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Every guest brings a unique vantage point to leadership. Explore our episodes.

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...

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Podcast Team

Meet the team behind the show.

Jay Smack

Voice of the Show

Bryan Berry

Co-Host, Athletics

Jim Lee

Co-Host, Allyship

Sarah Ponce

Editor

Anna Parmer

Program Director