E100: Leading with Heart Intelligence to Build a Culture of Belonging with Susan Inouye

I can’t think of a more powerful way to celebrate 100 episodes than with Susan Inouye, a transformational executive coach and bestselling author whose work bridges neuroscience, somatics, and authentic leadership.

In this milestone conversation, we explore how leaders in the nonprofit space can shift from head-centric leadership to heart-centered leadership. Susan breaks down the five leadership shifts required to create emotionally intelligent and collaborative cultures, especially when working with multigenerational teams.

If you’re ready to build a culture where people feel seen, valued, and safe to contribute their gifts, this episode is a must-listen.

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES

“ We never talk about the intelligence of our hearts and our bodies, which are two thirds of our innate intelligence. And neuroscience has proven this.” – Susan Inouye

“Receptivity is such an important part in building the body of a 21st century leader. You have to be able to receive people’s thoughts, to receive their ideas, to receive their health, to receive their praise, to receive their criticism, and to receive it with openness and curiosity.” – Susan Inouye

“ Expectations are not things we can control. You need to turn them into intentions because intentions are within us and they’re things we can control.” – Susan Inouye

RESOURCES

Leadership’s Perfect Storm by Susan Inouye

The EmC Masterclass developed by Dr. Lola Gershfeld is for everyone looking to enhance their communication and collaboration skills to raise more revenue for their mission. This groundbreaking Emotional Connection process has been integrated into top universities’ curriculum and recognized by international organizations like ICF HRCI, and SHRM. Use the code LEADWITHHEART to enjoy a generous 10% discount.

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CONNECT WITH SUSAN

LinkedIn: Susan Inouye

Instagram: @susan_inouye

Website: https://susaninouye.com/leadwithheart

CONNECT WITH HALEY

Haley is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Certified Stress Management Coach, and Certified EmC train the trainer. She is the Founder of The Savvy Fundraiser, a nonprofit consulting and coaching business. She has worked in both small and large nonprofit teams in the human services, homelessness, and youth sectors; and she specializes in the EmC process, nonprofit leadership, board development, and fundraising. Haley is a passionate, impact-driven, experienced nonprofit professional whose mission is to empower, elevate and engage nonprofit leaders to build healthy, thriving organizations.

Instagram: @thesavvyfundraiser

LinkedIn: Haley Cooper, CFRE

Website: thesavvyfundraiser.com