Even though he wasn’t anticipating it, my guest, Rick Nahmias, managed to build a thriving, sustainable non-profit over the past 9 years by simply providing fresh produce to those in need. He noticed that food waste and hunger were huge issues for many living in Los Angeles and he also noticed that many houses had …
Understanding the Basics of B-Corps and Conscious Contracts with Adrienne Fischer [LLC 012]
Understanding the legalities of forming your business and knowing how to draft contracts that reflect your values as a business owner are some of the topics we cover in this episode. I’m joined by conscious business lawyer, Adrienne Fischer. Adrienne has her own practice in Denver, Co where she helps startups and small businesses with their …
There’s no “I” in TEAM but There’s “E” for Empathy [LLC 011]
Assembling a team that works well together, that shares in the wins and losses together, and that has trust built-in is crucial to your company’s overall success. After all, if your team players don’t play nice, then they won’t be effective. I’m joined by agile coach/trainer, product manager and business consultant at cPrime, Kreisler Ng, …
Is Leadership Just Not Cool Enough? 3 Ways to Fix That [LLC 010]
I explore the idea that leadership is just not cool enough. While that statement might offend a lot of people, especially those who are huge believers in the power of leadership development (like I do!), you have to admit, leadership suffers from a PR problem. Especially when compared to the oft-glamorous portrayal of BOSS, specifically …
Improve Your Interactions and Effectiveness by Knowing Your Enneagram Type [LLC 9]
Understanding the underlying beliefs and assumptions that drive your behaviors is an important first step to understanding yourself as a leader. In this episode, I’m joined by the Enneagram expert, Wendy Appel, to discuss the 9 types of the Enneagram and explain how gaining a deeper understanding of our habits and motivations can lead to …