
Real Leaders Podcast
By Kevin Edwards
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Ep. 313 Sean Shea, President of Virtual Intelligence Briefings (ViB Tech)
Ep. 313 Sean Shea, President of Virtual Intelligence Briefings (ViB Tech)
Real Leaders PodcastMar 27, 2023
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Ep. 313 Sean Shea, President of Virtual Intelligence Briefings (ViB Tech)
Ep. 313 Sean Shea, President of Virtual Intelligence Briefings (ViB Tech)
Sean is the CEO of Virtual Intelligence Briefing. Their mission is to offer their community the professional development they seek and to offer their customers programs that drive awareness, improve lead generation, and deliver insights from market research. Their active global community of over 2 million professionals and decision makers makes them unique in the industry.
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Mar 27, 202348:13

Ep. 312 Jonathan Quarles, Founder & CEO Quartz Water Source
Ep. 312 Jonathan Quarles, Founder & CEO Quartz Water Source
Jonathan Quarles is the CEO of Quartz Water Source. Founded by Flint, Michigan natives inspired by the recent water crisis, Quartz provides clean water solutions of unprecedented quality and scale for those that need it the most. They are a ‘second line’ clean water solution, supplementing, not replacing, municipal water supply with Atmospheric Water Generation (AWG) technology.
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Mar 25, 202337:23

Ep. 311 Jacob Pechenik CEO at Lettuce Grow
Ep. 311 Jacob Pechenik CEO at Lettuce Grow
Jacob is the CEO of Lettuce Grow. They are on a mission to change the food system by empowering everyone to grow 20% of their own food at home. Their goal is to build a community of passionate growers deeply connected through good food and sustainable living.
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Mar 23, 202326:55

Ep. 310 Gerhard Komenda CEO at Tree-Mendous
Ep. 310 Gerhard Komenda CEO at Tree-Mendous
Gerhard is the CEO of Tree-Mendous, a Certified B Corporation. They design and build custom Aerial Attractions including Adventure Parks, Tree Houses, Zip Lines, Canopy Tours & Walks, Netted Attractions and more. They help get your business off the ground!
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Mar 21, 202328:03

Ep. 309 Fran Benedito Co-founder & CEO at ClimateTrade
Ep. 309 Fran Benedito Co-founder & CEO at ClimateTrade
Fran is the CEO at Climate Trade. Climate Trade helps companies offset their carbon footprint and combat climate change in the most effective and economically efficient manner with their innovative digital solutions.
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Mar 19, 202324:47

Ep. 308 Erik Zimmerman, CEO of Sitetech Solutions
Ep. 308 Erik Zimmerman, CEO of Sitetech Solutions
Erik is the CEO at Sitetech Solutions. Sitetech is a leading provider of equipment in the construction industry. They keep worksites safe so workers can go home to their families safely each night. Sitetech operates on a scale that few others can match with more than 30 of Australia's top builders as customers and a reputation for quality and service, forged over a decade in the industry.
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Mar 17, 202325:35

Ep. 307 Dominic Kalms, CEO and Founder of B Generous
Ep. 307 Dominic Kalms, CEO and Founder of B Generous
Dominic is the CEO of B Generous, a venture-backed FinTech company that is addressing the half-a-trillion-dollar underserved donor nonprofit market in the U.S. Their mission is to unlock billions of dollars of additional liquidity for nonprofits around the country, and they accomplish this through their proprietary, and first of its kind, philanthropic credit product which allows donors to Donate Now, Pay Later to their favorite nonprofits. At B Generous, they are giving people the financial freedom to donate to nonprofits.
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Mar 15, 202327:23

Ep. 306 Ben Hutt, CEO & Managing Director at Evergen
Ep. 306 Ben Hutt, CEO & Managing Director at Evergen
Ben is the CEO of Evergen. Evergen provides a software platform that enables the digital optimisation of energy supply chains, maximizing the benefits of adopting renewable technologies. This includes utility-scale generation and storage assets, C&I sites, homes and businesses with solar power and storage, and many other devices. The company's systems are used by OEMs, installers, power retailers, networks, asset owners and operators, and consumers to ensure optimal functioning of their assets. Evergen's mission is to decarbonize the energy system by accelerating the retirement of coal-fired power plants and facilitating the transition to resilient and renewable energy systems.
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Mar 13, 202325:54

Ep. 305 Scott Farber, CEO of Mental Health Partnership
Ep. 305 Scott Farber, CEO of Mental Health Partnership
Scott Farber is the CEO at Mental Health Partnerships. MHP is focused on transforming mental healthcare one community at a time. By acquiring or partnering with behavioral health practices, their team is focused on increasing access, expanding comprehensive services, and enhancing operational excellence - improving outcomes for patients, practitioners and communities across the country.
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Mar 11, 202329:01

Ep. 304 Sarah Shewey, Founder and CEO of Happily
Ep. 304 Sarah Shewey, Founder and CEO of Happily
Sarah Shewey is the Founder and CEO of Happily. Happily rapidly assembles teams of freelancers to produce elevated experiences. Their nationwide network of over 50,000 independent marketers, producers, coordinators and assistants come from all walks of life.
Mar 07, 202321:12

Ep. 303 Daniel Koffler, Founder and President at New Frontiers
Ep. 303 Daniel Koffler, Founder and President at New Frontiers
Daniel Koffler is the Founder/President of New Frontiers in Learning is an organization founded on the mission of providing the highest quality education and social support services to young adults who learn differently.
Mar 06, 202325:23

Ep. 302 Allan Adler, Managing Partner at Digital Bridge Partners
Ep. 302 Allan Adler, Managing Partner at Digital Bridge Partners
Allan Adler is a world-class Ecosystems advisor, consultant and change agent supporting individuals, managers and executives to understand and incorporate partnership best practices in service to our businesses, our partnerships, and our planet. He is the creator of the GoToEcosystem Framework and GoToEco Solutions that guide XaaS CEOs and C-Suite to unlock the potential of Ecosystem and transform businesses for good.
Mar 04, 202338:13

Ep. 301 Skyler Badenoch, CEO of Hope For Haiti
Ep. 301 Skyler Badenoch, CEO of Hope For Haiti
Skyler Badenoch is the Chief Executive Officer of Hope For Haiti a non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of the Haitian people, particularly children. In this episode Skyler discusses Haiti, Impact, and leadership lessons learned throughout his experience.
Mar 03, 202322:10

Ep. 300 Fred Walke, CEO of WaveNeuro
Ep. 300 Fred Walke, CEO of WaveNeuro
Fred Walke is the CEO of WaveNeuro a personalized Braincare™ technology that helps you to understand and care for your most vital organ. In this episode Fred shares how he stumbled upon this new brain technology when he was searching for a solution for his daughter. In 10 seconds, a scan revealed more about his daughter than the previous years following her undiagnosed brain injury. This episode will help you think bigger and outside of the box.
Mar 02, 202328:53

Ep. 299 Stephen Au, CEO of Genus Capital Management
Ep. 299 Stephen Au, CEO of Genus Capital Management
Stephen Au is the CEO of Genus Capital Management a Vancouver independent wealth management firm who provides clients with sustainable and impact investing solutions. In this episode Stephen shares the dynamic between CEO and Chairman, the upcoming wealth transfer and how to position your investments, and what impact actually is.
Mar 01, 202334:44

Ep. 298 Dr. Anastasia Volkova, CEO and Co-Founder of Regrow
Ep. 298 Dr. Anastasia Volkova, CEO and Co-Founder of Regrow
Dr. Anastasia Volkova is the CEO and Co-Founder of Regrow a climate tech software that supports farmers in making informed crop management solutions. Dr. Volkova's idea started out of a burning passion to heal the broken relationship humanity created with nature and its impact on climate change. Humanity has farmed land on this planet for over a millennium and the food system from time to time needs updating.
Feb 28, 202320:19

Ep. 297 Emily Kane Miller, Founder and CEO of Ethos Giving
Ep. 297 Emily Kane Miller, Founder and CEO of Ethos Giving
Emily Kane Miller is the Founder and CEO of Ethos Giving who reached a moment during her pregnancy where she knew she needed to make a change. After learning a tremendous amount at well-known organizations she wanted to apply her knowledge to a new business. In this episode she shares how you might be able to build a strategy around your mission and leave a legacy worth leaving.
Feb 27, 202325:53

Ep. 296 Ronny Sage, Founder and CEO of ShoppingGives
Ep. 296 Ronny Sage, Founder and CEO of ShoppingGives
Ronny Sage is the Founder and CEO of ShoppingGives, a social impact commerce platform. In this episode, Ronny shares the journey of an entrepreneur, how to get into a flow state, why you can lead like a best friend.
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Feb 25, 202328:12

Ep. 295 Making Customer Service More Human || Sally Hurley, CEO of VIPdesk Connect
Ep. 295 Making Customer Service More Human || Sally Hurley, CEO of VIPdesk Connect
On today's episode, Laura speaks with Sally Hurley, the CEO of VIPdesk Connect. VIPdesk Connect provides some of the best customer experience on the planet. We discussed how to make the customer experience and service industry more human in such a digital age, along with tips on how to run a business in a virtual world through remote work, and pointers on leadership!
Feb 25, 202320:48

Ep. 294 Making a Difference Down to the Molecule || Ibrahim AlHusseini, Founder & Managing Partner of FullCycle
Ep. 294 Making a Difference Down to the Molecule || Ibrahim AlHusseini, Founder & Managing Partner of FullCycle
On this episode, Laura speaks with FullCycle Founder and Managing Partner Ibrahim AlHusseini. Through his work at FullCycle, Ibrahim works to invest in both companies and their respective real assets in the mobilization against the climate crisis. FullCycle does this by enabling institutional investors to deploy capital at scale while delivering outsized financial returns. During this conversation, Laura and Ibrahim discuss how leading with empathy, and critical thinking skills bring impactful change to the climate space.
Feb 22, 202329:27

Ep. 293 Simplifying Sustainability || Hari Balasubramanian, Managing Partner of EcoAdvisors and Founder of EcoInvestors Capital
Ep. 293 Simplifying Sustainability || Hari Balasubramanian, Managing Partner of EcoAdvisors and Founder of EcoInvestors Capital
As the founding managing partner of EcoAdvisors, Hari Balasubramiania is on a mission to show that sustainability is not only possible, it is accessible. As the name suggests, EcoAdvisors guides their clients through the process of finding the opportunity in sustainability to drive economic value and show that sustainability 'costs' are an investment in the long-term survival of their business models. Listen to Hari's story on this podcast.
Feb 12, 202327:17

Ep. 292 Using Business as a Tool for Justice || Carissa Reiniger, Founder & Ceo of Small Biz Silver Lining
Ep. 292 Using Business as a Tool for Justice || Carissa Reiniger, Founder & Ceo of Small Biz Silver Lining
Almost 18 years ago, Carissa Reiniger started a business at the age of 22 with the vision to help small businesses flourish. Now, all of these years later, Carissa does this on a global level with a lens for impact, justice, and real change. Listen to Carissa's incredible journey on this week's podcast!
Feb 11, 202326:18

Ep. 291 Running a Human-Centric Company || David Billstrom, CEO of Kitsbow Apparel
Ep. 291 Running a Human-Centric Company || David Billstrom, CEO of Kitsbow Apparel
On today's episode, Laura talks to David Billstrom, the CEO of Kitsbow Apparel, about what it means to run a human-centric business. Based out of Old Fort, North Carolina, Kitsbow does apparel differently. Every order placed at Kitsbow is made-to-order, meaning less waste is involved because clothes are not being thrown away that didn't sell. Listen to David speak about this and what it takes to run a people-focused business, create high-quality sustainable-minded products, and the benefits of manufacturing apparel in the United States on this episode.
Feb 08, 202326:04

Ep. 290 Intertwining Business, Adventure, and True Impact || Davis Smith, Founder and CEO of Cotopaxi
Ep. 290 Intertwining Business, Adventure, and True Impact || Davis Smith, Founder and CEO of Cotopaxi
How many people can say they have caught and eaten a crocodile, climbed the tallest mountains in South America, rowed from Cuba to Florida, and made their own raft to float down the Amazon River? Not many, that's for sure, but Davis Smith has. As the founder and CEO of Cotopaxi, an outdoor brand, adventure comes naturally to Smith. But Cotopaxi is much more than just your average outdoor brand. It centers around impact and reducing poverty. Listen to his entrepreneurship journey and passion for doing good for the world in this episode.
Feb 05, 202332:13

Ep. 289 Lead Don't Manage || Keith Bowers, Founder and President of Biohabitats
Ep. 289 Lead Don't Manage || Keith Bowers, Founder and President of Biohabitats
Keith Bowers is the Founder and President of Biohabitats What is the mindset of a company who wants to exist in 100 years and how can you create a culture or leaders to sustain it? In this episode, Keith Bowers shares BioHabitats impact, how to avoid pitfalls of short-term thinking and lead a culture of far-sighted leaders.
This interview was conducted by kevin Edwards, General Manager of Real Leaders and streamed live to the Real Leaders Community on LinkedIn.
Feb 04, 202330:18

Ep. 288 Impact A Billion || Raed Masri and Rama Chakaki, Partners and Founders of Transform VC
Ep. 288 Impact A Billion || Raed Masri and Rama Chakaki, Partners and Founders of Transform VC
Transform VC is a Venture Capital investment and advisory firm based in Silicon Valley who invests in, create and build sustainable businesses with a long-term investment view. In this episode, Raed Masri and Rama Chakakari describe their investment thesis and why they believe the future of successful businesses will need to be one that impacts a billion lives.
Feb 02, 202343:06

Ep. 287 ESG vs. Impact Investing - What You Need to Know || Peter Krull, Partner & Director of Sustainable Investing, Earth Equity Advisors
Ep. 287 ESG vs. Impact Investing - What You Need to Know || Peter Krull, Partner & Director of Sustainable Investing, Earth Equity Advisors
Peter Krull is the Partner & Director of Sustainable Investing at Earth Equity Advisors. In this episode Peter breaks down the difference between ESG and Impact, the advantages of sustainable investing and what makes a successful exit. "A Real Leaders is someone who is willing to go the extra mile."
Jan 30, 202343:56

Ep. 286 One Step At A Time || Andy Keller, Founder of Chico Bag and Chico Bag To-Go Ware
Ep. 286 One Step At A Time || Andy Keller, Founder of Chico Bag and Chico Bag To-Go Ware
Andy Keller is the Founder of Chico Bag and Chico Bag To-Go Ware. Rarely do we talk about patience and the uncertain path of life and business. In this episode, Andy Keller shares his unconventional journey to success and the importance of knowing that you don't know everything. To learn about Chico Bag, please visit: https://chicobag.com
Jan 27, 202344:47

Ep. 285 Inspiring Good with Every Bite || Shelby Taylor, Founder & CEO of Chickapea
Ep. 285 Inspiring Good with Every Bite || Shelby Taylor, Founder & CEO of Chickapea
Shelby Taylor knows good food. No really, she is an expert on good-for-you food. Shelby is the founder and CEO of Chickapea, a healthy pasta brand. Chickapea was born to provide a nutritious, convenient and familiar meal option to families dealing with time constraints, picky eaters, allergies and health issues. Chickapea pasta is made with just two healthy ingredients- chickpeas and lentils. Not only is Chickapea pasta power-packed with protein and is delicious, the company also has a mission of making a psotive social and enviormal impact through their work. Listen to Shelby's journey on this episode.
Jan 25, 202327:36

Ep. 284 Company is Community || Matt Schwartz, Founder and Executive Director of Constructive
Ep. 284 Company is Community || Matt Schwartz, Founder and Executive Director of Constructive
Matt Schwartz is making brand strategy punk rock. Matt is the Founder and Executive Director at Constructive- a brand strategy and digital design firm dedicated to nonprofits, education, and social impact. His fearless approach and emphasis on building a community of leaders within his company is an admirable feat. In this episode, listen to Matt's story of compassion, empathic leadership, and sheer drive.
Jan 21, 202344:03

Ep. 283 Pushing Beyond the Status Quo Bias || Sandra Stewart, Founder Thinkshift
Ep. 283 Pushing Beyond the Status Quo Bias || Sandra Stewart, Founder Thinkshift
Sandra Stewart is a master communicator and no stranger to pushing those around her to go beyond the status quo. Co-founder of Thinkshift Communications, Sandra specializes in thought leadership, public relations, brand messaging, and communications strategy. In this episode, Sandra shares her journey of success, from writing her business plan on a napkin to leading one of the most impact-oriented communications firms in the world.
Jan 18, 202338:31

Ep. 282 Capitalism Making A Difference || Wayne Hennessy-Barrett, CEO of 4G Capital
Ep. 282 Capitalism Making A Difference || Wayne Hennessy-Barrett, CEO of 4G Capital
Wayne Hennessy-Barrett is an infantry man turned entrepreneur who is democratizing wealth with his venture 4G Capital. 4G Capital has a team in Kenya and Uganda that provides high-risk unsecured credit loans and education to entrepreneurs to get them the capital they need to grow their business. In this episode Wayne shares his experience in the military and how it helped shape his grit to take on something completely new. Main message: IT'S NOT ABOUT YOU! and to "Keep Going".
Jan 15, 202353:17

Ep. 281 Economic Justice || Catherine Berman, CEO of CNote
Ep. 281 Economic Justice || Catherine Berman, CEO of CNote
Catherine Berman is the CEO of CNote who shares an innovative approach to getting capital in the hands of marginalized communities who otherwise would not receive funding. In this episode Kevin and Catherine discuss Economic Justice and how to leverage capitalism as a mechanism to transform lives and the communities within them. CNote is a women-led impact investment platform that uses technology to unlock diversified and proven community investments that increase economic mobility and financial inclusion.
Jan 14, 202342:06

Ep. 280 The Scary Side of Supply Chains || Marci Zaroff, Author of EcoRenaissance and EcoFashion Corp
Ep. 280 The Scary Side of Supply Chains || Marci Zaroff, Author of EcoRenaissance and EcoFashion Corp
Marci Zaroff is the Author of EcoRenaissance and Founder of EcoFashion Corp. On this episode, you get a better of understanding of our supply chains and why Zaroff makes the case that we need to create a "win-win" world. A graduate from UC Berkeley’s Haas Business School, Author of “ECOrenaissance: Co-Creating a Stylish, Sexy and Sustainable World” (Simon & Schuster,) and also co-founder of Beyond Brands, Good Catch Foods & The Institute for Integrative Nutrition, for over three decades, Ms. Zaroff has been an internationally-recognized ecopreneur, expert, visionary, consultant & global public speaker of conscious business, social innovation & an organic/sustainable lifestyle.8-10% of the world's CO2 footprint come from the fashion and textile industry
Jan 10, 202349:14

Ep. 279 Impact Investing: Mixing Purpose and Profit || Michael Whelchel, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Big Path Capital
Ep. 279 Impact Investing: Mixing Purpose and Profit || Michael Whelchel, Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Big Path Capital
Michael Whelchel is the Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Big Path Capital who joins the Real Leaders Podcast to discuss impact investing and how to find the right capital partner. Michael couldn't believe that mixing purpose and profit was actually legal so after business school he went on to forge the first ever impact investing forum to support impact CEOs on their path to growth.
Jan 07, 202318:52

Ep. 278 A Business Case for Sustainable Products || Sergio Radovcic, Founder & CEO of DYPER
Ep. 278 A Business Case for Sustainable Products || Sergio Radovcic, Founder & CEO of DYPER
Sergio Radovcic started DYPER to solve three problems: "never running out of diapers, treating his daughter's bum with no harmful chemicals, and leaving a better planet behind for his three children". The CEO of DYPER sits down with Real Leaders Podcast to discuss why their sustainable business strategy, economics, and wisdom. If you found this interview stimulating, please support by subscribing or leaving a review!
Jan 01, 202309:19

Ep. 277 It Starts With a Small Group of People || Shadi Bakour, Co-founder & CEO of PathWater
Ep. 277 It Starts With a Small Group of People || Shadi Bakour, Co-founder & CEO of PathWater
Shadi Bakour is Co-Founder and CEO of PathWater who is tired of being told that his team can’t change the world. Path is on a mission to end single-use plastic. On this episode, Shadi explains the company story and his message to all of the impact business leaders trying to make a difference.
Dec 31, 202208:25

Ep. 276 Maximizing Stakeholder Value || Steven Dyme, Co-founder & CEO of Flowers for Dreams
Ep. 276 Maximizing Stakeholder Value || Steven Dyme, Co-founder & CEO of Flowers for Dreams
Steven Dyme is the Co-Founder & CEO of Flowers for Dreams, a socially conscious flower company once named among Business Insider's 20 Most Inspiring Companies in America. Every bouquet they sell benefits an amazing local charity in Chicago & Milwaukee. They've donated close to $1,000,000 from the sale of flowers.
Dec 28, 202212:26

Ep. 275 Inspire People in Positions of Influence || Joel Solomon, Co-founding Partner of Renewal Funds and Author of Clean Money Revolution
Ep. 275 Inspire People in Positions of Influence || Joel Solomon, Co-founding Partner of Renewal Funds and Author of Clean Money Revolution
Joel Solomon is the Co-founding Partner of Renewal Funds and Author of Clean Money Revolution. By 2050, $1T trillion dollars will switch hands from baby boomers to millennials. How will this new energy be spent? In this episode, Joel and Kevin delve into the world of impact finance, leadership, and why people with influence must examine themselves first before making long-term decisions.
Dec 16, 202236:04

Ep. 274 Business Simplifies Caregiving Management || Karina Muller, Co-Founder Managing Director of Motivity Care
Ep. 274 Business Simplifies Caregiving Management || Karina Muller, Co-Founder Managing Director of Motivity Care
Karina Muller is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Motivity Care. Motivity Care was founded by two professional women with years of executive corporate and entrepreneurial experience. Their backgrounds include strategic project management, HR benefits and employee health and wellness programming. Being the primary caregivers to family and friends in their lives is part of their journey. They understand firsthand the stress and frustration caused by caregiving management. Our founders wanted to create an efficient and compassionate service that alleviates pain points of caregiving management at every stage of aging.
Dec 13, 202251:05

Ep. 273 Lead With Love || Randell Leach, CEO of Beneficial State Bank
Ep. 273 Lead With Love || Randell Leach, CEO of Beneficial State Bank
Randell Leach is the CEO of Beneficial State Bank who argues today's leaders need to lead with love. In this episode, he reminisces on the moment he decided make a change, how capitalism can be updated to do more good, and what COVID taught him about how to lead. Beneficial State Bank is a certified B Corp that offers banking solutions to serve the people and the planet, instead of just profits.
Dec 10, 202244:20

Ep. 272 Digitizing Titles for Movable Assets || Shane McRann Bigelow, CEO of CHAMPtitles
Ep. 272 Digitizing Titles for Movable Assets || Shane McRann Bigelow, CEO of CHAMPtitles
Shane McRann Bigelow is the CEO of CHAMPtitles. In this episode, Shane reveals an eye-opening story of what he discovered as a main cause of holding entrepreneurs in developing nations back from achieving wealth — property titles to leverage against. Every owner of a movable vehicle needs a title and it's no simple process in the developing world to obtain one easily either. Whether you're a car dealership, insurance company, or government agency chances are your titles are still physical pieces of paper that are a hassle to find or update. Through the application of its secure, patented technology, CHAMPtitles digitizes the process of vehicle titling between state government, insurance carriers, financial institutions, auto dealers, and consumers, creating a legal, digital title that is easily transferable and verified.
You can visit CHAMPtitles at: https://www.champtitles.com
Dec 03, 202243:38

Ep. 271 Obstacle Me: How to Remove Yourself From the Bottleneck of Your Business
Ep. 271 Obstacle Me: How to Remove Yourself From the Bottleneck of Your Business
Stop getting in the way of your business and practice these 3 things!
Nov 19, 202210:38

Ep. 270 ESG Regulations, Investor Demands, and Business Strategy || Jennifer Cantero, Founder & Director of the Sensiba Center for Sustainability
Ep. 270 ESG Regulations, Investor Demands, and Business Strategy || Jennifer Cantero, Founder & Director of the Sensiba Center for Sustainability
Jennifer Cantero is the Founder & Director of Sensiba Center for Sustainability at Sensiba San Fillipo one of the top 10 public accounting firms in the nation based in San Francisco. In this episode Jennifer provides an update for business leaders to get ahead of the looming federal regulations and investor demands. By understanding these incentives, business leaders can start educating themselves today to learn how to position their businesses appropriately in the future.
Nov 14, 202246:47

Ep. 269 Purpose vs. Mission || Carrie Fox, Founder & CEO of Mission Partners
Ep. 269 Purpose vs. Mission || Carrie Fox, Founder & CEO of Mission Partners
Since 2004 Carrie Fox has been helping companies discover their purpose to unleash their growth. In this episode, Carrie takes you inside her entrepreneurial journey and reveals many nuggets for how to make an impact in both your personal and professional life.
About the Company: Mission Partners provides strategic planning and communications services for purpose-driven organizations, often during critical moments of organizational change, that help to ensure they are authentic in their words, equitable in their strategies, and intentional about their impact.
Nov 02, 202240:57

Ep. 268 Flavors of Leadership || Brian Nickerson, Founder and CEO of MagicLinks
Ep. 268 Flavors of Leadership || Brian Nickerson, Founder and CEO of MagicLinks
When it comes to leadership, everyone has their own flavor. Brian Nickerson, Founder and CEO of MagicLinks who shares his backstory, failures, and why you shouldn't compromise your values for money.
Oct 29, 202244:49

Ep. 267 The Impact Sherpa || David Wolf, CEO of BSW Wealth Partners
Ep. 267 The Impact Sherpa || David Wolf, CEO of BSW Wealth Partners
Climbing a mountain is no different than investing — one miss step and you could plummet. If you want to summit Mt. Everest, you need someone who has been there before to reduce your risk and master expectations. In this episode, David Wolf, CEO of BSW Wealth Partners draws from his climbing experiences to provide you with tangible takeaways for how to think about investing.
Oct 24, 202244:31

Ep. 266 Why Am I Here? My Impact Journey || Laura Steinbrink, Managing Member of Emerald Built Environments
Ep. 266 Why Am I Here? My Impact Journey || Laura Steinbrink, Managing Member of Emerald Built Environments
A serendipitous career led Laura Steinbrink to align her passion, experience, and creativity to start a sustainability consulting called Emerald Built Environments. Now, she shares on this episode the battles of starting a business, key hiring practices, and the key leadership qualities needed to sustain success.
Oct 22, 202241:12

Ep. 265 Roof Disruption and Rejuvenation || Mike Feazel, CEO of RoofMaxx
Ep. 265 Roof Disruption and Rejuvenation || Mike Feazel, CEO of RoofMaxx
Since the dawn of time, animals have coveted a good roof over their heads. The roofing industry has for the most part lacked new thinking and innovation that supports home-dwellers without contractors taking advantage of them. Mike Feazel wants to change that. In this episode, the CEO of RoofMaxx provides an MBA on Roofs, the industry, and how "roof rejuvenation" can extend the life time for property owners. You can learn more about this eco-friendly roof rejuvenation at https://roofmaxx.com.
Oct 08, 202247:25

Ep. 264 As Much Impact As Possible || James Citron, Founder & CEO of Pledge.To
Ep. 264 As Much Impact As Possible || James Citron, Founder & CEO of Pledge.To
James Citron is the Founder & CEO of Pledge.To. While away from his growing communications business, James came to a realization that would forever change his life.
Oct 05, 202240:17

Ep. 263 Impact Ratings and Bank Loans || Paul Allard, Founder & CEO of Impak Ratings
Ep. 263 Impact Ratings and Bank Loans || Paul Allard, Founder & CEO of Impak Ratings
Paul Allard is the Founder and CEO of Impak Ratings. He joins the podcast to share a new paradigm shift, a shift that he explains will occur when U.S banks require impact reporting in order for a business to qualify for loans. Regardless or your stance, certainly a new signal worth paying attention to.
Oct 01, 202244:46

We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring || Ep. 5 Why Patagonia Tells a Better Story Than You
We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring || Ep. 5 Why Patagonia Tells a Better Story Than You
Real Leaders presents a new series called We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring to help grow impact business brands. Simon Mainwaring is the Founder of We First Branding and Author of his best-selling book Lead with We. His book Lead With We was recognized for notable awards such as:
-#2 Forbes Best Business Book of the Year
-Axiom Gold Medalist for Leadership
-The Next Big Idea Nominee
-McKinsey Top Business Bestseller / Workplace & Culture
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Sep 24, 202234:06

Ep. 262 Love, the 5th Dimension of Value Investing || Holly Ruxin, Founder & CEO of Montcalm TCR
Ep. 262 Love, the 5th Dimension of Value Investing || Holly Ruxin, Founder & CEO of Montcalm TCR
Holly Ruxin is the Founder & CEO of Montcalm TCR, an impact investing family office focused on non-concessionary impact investments. In this episode Holly shares the history of capital markets, where it's going, and why value investing can unlock accelerate this movement.
Sep 21, 202241:35

Ep. 261 Decentralized Energy Technology || Ryan Goodman, Founder & CEO of Scale Microgrid Solutions
Ep. 261 Decentralized Energy Technology || Ryan Goodman, Founder & CEO of Scale Microgrid Solutions
Ryan Goodman is the Founder and CEO of Scale Microgrid Solutions a microgrid and investment platform that builds, owns, operates, maintains, and finances microgrids and other distributed energy assets to help drive the energy transition.
Sep 18, 202236:50

Ep. 260 Amplify Your Impact || Zak Kaufman, Co-Founder and CEO of Vera Solutions
Ep. 260 Amplify Your Impact || Zak Kaufman, Co-Founder and CEO of Vera Solutions
Zak Kaufman was working in the social sector when he realized that the tech systems challenges his organization faced were not unique. In this episode Kaufman shares the growing pains and leadership lessons he's experienced throughout his career, how to navigate growth, and deliver on impact.
Sep 17, 202243:28

Ep. 259 Bamboo Homes || Hal Hinkle, CEO of BamCore
Ep. 259 Bamboo Homes || Hal Hinkle, CEO of BamCore
Hal Hinkle is the CEO of BamCore, a Bamboo who is developing the world’s first global supply chain of timber bamboo. Buildings are related to 39% of human created carbon emissions. BamCore, an ambitious bamboo building design company is keen to disrupt the future of infrastructure in the global Southern Hemisphere where the bamboo grows. In this episode, learn from Hal Hinkle on the leadership it will take to change a massive industry.
Sep 12, 202242:42

We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring || Ep. 4 How to Turn Crisis Into Opportunity
We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring || Ep. 4 How to Turn Crisis Into Opportunity
Real Leaders presents a new series called We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring to help business leaders collaborate their way through a crisis together. Simon Mainwaring is the Founder of We First Branding and Author of his best-selling book Lead with We. His book Lead With We wa recognized for notable awards such as:
-#2 Forbes Best Business Book of the Year
-Axiom Gold Medalist for Leadership
-The Next Big Idea Nominee
-McKinsey Top Business Bestseller / Workplace & Culture
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Aug 31, 202240:34

Ep. 258 Value-Add Differentiation || Julie Lineberger, President of WheelPad
Ep. 258 Value-Add Differentiation || Julie Lineberger, President of WheelPad
Looking for ways to differentiate yourself by adding value to customers, employees, and your bottom-line? Julie Lineberger is the President of WheelPad whose goal is to respectfully and supportively provide transitional and permanent housing for people needing accessible living accommodations in an economical, socially conscious, and environmentally friendly way.
Aug 28, 202246:45

Ep. 257 Impact Investment Strategies || Chintan Panchal, Founding Partner at RPCK Rastegar Panchal LLP
Ep. 257 Impact Investment Strategies || Chintan Panchal, Founding Partner at RPCK Rastegar Panchal LLP
Chintan Panchal is the Co-founder of a specialized law firm with a strong focus on Impact Investing, corporate finance and social enterprise who works with multiple bottom line investors and entrepreneurs around the world to design and execute commercial and finance structures that drive impact.
Aug 26, 202245:60

We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring || Ep. 3 How to Turn Crisis Into Opportunity
We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring || Ep. 3 How to Turn Crisis Into Opportunity
Real Leaders presents a new series called We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring to help business leaders collaborate their way through a crisis together. Simon Mainwaring is the Founder of We First Branding and Author of his best-selling book Lead with We. His book Lead With We wa recognized for notable awards such as:
-#2 Forbes Best Business Book of the Year
-Axiom Gold Medalist for Leadership
-The Next Big Idea Nominee
-McKinsey Top Business Bestseller / Workplace & Culture
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Aug 21, 202247:28

Ep. 256 How to Lead a Forum || Mo Fathelbab, Founder of Forum Resources Network
Ep. 256 How to Lead a Forum || Mo Fathelbab, Founder of Forum Resources Network
One of the greatest privileges in the world is to lead a CEO forum. On this episode Mo Fathelbab, Founder of Forum Resources Network, Co-Founder of Harvard Business School Alumni Forums breaks down how to lead a forum to unlock greatness.
Learn more at: http://forumresourcesnetwork.com
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Aug 20, 202242:42

Ep. 255 Eastern vs. Western Business Philosophy and What We Can Learn || Chris Marquis, Sinyi Professor of Chinese Management at the University of Cambridge - Judge School of Business
Ep. 255 Eastern vs. Western Business Philosophy and What We Can Learn || Chris Marquis, Sinyi Professor of Chinese Management at the University of Cambridge - Judge School of Business
Chris Marquis is the Sinyi Professor of Chinese Management at the University of Cambridge - Judge School of Business, Author of Better Business: How the B Corp Movement is Remaking Capitalism, and his new book titled Mao and Markets: The Communist Roots of Chinese Enterprise.
In this episode, Chris shares the culture of the Chinese Business people, comparison's to the modern day B Corp Movement, and what leaders can learn from different cultural philosophies.
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Jul 23, 202243:23

Ep. 254 Let the Purpose Manifest Throughout Your Culture || Michelle Stevens, Founder & CEO of The Refill Shoppe
Ep. 254 Let the Purpose Manifest Throughout Your Culture || Michelle Stevens, Founder & CEO of The Refill Shoppe
It all started when Michelle Stevens placed her olive oil back into a refillable bottle she had lying around her home. What a simple concept! Instead of buying a "make-to-waste" product she could simply reuse a bottle that worked perfectly fine. During and after the roadtrip she couldn't shake the idea. 12 years later Michelle Stevens joins the show to talk about The Refill Shoppe, it's organizational philosophy, and growing pains of running a business.
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Jul 20, 202240:37

We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring || Ep. 2 How to Show Up For Your People
We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring || Ep. 2 How to Show Up For Your People
Real Leaders presents a new series called We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring to help business leaders collaborate their way through a crisis together. Simon Mainwaring is the Founder of We First Branding and Author of his best-selling book Lead with We. His book Lead With We wa recognized for notable awards such as:
-#2 Forbes Best Business Book of the Year
-Axiom Gold Medalist for Leadership
-The Next Big Idea Nominee
-McKinsey Top Business Bestseller / Workplace & Culture
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Jul 16, 202225:34

Ep. 253 Cause Leadership || Robert Safrata, CEO of Coast to Coast Experiences
Ep. 253 Cause Leadership || Robert Safrata, CEO of Coast to Coast Experiences
Robert Safrata is the CEO of Coast to Coast Experiences who after acquiring the company has grown it's guests from 45,000 to 250,000 guests since 2009 with a philosophy of "cause leadership" and doing. In this episode, Robert Safrata shares the leadership lessons learned from buying multiple "dirty companies" and cleaning them up. To make this transformation, Rob reveals that "cause leadership" has been the most effective tool to drive the shift his company and investors need to sustain performance. Learn why going green is an advantage, understand how to become a cause leader, and take action in your company after listening to this inspiring interview with Robert Safrata.
Jun 26, 202245:19

Ep. 252 How to Change Behavior and Influence Adoption || Kristin Carroll, CEO of Rescue Agency, the Behavior Change Agency
Ep. 252 How to Change Behavior and Influence Adoption || Kristin Carroll, CEO of Rescue Agency, the Behavior Change Agency
Kristin Carroll is the CEO of Rescue Agency, the Behavior Change Agency, who helps government agencies (primarily health departments) and nonprofits create campaigns that drive healthier behavior change. In this interview, Carroll reveals her unique approach to to create relevant communication that influences healthier consumer choices and how you can apply it to your business to.
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Jun 22, 202222:40

Ep. 251 Meat From Air || Lisa Dyson, Co-Founder of Air Protein
Ep. 251 Meat From Air || Lisa Dyson, Co-Founder of Air Protein
Back in the 60s and 70s NASA scientists wanted to make food in a short amount of time with a short amount of resources. Physicist Lisa Dyson took this research off the shelf and is now applying it to a scalable solution. Learn how Lisa is trying to commercialize meat from air and the challenges that she is overcoming to change where consumers get their sources of protein.
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Jun 19, 202212:08

Ep. 250 Aligning Your RevOps Team Before Scaling || Tracy Graziani, Chief Geek Officer, Graziani Multimedia
Ep. 250 Aligning Your RevOps Team Before Scaling || Tracy Graziani, Chief Geek Officer, Graziani Multimedia
Is your marketing, sales, and support team still working in siloes and spreadsheets? Are they aligned on a common goal and communicating efficiently with systems in place for growth? If not, this podcast is about how to set up systems and leverage leadership to align your RevOps team before scaling.
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Jun 15, 202244:22

Ep. 249 Embrace the Unknown || Jereme Kent, CEO of One Energy
Ep. 249 Embrace the Unknown || Jereme Kent, CEO of One Energy
Jereme Kent was at a bar when he was challenged by the bartender and hotel owner to place a wind turbine on top of his hotel. The challenge was accepted and soon became a dream, passion, and scalable business model that would disrupt many investor expectations. To disrupt a monopoly on energy will take courage, team work, and a mindset to embrace the unknown.
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Jun 11, 202245:46

We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring || Ep. 1 Ukraine, Gun Control, Climate Change, and Abortion
We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring || Ep. 1 Ukraine, Gun Control, Climate Change, and Abortion
Real Leaders presents a new series called We Leaders w/ Simon Mainwaring to help business leaders collaborate their way through a crisis together. Simon Mainwaring is the Founder of We First Branding and Author of his best-selling book Lead with We. In this episode host Kevin Edwards asks Simon critical questions to understand how leaders can look through a collaborative lens to identify key positioning when it comes to being outspoken about today's most sensitive and polarizing topics.
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Jun 08, 202228:44

Ep. 248 Vision within a Vision || Sadie Lincoln, Co-Founder & CEO of barre3
Ep. 248 Vision within a Vision || Sadie Lincoln, Co-Founder & CEO of barre3
On this episode learn about the inspiring story of Sadie Lincoln, Co-Founder and CEO of barre3 who shares how her franchising model has been able to flourish through helping franchisors adopt a vision of their own within the vision of barre3. This leadership philosophy has grown barre3 to over 175 franchise studios across North America and transformed a number of women's lives through fitness and well-being.
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Jun 04, 202240:08

Ep. 247 The Impact Investment Bank || Michael Whelchel, Co-Founder, Managing Partner of Big Path Capital
Ep. 247 The Impact Investment Bank || Michael Whelchel, Co-Founder, Managing Partner of Big Path Capital
Finding capital partners with similar ambitions and values to help raise you the cash you need may not be so obvious. In this episode, Michael Whelchel, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Big Path Capital sits down to reveal the Mergers and Acquisitions of an impact investment bank to help companies that do good remain true to their values.
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May 29, 202218:52

Ep. 246 How to Win the Talent War || Roy Notowitz, Founder of Noto Group
Ep. 246 How to Win the Talent War || Roy Notowitz, Founder of Noto Group
Covid made employees rethink how they spend their time. In this episode, Roy Notowitz breaks down the intricacies of successful purpose-driven executive recruiting and cultures from his 20+ years of experience in staffing. In a few minutes, learn why finding the right executive search firm can save you time, increase value, and reduce employee churn. For help with purpose-driven executive search visit https://www.notogroup.com.
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May 25, 202224:15

Ep. 245 Case for Becoming B-Certified || Carolina Miranda, Co-Founder and CEO of Cultivating Capital
Ep. 245 Case for Becoming B-Certified || Carolina Miranda, Co-Founder and CEO of Cultivating Capital
Carolina Miranda serves small, mission-driven business owners who want help with becoming B-Certified in order to grow responsibly. On this episode she breaks down the origin of B Labs and B Certification, the misconceptions of a B Corp, key stakeholders the assessment will help you with and what the future of business looks like. You can learn more about Carolina's work at https://www.cultivatingcapital.com or connect with her on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greenbizconsultant/
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May 21, 202241:08

Ep. 244 Locals Only! AgTech Entrepreneur To Build First Local Micro-Factory || Wayne McIntyre, Co-Founder and CEO of Relocalize
Ep. 244 Locals Only! AgTech Entrepreneur To Build First Local Micro-Factory || Wayne McIntyre, Co-Founder and CEO of Relocalize
With a growing population, weak supply chains, and increasing CO2 emissions, how will the agricultural industry be disrupted? Wayne McIntyre imagines a world where the furthest supply chain is the city next door. Wayne wants to produce food locally and have it delivered right to your door for a fraction of the cost. Learn all about his experience, mindset, and dreams of saving our world, one-micro-factory at a time.
Learn more at: https://www.relocalize.com
May 18, 202238:31

Ep. 243 Empowering Confident Business Women || Linda Fisk, Founder & CEO LeadHERship Global
Ep. 243 Empowering Confident Business Women || Linda Fisk, Founder & CEO LeadHERship Global
Linda Fisk was in middle school dodging difficult questions and social confrontations because of an early psychological speech impediment. This stutter created anxiety and fear of having the spotlight put on her, until one day, she made a choice to dig in and and work on her enunciation, grammar, and fear. Today, Linda empowers other women who lack the confidence in the workforce to get the next promotion, start the next business, and speak at the next podium. If you're in need of a strong business support community, please visit: https://leadhershipglobal.com
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May 15, 202243:30

Ep. 242 Behind the Man Who Built BitTorrent || Bram Cohen, Founder of Chia
Ep. 242 Behind the Man Who Built BitTorrent || Bram Cohen, Founder of Chia
Whether it's DropBox, Google Drive, or iCloud, BitTorrent is responsible for many of the file sharing services we use today and Bram Cohen is it's creator. However, this episode is not about BitTorrent, this interview is about understanding the mind of a very intelligent human being who is continually striving to do good in the world. One of the ways Cohen is positioning new technology for the future is creating the new Chia Network. He and his team are doing this through building a better blockchain and smart transaction platform which is more secure, more sustainable, and more powerful. Have a listen to learn what inefficiency is there and how it is being solved.
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May 14, 202201:04:38

Ep. 241 Elon Musk, Employment Help, and Evolution of Your Brand || Simon Mainwaring, Founder of We First and Author of Lead With We
Ep. 241 Elon Musk, Employment Help, and Evolution of Your Brand || Simon Mainwaring, Founder of We First and Author of Lead With We
22% of workers are unengaged and getting top talent to work is still a major concern for all CEOs. On this episode, Simon Mainwaring, Founder of We First and Author or Lead With We, shares how to position your brand as a desirable organization top talent wants to work at. By positioning your company as a role in the greater good of society, Mainwaring argues you can attract better talent, increase innovation, R&D, and appeal to the conscious consumers of a generation who does not want to waste their time.
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Apr 27, 202247:37

Ep. 240 Nanobubble Technology Solving Large Water Waste Problem || Nick Dyner, CEO of Moleaer
Ep. 240 Nanobubble Technology Solving Large Water Waste Problem || Nick Dyner, CEO of Moleaer
Nick Dyner is the CEO of Moleaer, who is responsible for the largest deployment of nanobubbble technology in the world. Over 90% of our world's fresh water is consumed by agriculture and Moleaer's nanobubbles are a cost-effective solution to the chemicals that tarnish land and waste streams. In this episode learn about Nick's 3 pillars of leadership, what drives an effective organization, and why it's important to never fake the reality of what's going on in your business.
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Apr 16, 202245:39

Ep. 239 Family Business, Financial Health, and Career Balance|| Mackey McNeil, Founder of Mackey, the Prosperity People, and Why Settle
Ep. 239 Family Business, Financial Health, and Career Balance|| Mackey McNeil, Founder of Mackey, the Prosperity People, and Why Settle
Mackey McNeil is the Founder of Mackey, The Prosperity People, and Why Settle.
90% of American Businesses are family owned or controlled. On today's episode, Mackey McNeil shares practical advice and assessments you can do to avoid losing your temper, relatives, and business. McNeil also shares why it's important to know who you are and to live your values so that you can avoid worrying all the time. If you enjoyed Mackey and want to take control of your company/family dynamics go on over to https://mackeyadvisors.com/ for help.
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Apr 10, 202201:00:38

Ep. 238 Advanced Leadership || Eric Jacobsen, Founder & Conductor of Purpose at Gratitude Railroad
Ep. 238 Advanced Leadership || Eric Jacobsen, Founder & Conductor of Purpose at Gratitude Railroad
Eric Jacobsen is a serial entrepreneur and Founder & Conductor of Purpose at Gratitude Railroad who shares his journey to the impact economy, defines the purpose of business, and what separates an advanced leader from a traditional one. On this episode get to learn from how an impact investor on what makes a good impact investment in an entrepreneur and her company.
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Apr 09, 202247:55

Ep. 237 Examples of Impact Business Performance || Tynesia Boyea-Robinson, President & CEO of CapEQ Impact Investing and Advisors
Ep. 237 Examples of Impact Business Performance || Tynesia Boyea-Robinson, President & CEO of CapEQ Impact Investing and Advisors
Tynesia Boyea-Robinson is an entrepreneur, Six Sigma blackbelt, and technologist who is on a mission to transform business' role in society. On this episode she shares her perspective as a practitioner in social impact consulting and investing to help prepare your business for the role it will inevitably have to play in the future.
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Mar 27, 202245:27

Ep. 236 Scaling Sustainable Energy in India || Manoj Sinha, Founder & CEO of Husk Power Systems
Ep. 236 Scaling Sustainable Energy in India || Manoj Sinha, Founder & CEO of Husk Power Systems
Manoj Sinha is the Founder and CEO of Husk Power Systems who grew up in rural India with no electricity to now empowering villages across all of India to provide affordable, local, and sustainable energy. In this episode we discuss Minoj's theory of change, entrepreneurial scars, and the mindset that it takes to persevere through the obstacles. Learn more about Husk Power Systems at: https://huskpowersystems.com/
Mar 26, 202240:41

Ep. 235 Total Ownership || Kerry Siggins, CEO of StoneAge Tools
Ep. 235 Total Ownership || Kerry Siggins, CEO of StoneAge Tools
Kerry Siggins is the CEO of StoneAge Tools and Host of the Reflect Forward podcast. Kerry has an inspiring comeback story from an overdose to a growing a multi-million dollar company. The secret ingredient? Ownership. Learn in this episode how to become responsible for yourself and your employees.
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Mar 20, 202253:00

Ep. 234 How to Find Your Gift & Give It Away || Simon Leslie, Founder & CEO of Ink
Ep. 234 How to Find Your Gift & Give It Away || Simon Leslie, Founder & CEO of Ink
Simon Leslie is the Founder and CEO of Ink who shares in this episode how to keep a beginners mindset, build confidence in your sales force, and his biggest learning lessons from failure.
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Mar 19, 202241:30

Ep. 233 Servant Leadership & Trust Building || Ken Blanchard & Randy Conley, co-authors of Simple Truths of Leadership — 52 Ways to Become A Servant Leader and Build Trust
Ep. 233 Servant Leadership & Trust Building || Ken Blanchard & Randy Conley, co-authors of Simple Truths of Leadership — 52 Ways to Become A Servant Leader and Build Trust
Ken Blanchard is the co-author of more than sixty-five books, including the iconic The One Minute Manager, with combined sales of over 23 million copies. He was inducted into Amazon’s Hall of Fame as one of the top twenty-five bestselling authors of all time.
An Inc. Magazine Top 100 Leadership Speaker, Randy Conley is a contributing author of three books. His award-winning blog, Leading with Trust, has influenced over 4 million viewers since its inception.
Effective leadership is an influence process where leaders implement everyday, commonsense approaches that help people and organizations thrive. Yet somehow, many of these fundamental principles are still missing from most workplaces. In Simple Truths of Leadership, Ken Blanchard and Randy Conley share fifty-two Simple Truths about leadership that will help leaders everywhere make commonsense leadership common practice.
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Mar 12, 202248:09

Ep. 232 Carbon Credits Are The Fastest Growing Asset Class || Jeremy Manion, Forestry Carbon Markets Director at Arbor Day Carbon
Ep. 232 Carbon Credits Are The Fastest Growing Asset Class || Jeremy Manion, Forestry Carbon Markets Director at Arbor Day Carbon
1 metric ton of carbon = 1 carbon credit. What are carbon credits and why are they increasing in popularity so fast? What is Carbon Finance? Jeremy Manion takes us behind the curtain to learn why carbon credits are important, how they're being built, and where these projects can be found. This interview is available in video format in Spotify.
Mar 09, 202217:44

Ep. 231 Regenerative Business || KoAnn Vikoren Skrzyniarz, Founder of Sustainable Brands
Ep. 231 Regenerative Business || KoAnn Vikoren Skrzyniarz, Founder of Sustainable Brands
Through Sustainable Brands, KoAnn and her team lead the global conversation about how 21st century brands can, and are delivering new business value through innovation for environmental and social purpose.
Feb 14, 202212:57

Ep. 230 Embracing A New Normal || John Register, Inspirationalist & Keynote Speaker
Ep. 230 Embracing A New Normal || John Register, Inspirationalist & Keynote Speaker
John Register was gunning for the '96 Olympics when he suffered an extreme leg injury on the last hurdle in the qualifying round. This injury would be the last the last time he would ever compete, run, or walk on two of his own legs. Days later he would have to embrace a new normal. This realization is now a concept all of the world will have to accept. On this episode, learn how to lead in the present.
Feb 11, 202201:01:27

Ep. 229 How to Build an App for Earth || Gold Darr Hood, Founder & CEO of 4EarthApp
Ep. 229 How to Build an App for Earth || Gold Darr Hood, Founder & CEO of 4EarthApp
Gold Darr Hood is the Founder and CEO of 4EarthApp that is on a mission to save the planet. 4EarthApp uses tech for good to close the communication loop between customers and companies on the global platform in order to incentivize operational business practice improvement towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals. You can learn more about their app at: https://www.4earthapp.com/
Feb 02, 202251:09
