TL; DR Discover heart-centered leadership with Bruce Kasanoff. Enhance self-awareness and embrace being human for personal and professional growth through love and emotional intelligence.*** What does it truly mean to lead with heart in today's fast-paced business world? ***In this episode of "The Business Philosopher Within You" podcast, host Bhavesh Naik sits down with Bruce Kasanoff, a renowned executive coach, author and speaker, to explore the transformative power of heart-centered leadership. Together, they delve into the essence of being human in leadership roles and the critical role of self-awareness in personal and professional growth.Bruce shares his "secret" to having 800,000+ followers on Linkedin and 500,000+ readers of his five newsletters. He discusses the challenges and rewards of leading with love rather than fear, offering insights into how leaders can nurture a more compassionate and effective organizational culture.Listeners will gain insights into the role of coaching as a leadership tool, the impact of coaching on organizations, and the personal growth that comes from embracing heart-centered leadership. Bruce's reflections on change and growth provide a compelling narrative of transformation and the power of self-awareness.Among the themes we explored:

• Cracking the heart open and letting it lead our personal growth and leadership capacity.
• The influence of authenticity and kindness in building a large following on social media.
• The role of coaching in empowering leaders and organizations.
• The contrast between leading with love versus fear.
• The impact of being heart-centered on organizational culture and individual growth.
• Navigating the intricacies of coaching principles, self-awareness and leading with heart.
• The challenges faced in coaching relationships and applying coaching fundamentals to leadership.
• The significance of behavioral changes and how fears and dreams influence personal growth.
• Setting boundaries while navigating a heart-centered leadership in a chaotic world.

Tune in to discover how heart-centered leadership can transform not only your organization but also your personal life. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Bruce Kasanoff's profound insights and practical advice.CHAPTERS:

00:00 - Highlights

02:17 - Meet Bruce Kasanoff, Author and Executive Coach

03:59 - 800,000+! Building Heartfelt Linkedin Connections

09:53 - Defining the Heart-Centered Leadership

13:20 - "I Am"

19:48 - Bringing Heart-Centered Leadership to Leaders

22:46 - Leading with Love Vs Fear

27:15 - Coaching as a Leadership Tool

31:03 - #1 Success Criteria for a Coach

33:36 - The Impact of Coaching on Organizations

36:36 - Defining Coaching

44:06 - Coaching Process?

51:25 - Self-Awareness and the Importance of Common Ground Under Business Results

56:29 - The Role of Heart in Leadership

59:15 - Fears and Dreams: The Neighbors of Our Aspirations

01:02:58 - Cracking the Heart Open: Personal Growth Through Heart-Centered Leadership

01:06:18 - The Complexity of Leading with an Open Heart

01:09:55 - Before and After: Reflections on Change and Growth

01:15:30 - Setting Boundaries: When Protecting the Heart May be Necessary

01:16:47 - Closing Thoughts and Getting In Touch

01:17:49 - About Being on the Podcast: Feedback and Reflections

~~~Music by Yrii Semchyshyn (Thank You!): https://www.patreon.com/yuriisemchyshyn~~~Show Notes and Further Reading: https://www.awayre.com/heart-centered-leadership-being-human-business-bruce-kasanoff/