In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast I'm joined by Cheryl DeSantis, Chief People Officer at National Veterinary Associates.Cheryl offers thoughtful insights on overcoming limiting beliefs, leading with curiosity, creating psychological safety, and helping teams thrive. She explains the meaning behind "steel backbone, soft heart" and gives practical tips for developing empathy and resilience.Tune in for an uplifting and empowering conversation about the future of leadership.? Subscribe to HR Leaders: http://bit.ly/2wFkCEq?️ Listen on your favourite platform: https://art19.com/shows/hr-leaders-podcast? Follow Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisraineyhr/Thanks to SAP Successfactors for supporting the show!Accelerate your business growth with workforce upskilling. Implement IDC's top five strategies to build an agile, future-ready team. Invest in your employees' skills today, align their growth with your business objectives, and witness unparalleled success. Get Started now: https://bit.ly/43QwTTPEpisode highlights00:30 - The Journey to Heart-Centered Leadership02:00 - Aligning Your Why, Purpose and Values05:00 - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs10:00 - Developing Courage and Vulnerability15:00 - Creating Psychological Safety at Work20:00 - Practising Empathy and Inclusion25:00 - Owning and Sharing Your Story30:00 - Resilience as a Superpower35:00 - Driving Business Results with HeartAbout HR Leaders Podcast: Join Chris Rainey as he chats with the world's top Chief People Officers, CHRO’s and industry experts who share their experience, insights, lessons learned and how they are shaping the future of work for business and society.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.