112: Leaders with Heart Lead First with Grace

In this episode, Heather Younger speaks with Andy Boian, Founder and CEO of Dovetail Solutions, a PR firm based out of Colorado. Andy shares a touching story of why he is driven to lead that is based out adversity, his ideas on a 60-day quick start program for new employees and the reason why he speaks last at meetings. Key takeaways: Make sure those you lead feel valued and that their interests and jobs are valued We must give trust before we get it Speak last as the leader in the room so you get the benefit of hearing other views and create a psychologically safe space for your people If you lead your people first with grace they will give it back to you Be compassionate to yourself and know who you are