KL157: Leading With the Heart

In this Keep Leading!® podcast episode titled "Leading with the Heart," I interview Robert Ackerman, the retired Executive Vice President and COO of Crown Castle, about the importance of leaders demonstrating trust and compassion.   About Robert Ackerman With over fifty years of experience spanning the government and corporate sectors, Robert Ackerman brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to any discussion on leadership and organizational growth. Robert's career began with a notable tenure as Deputy Commissioner at the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal. In 1998, he transitioned to the private sector, joining Crown Castle, a then-nascent wireless infrastructure start-up and now a multi-billion-dollar wireless infrastructure company. His contributions were instrumental in Crown Castle's evolution into the largest shared wireless infrastructure company in the United States. His roles at Crown Castle, including Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer exemplifies his ability to manage complex operational groups and drive organizational success. Beyond his executive roles, Bob has shared his wealth of knowledge as a guest lecturer on leadership and career development for various organizations. Additionally, he co-authored "Leading with the Heart: Building successful teams with trust and compassion," reflecting his philosophy of leadership rooted in trust and empathy. His dynamic leadership, extensive experience, and global perspective make him a compelling voice in discussions about organizational growth, leadership strategies, and career development. Listeners will gain valuable insights from his journey and the impactful lessons learned over his distinguished career.   Website https://www.bob3ackerman.com/about-the-book/   LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-ackerman-b203178/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/robert.ackerman.353   Robert Ackerman’s Book https://bit.ly/40R1zoe   Leadership Quote "We rise by lifting others." Robert Ingersoll   Subscribe, share, and review on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/keep-leading/id1461490512   Subscribe, share, and review on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/0I7uAW3x4AWsLe6cnAzHp7?si=14549a44dec3495f   Full Episode Transcripts and Detailed Guest Information www.KeepLeadingPodcast.com   Keep Leading LIVE (Live Recordings of the Keep Leading!® Podcast) www.KeepLeadingLive.com   Connect with Eddie Turner Website: https://www.eddieturnerllc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddieturner Twitter: https://twitter.com/eddieturnerjr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eddieturnerllc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eddieturnerjr/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/EddieTurnerJr LinkedIn Business: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eddie-turner-llc TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eddieturnerllc Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/eddieturner.bsky.social Agent: https://gray-miller-agency.webflow.io/roster/eddie-turner 100 Coaches Agency: https://www.100coaches.com/coaches/profiles/eddie-turner/   About the Keep Leading!® Podcast The Keep Leading!® podcast is for people passionate about leadership. It is dedicated to leadership development and insights. Join your host, Eddie Turner, The Leadership Excelerator®, as he speaks with accomplished leaders and people of influence across the globe about their journeys to leadership excellence. Listen as they share leadership strategies, techniques, and insights.   Share the Inspiration Inspired by what you hear? Share the episode with your network and help spread the message of empowerment and leadership. Use the hashtag #KeepLeadingPodcast and join the community of listeners who are dedicated to continuous growth and leadership excellence. Join us on this journey to empower women leaders and create a future where everyone can thrive. Keep Leading!® Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices