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Season 2, Episode 1 | HEART Leadership Podcast

What happens when the biggest challenge facing a CEO isn't the market, the competition, or the business strategy—but someone sitting right across the leadership table?

Let's face it. Leadership can get messy, especially when trust breaks down between people who are supposed to be leading together.

We're kicking off Season 2 of the HEART Leadership Podcast with Liz Crowley, founder of HR Collaborative Solutions, for an honest conversation about navigating conflict at the executive level.

With more than 25 years of experience, Liz has helped CEOs and senior leaders work through some of the most challenging people situations imaginable. From strained relationships and difficult conversations to rebuilding trust and making the tough decision to part ways, Liz brings a practical perspective to a side of leadership we don't always talk about.

Together, we explore:

• Why conflict between senior leaders can become one of an organization's biggest distractions.
• How assumptions and emotions can make difficult situations even worse.
• What it takes to approach uncomfortable conversations with clarity and intention.
• Whether trust can truly be rebuilt once it's been damaged.
• How leaders can balance empathy with accountability.
• When it's time to recognize that a working relationship may no longer be repairable.

And of course, we bring it back to HEART Leadership—because leading with empathy doesn't mean avoiding difficult conversations or tough decisions.

Whether you're a CEO, an HR professional, a manager, or someone navigating a challenging workplace relationship, this conversation will give you something to think about.

Here's a question to carry with you: Are you addressing the conflict in front of you, or are you allowing it to quietly influence everything around you?

Connect with Liz Crowley:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-crowley-8850201/

Website: https://www.hrcollaborativesolutions.com/

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We're back for Season 2 of the HEART Leadership Podcast! ❤️

Leadership is messy. People are complicated. And let's face it—none of us have all the answers!

I'm Sara Valentine, and after nearly two decades in HR and leadership, one thing I know for sure is that how we respond matters.

This season, we're having real conversations about the challenges leaders are facing today—from navigating workplace conflict and leading Generation Z to mental health, the realities of the HR profession, and the rapidly changing world of artificial intelligence.

We'll share honest stories, practical lessons, different perspectives, and probably a few laughs along the way.

Because leadership isn't about being perfect. It's about showing up for people, having the courage to navigate difficult moments, and being willing to learn and grow.

Whether you're a seasoned executive, a new manager, an HR professional, or someone simply trying to lead a little better, there's a place for you here.

And I want YOU to be part of the conversation! Send me Fan Mail with your questions, leadership challenges, and topics you'd love for us to explore.

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New season. New conversations. Same HEART. ❤️

Lead with HEART, and the rest will follow.

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What does love have to do with leadership?

According to Dr. Robert “Navy Bob” Roncska—quite a lot.

In this episode of the HEART Leadership Podcast, Sara Valentine sits down with Navy Bob, retired U.S. Navy Captain, former nuclear submarine commander, leadership expert, and author of Beyond the Sea, for a powerful conversation about what it really means to lead with love.

Drawing from his experiences in the Navy, the White House, healthcare, and beyond, Bob shares why the strongest leaders aren't those who simply command authority—they're the ones who build trust, listen deeply, hold people accountable, and genuinely care about the people they lead.

Sara and Bob explore the natural connection between Leading with Love and the HEART Leadership Framework™—Hear, Empathize, Acknowledge, Respond, and Thank—and why empathy and accountability aren't opposites. In fact, some of the most difficult leadership moments are exactly when people need our HEART the most.

They also talk about faith, service, gratitude, legacy, and the people who shape us along the way.

Whether you lead a submarine, a boardroom, a nonprofit, or a small team, this conversation is a reminder that love isn't weakness in leadership. It's strength.

🎙️ Listen in for an inspiring conversation about courage, trust, service, and leading people well.

Lead with HEART, and the rest will follow.

A HEARTfelt thank you for listening!