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What happens when a Fortune 10 executive ditches the corporate grind to lead with heart? Kyle McDowell joins us to share how his 10 “We” principles sparked a cultural revolution in the workplace—one that’s as profitable as it is people-first.

Get ready for leadership truths, a few laughs, and a whole lot of heart.

In this episode of The Heart-Led Business Show, Kyle shares how he broke free from toxic norms, reimagined leadership, and built a framework that fuels purpose and crushes dysfunction. His bestselling book Begin With WE proves success is never just about “me”—it’s about WE.

🎧 Tune in for a powerful roadmap to compassionate leadership, thriving culture, and real results.

Key Takeaways

• Kyle’s journey from corporate burnout to bestselling author and culture transformer
• The origin story of the 10 “We”s and how they became a leadership movement
• Why leading with heart doesn’t mean sacrificing profit (spoiler: it often increases it!)
• The difference between managing and leading and why it matters
• How to build trust in a skeptical, results-driven world
• The surprising power of being “corny” in leadership (yes, really)

About the Guest
Kyle McDowell is a former Fortune 10 executive turned bestselling author, leadership coach, and speaker. With nearly 30 years of experience, he inspires leaders to crush workplace dysfunction and build cultures of excellence through his trademarked framework, The 10 WEs, featured in his bestseller Begin With WE.

Additional Resources

• Website: www.kylemcdowellinc.com
• LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kylemcdowellinc
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• Instagram: www.instagram.com/kylemcdowellinc
• TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@kylemcdowellinc
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/@kylemcdowellinc
• Book: Begin With WE - Leadership Workbook https://tinyurl.com/3peb96p5

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