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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

Karen Brown keeps reinventing herself by using a “spark of inspiration”. Do you know anyone else who has competed in the Ironman, taken on 60’s and 70’s rock on the electric guitar, and transferred that success to their work? Karen employs scientifically-based methods to help leaders identify and address their blind spots by understanding how…

Two fathers reflect on their experiences navigating cultural identity and relationships in middle school. Jim and Aaron discuss the challenges of feeling excluded due to cultural differences and share strategies for building understanding across diverse communities. Listeners will learn practical tips for cultivating curiosity, asking thoughtful questions, and starting respectful dialogues to bridge cultural divides….

What if you could increase revenue and productivity with positivity? Positive culture architect Dr. Joey Faucette joins us to dive into the 5 core practices of positive culture. You’ll walk out of today’s episode ready to bring positive culture to life in your workplace. Dr. Joey mentions the global rise of sadness, which Jeremie Kubicek…

It’s easy for expectations to get lost. Expectations are important. We all have them, we all need them. We can take our expectations to a new level on our way to building high-performing teams. And we can become leaders people want to follow when we deliver Clear Expectations. On this episode, Aaron unpacks our new…