Sustainable Leadership and Disruptive Growth

In the second part of David's talk with Pierre Le Manh, president and CEO of the Project Management Institute (PMI), they dive deeper into Pierre's strategies for driving innovation and sustainable growth at the world's largest project management organization. Pierre shares his balanced perspective on organic innovation versus inorganic growth through acquisitions and integrations. He emphasizes t...

In this episode of Sustainable Leadership and Disruptive Growth, David Radlo sits down with Pierre Le Manh, the president and CEO of the Project Management Institute. Pierre shares his insights on the growth of the gig economy and remote work trends within project management. He discusses the impacts and adoption of AI technologies in the field, providing a balanced perspective on the benefits and...

In the second part of the podcast, Melanie van de Velde, the author of "Lead Like a Genius," a pioneering common sense voice,   delves into the profound influence of a company's values on talent acquisition. Drawing from her extensive experience in sustainability and leadership, Melanie explores how aligning organizational values with prospective employees' personal beliefs fosters a culture of pu...

Join David this week as he sits down with Melanie van de Velde, a pioneering common sense voice in the fight against climate change, pollution, poverty, and social injustice. As the founder of Big Tree Global, Melanie has empowered business leaders and students worldwide with groundbreaking insights on tackling humanity's greatest sustainability challenges. Her award-winning research, nominated by...

After recounting her against-the-odds journey to Olympic gold, in the episode's second half Nikki shares how the mental fortitude and resilience of an elite athlete can be applied to overcoming challenges and setbacks in everyday life. Drawing on her experiences recovering from injury and intense training to reach the pinnacle of her sport, Nikki provides inspiring perspectives on maintaining focu...

Here is a podcast episode description written in the third person about Nikki Stone: David welcomes Olympic gold medalist Nikki Stone to the show this week on Sustainable Leadership and Disruptive Growth. In this inspiring episode, listeners will hear the story of how Nikki made history in 1998 as the first American to win gold in inverted aerial skiing, just two years after suffering a spinal inj...

We honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a special encore discussion on leadership, civil rights, and moving forward together. Acclaimed neurosurgeon and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson joins David to share his unique perspectives on race, community, faith, and equality in America. Dr. Carson reflects on our nation’s progress since the civil rights movement while weig...

In the episode's riveting second half, General Tata dives deeper into his expert geopolitical and military threat assessment, analyzing rising dangers from adversarial nations and terrorist groups. He spotlights his #1 leadership lesson learned over his decorated three-decade army career—one applicable to both the battlefield and the boardroom. General Tata also lets listeners in on the secret sau...

Retired Brigadier General and Tata Leadership Group CEO Anthony Tata joins David Radlo on this week's episode of Sustainable Leadership & Disruptive Growth to tackle pressing global security questions. Drawing on his 34-year decorated military career, Tata assesses whether the world has become more or less safe in recent times. He spotlights major intelligence failures and economic crises unde...

In part two of David's talk with Alfonso Carney III, the Founder of Enrich Scholars. They dive deeper into the remarkable growth Alfonso has achieved, like major brand collaborations with Wayfair and Fidelity. Yet despite this rapid expansion, Alfonso stays grounded in Enrich Scholars' greater purpose. For him, the most surprising and meaningful impact has been watching students transcend their ci...

Alfonso Carney III is a champion for equity, working tirelessly to create opportunities for students of color to thrive. As the founder of Enrich Scholars, Alfonso helps these students harness their potential and develop the skills needed to excel in their careers. With his own diverse background spanning finance, law, consulting, and more, Alfonso draws from his wealth of experience to provide sa...

This is the conclusion of David's conversation with Eric Tannenbaum, the founder of The Tannenbaum Company, on this episode of Sustainable Leadership & Disruptive Growth. Eric has been a legend in the entertainment industry, producing some of the most iconic and beloved shows on television, such as “Two and a Half Men,” “Mad About You,” and “The King of Queens.” Eric has told us his inspiring...

Are you ready to be inspired by one of the most influential and creative minds in the entertainment industry? In this episode of Sustainable Leadership & Disruptive Growth, David welcomes Eric Tannenbaum, the executive producer and founder of The Tannenbaum Company. Eric has been behind some of the most successful and popular shows in television history, such as “Two and a Half Men,” “Mad Abou...

In the conclusion of this week's episode of "Sustainable Leadership and Disruptive Growth," join David Radlo as he continues his conversation with the brilliant Thomas Dakich. As a seasoned attorney with a remarkable career spanning over three decades in the telecommunications and data center industries, Tom has closed awe-inspiring transactions worth over $500 million across the globe. In part tw...

In this week's episode of "Sustainable Leadership and Disruptive Growth," David Radlo welcomes a true visionary and problem solver, Thomas Dakich. With over 30 years of experience as a practicing attorney in the telecommunications and data center industries, Tom has spearheaded groundbreaking transactions totaling over $500 million worldwide. From solving intricate infrastructure challenges to nav...

In this episode, David concludes his captivating chat with Marques Martin, a partner at FVLCRUM. David and Marques dive deeper into the role of private equity in unlocking the potential of closing the racial wealth gap and investing in underserved communities. Marques reveals the values that drive their investment choices, and how they achieve remarkable returns by prioritizing key factors such as...

In this episode, David is joined by Marques Martin, a Partner at FVLCRUM, a private equity firm that transforms the businesses it invests in. Marques has a remarkable career of over 15 years, where he has mastered the art of private equity investing, strategy development, and corporate finance. He has also been a trailblazer in the industry, as a co-founder of The Inkwell Group, a lower middle-mar...

Join us for this inspiring and uplifting conclusion to David's conversation with Dr. Vanila Singh, and discover how her insights and leadership are shaping the medical field and making a difference in the lives of millions of people. In this episode, we continue our discussion on pain management, focusing on alternate therapies, such as acupuncture, physical therapy, and personal training. Dr. Sin...

This week David sits down with Dr. Vanila Singh, former Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health and Human Services, and a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford Medical School. Dr. Singh is an expert on pain management and a patient advocate who has dedicated over 25 years to the medical field. In this inspiring and insightful conversation, we explore the topic of chronic pain affectin...

David concludes his conversation with Dr. Benjamin Carson, the groundbreaking neurosurgeon and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. In part two, Dr. Carson talks about the importance of being nice, the positive strides we’ve made since the Civil Rights movement, the importance of Faith, Life, Liberty, and Community, and veracity in coming to meaningful solutions to all, and how the A...

David is honored to welcome Dr. Benjamin Carson to the podcast. Dr. Carson is a groundbreaking neurosurgeon who served as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021. Currently, he’s the Chairman of the American Cornerstone Institute, an organization founded with the purpose of building unity throughout this country based on founding principles of Faith, Liberty, Life, and Com...

In the conclusion of David's conversation with Jeff Dudan, the chairman and CEO of Homefront Brands and former CEO of AdvantaClean, Jeff shares his passion for entrepreneurship and how he developed his franchise model.

Jeff Dudan is David's guest on the podcast this week. Jeff is the chairman and CEO of Homefront Brands, and former CEO of AdvantaClean. He's also a podcaster and author and has more than three decades of experience in the home improvement franchising industry. In part one, Jeff shares his story of being a bootstrapping entrepreneur, and he discusses the importance of discernment, and why it matter...

In the conclusion of David's conversation with Dr. Miriam Nelson, the President and CEO of the Newman’s Own Foundation, Miriam discusses the legacy of Paul Newman and breaks down how they've become more laser-focused on their three overarching operating goals.

This year, Newman’s Own celebrates its 40th anniversary by refocusing its mission on supporting organizations that helps kids who face adversity, and this week, David welcomes Dr. Miriam Nelson to the podcast. Miriam is the President and CEO of the Newman’s Own Foundation, an organization that has been credited for pioneering the idea of a philanthropic enterprise.  In part one, Miriam shares what...