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The Life You're Made For with Dr. Heather PennyAuthor: Dr. Heather Penny
The Life Youre Made For is about addressing some of lifes most important questions with creativity and curiositythat can also sometimes be vulnerable and risky. Together we'll make new connections, understand our unique purpose, check the beliefs we hold, and learn how to overcome unexpected challenges. Each and every one of us holds our own inner clarity, confidence, and courage 3C Living & Leading so lets go after it together. Language: en-us Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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091 Leadership in the Next Generation with Dr. Lisa Smith | Trust, Collaboration, and Courage
Episode 6
Wednesday, 19 November, 2025
A new kind of leadership is emerging and this generation is reshaping it with empathy, cooperation, and authenticity. In this episode, Dr. Heather Penny sits down with Dr. Lisa Smith, professor at Pepperdine and author of Hammer & Fire, to explore how young leaders are redefining what it means to lead well.Lisa shares why today’s young adults see leadership as a shared enterprise, how they value every voice at the table, and why being seen as a whole person matters more than ever. They’re skeptical of traditional authority, but when they find a leader they can trust, they show up with their whole heart.Together, they discuss the invitation for parents, mentors, and leaders to slow down, ask better questions, and come alongside rather than fix. From navigating constant public pressure to learning courageous conversations and intelligent risk-taking, this episode highlights the challenges and the strengths of shaping the next generation.Take a breath, stay curious, and discover what this rising generation is teaching all of us about leadership.Step into The Life You're Made For, I'm cheering you on!heatherpenny.com@heatherpennyphdMusic & Production by Jason Squires













