Leading with Genuine Care

"We are all speaking, but no one is listening. It starts with being able to stop and listen to other perspectives." — Anant Kumar   When social entrepreneur Anant Kumar witnessed the dire conditions of India's poorest public hospitals, he was inspired to create an alternative. He believed that every citizen deserved safe, affordable, high-quality health care with dignity—so he built an organizatio...

"Antarctica will change you for the rest of your life. It's almost impossible to visit Antarctica and not return as an ambassador to Antarctica." — Dr. James McClintock   For nearly 40 years, Dr. James McClintock has been visiting Antarctica to study the desolate continent's ecosystem and marine biology. More recently, the Polar and Marine Biology professor's research has largely encompassed the i...

Award-winning architect Steven Lewis believes that urban planning and design can promote positive change and progress within our often divided societies. As a principal at ZGF Architects , past president of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), and the former Urban Design Director for the City of Detroit, Steven is a leader in supporting diversity and bringing once-separated com...

"We need to start bringing geeky enthusiasm back into politics." — Rajesh Kasturirangan As an increasingly global society, imagine what humanity could do if we all came together to use our collective knowledge and resources to solve the world's biggest challenges. That's what Rajesh Kasturirangan —the co-founder and CEO of the non-profit, Socratus —hopes to inspire and accomplish. In this week's L...

As a self-described "renegade economist," Della Duncan's hope is that all societies will begin to focus on their citizen's happiness as much as their GDP (Gross Domestic Product). By rethinking what it means to have a healthy economy, Della says that people and our planet can thrive—and this same mentality can work effectively for business leaders.   In this episode of Leading with Genuine Care ,...

With boundless energy and enthusiasm for positivity, Dr. Dilhani Uswatte has become a nationally recognized educator for good reason. She's more than an inspiration to her students and her team in Hoover, Alabama. As a 2020 National Distinguished Principal , Dr. Dil encourages others to become inspirations themselves. This mentality has helped her build a culture of happiness and togetherness at h...

"If we improve the way we pay attention, we improve our capacity for experience. A pleasant experience becomes more fulfilling. Unpleasant experiences become more manageable. Mindfulness is just a practical resource for anyone and everyone." —Julianne Raye, CEO of Unified Mindfulness After losing her record contract, Julianna Raye was serving tables in L.A. and struggling with severe depression. D...

"If there was ever a time to make changes in America, this is that moment."— Mayor Randall Woodfin, Mayor of Birmingham, Alabama   When Mayor Randall Woodfin was elected to his hometown's highest political office at just 36, his mission was to improve the lives of every citizen by investing in youth programs, revitalizing blighted neighborhoods, eliminating food deserts, reducing crime, creating m...

"If you want to be happy in this lifetime, make sure your motivation is to benefit all sentient beings." — His Holiness the Dalai Lama to Cindy Vuu, CEO of Biti's Few people embody positive, people-first leadership like Cindy Vuu, the CEO of Biti's —with over 8,600 employees, they are the largest footwear brand in Vietnam. Cindy is not only a shoe fanatic. She's also a firm believer that companies...

"Be kind because kindness matters—and love the people you love as much as you can." In today's divided world, what can individuals and their communities do to heal together? That's a question Cathy Sloss Jones has been asking since growing up in Birmingham, Alabama during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Rather than wait for others to make the changes she hoped to see in her hometown, Cathy...

"We can all have this common goal and always ask ourselves, 'What is it I'm doing? Is it contributing to bringing more happiness and wellbeing to all? Or is it degrading happiness and wellbeing?' "If we all had this very simple North star...then it's a relatively simple way to have a compass to guide our actions." — Dr. Ha Vinh Tho, Founder of the Eurasia Learning Institute for Happiness and Wellb...

"The more we choose to connect with others beyond our borders, the less lonely and the happier we will be." — Thupten Jinpa, Co-founder of the Compassion Insititute Welcome to the Leading with Genuine Care podcast! In this rapidly changing world, now is the perfect time to reset our thinking about what positive leadership can look like and better understand how a kinder society can benefit us all....

As a player on the elite Michigan State University basketball team, Mat Ishbia learned firsthand how great teamwork brought in the wins—and TWO back-to-back National Championships! Now, he's brought that same mentality to United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) as the CEO and President. Without being open to new opportunities, you'll never know which doors could open to you. Here's why we need to start sa...

As a player on the elite Michigan State University basketball team, Mat Ishbia learned firsthand how great teamwork brought in the wins—and TWO back-to-back National Championships! Now, he's brought that same mentality to United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) as the CEO and President. Why does creating a culture where everyone feels like they're part of a family encourage people to work better and harde...

As a player on the elite Michigan State University basketball team, Mat Ishbia learned firsthand how great teamwork brought in the wins—and TWO back-to-back National Championships! Now, he's brought that same mentality to United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) as the CEO and President. Why does creating a culture where everyone feels like they're part of a family encourage people to work better and harde...

As a player on the elite Michigan State University basketball team, Mat Ishbia learned firsthand how great teamwork brought in the wins—and TWO back-to-back National Championships! Now, he's brought that same mentality to United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) as the CEO and President. Do you and your team members keep an open mind when confronted with different business ideas or new directions? Here's w...

As a player on the elite Michigan State University basketball team, Mat Ishbia learned firsthand how great teamwork brought in the wins—and TWO back-to-back National Championships! Now, he's brought that same mentality to United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) as the CEO and President. Is your team in the habit of blaming others for problems, issues, or errors? Here's why Mat says that only creates a les...

As a player on the elite Michigan State University basketball team, Mat Ishbia learned firsthand how great teamwork brought in the wins—and TWO back-to-back National Championships! Now, he's brought that same mentality to United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) as the CEO and President. There is always something to celebrate at work. Learn how Mat makes sure his team members can score a win every day. In...

As a player on the elite Michigan State University basketball team, Mat Ishbia learned firsthand how great teamwork brought in the wins—and TWO back-to-back National Championships! Now, he's brought that same mentality to United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) as the CEO and President. For part three of his do nothing Wisdom Series, Mat Ishbia and I talk about why teamwork is everything at a successful c...

When   facing  life's  challeng es,  it can feel impossible to prioritize  self-care, wellne s s, and gratitude.   However, it's during these times that being good to ourselves is more critical than ever.       This week, I'm excited to welcome  Elizabeth Boham, M.D., M.S., R.D.  who is here to  help us   uncover  why   self-care  can be so difficult to maintain when times are  t ough . She also  ...

Mat looks back to his time on the MSU basketball team and being coached by the legendary Tom Izzo for insights on incredible leadership. Everyone on his team had different coaching needs, and the same mentality goes in business. If you missed the first part of Mat Isbhia's Wisdom Series, listen to it here . Buy Mat Ishbia's Book, Running the Corporate Offense: Lessons in Effective Leadership from...

Mat believes that regularly and genuinely recognizing your employees for a job well done is just as important—if not more important—than great compensation. Are you giving your team enough gratitude? If you missed the first part of Mat Isbhia's Wisdom Series, listen to it here . Buy Mat Ishbia's Book, Running the Corporate Offense: Lessons in Effective Leadership from the Bench to the Board Room a...

If, as a high-level leader, you only talk to other leaders at your level, you'll never really know what's going on with your organization. Here's why chatting with more than the managers and VPs will offer you the best perspective of your business. If you missed the first part of Mat Isbhia's Wisdom Series, listen to it here . Buy Mat Ishbia's Book, Running the Corporate Offense: Lessons in Effect...

Mat expects his team to work hard while in the office. He also expects them to turn off for the weekend and enjoy everything else in their lives. Here's how they make that happen at UWM. If you missed the first part of Mat Isbhia's Wisdom Series, listen to it here . Buy Mat Ishbia's Book, Running the Corporate Offense: Lessons in Effective Leadership from the Bench to the Board Room amzn.to/2vqQIq...

Does your company's leadership follow the same culture guidelines as the rest of the team? Are all expectations regarding culture clear? Listen here to find out why every business needs a consistent, well-defined work environment. If you missed the first part of Mat Isbhia's Wisdom Series, listen to it here . Buy Mat Ishbia's Book, Running the Corporate Offense: Lessons in Effective Leadership fro...