Mirjam Adolphi is the founder of the Children's Embassy. In this episode of Concord Leaders, she how she's been able to keep centered with all the challenges that comes with running an organization in the Ukraine for 29 years. She also shares of the impact a leader...
207 Biased Toward Action with Merridith Crowe of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Low Country
Merridith Crowe is the President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lowcountry. In this episode of Concord Leaders, she shares the joy in helping the staff she leads and the people they all serve. And she shares how she works with her staff as she leads with her...
206 Don’t Be Afraid to Ask for Help with Allison Rickels
Allison Rickels is the Executive Director and CEO of the FarmHouse Foundation. In this episode of Concord Leaders, she shares why she's stayed as the CEO for over 12 years. And she shares the multiple impacts of a mentor saying, "You're not taking enough risks,...
205 If You Listen It Becomes Clear with Monroe Free
Monroe Free is the President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County. In this episode of Concord Leaders, Monroe shares that his love about leading comes from the difference a team can make in the lives of others. He talks about how not understanding...
204 No Such Thing as a Crystal Ball with Madeleine McGee
Madeleine McGee is the President of TogetherSC. In this episode of Concord Leaders, she talks about the joy of working in the nonprofit sector. Nonprofit leaders are optimistic people who truly believe a small group of people can change the world. She talks about...
203 Problem Solving & Being Proactive with Alisa Magnotta
Alisa Magnotta is the CEO of the Housing Assistance Corporation. In this episode of Concord Leaders, she shares about the joy of connecting people and resources, being almost immediately promoted in her first job ever, and the process of constantly learning. She...
202 Driving Toward a Future-Oriented Vision with Geof Brown
Geof Brown is the CEO of the National Association of Personal Financial Planners. In this episode of Concord Leaders, he talks about the pressure of living into a press release. And how listening transformed his ability to keep a diverse set of members moving toward a...
201 Groom. Grow. Release. with Linda Tantawi from Susan G. Komen Greater NYC
Linda Tantawi is the CEO of Susan G. Komen Greater NYC. In this episode of Concord Leaders, she tells about the disaster of trying to move her peer-to-peer event software platforms. And she shares about leadership as looking at an organization as an organism -...
024 Having a Great Idea is not Enough with Rev. Beverly Kelly from Mattoon Presbyterian Church
Rev. Beverly Kelly is the pastor of Mattoon Presbyterian Church in Greenville, South Carolina. In this episode of Concord Leaders, she shares how she's learned that having a great idea isn't enough. And shares about how a great idea on her part caused lots of strife...
023 Giving Permission for People to do Their Best Work – Ashley Belanger from the Rhode Island Urban Debate League
Ashley Belanger is the Executive Revolutionary of the Rhode Island Urban Debate League. Yep, "revolutionary." In this episode of Concord Leaders, Ashley shares how titles can help people grow into their best roles. And the importance of having a "professional pit...