Ep 10- An Interview with Howard Wright

Do you have the courage to take a 90 degree turn into the unknown? It can be difficult to leave what's comfortable and enter risk—but with risk you can experience great reward. Steve Nygren, Founder of Serenbe, an award-winning biophilic community, did just that. He is a place-maker who created an environment in the rural hills of Georgia that focuses on arts, agriculture, health and education. He envisioned the future he wanted and made it happen. Serenbe has won numerous awards for its sustainability and excellent development. In this bonus episode of Questioning Leadership, learn from Steve while he and Daniel question rules that are often established in fear and how to consciously keep dreams alive—moving them forward into reality.

Do you actually want to hear the viewpoints of people who you don't agree with? Adrienne Roark, President of CBS Television Stations, does—because she believes that's how you learn. Understanding that journalists are storytellers, Adrienne leads with the belief that news stations can change lives for the better, hold people accountable and remind people that they are not alone. Check out the last episode of the first season of Questioning Leadership and learn from Daniel and Adrienne! Feel free to reach out to Adrienne at [email protected]

Take care of people—the top priority of Howard Wright, CEO and Founder of Seattle Hospitality Group, a portfolio of five companies with nearly 1,000 employees. Listen in to this episode as Howard shares with Daniel the lessons he learned throughout the last 19 months leading in the hospitality and tourism industry during a global pandemic. They talk about mandates, the importance of margin in a calendar and the value of listening.

Do you want to know the story of Artis Stevens, President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America? In this episode, Artis shares how mentors throughout his own life positively impacted who he is today, helping him to find his purpose and build resiliency. Now, he leads an organization serving thousands of children across America through one-on-one mentoring relationships. Check out the conversation between Daniel and Artis as they discuss purpose, vision and culture—plus you'll even get a few parenting tips!

Do you want to know the secret to innovation? Learn from Mark Ganz, who served as CEO of Cambia Health Solutions for 18 years, as he and Daniel discuss the power of leading with gratitude, the value of hiring a diverse team and how important it is for leaders to begin succession planning early. Listen in to learn who specifically transferred belief into Mark—forever shaping his leadership journey—where he led over 5,000 employees and impacted millions through his service at Cambia.

Are you curious how the leader of one of the largest global organizations in the world views leadership now—in comparison to a pre-pandemic reality? Listen in to hear from Martin Daum, Member of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler Truck AG. Learn why Martin considers humility to be the most important leadership trait—and discover the behaviors that follow his guiding belief that all humans are equal. Join Daniel as he and Martin question what it means to lead in 2021 and learn valuable insights from a global leader that you can employ in your own leadership as you seek to positively impact those you lead.

Daniel discusses leadership with Heather Redman, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Flying Fish. A former tax lawyer with an interest in technology, Heather saw an opportunity to start a venture firm focused on investment in artificial intelligence and machine learning based organizations. Learn from Heather's journey, the lessons she gleaned that helped shape who she is today and take smart risks in your own life and leadership. For more information, to subscribe, or to catch up on previous episodes, visit us at:  https://www.buildingchampions.com/resources/podcast/  

Listen in to discover the skills and disciplines Michelin-star chef Thomas Keller gained while washing dishes in the kitchen where his mother worked and how those lessons carried him forward into a culinary profession that launched many award-winning restaurants including The French Laundry. Chef Thomas Keller's leadership in the kitchen along with his unique ability to create renowned experiences for all who dine in his restaurants offer many applicable tips you can directly apply to your own leadership journey! For more information, to subscribe, or to catch up on previous episodes, visit us at:  https://www.buildingchampions.com/resources/podcast/

Learn the secret sauce of Meijer stores—how a clear and simple vision can enhance the culture of an organization and positively impact the customer. Rick Keyes, President and CEO of Meijer, Inc., joins Daniel to share a few of his leadership disciplines, his experience leading Meijer in a pandemic and his perspective and practices around valuing his team. For more information, to subscribe, or to catch up on previous episodes, visit us at:  https://www.buildingchampions.com/resources/podcast/

Join Daniel and Tim Tassopoulos, President and COO of Chick-fil-A, as they discuss team effectiveness—and how ultimately it is driven by self-leadership. Learn how Chick-fil-A invests in the deep belief that leadership development fuels an organization's overall effectiveness and apply Tim's tips to your own leadership—whether it be self, team, organization—or all three areas. For more information, to subscribe, or to catch up on previous episodes, visit us at:  https://www.buildingchampions.com/resources/podcast/