What if the most powerful tool in your leadership toolkit isn't strategy or structure, but love?

Nikki sits down with Mark Mears, bestselling author, speaker, and former C-suite executive. to explore his revolutionary new framework: LOVE (Listen, Observe, Value, Empower). After a career shake-up that sparked deep personal insight, Mark redefined what it means to lead and thrive at work.

From high-stakes boardrooms to heartfelt human moments, Mark shares how love in its most actionable form can transform culture, inspire growth, and re-engage teams in a world desperate for purpose-driven leadership. This isn't fluff, it's the fuel that moves people and results alike. ❤️

Tune in and discover how to build not just a culture, but a true community.

Additional Resources:

Get Mark's Book! "LOVE@WORK"

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Nikki's Key Takeaways:

• Shift from "command & control" to "love & connection."
• Lead with L.O.V.E.: Listen, Observe, Value, Empower.
• Create community, not just culture.
• Anchor work in purpose, not just performance.
• Practice humility and grace as a daily leadership discipline.