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In this episode of the HEART Leadership Podcast, Sara unpacks the “A” in HEART — Appreciate, Acknowledge, and Apologize — and why these three leadership behaviors are essential to building trust, credibility, and healthy workplace cultures.

Sara explores why great leaders never take credit for their team’s work, why appreciation and recognition must be personal (not one-size-fits-all), and why the most powerful words a leader can say are, “I screwed that up.” Drawing from real leadership experiences, she also addresses how lack of accountability and fear-based cultures erode trust, silence feedback, and ultimately weaken performance.

This episode challenges leaders to balance appreciation with accountability, humility with high standards, and recognition with action — because accountability isn’t punishment, it’s an act of caring.

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Empathy is the leadership trait that separates managers from true leaders. In this episode, Sara explores why empathy matters, how it strengthens accountability, and why it is essential for giving feedback, navigating conflict, and building trust.

She also honors the memory of Chris Andrews — a former leader who mentored her during one of the most defining seasons of her career. His empathy, courage, and faith shaped the way she leads today.

This episode is a heartfelt invitation to embrace empathy as a powerful force for transformation — in your team, your relationships, and your leadership journey.

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In this special bonus episode of Leading with HEART, Sara Valentine shares her keynote address from the 2025 Sister Leaders Conference in Portsmouth, VA. This raw, powerful message weaves together her personal story of resilience with the HEART Leadership framework—inviting listeners to reclaim their voice, step boldly into their vision, and redefine victory through faith, compassion, and purpose.

This isn’t just a speech—it’s a testimony of what it means to lead with HEART when the world tells you to harden.

🎧 Tune in, be inspired, and remember: your voice matters more than your polish.

Correction: My father’s conviction was technically only for my two sisters and my niece's abuse. I apologize for the misstatement in my speech.

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