E87. Leading with Emotional Intelligence, Radical Empathy, Trust & Vulnerability with Christy Pretzinger

Episode notes

I am thrilled to welcome Christy Pretzinger as my guest on this episode of Lead with Heart. Christy is the CEO and founder of WG Content - a company that has reshaped the healthcare content landscape through an inspiring approach centered on kindness and people-focused values. She's a sought-after speaker and expert on topics like emotional intelligence, trust, and the often overlooked soft skills that create truly connected and effective workplaces. These are some of my favorite topics to discuss, so let’s dive into Christy's insights on creating inclusive, trust-filled cultures that prioritize human connection. In this episode: [02:33] Building a business on the foundation of kindness [05:19] Co-creating your business's values with your team [08:54] Using personality typing to engage your team [12:39] Radical empathy and emotional intelligence in leadership [20:14] Leading with trust and vulnerability [25:12] Holding people accountable with empathy [29:10] Building team culture intentionally [30:47] Personal development for business growth RESOURCES

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