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397: Striking the Balance between Soft and Hard in Leadership

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How do great leaders inspire confidence, even in the most challenging moments? What impact do body language, tone, and presence have on the people we lead?

In this episode of Leadership with Heart, I sit down with Tracy Nolan, Senior Vice President of MarketPoint at Humana, to explore the art of leading with strength and compassion, often without saying a word. Tracy shares her journey from retail to telecommunications and ultimately to healthcare, where she leads thousands of employees and agents in helping people make critical health decisions.

Our conversation takes an unexpected turn as we reflect on the Super Bowl, analyzing the nonverbal cues of top athletes like Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. We discussed how their body language before halftime sent a message to their team, whether they realized it or not. The same is true in leadership. How we show up influences our teams far beyond what we say.

Whether you're leading a team of five or five thousand, this episode offers practical insights into how Leadership is felt as much as it is heard. Tracy's approach proves that caring deeply isn't a weakness—it's a leadership superpower.

What's your take? How do you balance high standards with leading from the Heart? Let's continue the conversation.

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Content provided by Heather R. Younger, J.D., Heather R. Younger, and J.D.. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Heather R. Younger, J.D., Heather R. Younger, and J.D. or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

How do great leaders inspire confidence, even in the most challenging moments? What impact do body language, tone, and presence have on the people we lead?

In this episode of Leadership with Heart, I sit down with Tracy Nolan, Senior Vice President of MarketPoint at Humana, to explore the art of leading with strength and compassion, often without saying a word. Tracy shares her journey from retail to telecommunications and ultimately to healthcare, where she leads thousands of employees and agents in helping people make critical health decisions.

Our conversation takes an unexpected turn as we reflect on the Super Bowl, analyzing the nonverbal cues of top athletes like Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. We discussed how their body language before halftime sent a message to their team, whether they realized it or not. The same is true in leadership. How we show up influences our teams far beyond what we say.

Whether you're leading a team of five or five thousand, this episode offers practical insights into how Leadership is felt as much as it is heard. Tracy's approach proves that caring deeply isn't a weakness—it's a leadership superpower.

What's your take? How do you balance high standards with leading from the Heart? Let's continue the conversation.

  continue reading

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