During this episode, Eric offers invaluable lessons and insights from his 30+ year career in mergers and acquisitions and wealth management. He built a successful career by realizing, embracing and living into his greatest strengths. He took ch...

Vision, persistence, networks and a global mindset - Nat brings them all into his successive and successful social ventures. In this conversation, Nat shares the origin story of his first microfinance start-up in Kenya to his latest venture tha...

Dr. Cedric Dark is an ER doctor who owns a gun and knows public health policy. His book, Under the Gun, provides an evidence-based approach to understanding and addressing gun violence in America. This episode delves into the story beh...

Laura Hugill Belken is a data scientist employing AI to ensure access to Medicare and Medicare benefits. Moreover, she is a thought leader on AI who sees the phenomenal promise of the 'internet on steroids'. Laura sees the lack of parental over...

Is artificial intelligence a harbinger for the end of the world? Or, as Brandon Donnelly asserts, can it break down isolation, enhance empathy, build community, and solve important issues? It can but basic AI literacy is scarce and AI is here, ...

Josh Craver has taken huge chances, made big leaps and been blindsided. Through it all, he's committed to embracing the flow and learning in discomfort. He's doing it again with his consulting work and full embrace of artificial intelligence.

As the Executive Vice President of Operations with the Golden State Warriors, Kirk Lacob thrives on competition and the thrill of victory. From the team in the locker room to the team in the front office to the team at home, Kirk knows that man...

Ryan Westberg is a classic opportunistic entrepreneur. From starting a business his junior year in college, to building multiple million dollar companies, Ryan asserts that it is daily action that drives success. That, and an unrelenting focus ...

It's not that Jennifer always wanted to be an entrepreneur. It's that she's a classic opportunist who is always willing to knock on someone's door. Listen to how she built a successful marketing agency focusing on mission-driven clients by open...

Tyler Wood is leading the circular economy revolution at Carbotura. He gives compelling evidence of the inefficiencies of the current system and the economic boon that circularity provides. And, he also talks about how his 4-year-old son was ab...

Liz led her organization through a fundamental transformation during the pandemic. Her wisdom, humility and reflectiveness are inspiring. Listen in to learn how her courageous decision-making, and the accompanying pain, made her and her organiz...

Commissioner Hovland is committed to a clear purpose - access to the right to vote. From his work with the US Election Access Commission, he speaks convincingly about good governance and democratic principles. Amid the unexpected issues present...

Charon Darris' powerful story of struggles and setbacks is inspiring and will lift any aspiring leader. He exemplifies compassion, humility and conviction in his role as Executive Director at The Reading Room. Listen in on how he brings advance...

Alex brings a brilliant combination of action-orientation and philosophical reflection to his life and work. His professional journey travels from photography, to brand consultant, to non-profit business development, to technology entrepreneurs...

Jason Moulton knows grapes and wine. And, as Director of Winemaking and Viticulture, he understands the keys to success, year in and year out, are collaboration and curiosity. Amid forest fires, a changing climate and fierce competition, Jason ...

Xuan Zhao is a committed entrepreneur and a realist on the stresses and sacrifices that it brings. In this episode, she shares valuable insights on the challenges she has faced and the difficult decisions she's made. Xuan embraces our innate co...

Ann's commitment to reducing homelessness is long-standing and resolute. In this episode, she shares her own experiences in speaking the truth when it's not what anyone wants to hear and how the co-existence of humility and confidence is essent...

Shay gives permission to everyone to be emotional, as a natural reaction to all that comes as unexpected. Give those feelings 'no more than 24 hours' and then it's time to make decisions. She goes on share how getting fired early in her career ...

“Humans first and job second.” T'Keyah (TK) brings courage and compassion to her own story and encourages everyone to do the same. From her adventurous spirit and grounded curiosity, TK embraces the perspectives of Gen Zers. She shares her own ...

Lean into salary range transparency.Zubin's stories about the slow start to his career and the importance of business alignment when co-leading a downsizing effort are crucial to hear. He advises having the courage to align...

Leading a life, team and organization, when things go “As Unexpected.”Join us as we talk with Jenny Lewis, Chief Marketing Officer of The Knot Worldwide and President of The Bump and The Bash, about the keys to effective leadership in t...