About this episode

In this 200th episode special, Lyndsay Dowd reflects on her podcast journey and the importance of leading with heart.

In this special episode of Heartbeat for Hire, Lyndsay steps into the guest seat to celebrate a massive milestone: the show's 200th episode. Interviewed by Emmy-winning journalist Cristina Mendonsa, Lyndsay reflects on the journey of growing her podcast. The core takeaway: leading with heart isn't a soft skill, but a requirement for success in today's world. KEY POINTS - The Core Mission: How Lyndsay started the show and used it to share real-world examples of great leadership. - Leading with Heart: Lyndsay's core philosophy. Heart-centred leadership is not "fluffy"; it's an approach that drives real ROI. - The "Reformed Asshole": The story of a leader who moved from fear tactics to vulnerability. - The Power of Curiosity: The "secret sauce" for the podcast. How Lyndsay became a master connector for her audience. - Don't Be Precious with Episode One: Lyndsay's advice for new creators. TIMESTAMPS 1:26 The unexpected joy of building friendships with guests 2:20 The "why" behind Heartbeat for Hire 4:56 The common theme: 99% of successful guests lead with heart 9:56 Lessons from Mark Peters on community and employee resources 14:05 Don't be precious with the first episode 16:25 The…

People in this episode

Host: Lyndsay Dowd

Guest: Cristina Mendonsa

Topics covered

• leadership
• podcast journey
• heart-centered leadership
• vulnerability in leadership
• community building

Keywords

• leadership
• podcast
• heart-centered
• vulnerability
• community
• success
• ROI

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IBM

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