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In this episode of the HEART Leadership Podcast, Sara explores the final letter in the HEART framework — “T” for Thank — and why gratitude is the thread that holds leadership, culture, and connection together.

Gratitude isn’t a feeling; it’s a leadership practice. In this episode, Sara reflects on the people who helped shape her journey — mentors, colleagues, HR professionals, leaders, and the people she has had the honor of leading. She also shares what happens when gratitude is missing in leadership and how the absence of appreciation quietly erodes trust, engagement, and performance.

This episode is both a thank-you and a reminder: leadership is never a solo act. Gratitude keeps our hearts open, our egos in check, and our purpose clear — and it’s essential for any leader who wants to build lasting impact.

A HEARTfelt thank you for listening!

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In this episode of the HEART Leadership Podcast, Sara unpacks the “R” in HEART — Respond — and why action is the true test of leadership.

When someone comes forward with a concern, request, or disclosure, silence is still a response — and often the most damaging one. Sara explores why timely, sincere responses build trust, while inaction erodes credibility, engagement, and culture.

Drawing from real-world HR experience, this episode addresses the reality that while HR can recommend and facilitate, it is ultimately leaders who must act — and when they don’t, trust is lost. Sara shares practical guidance on how leaders can respond with care, clarity, and accountability, even when answers aren’t immediate.

This episode is a powerful reminder that without response, HEART becomes an empty word — and leadership loses its impact.

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In this episode of the HEART Leadership Podcast, Sara unpacks the “A” in HEART — Appreciate, Acknowledge, and Apologize — and why these three leadership behaviors are essential to building trust, credibility, and healthy workplace cultures.

Sara explores why great leaders never take credit for their team’s work, why appreciation and recognition must be personal (not one-size-fits-all), and why the most powerful words a leader can say are, “I screwed that up.” Drawing from real leadership experiences, she also addresses how lack of accountability and fear-based cultures erode trust, silence feedback, and ultimately weaken performance.

This episode challenges leaders to balance appreciation with accountability, humility with high standards, and recognition with action — because accountability isn’t punishment, it’s an act of caring.

A HEARTfelt thank you for listening!