Released 12/17/2025
Leading With Heart: DeShannon (De Q) Harris on Coaching, Emotional Intelligence & Culture Change
In this episode of Because People Matter, Dr. Helen Fagan sits down with DeShannon “De Q” Harris, Organizational Development Manager at the Tulsa Health Department, to explore how coaching, emotional intelligence, and empathy are reshaping the future of leadership.
De Q shares her extraordinary journey—from growing up in a single-parent household to excelling in global sales, pursuing advanced education, and now guiding leaders through a year-long cohort designed to shift organizational culture from managing tasks to developing people.
This candid conversation echoes the spirit of leadership podcasts like Coaching for Leaders and Dare to Lead—offering real tools, vulnerability, and heart.
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Episode References:
- Helen Fagan and Associates — https://helenfagan.com
- Tulsa Health Department — https://www.tulsa-health.org
- Emotional Intelligence 2.0 (Bradberry & Greaves) — https://www.talentsmart.com
- Situational Leadership (Hersey & Blanchard) — https://www.situationalleadership.com
