Real Leaders Podcast
Real Leaders Magazine, Kevin Edwards
The Real Leaders Podcast is for leaders who want to do more with their influence. Each episode shares real, honest stories from CEOs and founders about how they built businesses that matter. No fluff — just the lessons, mistakes, and moves that helped them grow their impact. If you're serious about leading with purpose and leaving something meaningful behind, this podcast is for you.
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Nov 14, 2020 • 11min
Ep. 146 Public Policy at Twitter || Lauren Culbertson, Head of U.S Public Policy at Twitter
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
Nov 11, 2020 • 50min
Ep. 145 How To Expand Your Circle in 3 Steps || Matias Obludzyner, Author of The Expanding Circle
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 grows."
Watch the replay: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/matias-obludyzner
Nov 8, 2020 • 55min
Ep. 144 Perspective on Prosperity || Erna Grasz, CEO of Asante Africa Foundation
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
Nov 7, 2020 • 27min
Ep. 143 Drug Trafficking In America || Sam Quinones, Veteran Reporter
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
Nov 5, 2020 • 13min
Ep. 142 The Cashew Supply Chain || Fahad Awadh, Founder of YYTZ
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
Nov 1, 2020 • 50min
Ep. 141 The House Is On Fire! What To Do Legally || James Thornton, CEO of Client Earth
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-thornton
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Oct 31, 2020 • 39min
Ep. 140 Let People Fail || Charles Knippen, President of National Society of Leadership & Success
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.
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Oct 28, 2020 • 13min
Ep. 139 Awareness Trumps Self-Control
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.
Oct 25, 2020 • 56min
Keep It Real Series #4 || Simon Mainwaring, CEO of We First
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
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Oct 24, 2020 • 56min
Ep. 137 The Science of Happiness || Shawn Achor, Positive Psychologist
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
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