In the second part of the podcast, Melanie van de Velde, the author of "Lead Like a Genius," a pioneering common sense voice, delves into the profound influence of a company's values on talent acquis…

In the second part o…

In the second part of the podcast, Melanie van de Velde, the author of "Lead Like a Genius," a pioneering common sense voice, delves into the profound influence of a company's values on talent acquisition. Drawing from her extensive experience in sustainability and leadership, Melanie explores how aligning organizational values with prospective employees' personal beliefs fosters a culture of purpose-driven innovation and attracts top talent committed to driving positive change. Moreover, Melanie addresses a pressing environmental issue highlighted in part one: the marine plastic crisis affe…

Join David this week as he sits down with Melanie van de Velde, a pioneering common sense voice in the fight against climate change, pollution, poverty, and social injustice. As the founder of Big Tre…

Join David this week…

Join David this week as he sits down with Melanie van de Velde, a pioneering common sense voice in the fight against climate change, pollution, poverty, and social injustice. As the founder of Big Tree Global, Melanie has empowered business leaders and students worldwide with groundbreaking insights on tackling humanity's greatest sustainability challenges. Her award-winning research, nominated by Cambridge University, uncovers the "genius" factor behind initiatives achieving an astounding 200-400% greater impact while driving incremental cash flow and growth for-profit and non-profit entities…

After recounting her against-the-odds journey to Olympic gold, in the episode's second half Nikki shares how the mental fortitude and Resilience of an elite athlete can be applied to overcoming challe…

After recounting her…

After recounting her against-the-odds journey to Olympic gold, in the episode's second half Nikki shares how the mental fortitude and Resilience of an elite athlete can be applied to overcoming challenges and setbacks in everyday life. Drawing on her experiences recovering from injury and intense training to reach the pinnacle of her sport, Nikki provides inspiring perspectives on maintaining focus, bouncing back from disappointment, and believing in one's ability to achieve goals. She also discusses some of the key principles that now guide her work as a coach and as a parent, helping develop…

Here is a podcast episode description written in the third person about Nikki Stone:David welcomes Olympic gold medalist Nikki Stone to the show this week on Sustainable Leadership and Disruptive Grow…

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Here is a podcast episode description written in the third person about Nikki Stone:David welcomes Olympic gold medalist Nikki Stone to the show this week on Sustainable Leadership and Disruptive Growth. In this inspiring episode, listeners will hear the story of how Nikki made history in 1998 as the first American to win gold in inverted aerial skiing, just two years after suffering a spinal injury that left her unable to walk. Now retired from competition, Nikki shares how she overcame the odds through perseverance and determination, and discusses her current work Coaching athletes, partneri…

We honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a special encore discussion on leadership, civil rights, and Moving forward together. Acclaimed neurosurgeon and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary…

We honor Martin Luth…

We honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a special encore discussion on leadership, civil rights, and Moving forward together. Acclaimed neurosurgeon and former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Dr. Ben Carson joins David to share his unique perspectives on race, community, faith, and equality in America. Dr. Carson reflects on our nation’s progress since the civil rights movement while weighing in on today's challenges. He calls for common-ground solutions to issues like border policy, healthcare, and more. From uplifting personal stories to insightful commentary on respecting our dif…

In the episode's riveting second half, General Tata dives deeper into his expert geopolitical and military threat assessment, analyzing rising dangers from adversarial nations and terrorist groups. He…

In the episode's riv…

In the episode's riveting second half, General Tata dives deeper into his expert geopolitical and military threat assessment, analyzing rising dangers from adversarial nations and terrorist groups. He spotlights his #1 leadership lesson learned over his decorated three-decade army career—one applicable to both the battlefield and the boardroom. General Tata also lets listeners in on the secret sauce behind his bestselling action thriller novels that have propelled him to the top of the genre. However, Tata expresses concern that the recent Hamas attack on Israel could inspire domestic attack…

Retired Brigadier General and Tata Leadership Group CEO Anthony Tata joins David Radlo on this week's episode of Sustainable Leadership & Disruptive Growth to tackle pressing global security questions…

Retired Brigadier Ge…

Retired Brigadier General and Tata Leadership Group CEO Anthony Tata joins David Radlo on this week's episode of Sustainable Leadership & Disruptive Growth to tackle pressing global security questions. Drawing on his 34-year decorated military career, Tata assesses whether the world has become more or less safe in recent times. He spotlights major intelligence failures and economic crises undermining stability. With deaths mounting in Ukraine, Tata explores diplomatic off-ramps. Given Chinese, Iranian, North Korean, and Russian saber rattling, he analyzes paths to a safer world. Beyond Tata's …

In part two of David's talk with Alfonso Carney III, the Founder of Enrich Scholars. They dive deeper into the remarkable growth Alfonso has achieved, like major brand collaborations with Wayfair and …

In part two of David…

In part two of David's talk with Alfonso Carney III, the Founder of Enrich Scholars. They dive deeper into the remarkable growth Alfonso has achieved, like major brand collaborations with Wayfair and Fidelity. Yet despite this rapid expansion, Alfonso stays grounded in Enrich Scholars' greater purpose. For him, the most surprising and meaningful impact has been watching students transcend their circumstances to become change agents. Hear Alfonso's uplifting vision for developing generations of students of color into transformational leaders.

Alfonso Carney III is a champion for equity, working tirelessly to create opportunities for students of color to thrive. As the founder of Enrich Scholars, Alfonso helps these students harness their p…

Alfonso Carney III i…

Alfonso Carney III is a champion for equity, working tirelessly to create opportunities for students of color to thrive. As the founder of Enrich Scholars, Alfonso helps these students harness their potential and develop the skills needed to excel in their careers. With his own diverse background spanning finance, law, consulting, and more, Alfonso draws from his wealth of experience to provide sage advice to the next generation of leaders. Join David as Alfonso shares his inspirational journey and actionable insights on topics like navigating opportunities. Discover how students of color can …

This is the conclusion of David's conversation with Eric Tannenbaum, the founder of The Tannenbaum Company, on this episode of Sustainable Leadership & Disruptive Growth. Eric has been a legend in the…

This is the conclusi…

This is the conclusion of David's conversation with Eric Tannenbaum, the founder of The Tannenbaum Company, on this episode of Sustainable Leadership & Disruptive Growth. Eric has been a legend in the entertainment industry, producing some of the most iconic and beloved shows on television, such as “Two and a Half Men,” “Mad About You,” and “The King of Queens.” Eric has told us his inspiring story of how he rose from a comedy writer to a top executive and shared with us his wisdom on how to create quality and original content, how to adapt to the changing market and consumer pref…

Are you ready to be inspired by one of the most influential and creative minds in the entertainment industry? In this episode of Sustainable Leadership & Disruptive Growth, David welcomes Eric Tannenb…

Are you ready to be …

Are you ready to be inspired by one of the most influential and creative minds in the entertainment industry? In this episode of Sustainable Leadership & Disruptive Growth, David welcomes Eric Tannenbaum, the executive producer and founder of The Tannenbaum Company. Eric has been behind some of the most successful and popular shows in television history, such as “Two and a Half Men,” “Mad About You,” and “The King of Queens.” He has also been a leader and innovator in the industry, developing new formats, genres, and platforms for storytelling. Eric shares with us his insights on h…

In the conclusion of this week's episode of "Sustainable Leadership and Disruptive Growth," join David Radlo as he continues his conversation with the brilliant Thomas Dakich. As a seasoned attorney w…

In the conclusion of…

In the conclusion of this week's episode of "Sustainable Leadership and Disruptive Growth," join David Radlo as he continues his conversation with the brilliant Thomas Dakich. As a seasoned attorney with a remarkable career spanning over three decades in the telecommunications and data center industries, Tom has closed awe-inspiring transactions worth over $500 million across the globe. In part two, we delve into the far-reaching impact of the CHIPS Act, a landmark legislation enacted by the States Congress and signed into law by President Biden. Tom sheds light on the profound implications of…

In this week's episode of "Sustainable Leadership and Disruptive Growth," David Radlo welcomes a true visionary and problem solver, Thomas Dakich. With over 30 years of experience as a practicing atto…

In this week's episo…

In this week's episode of "Sustainable Leadership and Disruptive Growth," David Radlo welcomes a true visionary and problem solver, Thomas Dakich. With over 30 years of experience as a practicing attorney in the telecommunications and data center industries, Tom has spearheaded groundbreaking transactions totaling over $500 million worldwide. From solving intricate infrastructure challenges to navigating labor stoppages in diverse regions, Tom's expertise knows no bounds. Join us as we delve into Tom's remarkable journey and uncover his unwavering belief in the transformative potential of high…

In this episode, David concludes his captivating chat with Marques Martin, a partner at FVLCRUM. David and Marques dive deeper into the role of private equity in unlocking the potential of closing the…

In this episode, Dav…

In this episode, David concludes his captivating chat with Marques Martin, a partner at FVLCRUM. David and Marques dive deeper into the role of private equity in unlocking the potential of closing the racial wealth gap and investing in underserved communities. Marques reveals the values that drive their investment choices, and how they achieve remarkable returns by prioritizing key factors such as diversity and inclusion. They also discuss Marques’ experiences at FVLCRUM, and how his partnership with Harrison Perry and Ben Carson has empowered the firm to stay focused on creating value in th…

In this episode, David is joined by Marques Martin, a Partner at FVLCRUM, a private equity firm that transforms the businesses it invests in. Marques has a remarkable career of over 15 years, where he…

In this episode, Dav…

In this episode, David is joined by Marques Martin, a Partner at FVLCRUM, a private equity firm that transforms the businesses it invests in. Marques has a remarkable career of over 15 years, where he has mastered the art of private equity investing, strategy development, and corporate finance. He has also been a trailblazer in the industry, as a co-founder of The Inkwell Group, a lower middle-market private equity firm based in Washington, DC. Listen to Marques as he reveals his secrets and stories that have propelled him to his current role, and how his passion for finance has shaped his car…

Join us for this inspiring and uplifting conclusion to David's conversation with Dr. Vanila Singh, and discover how her insights and leadership are shaping the medical field and making a difference in…

Join us for this ins…

Join us for this inspiring and uplifting conclusion to David's conversation with Dr. Vanila Singh, and discover how her insights and leadership are shaping the medical field and making a difference in the lives of millions of people. In this episode, we continue our discussion on pain management, focusing on alternate therapies, such as acupuncture, physical therapy, and personal training. Dr. Singh shares her insights on the benefits of these therapies and how they can play a significant role in a patient's pain management journey. She also offers valuable advice to the next generation of doc…

This week David sits down with Dr. Vanila Singh, former Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health and Human Services, and a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford Medical School. Dr. Singh i…

This week David sits…

This week David sits down with Dr. Vanila Singh, former Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health and Human Services, and a Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford Medical School. Dr. Singh is an expert on pain management and a patient advocate who has dedicated over 25 years to the medical field. In this inspiring and insightful conversation, we explore the topic of chronic pain affecting over 50 million people and high-impact pain affecting over 20 million people. Dr. Singh sheds light on the challenges and myths surrounding pain management and why a patient-centered approach is cru…

David concludes his conversation with Dr. Benjamin Carson, the groundbreaking neurosurgeon and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. In part two, Dr. Carson talks about the importance of …

David concludes his …

David concludes his conversation with Dr. Benjamin Carson, the groundbreaking neurosurgeon and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. In part two, Dr. Carson talks about the importance of being nice, the positive strides we’ve made since the Civil Rights movement, the importance of Faith, Life, Liberty, and Community, and veracity in coming to meaningful solutions to all, and how the American Cornerstone Institute delivers much more than a normal 'think tank'.