Let your dreams be bigger than your fears and your actions louder than your words. – Christine Caine On today’s show: Christine Caine She and her husband are founders of A21 and Propel Women The crossroads of business and human trafficking Building awareness of human trafficking Leading across cultural and generational boundaries A key leadership value: loyalty Always Forward. Ron Question: Now that you have become further educated on this epidemic what next … [Read more...]
What Everybody Ought to Know About Learning and Leaving
Moments matter. – Tim Terrentine After 6 years on the Southwest Michigan First team, Tim Terrentine is onto his next great adventure. Our team celebrates Tim and his leadership and we are excited to see his impact in our community for years to come. On today’s podcast Tim has the opportunity to share what he has learned during his time on our team. I am eager for you all to hear from him today. He shares great wisdom on leaving, learning and what great impact looks like. Tim knows the … [Read more...]
Leadership Interview: Jeff Shinabarger
As I gain access, I never want to forget my responsibility to forge pathways of access for others. – Jeff Shinabarger Jeff Shinabarger is a social entrepreneur and the author of More or Less and Yes or No. Jeff is Executive Director of Plywood People and has a vision to make Atlanta a center for social innovation, while personally engaging in over 100 problem solving start-ups. I am truly delighted to have Jeff with us on The Always Forward Leadership Podcast. Today’s conversation is … [Read more...]
So What Happens Now: 4 Ways to Lead after the Election
Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm. —Publilius Syrus It seems that, as of late, everywhere we look we find civic divide and hostile discourse. This environment makes it difficult for many leaders to meet a commitment to lift up men and women who want to lead or have the capacity to lead. Do not fall victim to that mentality. Great leaders do not add to the division with emotionally-charged conversation, but, instead, focus on what is in their hands at the present time. And when … [Read more...]
Catalyst University Faculty: Charles Duhigg
The first step is to say I am in charge of my own life. — Charles Duhigg Charles Duhigg was awarded the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in Explanatory Reporting as a member of The New York Times staff for the series “The iEconomy,” which examined Apple’s manufacturing practices overseas and what those practices can tell us about the American economy. Duhigg is also the winner of the National Academies of Sciences, National Journalism and George Polk awards, and a frequent contributor to television … [Read more...]