Author: Paula Fargo

When we talk about leadership, we usually default to words like strategy, vision, execution, or results. What we don’t hear nearly enough—especially in business—is the word love. And yet, in my experience, the very best leaders don’t just manage people. They care about them. They listen, they notice, they show up. That’s love in action. And it’s the foundation of truly effective leadership. Now, I’m not talking about hearts-and-flowers, kumbaya love. I’m talking about the kind of leadership that sees people as human first and employees second. The kind that remembers birthdays, notices when someone’s off their game, and creates…