Heart to Heart - A podcast in partnership with the Jack Welch School of Business at Sacred Heart University - The focus is Leadership & Business in the modern age.
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Welch College of Business and Technology at Sacred Heart University.
Heart to Heart | EP7: Dr. Michael Higgins on Pope Francis, Servant Leadership & the New Pope Leo XIV
"In this episode of the Heart to Heart podcast series on leadership, Chuck Firlotte welcomes Dr. Michael Higgins, a Canadian scholar, distinguished professor, and author. Dr. Higgins is the author of the book Francis, the Jesuit Disruptor, a personal portrait of Pope Francis. Dr. Higgins discusses his path to becoming a well-known Vatican scholar and expert, which began not by design, but by accident. His training in doctrinal studies was initially to be a Victorianist, specializing in 19th-...
2 Dec 2025
Heart to Heart | Ep 6: Victoria & Gabriella Nasto take their 85-year-old ice cream business forward
In this episode of Heart to Heart, a podcast series on leadership brought to you by the Welch College of Business and Technology at Sacred Heart University, host Chuck Firlotte introduces sisters Gabriella and Victoria Nasto. Victoria (Sacred Heart University graduate in finance) and Gabriella (Monmouth University graduate in marketing) are taking their family's 85-year-old ice cream business to the next level. Their great-grandfather, Frank Nasto, started the business with an ice cream cart ...
18 Nov 2025
Heart to Heart | Episode 5: Dr. Gercken on how leaders stay relevant in today’s fast-changing world.
📺 Watch host Charles Firlotte on the Heart to Heart podcast for a must-see conversation with consultant psychologist Dr. George Gercken, Ph.D. In this episode, Dr. Gercken argues that effective leadership is "all gray" and that "if you can't get right with that, you can't be a leader." This is not your average leadership talk. Dr. Gercken shares his powerful journey from neuropsychology and surviving cancer to becoming a "professional irritant" who pushes leaders to grow. You will learn...
4 Nov 2025
Heart to Heart | Episode 4: Charles Slack on Hetty Green, Wall Street’s First Female Tycoon
In this episode of Heart to Heart, recorded at Sacred Heart University, host Chuck Firlotte interviews author Charles Slack. Slack discusses his book on Hetty Green, the "first female tycoon of Wall Street," who was known as "the world's greatest miser" but was also a brilliant and courageous investor. They delve into Green's background, her unique investing philosophy which mirrored that of Warren Buffett, and her lasting legacy. Slack also shares insights into his own writing journey, his o...
21 Oct 2025
Heart to Heart | Episode 3: Ryan Hawk, Host of The Learning Leader Show, Author and Speaker
Join Chuck Firlotte on "Heart to Heart," a leadership podcast from Sacred Heart University's Welch College of Business and Technology. In this episode, Chuck sits down with Ryan Hawk, host of "The Learning Leader" podcast, author, consultant, and motivational speaker. Ryan shares insights into his early life, including his football career and the pivotal moment he learned the importance of adding value. He discusses his transition from sports to a career in sales, where he channeled his comp...
7 Oct 2025
EP2: Pride, Delusion, & The Fall of GE - With Authors Ted Mann & Tom Gryta
Join Chuck Firlotte on Heart to Heart, a podcast series on leadership from the Welch College of Business and Technology at Sacred Heart University, as he sits down with authors Ted Mann and Tom Gryta. They discuss their book, "Lights Out: Pride, Delusion, and The Fall of General Electric," offering a fascinating look into the complexities of GE's leadership transitions, corporate culture, and strategic missteps. In this insightful conversation, Ted and Tom, both former Wall Street Journal jo...
23 Sept 2025
EP1 Jeff Flaks, CEO of Hartford Healthcare
The wait is over! 🎉 The very first episode of the "Heart to Heart"*podcast from the Sacred Heart University Jack Welch College of Business & Technology is now live! Join host Chuck Firlotte as he sits down with Jeff Flaks, CEO of Hartford HealthCare, for an incredible conversation on leadership, innovation, and purpose. In this powerful episode, Flaks shares his inspiring journey from a delivery boy to the leader of a massive healthcare system. He discusses the evolution of Hartfor...
22 Sept 2025
Coming Tomorrow The Heart to Heart podcast first episode
Don't miss it! Coming Tomorrow, the first episode of the "Heart to Heart" podcast from the Sacred Heart University Jack Welch College of Business & Technology. Our inaugural guest is Jeffrey Flaks, CEO of Hartford HealthCare, who shares his inspiring journey from a delivery boy to a healthcare system leader. The episode is hosted by successful business executive @Charles Firlotte, who explores the importance of leadership and how to align people, strategy, and resources for optimal ...
19 Sept 2025
A new podcast is on the way!
Join us this coming Tuesday, September 23, for the launch of "Heart to Heart," a podcast on leadership from the Welch College of Business and Technology at Sacred Heart University. The very first episode features an inspiring conversation with Jeff Flaks, CEO of Hartford HealthCare. Flaks shares his incredible journey, from a delivery boy at a local pharmacy to leading one of the largest healthcare systems in the country. Hosted by successful business executive and role model Chuck Firlotte...
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