The Heart Of Leadership

Episode 8: Heart Of Leadership Podcast – Sandra Efu

In this episode of The Heart of Leadership, Dr. Sandra Efu, President and CEO of Keyano College, shares powerful insights on what it means to lead with presence, empathy, and purpose. Drawing on her global experience in education and leadership, she discusses how people-centered leadership fosters trust, growth, and resilience—especially during times of crisis. From shifting away ...

Hope and Leadership – Becoming a Dealer in Hope

In this episode of The Heart of Leadership, Mardere Berkel sits down with Dr. Lenora LeMay, an expert in the narrative conception of hope, to explore the role of hope in leadership. Drawing from her experience as an educator and researcher, Dr. LeMay emphasizes that hope is not just an abstract concept but an embodied process that helps people navigate challenges and move forward. L...

Jen is CEO of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), where she works collaboratively with the National Board of Directors to implement their vision and ensure an ever-vibrant organization. She joined NAWBO in 2008, bringing with her an extensive background as a woman business owner in commercial music production and virtual operational support. At NAWBO, Jen has reactivated the organization’s 501c(3), the NAWBO ...

In this podcast, Liam Murphy, CEO of Innoflo (Previously Fireball Equipment), shares his journey toward embracing a people-centered leadership philosophy. Reflecting on challenging times in 2018-2019, Liam explains how prioritizing processes over people led to cultural disconnection, disengagement, and financial struggles despite record revenue. Stepping into his leadership role, Liam implemented a valu...

Crystal Young, President and CEO of the McKay Métis Group, joins The Heart of Leadership to share her journey of building a value-driven organization rooted in transparency, respect, and collaboration. Crystal discusses the importance of relationships, leading by example, and balancing compassion with accountability. Through humility and authenticity, she has fostered a culture of trust and excellence, earning her company recogniti...

CHRIS ENGEL – CEO AND FOUNDER OF CANOCO 

Welder by trade turned into an entrepreneur, experienced operational and project management leader adept at driving exceptional results in executive settings through team building and strategic leadership. Skilled in navigating fast-paced, detail-oriented industries to deliver successful projects by leveraging collaboration and industry expertise. Expertise in maximizing profitability, opera...

JR Hill is a Florida-born native with roots in both Florida and Illinois. JR started working at age 15 in high school and has been working ever since. At 19, he began his career at FedEx as a package handler overseeing the evening package sort. This role was his first taste of leadership, shaping his career trajectory.

Over the next 11 years, JR held various positions within FedEx, spanning operations, leadership, and sales. These ...

In this podcast from Sage and Summit, the conversation features Trevor Muir, co-founder and past CEO, and current president of SurePoint Group. He shares insights about his leadership journey, particularly focusing on how he led his team through significant challenges with authenticity, vulnerability, and a core value of caring.

Three Core Learnings:

1. Authenticity and Vulnerability as Leadership Strengths:

• Trevor emphasizes t...