Becoming Unshakable With Heather R. Younger

In this episode, Heather speaks with Jane Fischberg, previously the CEO of Rubicon Programs. Jane explains how she learned many important leadership lessons. Each trait in her leadership style echoes the humility that she serves with as a leader. She provides beautiful personal examples of setting up her team for success. Her wisdom is apparent as seen in the advice she offers others on their cari...

In this episode, Heather interviews Nick Mehta, CEO of Gainsight, The Customer Success Company. Nick shares about his values and the values of his company. Values such as putting people first, beginner's mind, childlike joy, and more. These qualities shine in Nick's character throughout the episode, as his passion for leadership and doing good becomes more and more apparent.  Takeaways: No matter...

In this episode, Heather interviews Lindy Eichenbaum Lent, President and CEO of Rose Community Foundation. Heather realized she had to have Lindy on her Leadership with Heart Podcast after reading an article about Lindy in a magazine. That's how strong her caring leadership abilities are.  Lindy shares compelling stories and insights into the world of caring leadership. She describes what her driv...

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. Covey. Donald's leadership wisdom conveys that he is a humble leader who leads with reverent power. Their conversation conveys that anyone in any place in an organization has the opportunity to lead. Donald and Heather discuss strategies for mainta...

In this episode, Heather speaks with LaToya Lyn, Vice President of Talent Strategy at Oscar Health. Heather and LaToya begin with a discussion of Black History month and what it means to both of them. Their conversation ranges from activism, to identities, to listening and learning. One of the richest episodes to date.  Takeaways: Black History month is in February because of 2 prominent birthdays...

In this episode, Heather interviews Dave Sims, CEO of Floify, the industry's leading mortgage automation platform. Dave is an example of a humble leader, one who recognizes that his leadership journey has no end. We discuss his development within his company and the crucial leadership lessons he learned along the way that he incorporates into his everyday.  Takeaways: Leaders take ownership for th...

In this episode, Heather interviews Dr. Nikki Johnson, the first ever Chief of Mental Health Services for the Denver Sheriff's Department. Nikki shares countless caring leadership traits and best practices, and how she came to pick them up along her own leadership journey. Takeaways: Strive to be empathetic, genuine and non-judgmental. Stay true to yourself, even in a unique and seemingly opposite...

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 #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Speed of Trust. Stephen shares how trust is that foundation of his leadership journey. He also shares the origins of his drive to lead and some sage tips from his father, Stephen Covey, author of The 7...

In this episode, Heather speaks directly with listeners about some changes happening with the podcast, her thoughts on the US Capitol violence, the status of her book and some key thoughts on relationships:   Key takeaways: 1. We get to choose how we handle what is in front of us 2. Focus on relationships and all else will follow 3. Choose to be the bridge and not the divider

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 him to be on her podcast after hearing a speech he gave about empathy. Caring leadership is about emotional intelligence, and with empathy at the core of that, Heather knew she had to have Phil as a podcast guest.  Phil shares his leadership journey...

In this episode, Heather interviews the two women from her DEI certification class which she referenced in her blog recently. These two women shared an interaction, which Heather witnessed and was truly inspired by. Antrece Baggett, History, Associate Chair                            HCC Foundation Board Faculty Representative, and Golbou Ghassemieh, Project Manager/Recruitment Manager at Koff & A...

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 how they think, behave and interact with those they lead. Don't forget the poster you have to show us as your best self. This helps those you lead show us as their best as well.

In this episode, Heather interviews Esmeralda Martinez, the Migrant Education Program Director for the Southwest Region. Esmeralda demonstrates caring leadership by advocating for those that are not at the table. In her line of work, that is primarily underprivileged students and their families.  Where does Esmeralda's drive to lead come from? Her beautiful and empowering familial history and the...

In this podcast episode, Heather interviews Karen Erren, President and CEO at Feeding Westchester. As a leader of a non-profit food distribution service, Karen is familiar with showing care to others, but that doesn't mean she was always a perfectly caring leader. What Karen shows in her conversation with Heather is the effort that leaders have to put in to be there for their teams, especially dur...

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 the many caring leaders that she helped develop during her time in the Colorado Department of Education as Assistant Commissioner.  Caring leadership techniques were ingrained in Barbara from childhood, when she was growing up on the family farm. There...

In this episode, Heather speaks directly to listeners about gratitude, resilience, how leaders help those they lead reframe and focus forward.   Key takeaways: 1. Help your people become resilient 2. Use gratitude as a resilience-building tool 3. Curate experiences that change the frame   

In this episode, Heather hosts a solo show. In a concise and powerful episode, she connects a classic movie, "The Gladiator," to caring leadership. Maximus, the protagonist of the movie played by Russel Crowe, exemplifies that people can lead from any place, with or without a title. He produces a strong and effective team of gladiators by using key caring leader tactics. He takes the time to build...

Heather speaks to Garth Jordan and Heather Loenser of the American Animal Hospital Association. Both leaders of this organization: Garth, CEO, and Heather Loenser, Senior Veterinary Officer, together with Heather Younger have a very dynamic discussion about their personal leadership findings.  To the Heathers, empathy comes naturally. To Garth, it has been a work in progress. Yet, they all agree t...

In this Leadership with Heart episode, Heather speaks with Kirsten Benefiel, CEO of HSS, a company focused on leading the next generation of innovative security managed devices. Kirsten is a leader who strives to be authentic by showing up, being vulnerable and listening more than she speaks. Kirsten describes how aligning her life and leadership style with her personal values makes for a much eas...

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 questions relating to safe spaces to tell all stories at work. Heather invites you to listen with an open mind and heart to her stories and to share some of your own, making others feel comfortable to show up as their full selves Key takeaways: Do y...

In this episode Heather interviews Diana Steinhoff, Executive Vice President, Product and Strategy at Life & Absence Management Administrative Solutions. Diana is a leader who does what she loves day in and day out, interacting with people that need help as they navigate difficult life events. Diana has mastered how to be innovative in a difficult space and infuse lots of compassion into her work....

In this episode, Heather speaks with Mario Harding, Associate Chief Operating Officer at Denver Health, about the origins of his leadership style leading him to success as a humble leader. Mario relays a story where he was not present for his team at a time when they needed him. He sheds light on important qualities of a leader: vulnerability, being present, taking care of yourself first, balance,...

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 be, and shares some great tips for leaders, new and seasoned. Key takeaways: It's less important is something is easy, make it happen, be different Focus on the people and do the right thing for them, always Help your people realize their highest pot...

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 empathetic and responsive leader and some great tips for recognition and getting through this pandemic in tact with our teams. Key takeaways: As leaders, we must be people of integrity Ask yourself whether you are congruent with who you say you are Are y...

In this episode, Heather speaks with Gavriella Schuster, Corporate Vice President, Commercial Partner at Microsoft about her leadership style, her drive to lead , a time when she was not the most empowering leader and much more. Top Takeaways: As leaders, we have our own brand of leading We must be true to our own leadership style if we are to uplift those around us We must take time for ourselves...