Real Leaders Podcast

Simon Mainwaring is the founder of We First and best-selling author of WE First: How Brands and Consumers Use Social Media To Build A Better World who helps us distinguish self-interest from selfishness. On the 5th episode of the Keep It Real Series Mainwaring argues that: -Capitalism doesn’t have to be a winners take all end game -The role social media plays in influencing self-interest -That companies who empower the next generation will create more prosperity for all Watch on Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/simon/5

Alex Gladstein is the Chief Strategy Officer at Human Rights Foundation who shares his work for human rights in authoritative countries, the difference between fiat and crypto currencies, and why people need to be careful when ignoring bitcoin. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sF21bKpbqS4

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 

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 

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 

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

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 

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 RSVP for future episodes: https://www.crowdcast.io/realleaderspodcast

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. Please rate and review!

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.