Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott J. Allen, Ph.D. David Rae - Figure it Out
David Rae is the President & Co-Founder of 503 Media & Events - an organization that believes in moments, not things. The 503 team is comprised of creative technologists and plays in the digital, strategy, brand content, and experiential space. David is also the Curator of TEDxPortland which is focused on connecting thinkers and doers committed to "ideas worth spreading" in the Rose City.
Connecting with David
Quotes From This Episode
- "I’m a creative at heart. I love art. I love experience. I love storytelling. And a drug for me is creating indelible moments for people to enjoy. For people to collect moments and not things. So I’ve always had a passion for putting people in the room and creating an arena or vessel in which people can connect and get to the core of meaningful relationships. That’s just, that’s the juice for me."
- "We're in this fun office space. And I have pennants all over in the rafters of my office...and one of the pennants is 'figure it out.' So I look at 'figure it out' every day. I look at 'let it go.' I look at 'worry will trap you.' I look right above me is 'give a damn.' I mean, I just need those kinds of motivational quips and quotes to keep me trucking."
- "I wake up in the morning and ask these questions of myself: 1) Does it serve the team? 2) Does it serve the business? 3) Does it serve the community? and 4) What can I personally do better to help in each of those?"
- "TEDxPortland is a lightning bolt of joy and ideas and inspiration for this town. The city has embraced it from day one."
Resources Mentioned in This Episode
- eCornell - Diversity & Inclusion certificate
- Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
- Masterclass
About The International Leadership Association (ILA)
- The ILA was created in 1999 to bring together professionals with a keen interest in the study, practice, and teaching of leadership. Today, ILA is the largest worldwide community committed to leadership scholarship, development, and practice.
Connect with Your Host, Scott Allen
- Scott's other Podcast - The Captovation Podcast
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