Real Leaders Podcast

Lauren Culbertson is the head of U.S public policy at Twitter who shares Twitter’s thought process for spreading information, how they monitor millions of people on a platform, and what leadership is needed to hold a position like this. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p_7Lci1CGiU 

Matias Obludzyner is the author of The Expanding Circle and suggests the key to becoming a genuine leader is to harmonize your inner-self with your outer circle. This comes through an intentional effort to increase self-awareness, deep listening, and effective story-telling. "When the inner and outer conversations are aligned and true connections are forged, the circles expand – and your influence...

Erna Grasz is the CEO of the Asante Africa foundation who shares a unique perspective on prosperity. In today’s episode, Erna explains the misconceptions of Africa, how to sustain philanthropy, and why Africa is leapfrogging the tech world.  Watch here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/erna-grasz 

Sam Quinones is a veteran reporter on immigration, gangs, and the border who lets us into the world of drug trafficking and addiction in America. In today’s Episode, Quinones reveals shocking information about the rise of fentanyl, whether or not a border wall decreases trafficking, and the leadership needed to abstain from an addicted society. Watch: https://youtu.be/PPdY6aa9wMg

Fahad Awadh is the founder of YYTZ who figured out how to bring more cash to the #1 cashew country in the world. In today’s episode learn why farmers receive less money with offshore operations, how to add value to the value chain, and the profits that come with intentional decision making.  Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/UIV0rIR8Ofg  

James Thornton is a top environmental lawyer and CEO of Client Earth who emphasizes the law's influence on climate change. In today’s episode, Thornton shares what motivated him to pursue environmental law, how major countries differ in their energy commitments, and the major cases he’s fought to provide a cleaner future for generations to come. Watch here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/james-thornto...

Charles Knippen is the National President of the National Society of Leadership and Success who states, we need to let more people fail . In today’s episode, Knippen shares what makes a great leader, what skills are essential for students to come out of college with, and the importance of learning through failure. Please rate and review!

Dr. Jud Brewer is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center and associate professor in psychiatry at the School of Medicine at Brown University, as well as a research affiliate at MIT. Dr. Brewer shares why we create bad habits and how to regain self-control.

Simon Mainwaring the Founder and CEO of We First Branding is back with more hot takes on how business and culture are changing together. Watch: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/simon/4 RSVP: https://www.crowdcast.io/realleaderspodcast

Achieve your potential with Shawn Achor a Positive Psychologist and CEO of Good Think who claims the largest competitive advantage for companies right now are happy workers. In today’s episode, Achor shares his definition of happiness, how to overcome depression, and what is holding you back people from your potential. Watch here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/shawn-achor  RSVP: https://www.crow...

Let's get the word out about Sam Teicher, the Chier Reef Officer of Coral Vita who launched a high-tech coral farm to restore reefs and the life they preserve. In today’s episode, Teicher shares why coral reefs are imperative to life on earth, how you can fight to stop coral bleaching, and what responsibilities come with creating a new market. Watch: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/sam-teicher RSVP for...

Eric Edelson is the CEO of Fireclay Tile, the first tile company to be certified as a Benefit Corporation, Fireclay Tile is proudly committed to being a US-manufactured socially responsible business for its 150 team members and all stakeholders, including residential and commercial clients such as Starbucks, Whole Foods, Sweetgreen's, and thousands more. Watch: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/eric-edel...

Alia Eyres was a corporate lawyer until she had an experience that forced her to sacrifice her lifestyle to serve as CEO of Mother's Choice. Don't let the title fool you, Alia currently lives in a foster care refuge in Hong Kong to help teen mother's and their neglected children get back on their feet.  Watch here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/alia-eyres

Listen to Mina Guli's inspiring comeback story of learning how to walk again and how she has committed her life to help solve the global water crisis. Follow us for live episodes on crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/realleaderspodcast

Val Jones is a former professional figure skater turned leadership coach who shares how to lead from behind. In today’s episode, Jones shares the pains and gains of her figure skating career, how incremental steps lead to big advancements, and why mushers are exemplary leaders. https://www.crowdcast.io/e/val-jones

Nichol Ng is the Co-founder of Singapore’s only Food Bank who shares how to keep a legacy while starting fresh. In today’s episode Nichol speaks out about:  Her treatment as a young female executive How to pivot digitally during a crisis  Why food can make all the difference Watch here to be notified of upcoming episodes: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/nichol-ng

Simon Mainwaring is the CEO of WE First Branding, Author of WE First, and the host of the Lead with We podcast who comes back on the Keep It Real series to help you build a movement with your brand.  Topics: Marketing, Purpose-Driven culture, Self-worth. RSVP for the next episode here: https://real-leaders.com/simon-3

Mike Walsh is a global futurist, CEO of Tomorrow, and author of The Algorithmic Leader who urges us to be more probabilistic in an era of constant disruption. In today’s episode, Walsh outlines real disruption and how to reimagine your customer experience, how to be smart when machines are smarter than us, and what leaders need to learn in order to be comfortable with ambiguity. Buy the book: http...

Siri Lindley is a 2x world champion triathlete, cancer survivor, and current coach who shares how to overcome obstacles to win gold. Lindley was a tri-athlete in college but her sports were field hockey, lacrosse, and hockey. After attending a triathlon event Siri wanted to prove to herself that she could become best in the world. Without even knowing how to swim she dove in headfirst, trained and...

Chester Elton is a Real Leaders Top 50 Keynote Speaker, #1 best-selling leadership author, and Co-founder of Culture Works who claims that Good Leaders Get Gratitude. On today’s episode Elton shares: -Prolific examples of business leaders who credit culture change for their resilience -How work balance and work harmony differ -The common ingredients for an engaged workforce Watch here: https://www...

Exceed conditions of satisfaction. Jeffrey Hayzlett is a best selling author, host of the All Business Podcast, and CEO of the C-Suite Network who helps you exceed conditions of satisfaction. In today’s episode, Hayzlett shares why picking a side is a good thing, how to pick the best person for the job, and that Real Leaders are those who get sh*t done. Watch on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io...

If Jeff Bezos can do it, so can you.  Blake Morgan is a customer experience keynote speaker who reminds you that you are in business to serve your customers. On today’s episode Morgan breaks down 3 questions real leaders should be asking themselves: 1. What would make your clients' lives easier and better? 2. Do you jump out of bed excited to serve your customers? 3. What technology is out th...

Relationship Economics® Advisor David Nour joins the show to share 16 signals that will determine the future of work, why storytelling is a  leadership competency, and that business leaders cannot cut their way to growth!  Join live on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/david-nour RSVP for future live podcasts: https://www.crowdcast.io/realleaderspodcast

Are you relevant? Simon Mainwaring, Founder, and CEO of We First Branding shares that this is the ongoing question for businesses and their brands if they want to become organizations of the future.  RSVP to ask your questions for any live interview with real leaders at: https://www.crowdcast.io/realleaderspodcast

Devon Still is a former NFL Defensive End, current cancer awareness advocate, and proud father who discloses the obstacles he overcame on his journey to the league, the playbook he used after his daughter was diagnosed with cancer, and his newfound purpose.  Get Involved: https://stillstrongfoundation.org/ Real Leaders Impact Awards: https://real-leaders.com/impact-awards-application/ Goal: 5...