"Leading with Heart" addresses this urgent need by reframing compassion not as soft or sentimental, but as the most courageous and effective leadership strategy we have. Drawing on empirical research and lived experience, this talk reveals how compassionate leadership creates psychologically safe workplaces, boosts performance and retention, and ultimately transforms organizations from the inside out. Dr. C. Allen Gorman is an Associate Professor of Management in the Collat School of Business at UAB, where he teaches classes in Leadership and Human Resource Management. In addition to his academic role, Dr. Gorman provides consulting services within the domains of human resource management and organizational development, particularly in the areas of employee selection, performance management, and leadership development. His expertise and experience make him a sought-after speaker and consultant in the field. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx