Dr. Glenn Thomas - Founder and CEO of Heart Work Leadership Group

Welcome to another episode of the Business Leaders of America podcast. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Glenn Thomas, the visionary CEO and Founder of Heart Work Leadership Group. Dr. Glenn shares his transformative journey from retail leadership to becoming a pioneer in heart-centered leadership. We explore the power of leading with love, the profound impact it has on organizational culture, and how embracing empathy can drive both employee well-being and business success. Dr. Glenn dives deep into the origins of the Heart Work Leadership framework, the challenges leaders face in adopting this approach, and the tangible benefits companies can expect when they lead with compassion and authenticity. We also discuss the critical role of research in shaping the future of leadership, particularly as businesses move toward more human-centered workplaces. Join us as we unpack the key lessons from Dr. Glenn’s latest book, Dear HR, I Thought You'd Never Ask…, and learn how you can incorporate heart-centered leadership into your own organization to foster positive change. Notable Awards and Recognitions • CEO and Founder of Heart Work Leadership Group, a transformative executive leadership development organization • Founder of The Center for Heart Work Leadership, a nonprofit research firm dedicated to heart-centered leadership • Author of 6 books, including the most recent, Dear HR, I Thought You'd Never Ask… A Blueprint for Designing Workplaces That Lead With Love. • Creator of the Heart Work Leadership framework, designed to help leaders foster trust, collaboration, and emotional intelligence in the workplace • Inspirational speaker, author, mentor, and advocate for leading with love How to connect with Dr. Glenn Thomas • https://www.linkedin.com/in/glennathomasjr/ • https://online.heartworkleadership.com/ • Amazon.com: Dear HR: A blueprint for designing workplaces that lead with love: 9798884839878: Thomas Jr., Dr Glenn A: Books Show Notes [1:32] Brief intro on how Dr. Glenn Thomas got to where he is today. [2:08] Glenn’s defining moment that leading with love was the key to effective leadership and how it shaped the Heart Work Leadership framework. [3:18] What it means to lead with love. [4:39] Convincing organizations the importance of heart-centered leadership and tangible outcomes businesses can expect when they embrace heart-centered leadership, both in terms of employee well-being and business success. [15:43] The role Glenn sees research playing in the future of leadership development. [23:17] Glenn’s latest book, “Dear HR, I Thought You’d Never Ask…” [30:27] How to connect with Glenn, learn more about Heart Work Leadership, as well as pick up his latest book. [31:12] Advice for leaders and entrepreneurs how to incorporate heart-centered leadership into their own businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices