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Heather Haas explores risk-taking, leadership, and culture

Oct 8, 2026, 6:30:00 AM

S10 Ep4 Heather Haas

Host Courtney Montfort sits down with Heather Haas, CEO of ADVISA, to explore how organizations can intentionally shape culture by developing the leaders who carry it. Heather Haas shares ADVISA’s systems-based approach to culture change, including behavioral data, customized leadership development, and AI tools that reinforce company values. They also discuss succession planning, attracting the next generation of talent, community partnerships, and the career risks that helped Heather Haas find her edge. The conversation closes with an honest look at values, boundaries, and leading through competing priorities.

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