In this Leadership with Heart podcast episode, I welcome Kevin Kruse, Founder and CEO of LEADx. Kevin shares how his introverted nature and deep sense of purpose led him to build a platform designed to democratize leadership development and bring coaching and emotional intelligence tools to every leader through AI and digital innovation.
Our conversation goes far beyond leadership tech. It's a personal and reflective look into why Kevin does what he does, including his intentional decisions to support emerging voices, elevate women leaders, and use his platform to advocate for access and equity in the workplace.
Together, we unpack the philosophy of progress over perfection, the duality of Leadership as both head and heart and how caring Leadership isn't about being soft. It's about doing the hard work of consistently showing up for others.
We explore how imperfection can be a robust connector, why self-leadership is foundational, and how direct or indirect mentorship can shift someone's trajectory meaningfully. Kevin also explains why EQ is the new competitive advantage, how the LEADx app is helping build that skill globally, and why future casting may become the defining trait of tomorrow's most effective leaders.
Whether you're building your leadership toolkit or wondering how to expand your reach as a mentor, this episode offers practical inspiration with a profoundly human touch.
How are you scaling your Leadership personally, professionally, or through others? And how might you be showing up as a mentor, even if you don't realize it yet? I'd love to hear your reflections.
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