Return on Character

The Return On Character Podcast with host Dan Cooper and special guest, Chitupa Mung’omba, Executive Development Consultant at KRW International. Explore Mung’omba's journey from being referred to as 'C' to reclaiming her Zambian name and its significance. Experience a deeply personal poem she co-wrote and discover how the 'return on character' concept transformed leadership teams during the COVID...

🎙️ Discover the Journey of a Female Entrepreneur in Tech & Consumer Products! 💡 Join Dan Cooper as he interviews Cydni Tetro, CEO of Brandless, on the ROC podcast. Learn about her experiences in raising capital, overcoming gender disparities, and her unique leadership style. Dive into the world of AI, 3D printing, and robotics, and get inspired by Cydni's advice for pursuing your ideas and making...

Dive into the thrilling entrepreneurial journey of Ian De Queiroz on the latest episode of Return on Character podcast! 🎧 Discover how he co-founded Sandy, the go-to online marketplace for outdoor sports equipment, while working with a dedicated team in Ukraine during the ongoing conflict. 🏄‍♂️ Learn about Ian's beginnings with biodegradable surfboards and his success in the hemp CBD industry, a...

Take a journey with Ashlie Bryant, a compassionate leader, visionary & strategic CEO and Co-Founder of 3Strands Global Foundation, as she shares her knowledge on the implementation of successful programs to combat human trafficking. Discover the impact of her accomplishments in the corporate world, from leading corporate trainings to securing venture capital funding and prevneting youth from being...

David Durocher discusses the success of The Other Side Academy, a nonprofit organization in Salt Lake City run by ex-felons and recovering addicts. The organization includes a moving company, thrift boutiques, a construction company, and a storage warehouse, generating about $8.5 million per year. The Academy provides a structured environment for long-term recovery and job training, with graduates...

Join Dan Cooper as he interviews Jim Copple, experienced business owner and Ph. D Candidate with a history in the design industry. Learn how Jim has used his skills in Nonprofit Organizations, Coaching, Government, Program Evaluation, and Conflict Resolution to build an impressive business and lead a meaningful life. Don't miss this amazing opportunity on return on character!

Listen to this new episode with former professional cyclist Scott Nydam to understand how an unexpected change of events can also lead to leadership and greatness. Now heading the nonprofit Silver Stallion Bicycle & Coffee in the Navajo Nation border town of Gallup, New Mexico. Scott has found a way to help the Navajo youth accelerate their success in the current American society. Learn more about...

Rick shares his insight on how the Bible views character and leadership, how you can develop your own character, and why sometimes it's OK not to win. Listen to an exclusive interview with Rick Warren talking about how the American Church traded the biblical values of personal character for political influence and power.

Get inspired by Brian Smith, an Australian born chartered accountant and founder of UGG Imports who developed his love of surfing and created a successful business venture with just $500. Hear his insightful stories of highs and lows as he talks about how to dig deep and overcome obstacles on the Return on Character Podcast.

On this episode, Dan Cooper and Jess Larsen discuss Fred Kiel's book “Return on Character” and his vast research on the impact of leaders with character. His work helped companies develop character within their organization to produce quantifiably business returns.  A leader and an inspiration all-around, tune in to witness the tribute to the life and work of the late Fred Kiel.

On this episode of Dan Cooper, we meet Dr. Renee Dua, innovator and founder of Heal and the Renee app, that delivers generic medications as well as acting as a personal health assistant. Tune in to learn about her journey of entrepreneurship and growth, and how she is empowering patients to take control of their medical needs. Get inspired by Rene’s story and gain invaluable insight into leadershi...

Learn from business leader Tom Darden as he shares his experiences on leadership and character. What advice does he have for overcoming challenges, and how has he shaped his own character? Get the scoop on becoming a successful leader with Dan Cooper's interview with Tom Darden. Don't miss out, tune into the Return on Character Podcast with Dan Cooper now!

Discover how Shannon Sedgwick Davis, the CEO and Founder of Global impact firm Bridgeway foundation, leveraged her own leadership and character to create long-lasting positive change in the world. Join Dan Cooper as he interviews Shannon to uncover her secrets for success and how showing up matters.

Learn about leadership and character with host Dan Cooper and guest Laura Walker Lee, Founding Partner of MADRE VENTURES and co-founder of AG Capital. Laura has a globally-minded perspective and has worked in the intersection of culture and finance for over 15 years. Listen in as Laura talks about her work to help one billion people through clean energy, mindful technology and social wellness and...

Join Dan Cooper in this inspiring interview with Kaz Ohta, Leadership Coach and Elite Performance Specialist. Kaz has built a career helping people become their best selves through leadership and character. Tune in to get tips and advice on how to effectively lead and become a confident, authentic leader.

Join us on Return on Character as we explore the importance of character and leadership with guest Ismael Wrixen. Ismael is the Executive Chairman of FE International and has overseen the successful acquisition of over 1000 businesses totaling $1bn in value. With a background in large-cap M&A investment banking, Ismael has focused on executing high profile public deals within the technology sector...

Return on Character discusses how real-world problem solver Adam Hansen uses a diverse skillset, including computational biology, genomics, digital health, clinical informatics, data science, web development, business management to help relieve human suffering through the realization of precision medicine. Hear how Adam's team building and organizational skills have allowed him to create innovativ...

In this interview, Dan talks with Chet Kapoor, the Chairman and CEO of DataStax, a cloud database management software company. Kapoor is a seasoned leader and innovator in the tech industry, with over 20 years of experience working for companies such as Google, IBM, BEA Systems, WebMethods, and NeXT.  They discuss Kapoor's success in taking Apigee, a leading technology provider for digital busines...

In this episode, Dan sits down with Walt Rakowich, a leadership speaker, author, and former CEO of Prologis, a real estate company that had almost collapsed when he took over in 2008 during the Great Recession.  Despite facing a major challenge, Rakowich managed to turn the company's fortunes around by implementing his philosophy of "transformative influence." He believes that the best leaders are...

Mike Glauser is the author of the book "One People One Planet: Six Universal Truths for Being Happy Together", which merges ancient wisdom with modern day science to reveal a path for increasing our happiness, improving our relationships, and building more civil organizations and communities. He is also the Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurship in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Busi...

Cliff Hudson spent 35 years of his career at Sonic Corp, a public company that operates drive-in restaurants. He served as Chairman of the Board and CEO, overseeing the company's operations with over 3,500 franchises and company-owned locations. He left Sonic upon its sale in 2018 and joined the law firm Crowe & Dunlevy as Of Counsel in Oklahoma City. During his time at Sonic, Hudson played a key...

Mel Torrie is an engineer who began his career working on research payloads for NASA Space Shuttle Missions STS 77 and STS 91. He then founded Autonomous Solutions Inc (ASI) 22 years ago at the request of John Deere to start their robotic equipment program. ASI partners with major industrial companies to deploy autonomous vehicles in industries such as agriculture, mining, construction, logistics,...

David Alvo is an entrepreneur and impact investor with an industrial engineering background and a master's degree in business engineering. He has founded, invested in, and worked with over 10 startups, participated in over 5 global incubators/accelerators, invested as a venture capitalist or angel investor in over 30 companies, and helped accelerate over 130 early-stage startups in Latin America....

Get to know Jay, the founder and CEO of Pillow Cube and Creatably, in this exclusive interview. With a track record of nearly 20 billion impressions and over 3 billion views, Jay is a leading expert in viral marketing. In this video, he shares his journey as an entrepreneur, investor, and father of four. Plus, learn how his marketing agency, Creatably, has helped clients like Kizik, Gabb Wireless,...

Joseph shares with Dan how Neighbor started and what makes them different from other businesses in terms of social capital, trust and honesty.  Joseph reflects on how their main asset is connecting neighbors, not just storage, wondering what else can those neighbors be doing for each other. In the same way Amazon started with books and then expanded, Neighbor started with storage and aims to bring...