Ever wonder what it really looks like to lead with empathy, strategy, and just the right amount of nerdy Comic Con flair? In this episode, we sit down with Yolanda Larner, Director of Ops, ATD chapter president, and all-around leadership rockstar, to talk about what separates a good leader from a great one.

In this podcast interview, she shares how she empowers introverts, navigates tough conversations with care, and builds self-directed teams that still make her feel needed. One of our favorite lines? "You’re a reflection of me, and I’m a reflection of you."

Give it a listen. I promise you’ll walk away inspired and ready to level up your leadership game.

“Trust is everything. When your team trusts you—and you trust them—that’s when leadership becomes partnership.”

~Yolanda

Connect with Yolanda:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolandalarner/

Email: [email protected]

Learning Loot ... Reach out to Yolanda to learn more about the frameworks and methods she mentioned in this episode:

• EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) – referenced as a team meeting framework used in her organization.
• Train-the-Trainer Bootcamp – referenced as a foundational learning experience.
• Epic, Cerner, Allscripts, Athena Health – electronic health record (EHR) platforms Yolanda trained on.
• ATD Courses – taken for management development and leadership skills.