Becoming Unshakable With Heather R. Younger

In this episode, Heather speaks with Dustin Yowell, Director of Operations for Mercy Health Systems about his leadership style on humility and admitting mistakes, a time when he was not the best version of himself and his perspective on resilience in leadership.   Key takeaways:  *Humility in leadership is essential *Setting goals and being clear about expectations is not the opposite of leading w...

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 during this pandemic. Heather shares some key decisions she has made to create a metamorphosis in her life. Key takeaways: Now is the time to see change as a positive despite what is front of us Starting anew right now might be exactly what you need to...

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 this podcast. She also tells her perspective of the death of Chadwick Boseman, the former Marvel star and the king of Wakanda, the fictitious county in the Black Panther movie. Key takeaways: All employees are looking for hope and need leaders to help...

In this episode, Heather speaks with Greg Brenner, Assistant Vice President - Talent & Organizational Development (HR) about his leadership style, a great example of when he was not the best version of himself and some great pearls of wisdom. Key takeaways: · Figure out how you want to engage with those you lead by being more intentional · Put people at the center · Be the grown up in the interact...

In this episode, Heather speaks with Danny Langloss, City Manager at City of Dixon in Illinois about his leadership style, the importance of showing appreciation for those we lead, a time when he was not the best version of himself and much more. Key takeaways: There is a delicate balance for the leader on being self-aware and managing our emotions. There is a big difference between being very awa...

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, civil rights advocate who was very close with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and some brilliant pearls of wisdom for every leader to think about. Key takeaways: As a leader, it is not what you do, but how you do it Leaders don't lead, they create a space...

In this episode, Heather speaks with Scott Miller, EVP of Thought leadership at Franklin Covey his leadership style, his drive to lead, about his unique view on leadership and self-awareness. Key takeaways: As leaders, we must be aware of our shortcomings to be able to truly meet our people where they are. Do you people feel safe to tell the truth about you to your face? Great leaders are more con...

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 calls "praise notes" to employees, a time when he was not the best leader he could be and much more. Key takeaways: Always go out of the way to praise those you lead and pass it on from customers too Our economy is built on an exchange of trust, not ju...

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 version of herself and her interesting take on discovering what we can influence and impact. Key Takeaways: Don't give away your influence Realize that we have a choice to focus on what we can influence and our thinking Are you current thought pattern...

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 personal background, her "why" for writing her book, the main focuses of the book, and her editor talks about what makes this book so different. It is a treat to listen to if you are a fan of the guests from this show.

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 when he took his eye off of the business and abdicated responsibility.   Key takeaways: *Dont abdicate responsibility but be there to guide people *Make show the balance of care and strength.  *Take the long view when leading so that you might creat...

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 Solution yo the problems in our world. Don't bail out of taking responsibility   2. You are worthy of your leadership. You are good enough for others to care for.    3. We can all choose to be unstuck post-COVID-19

In this episode, Heather speaks with Craig Miller, President of FOCUS, Fellowship of Catholic University Students, about his leadership style, where his drive to lead comes from, his focus on minimizing his ego and much more! Key Takeaways: Don't focus on serving self but serving others Decide whether or not you are claiming positions out of ego Bring people along with you by spending time with th...

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 treats his employees like family his very profound story of adversity and rebirth. Key takeaways: When things go wrong in life and business, focus on fixing one thing at a time and looking forward Sometimes when we are easy on team members whose perf...

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 not the the best version of herself and what strategies she used to show up better. Key Takeaways: Take time with your people and leave the boss back at the office Try to establish a deeper connection especially now during a crisis Help your people t...

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 himself to hold onto an employee who was not open to change and what he did to come out of that circumstance and what he does now to stop himself for doing that. Key takeaways: Set aside time to be with people who just need to talk Look for the greatn...

 In this episode, Heather speaks to Karen Weeks about her leadership journey, the way she sees how the differences in leadership styles impact the way we lead, more about her drive to lead and interesting lessons she learned when she left a team member out of an important meeting: Key takeaways: Collaborate with team members to ensure you aren't making assumptions about their future opportunities...

Heather speaks with Wes Struebing, founder and president at Logistics Titans about his very direct and caring leadership style, where his drive to lead comes from and some great nuggets for all leaders to ask themselves to move forward in their leadership. Key Takeaways: If you cannot or are not helping those you lead, you must leave or change your position You are either green and growing or you...

In this episode, Heather Younger speaks to Scott Shay, Chairman of Signature Bank of New York about his leadership style, his mentors on leadership and very unlikely journey to where he is today, his organization's communication strategy through the Corona Virus, a time when he was not the best leader he could be and much more. Key takeaways: The most valuable asset in any organization is it emplo...

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 Leading, the very distant place from where his drive to lead comes and something key for leaders to remember. Key takeaways: Figure out what the needs of your people are and meet them there When you are truly happy to see that your people are getting r...

In this episode, Heather Younger speaks with Kelly Moran, the Executive Director of the American Cancer Society in Denver. Kelly shared a lot about her leadership style, her philosophy, the importance of showing up at leaders, a time when she was not her best and he key things we can do as leaders to move forward in our current Covid crisis. Key takeaways: Our attitude matters at work If we want t...

In this episode, Heather Younger speaks with Frank Ricotta, CEO and Founder of BurstIQ about his leadership style, his unique background that instilled in him a drive to lead, a time when he was at a low in his leadership and what he did to come out of it and some key tips to move interate during a crisis. Key takeways: Strike the balance between both nurturing and being a visionary driving for go...

In this episode, Heather Younger speaks with Kevin Patterson, CEO of Connect For Health Colorado about his leadership style, philosophy, a time when he was so proud of his leadership behaviors and more. His unique perspective on employee voice and communication to different audiences Key takeaways: Employees can't be clear about what you need to do without knowing where you are going Do not microm...

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 touching story of why he is driven to lead that is based out adversity, his ideas on a 60-day quick start program for new employees and the reason why he speaks last at meetings. Key takeaways: Make sure those you lead feel valued and that their interests a...

In this episode, Heather Younger speaks with Timbra Yoakum, Director of Special Programs, Mabank Independent School District about her drive to lead, a time when she was not the best version of her, her leadership style and focus, and where her passes lies. Key takeways: Be a servant leader and get in the trenches with those you lead Don't place yourself above those you lead, but in a supportive r...