106: The Leadership Trait You Can’t Ignore: Heart-Driven Leadership | Geoffrey Roche

Geoffrey Roche, inaugural Director of Workforce Development at Siemens Healthineers, shares powerful insights from his 16+ years in healthcare leadership. The son of a nurse, Geoffrey explores how a human-centered, empathetic approach—modeled after nurses—can transform leadership in any industry. Through compelling stories, he illustrates how building trust, creating psychological safety, and leading with heart lead to better, more sustainable results.

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Key Leadership Lessons from Geoffrey Roche’s Journey:

• Why empathy isn't just “being nice”—it’s about truly understanding others’ experiences without judgment

• How to have crucial conversations with toxic leaders while maintaining professionalism and compassion

• Why transparency about why ideas can't move forward is critical for maintaining trust and motivation

Connect with Geoffrey Roche:

• LinkedIn: Geoffrey Roche

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