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71: The Human-Centric Leader with Rachel Anderson

In this captivating episode, Aaron sits down with Rachel Anderson, the visionary behind The Human Centric Leader, to uncover the transformative impact of prioritizing people over profits. Dive deep into Rachel’s journey, exploring how her experiences shaped a revolutionary approach to leadership that delivers both business success and employee fulfillment. Discover the eye-opening statistics that…

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70: The Power of Differentiation with Barry Labov

Leadership expert Barry Labov shares game-changing insights from his new book “The Power of Differentiation.” Dive into the transformative power of celebrating what makes you and your team uniquely remarkable. Uncover the secrets to winning hearts, minds, and market share by fostering a culture of vulnerability, authenticity, and mutual respect. Barry’s hard-earned wisdom will inspire…

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69: Authentic Leadership in College Athletics with Dr. Ryan Hall

Dr. Ryan Hall shares his authentic approach to leadership and fundraising, emphasizing the importance of building genuine relationships, embracing change, and passionately investing in the development of student-athletes at Rice University. His insights inspire listeners to lead with purpose, adaptability, and a commitment to empowering those around them. ———————– ================= Lead Local Presented by Leaders Rising…

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68: Building a Culture of Engaged Leaders at National Exchange Bank

Banks walk a delicate tightrope today: they need to be engaging to attract and retain customers across generations, but also maintain a fortress-like security to combat fraud. National Exchange Bank and Trust cracked the code on increasing engagement, building a strong customer base, and keeping customers’ wallets safe. Tammy Pitts and Tami Christian of National…

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67: Creativty, Collaboration, and Story:

Jeff is an incredible dad, a great guy to coach basketball with, and now a published author. He’s wrapped up a successful Kickstarter campaign for his new book, A Buffalo Out of Water. And now it’s time to share the story with the world. After Jeff and his wife, Whitney became the proud parents of…

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66: Leading Through Change: A Conversation on Transformation with Chris Barras

Navigating change is not a choice; it’s all around us. Chris Barras joins the show to discuss transformation at both personal and community levels as we experience change. Chris’ experiences in Richmond come from observing transformation over the past 18 years. Watching communities change has given Chris a peak into leading change in corporate settings….

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65: From Immigrant Roots to Public Health and Politics with Dr. Danny Avula

Dr. Danny Avula shares his inspiring leadership journey from his roots as an immigrant child from India to top roles in public health and social services in Virginia. Danny dives into how experiences like moving to an underserved community influenced his approach to serving communities. Avula also reflects on key lessons like listening to lived…

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64: Lessons from Sports Leadership with Greg Burton

Dive into Greg Burton’s journey in sports leadership, revealing key traits of effective leaders and the impact of VCU’s Center for Sports Leadership. Why it matters: Burton’s insights offer a unique perspective on leadership, emphasizing authenticity, resilience, and the power of empowering others, alongside the success of VCU’s program in shaping future leaders. The big picture: Through…

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63: Finding Your Summit: Using Adventure to Achieve Your Goals with Dr. Jennie Draper

Have you ever wondered what it takes to lead others to the top of the world’s highest peaks? Dr. Jennie Draper, an OBGYN and adventurer, has summited Mount Everest base camp, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro and embarked on adventure around the globe. She shares invaluable leadership lessons learned from her Sherpa guides in Nepal, and how…

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62: Get Your Laundry Done: Building a Business Around Our Least Favorite Chore with Dan Feliciano

Name something 70% of us have in common. There aren’t many things, but our common dislike of doing laundry is one of them. Founder Dan Feliciano and his team put together a gameplan, finding a mutual win-win between busy families looking to take back time, workers in the gig economy who don’t mind doing laundry…

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