In this episode, we dive deep into the power of kindness as a strategic force in leadership and business. Host Serena Miranda sits down with Abagail McKiernan — speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of Spark in the Dark — to uncover how compassionate leadership is not just a feel-good ideal but a game-changing approach that transforms workplaces and communities.
From creating a peer-to-peer support network that’s connected over 100,000 people in need, to building HelpLink, a tech platform that removes real-life barriers for employees, Abagail reveals how empathy can be turned into effective action and sustainable systems.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to lead with heart in high-impact environments
✅ Why kindness requires strong systems to thrive
✅ The role of care in building authentic culture
✅ What true leadership looks like when rooted in service
🔥 Transform your view of leadership, purpose, and positive workplace culture with this inspiring conversation.
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