Topic: Leading from the Heart: How Bridge Builders Change Culture
Description: In a time of polarization and rapid change, leaders are being called to do more than manage, they are being asked to connect and bridge world views. Mindy B. Young will deliver a powerful talk for peacemakers and bridge builders who want to lead with courage, empathy, and clarity. Explore how understanding, listening, and grounding decisions in shared values strengthens teams, improves communication, and drives sustainable results. Blending personal insight with practical leadership tools, this session offers heart centric perspectives for today’s workplace, helping professionals build trust, navigate conflict, and foster cultures where people feel seen, valued, and motivated to work together toward common ground.
Bio: Mindy B. Young is a nonprofit leader, experience producer, educator, and arts advocate who brings people together to create meaningful, community-centered impact. As the CEO of Constructive Alchemy, she blends creative vision with strategic leadership across the nonprofit, education, and arts sectors. Mindy is a Benefit Auctioneer, a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and sought-after corporate speaker who specializes in organizational development, team building, and leadership alignment. Her career in education spans pre-k to High School as well as roles at UVU, SUU and U of U, where she focused on theatre, public speaking, teacher training, program development, and ESL instruction. With over 20 years of experience in producing, directing, and performing, Mindy has led high-profile events including the Allies Gala during her tenure as Managing Director at Equality Utah, which featured national voices such as Gloria Steinem, Tig Notaro, and the Indigo Girls. Above all, Mindy is deeply motivated by connection, purpose, and is most proud of being mom to five fantastic boys.