Rephonic
Artwork for Lead From the Heart

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
Human Resources
Workplace Productivity
Late Bloomers
Happiness
Workplace Leadership
Productivity
Corporate Culture
Curiosity
Well-Being

Transformational Leadership For The 21st Century

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes185Founded8 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
Business

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Lead From the Heart

Latest Episodes

Paul Osterman is Professor Emeritus of Human Resources and Management at the MIT Sloan School of Management and one of the most important scholars examining how the structure of work is profoundly changing in organizations today.

His research focus... more

In an era marked by rising depression, loneliness, distractibility, burnout and overall declining well-being, many leaders are searching for more effective ways to support their own flourishing and that of their teams. In this compelling conversation... more

What if one of the greatest threats to employee well-being isn’t workload, stress or even burnout— but the growing feeling that people simply do not matter where they work?

That is the premise behind The Power of Mattering by Zach Mercurio, and the... more

What if the way most companies are run today—chasing short-term profits, cutting corners, exploiting customers, and ignoring employee well-being—is actually the opposite of what creates lasting organizational success? Eric Ries, author of the bestsel... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Zach Mercurio
Author and researcher behind The Power of Mattering
Author, The Power of Mattering
Episode: Zach Mercurio: Why People Need to Feel They Matter at Work
Eric Ries
Author of The Lean Startup and Incorruptible
Author and Entrepreneur
Episode: Eric Ries: Why Most Companies Are Built to Fail
Shawn Achor
Leading researcher on happiness, human potential, positive psychology, and performance
Episode: Shawn Achor: The Power of Belief and the Hidden Architecture of Human Performance
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

Host

Mark C. Crowley
Host of Lead From the Heart

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 135 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
    Austria4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise the thoughtful, heart-led leadership focus.
Guests are described as knowledgeable and well-prepared, providing real-world takeaways.
The show is a reliable source for practical leadership insights.
The host brings top-tier guests and asks sharp, valuable questions.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Zach Mercurio: Why People Need to Feel They Matter at Work
Q: How can organizations scale mattering without relying solely on training programs?
Scale comes from aligning environment, roles, and measurement with mattering. Create leadership checklists and rituals that keep care at the center, redesign performance reviews to include impact on people, and empower middle managers to model and propagate caring interactions. It's about building a culture that automatically prompts and rewards meaningful interactions, not just individual heroic moments.
Zach Mercurio: Why People Need to Feel They Matter at Work
Q: What are the practical steps leaders can take to embed mattering into daily work life beyond superficial perks or check-the-box programs?
Leaders should prioritize three things: noticing (deep, attentive listening and observation), affirming (recognizing contributions in specific, meaningful ways), and making people feel needed (ensuring roles and interactions reinforce each person's value). This requires time, space, and a systemic shift to reward caring behaviors and environment design that makes mattering visible.
Zach Mercurio: Why People Need to Feel They Matter at Work
Q: Why do you think mattering is a fundamental human need in the workplace, and how does that challenge traditional engagement thinking?
Matter is not peripheral to work; it is central to how people value themselves, perform, and remain connected. Engagement surveys miss the daily, moment-to-moment interactions that signal care and significance. When leaders focus on showing people they matter through concrete, ongoing behaviors, they reinvigorate belonging, trust, and energy—leading to better performance.
Eric Ries: Why Most Companies Are Built to Fail
Q: Can you explain the role of leadership and governance in maintaining integrity as companies scale?
Ries emphasizes boardroom decisions, mission articulation, and the need for structures that enforce values, warning that without governance, even well-intentioned leaders drift toward profit-centric priorities.
Eric Ries: Why Most Companies Are Built to Fail
Q: Why don't we see more incorruptible companies and how is the model sustained against pressures from investors and markets?
The guest argues that financial gravity influences behavior and that only by embedding a mission into governance, culture, and everyday practices can a company resist short-term pressures and align incentives around human flourishing.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Lead From the Heart

What is Lead From the Heart about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A consistently focused series on heart-centered leadership, blending research-backed insights with practical coaching to boost well-being, belonging, and performance in modern organizations. Episodes frequently explore topics like emotional intelligence, relational well-being, psychological safety, and the link between employee engagement and business results, often featuring researchers, top executives, and authors who translate complex ideas into actionable leadership moves. Unique strengths include synthesizing academic work with real-world leadership challenges, a clear emphasis on humane cultures, and frameworks that help leaders design environments where people can thrive.

Overall, the show tends to attract ambitious, impact-driven pr... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Lead From the Heart?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Lead From the Heart. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Lead From the Heart and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Lead From the Heart get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Lead From the Heart, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Lead From the Heart?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Lead From the Heart, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Lead From the Heart have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Lead From the Heart has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Lead From the Heart?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Lead From the Heart:

1. Coaching for Leaders
2. The Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam Grant
3. 10% Happier with Dan Harris
4. The Mel Robbins Podcast
5. ReThinking

How many episodes of Lead From the Heart are there?

Lead From the Heart launched 8 years ago and published 185 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Lead From the Heart?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Lead From the Heart?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Lead From the Heart from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Lead From the Heart?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Lead From the Heart. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Lead From the Heart?

Recent guests on Lead From the Heart include:

1. Zach Mercurio
2. Eric Ries
3. Shawn Achor
4. Gillian Sandstrom
5. Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad
6. Frank Giampietro
7. Jen Fisher
8. Josh Freedman

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days