Heather sits down with Brent Kondritz, the Executive Director at the University of Dayton Center for Leadership, a unique and powerful resource created by the region's most successful organizations. Together, they partner with top thought leaders to provide innovative, world-class education to senior executives, emerging leaders, front-line supervisors, and professionals. Take a listen. | |||
| 221: Leaders with Heart Don't Just want Equality, But Equity Too | 17 May 2022 | 00:35:38 | |
In this episode, Heather sits down with Adrian Taylor, the Director of Diversity for Premier Health in Dayton, Ohio. Adrian Taylor leads programming that supports Premier's commitment to diversity and inclusion with an emphasis on workforce diversity, supplier diversity, patient diversity, and community engagement. His commitment to diversity has even earned him several prestigious awards. Take a listen. | |||
| 220: Leaders with Heart Put the Human in HR | 10 May 2022 | 00:27:45 | |
In this episode, Heather chats with Robert Hicks, the Group HR Director at Reward Gateway. Reward Gateway is an employee engagement platform committed to putting the “Human” in HR. In his time with Reward Gateway, he has made HR the heart of the company by ensuring the team is central to the strategic direction of the business. Robert was even named the 2019 HRD of the Year in the HR Distinction Awards - take a listen to hear his story. | |||
| 219: Leaders with Heart Care About Mental Health | 03 May 2022 | 00:29:14 | |
In this episode, Heather sits down with Erin Pash, Founder, and CEO of Ellie Mental Health. Erin holds a master's degree and Minnesota state license in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is also recognized by the Minnesota and American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy as a clinical supervisor and clinical fellow. Over the last 15 years, Erin's work experience in local government and non-profits has led her to co-found an agency, Ellie Mental Health, to bring more creativity and fill gaps in the delivery of mental health services. They are now expanding Ellie Mental Health into a nationwide franchise. | |||
| 218: Leaders with Heart Work in Sales Too | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:22:20 | |
In this episode, Heather sits down with Elijah German, Head of Sales at Uniform Teeth. Elijah is a seasoned sales and business development leader that is passionate about building meaningful customer and employee relationships. His ability to identify and implement data-driven strategies leads to greater customer satisfaction and increased revenue. Elijah has worked for companies such as Apple, Microsoft, and Tesla. He resides in the San Francisco Bay Area along with his wife, Aileen, and 3 children. Elijah is also an advocate for children on the Autism Spectrum, supporting localized events when possible. | |||
| 217: Leaders with Heart Help Others | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:35:11 | |
In this episode, Heather chats with Ena Patel, the Director of Games Planning & Delivery for LA28, the joint venture tasked with executing the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. She has a passion for connecting people & the community, as well as paving the way for women and minorities in the sports industry. Take a listen. | |||
| 372: Getting to the Heart of the Matter - an Interview with KeyAnna Schmiedl | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:41:59 | |
As a business leader, it’s crucial to move beyond superficial observations and confront uncomfortable truths. Addressing deeper issues directly allows you to uncover root causes, make informed decisions, and implement effective solutions. This approach fosters trust and transparency within your team while driving innovation and resilience. Embracing reality, even when challenging, helps you build a more authentic and adaptable organizational culture. WHEN YOU’RE READY, HERE’S HOW WE CAN HELP: Masterclass and More: https://www.caringleadershiplearning.com/ Engage your people with work culture consulting: Hire Heather to speak to your group: https://www.heatheryounger.com Access free Active Listening On-Demand Webinar: https://heatheryounger.com/webinar/ Access free Art of Caring Leadership resources: https://www.heatheryounger.com/kit Book a consultation or general contact: https://heatheryounger.com/#contact ---------------------------------------------------- For more Leadership Motivational videos, click here to subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/@heatherryounger Let's connect on social! https://www.facebook.com/HeatherRYounger https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherryounger/ https://www.instagram.com/heatherryoungerofficial/ https://www.youtube.com/c/HeatherRYounger-EmployeeLoyalty-LeadershipExpert ---------------------------------------------------- About Heather R Younger, J.D., CSP Heather R Younger 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. Visit heatheryounger.com orhttps://www.cmispeakers.com/heather-r-younger. for more details.
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| 216: Leaders with Heart Don't Shy Away from Problems | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:24:57 | |
Joe Fortna is the Executive Vice President at FirstBank. Joe has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Colorado State University and a Master’s of Divinity from Denver Seminary. He also served as an adjunct professor for several years. In addition, he worked as an Associate Pastor in Denver for five years before beginning his career with FirstBank in 2005 and is currently an Executive Vice President. Take a listen. | |||
| 215: Leaders with Heart Trust and Inspire | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:33:36 | |
In this episode, Heather sits down with Stephen M. R. Covey, New York Times & #1 Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, Keynote Speaker, and Speed of Trust Global Practice Leader. His latest book, Trust and Inspire, focuses on How Truly Great Leaders Unleash Greatness in Others. Heather actually endorsed this book because she saw such a close connection between it and Caring Leadership, and it resonated with her, so it will with you, too. Take a listen. | |||
| 214: Leaders with Heart Treat Others How They'd Like to be Treated | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:27:22 | |
In this episode, Heather chats with Mark Hemmeter, the founder and CEO of Office Evolution. Prior to founding Office Evolution, he was a developer and operator of hospitality properties including resort hotels, casinos, retail stores, and restaurants in Colorado, Hawaii, Louisiana, California, Mexico, and the Caribbean. His passions in business include real estate development, technology, and supporting entrepreneurs. He is an active member of YPO/WPO and has been a member of ULI, Vistage, NAIOP, and the CU Real Estate Council. He loves to explore and so far, has visited 44 countries and climbed twenty-five 14,000+ foot peaks in Colorado. Originally from Honolulu, Mark graduated from the University of Colorado College of Business. He has been married for 32 years to his wife, Lisa, and has three daughters. | |||