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Lead From the Heart

Mark C. Crowley
Leadership
Employee Well-Being
Emotional Intelligence
Employee Engagement
Mental Health
Workplace Culture
Organizational Culture
Trust In Leadership
Team Dynamics
Self-Awareness
Artificial Intelligence
Workplace Productivity
Human Resources
Late Bloomers
Happiness
Workplace Leadership
Productivity
Corporate Culture
Curiosity
Well-Being

Transformational Leadership For The 21st Century

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Beliefs are one of the most powerful—and least examined—forces shaping human life. They determine what we notice, what we ignore, what we attempt, what we avoid, and ultimately what we believe is possible for ourselves and for others. Long before we ... more

In an era marked by remote work, digital convenience, and a documented 24% decline in everyday social interactions, many leaders are noticing a subtle but significant erosion of human connection — both in their personal lives and across their organiz... more

Leaders who care about employee well-being are facing a hidden challenge that most aren’t talking about enough: widespread disconnection.

Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Brigham Young University and Director of th... more

A photographic portrait of Julie Claeys When a global professional services firm decides that employee well-being deserves C-suite ownership — complete with metrics, guardrails, and consequences — it signals a major leap from perks to strategy. To th... more

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Gillian Sandstrom
Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Sussex; author of Once Upon a Stranger
University of Sussex
Episode: Gillian Sandstrom: How Talking to Strangers Boosts Well-Being and Leadership Impact
Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad
Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Episode: Julianne Holt-Lunstad: Connection Is the Most Powerful Tool Leaders Are Ignoring
Frank Giampietro
Chief Well-Being Officer at EY
EY
Episode: Frank Giampietro: How EY’s Chief Well-Being Officer Drives Impact
Jen Fisher
First Chief Well-being Officer at Deloitte US
Deloitte US
Episode: Jen Fisher: Leading With Hope And Well-Being
Josh Freedman
Author of Emotion Rules and leading authority on emotions in leadership
Emotion Rules
Episode: Joshua Freedman: The Secret Power Leaders Ignore
Daniel Coyle
Author of Flourish; expert on teams, culture, and human flourishing
Author and researcher
Episode: Daniel Coyle: How Leaders Create The Conditions For Flourishing
Phil Le Brun
Executive in Residence at Amazon Web Services
Amazon Web Services
Episode: Phil Le-Brun & Jana Werner: How Organizations Thrive When They Have Three Hearts
Jana Werner
Global executive advisor at AWS
Amazon Web Services
Episode: Phil Le-Brun & Jana Werner: How Organizations Thrive When They Have Three Hearts
David Van Adelsberg
CEO of Irrational Capital
Irrational Capital
Episode: David Van Adelsberg: Why Wall Street Is Betting on Employee Well-Being

Host

Mark C. Crowley
Host of Lead From The Heart; focuses on employee well-being, humane leadership, and transformational change.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 132 ratings
  • Outstanding podcast on EI and contemporary management

    The host gets amazing guests ( practically a “Whose Who” of management leaders), keeps the format tight, and asks outstanding questions. Each episode is a gem!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anglican who Swam the Tiber
    United Statesa year ago
  • Important conversations for the modern leader

    Mark has a way of truly understanding what’s at the heart of running an effective team, his leadership and business insights are so valuable for anyone who own runs and is seeking to run their own company.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skullkid1391
    United States3 years ago
  • Your Competitive Advantage

    WARNING! - Leading from the heart is not for weak leaders! If you believe you are brave enough to lead others to accomplish clearly defined targets, so they believe they accomplished it. themselves! You owe it to yourself to read, Lead from the Heart to confirm that you have what it takes to do just that! Todd J. Wireman

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Todd J. Wireman
    United States3 years ago
  • Love this show!

    Lead From the Heart has quickly become a favorite in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mvelasco07
    United States3 years ago
  • Fascinating topics and guests

    I really enjoy your podcast Lead From the Heart, and I would recommend it to anyone interested in Transformational Leadership For The 21st Century. I just listened to the interview with Alex Budak about his book Becoming A Changemaker: An Actionable Guide To Leading Positive Change At Any Level. Thank you for the invaluable takeaways.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I value the unique angle
    Austria3 years ago

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The host brings top guests and asks outstanding questions, creating tight, valuable episodes.
Guests are described as high-caliber and thoughtfully challenged, with meaningful conversations about heart-led leadership.
Listeners praise practical leadership insights that are widely applicable to managing teams and organizations.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Jen Fisher: Leading With Hope And Well-Being
Q: What was the turning point that made you realize something had to change, and how did you recover?
The turning point was hitting rock bottom and recognizing that burnout was harming health and identity; recovery came with support from family and a deliberate shift to build hope as a leadership practice, not just a feeling.
Jen Fisher: Leading With Hope And Well-Being
Q: Do you believe CEOs genuinely care about depletion and burnout, given the pressures they face?
CEOs typically care on a human level, but they're often focused on competing priorities and may not know what to do to fix it; the real challenge is reframing work culture and implementing systemic changes rather than offering surface-level fixes.
Gillian Sandstrom: How Talking to Strangers Boosts Well-Being and Leadership Impact
Q: Why does this matter more now than ever in the workplace?
In an era of remote work and rapid change, human connection is a lever for well-being, morale, and performance. Practices that foster belonging and everyday conversations help teams weather stress, boost creativity, and build resilient, collaborative cultures where people feel valued and understood.
Gillian Sandstrom: How Talking to Strangers Boosts Well-Being and Leadership Impact
Q: What final advice would you give to leaders who want to foster this ripple effect of connection in their organizations?
Leaders should model human warmth in everyday moments, such as welcoming new team members, acknowledging individuals by name, and sharing personal interests to remind everyone they are human. Small, consistent gestures—like a greeting at meetings or a quick check-in—can create a culture where people feel seen and motivated to engage with one another.
Gillian Sandstrom: How Talking to Strangers Boosts Well-Being and Leadership Impact
Q: Could you walk us through what the science shows about how these small conversations affect mood, belonging, and anxiety, and what leaders can do to apply this with their teams?
Small conversations reliably improve mood and perceived connectedness, and the benefits accumulate over time. Practical approaches include greeting people by name, asking simple, open questions, and using three strategies—curiosity, finding something in common, and genuine kindness—to initiate conversations that make people feel seen and valued, which in turn enhances team belonging and engagement.

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Transformational leadership at work, with a strong emphasis on employee well-being, psychological safety, and humane workplaces. Episodes frequently explore how relational conditions, trust, and purposeful culture drive performance, innovation, and sustainable success. Guests range from researchers and CEOs to authors and coaches, offering practical frameworks—from flourishing and thriving to humility, emotional intelligence, and inclusive leadership—that listeners can apply to real-world teams and organizations.

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Recent guests on Lead From the Heart include:

1. Gillian Sandstrom
2. Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad
3. Frank Giampietro
4. Jen Fisher
5. Josh Freedman
6. Daniel Coyle
7. Phil Le Brun
8. Jana Werner

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