Return on Character

Ryan, who holds the U.S. record in the half marathon, joins Dan in this conversation about life lessons, his accomplishments, learning from failures and training your mind and not just your body.

Scott Stiles shares with Dan Cooper what inspired him for the current path he’s in, related to fair hiring for Seek Asia and also what motivated him to co-found Fair Employment Agency. They both discuss how important it is to focus on doing the right thing all the time and not being afraid to fight for what's right and how this applies to the issues migrant domestic workers face in a market that’s...

Tim Sexton joins Dan to talk about what inspired him to be who he is today and how to make good and change the world through music and pop culture. The Make Good Group repositions organizations through innovative social impact programs, pop-culture infused content, and global marketing platforms that enable brands to make good on their promises, make good in the world, and make good stuff.  The Lo...

Asma Paigeer joins Dan Cooper on this episode to talk about escaping the Taliban, and helping 150 of her classmates as well. Plus survivor guilt and what she has been up to since making it into the U.S and how she copes with the culture.

Tom Campbell and Dan talk about character in politics, the decisions one makes when no-one's looking and how people deal with the mistakes they might make. Tom Campbell is an educator, economist, and public servant. In addition to many other accomplishments, Tom is a former five-term Republican United States Congressman from California's 12th and 15th districts, a former member of the California S...

Shane Snow joins Dan Cooper going over the eclectic array of business and life experiences and how character has played a critical role in his journey. Shane has performed comedy on Broadway, produced award-winning films, and founded various successful companies at the intersection of media and technology, including the business skills training company Snow Academy (snow.academy), the content mark...

Al Buford sits down with Dan to talk about his extensive experience in the military and later in the private sector and how the character of leaders in either situation, determines outcomes. Al’s twenty years of military experience include service in the 75th Ranger Regiment’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Battalions and seven years of operational service in a special mission unit. Al was recently selected fo...

Knowing the character of CEOs and other corporate leaders in the marketplace gives an insight to their performance that is often overlooked by the typical investment analysts. 

Lindsay Hadley shares how she discovered what she loves, is great at and never thought of having as a career, including the impact her first humanitarian trip to Kenya had on her desire to help others, the End of Polio Concert in Australia and being a Founder Member, Chief Development Officer and Executive Producer of Global Citizen.

Emmanuel has been National Park Director at Virunga National Park, between Congo and Nile rivers, since 2008. He is familiar with living in persistent difficulty, putting their lives on the line to push back the darkness. Emmanuel talks about how values have provided guidance in everyday decisions and compassion is most needed when each day has its surprises and you must learn to adapt.

Christine Leong Connors, President of EPIQ Capital Group, a San Francisco based financial advisor, talks with Dan Cooper and Jess Larsen about the importance of connecting with mentors, clients and co-workers to be successful.  See more about EPIQ Capital Group at epiqcg.com

Join us in this interview with NEXUS CEO & Co-Founder Rachel Gerrol and learn more about how the idea of NEXUS started, what Impact Investing entails and how this generation is changing their choices and the future.

John Montgomery of Bridgeway sat down with Dan Cooper and Jess Larsen to discuss how he builds character within his investment firm. Their discussion is an illuminating look at this often overlooked part of investing.