Leading with Genuine Care

“Leaders must be clear about having good, benevolent, and altruistic intentions to help others. It’s an essential quality of a leader.”   Dr. Karma Phuntsho is a leading intellectual from the tiny, fascinating nation of Bhutan. Dr. Phuntsho strives to bring modern education and entrepreneurship into traditional communities, like his own, while carefully preserving their heritage and cultural integrity for future generations.   Dr. Phuntsho drives these initiatives as the president and founder of the Loden Foundation. He is also a prolific writer and speaker on social entrepreneurship, Bhutanese culture, Buddhism, leadership, and more. His book, The History of Bhutan, is considered the first comprehensive work on Bhutanese history in English and received the 2015 Outstanding Title Award from Choice Magazine.    Before launching the Loden Foundation, Dr. Phuntsho completed monastic training. He then continued his education as a student and researcher at institutions like Oxford University, Cambridge University, and the University of Virginia. He currently lives in Thimphu, Bhutan.   In this episode, you’ll learn: Why cultural ethics matter in entrepreneurship How good karma applies to good leadership Incredible stories of entrepreneurship in Bhutan Which ethical challenges face Bhutan in business How Bhutan's aspiring business leaders are thriving What does entrepreneurship in Bhutan look like How small, less developed communities naturally mitigate societal issues About the unsettling speed of change in Bhutan How traditional cultures are adjusting to modern changes Why change in the modern world can be a good thing The surprisingly positive benefits of emptiness What the term ‘karma’ means to Karma And so much more!   Connect with The Loden Foundation   Website https://loden.org   Facebook www.facebook.com/lodenfoundation   Instagram www.instagram.com/lodenfoundation   Twitter twitter.com/lodenfoundation   LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/company/loden-foundation   Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below, and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources.   https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/robdube    Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1    Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube    Rob Dube’s Website www.donothingbook.com   Buy Rob’s book, donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You'll Ever Take amzn.to/2y9N1TK  

“If you understand the person on the other end of the table, you’ll be much better off.” — Vince Tullo, former VP of Global Sales at GE   Vince Tullo boasts over 47 years working in global high-tech business development and leadership, most of them with General Electric (GE). Tullo worked his way up the corporate ladder ultimately culminating into top positions including VP and General Manager of Factory Automation and VP of Global Sales for Grid Automation.   Today, Tullo owns a management consulting business, Clear Choice Strategies. He is also a board member and VP of Global Sales for Lighthouse Instruments, a pharmaceutical laser testing technology, and a Senior Advisor for Buying.com, a crypto/blockchain delivery management company.   In my conversation with Tullo, we discuss his brilliant insights on strategic business and organizational practices, advice on growing a startup, how to begin mentoring aspiring business leaders, the future of crypto/blockchain technology, and so much more.   In this episode of Leading with Genuine Care, you’ll also learn:   How Tullo started at GE The importance of paying attention to what others are saying Why we need to listen to life’s "little messages" What Tullo learned from GE Chairman and CEO Jack Welch Tullo’s advice for emerging and seasoned leaders The three key ways to make an ethical decision How your reputation can build, or ruin, your career Why we have two ears and one mouth for a reason How to cultivate your business coaching and mentorship skills Why leaders need a broad view of the world How to prep for an international business meeting Why global leaders must learn about people of different cultures The most impactful business course Tullo took at GE Why every leader needs to understand blockchain technology What an ISO is How Lighthouse Instruments makes COVID vaccines safer Three ways to focus and stay balanced And so much more!    Connect with Vince Tullo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincetullo   Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below, and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources.   https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/robdube    Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1    Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube    Rob Dube’s Website www.donothingbook.com   Buy Rob’s book, donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You'll Ever Take amzn.to/2y9N1TK  

“For each person whose life you’ve touched, your legacy won’t be about your money but about your kindness.” — Jim Loehr, Leadership Performance Psychologist   Dr. Jim Loehr is a globally renowned performance psychologist, co-founder of the Human Performance Institute, and a New York Times bestselling author of 17 books including Leading with Character: 10 Minutes a Day to a Brilliant Legacy, The Power of Full Engagement, and The Only Way to Win.   His 30 years of work and research using science-backed strategies have revealed the power that connection, kindness, and self-care leads to greater personal fulfillment. Dr. Loehr has guided thousands of elite clients including world-class athletes, corporate executives, and the FBI to skillfully use their energy resources for success. With just the right balance, Dr. Loehr believes that any leader can achieve more while stressing less. In this episode of Leading with Genuine Care, you’ll also learn: Why connecting with others is our most important mission If stress can be a positive thing The responsibility of leadership Why we need habits, especially during hard times What energy management is How leaders can balance energy for success and happiness The importance of self-care What self-transcending purpose is How to change the negative voices inside your head What it means to have great character Why kindness is more powerful than fame or money What the intersection of truth and trust is Jim's plan to bring optimism back to youth How the facts, heart, and gut together create smarter decisions What realistic optimism is   Buy Dr. Jim Loehr’s New Book!   Leading with Character: 10 Minutes a Day to a Brilliant Legacy www.amazon.com/Leading-Character-Minutes-Brilliant-Legacy/dp/1119781647   Connect with Dr. Jim Loehr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-loehr   Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below, and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources.   https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/robdube  Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1  Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube    Rob Dube’s Website www.donothingbook.com   Buy Rob’s book, donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You'll Ever Takeamzn.to/2y9N1TK  

“We’ve got an opportunity coming out of this pandemic to build our society in a more just way.” — Sen. Doug Jones Few people attain a front-row seat to history and politics like former U.S. Senator Doug Jones. Before representing Alabama in Congress, Sen. Jones served as the United States Attorney in the Clinton Administration. He also prosecuted the former Klansmen responsible for bombing Birmingham, Alabama’s 16th Street Baptist Church that killed four girls in 1963.   After leaving office, Sen. Jones started a fellowship at the Georgetown University Institute of Politics and Policy and is a regular contributor for CNN. Sen. Jones is also the author of Bending Toward Justice: The Birmingham Church Bombing that Changed the Course of Civil Rights.    In this episode of Leading with Genuine Care, Rob talks with Sen. Jones about our divisive political system, current race relations in the U.S., and how leaders from all sides can come together and find common ground. You’ll also discover: What role the media really plays in political polarization Why respect often appears to be missing in politics Today’s biggest problems in congress If congress might be more bipartisan than it looks Which politicians Sen. Jones admires most What happens behind-the-scenes of U.S. politics Why majority leaders hold incredible power Sen. Jones insights on healthcare in America Why the Executive Branch has more power than ever What a political “Gotcha” bill is Why we all should give President Biden a chance How Sen. Jones see progress on race relations in Alabama Why the pandemic is a unique opportunity to improve the U.S. What “non-issues” elections stir up regarding race and equality How politicians and citizens can address climate change And so much more!   Connect with Sen. Doug Jones Twitter: twitter.com/DougJones  Facebook: www.facebook.com/senatordougjones   Buy Doug Jones’ Book Bending Toward Justice: The Birmingham Church Bombing that Changed the Course of Civil Rights   Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below, and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources.   https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/robdube  Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1  Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube    Rob Dube’s Website www.donothingbook.com   Buy Rob’s book, donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You'll Ever Takeamzn.to/2y9N1TK  

“Teach them how to be—not how to appear to be.”   Amazing education shouldn’t exist as a one-size-fits-all system according to Pawan Gupta. Pawan has been an advocate for quality education tailor-made for each unique community and every student. As the founder SIDH, an NGO based in the Himalayas of India, Pawan turned away from mainstream educational practices and built alternative schools and systems perfectly equipped for those they serve.    Over 30 years ago, Pawan launched SIDH after realizing that the generic education taught to kids in rural India didn’t fit their actual needs. Today, Pawan and his team remain committed to designing schools that integrate the aspirations, ecology, demographics, and culture of these communities. He also writes and speaks worldwide on alternative education models and how other leaders can create similar successes.    In this episode of the Leading with Genuine Care podcast, you’ll also learn: What alternative education models are How Pawan was inspired to start SIDH About education in rural India  If rural vs. urban students should receive different educations Why Gandhi was so influential to Pawan What “truth” really means Why people do things that we don’t really want to do  Why education is the key to our future What is externalism about The reality of uncertainty How a personal vision can be so impactful If we should embrace the gaps in our lives What happens when people appear as something they’re not  Why we should teach kids to simply "be" How can we learn to be more genuine  Why everyone tries to look smart What it means to be our authentic selves What is more important—a word or a meaning How to tap into intuition And so much more!   Connect with Pawan Gupta   SIDH’s Website: www.sidhsri.com/index.php Pawan’s Blog: Blog.aslishiksha.com   SIDH’s YouTube Page: www.youtube.com/channel/UCDbLy4eAn0iWmcToMw0S7cA   Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below, and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources.   https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/robdube  Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1  Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube    Rob Dube’s Website www.donothingbook.com   Buy Rob’s book, donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You'll Ever Takeamzn.to/2y9N1TK  

ode of the Leading with Genuine Care podcast, you’ll also learn:   How to discover your truth Ways to effectively communicate your truth Tips on shifting your mindset Why Jim says that “nothing is serious” What a Loving Kindness practice is  Advice on communicating effectively with Loving Kindness How practicing Loving Kindness is great for leadership If you work Above the Line, or Below the Line?  How Google made work feel more like play Where we often make decisions from What BQ, or Body Intelligence is Why making decisions based only on analytics is dangerous What “The Path” to Jim’s True North looked like About practices to bring us back to the "Now" moment Why Pickleball relates to life And so much more!   Connect with Jim Dethmer   The Conscious Leadership Group’s Website: www.conscious.is LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/3998719/admin Facebook: www.facebook.com/consciousleadershipgroup   The Conscious Leadership Group’s Introductory Workshop Learn more and register here: https://conscious.is/events   Jim’s Favorite Resources   Mind JoggerAn app to help you set better habits: apps.apple.com/us/app/mind-jogger/id409841508   Wim Hof Live a happier, healthier life lived to your full potential with the Wim Hof Method: www.wimhofmethod.com   Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below, and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources.   https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/robdube  Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1  Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube    Rob Dube’s Website www.donothingbook.com   Buy Rob’s book, donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You'll Ever Takeamzn.to/2y9N1TK  

Jon Kabat-Zinn has influenced millions worldwide to embrace a life of mindfulness. As creator of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program, Jon is largely credited with bringing mindful practices into the mainstream. In our conversation, Jon talks about how mindfulness and meditation can heal issues with stress, anger, and anxiety, why mindfulness and business success go together, and insights on living the vibrant life that you were always meant to lead. As he says—“Before you die, are you actually alive?” Join Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Masterclass! Discover how to live a fuller, more mindful life with Jon Kabat-Zinn! Designed for students from beginner to advanced, Jon has launched an exclusive MasterClass where he’ll teach you how to create a mindfulness and mediation practice of your own. Also, get his expert advice on reducing stress, calming your busy mind with meditation, making the most of being alive every day. Learn more here:www.masterclass.com/classes/jon-kabat-zinn-teaches-mindfulness-and-meditation

Sharon Salzberg is a pioneer in making meditation accessible for those looking to live with peace, stability and kindness. Hear her wisdom in this podcast. In this episode of Leading with Genuine Care, you’ll learn: What “Loving-Kindness Meditation” is Why small acts of kindness can make a huge impact Ways to meditate to boost kindness and compassion How anger can be like drinking poison The difference between feeling anger vs. “getting lost in anger” How we can avoid getting “lost in anger” What "doom scrolling" is What we can learn by looking at a tree Why happier people create less misery for others What the 8 Worldly Winds are Why the Statue of Liberty is so symbolic to Sharon How to be a leader who leads with kindness Why it’s important to acknowledge the “neutral” people in our lives How to better appreciate how interconnected we all are And so much more! Connect with Sharon Salzberg Website www.sharonsalzberg.com Twitter twitter.com/sharonsalzberg Facebookwww.facebook.com/Sharon.Salzberg LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsalzberg YouTube www.youtube.com/user/SharonSalzbergVideo More About Sharon Salzberg Sharon is co-founder of The Insight Meditation Society, and the author of eleven books, including her seminal work, Lovingkindness: The Revolutionary Art of Happiness, Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation, which just celebrated its 10th anniversary, and her newest book, Real Change: Mindfulness To Heal Ourselves and the World.  Her podcast, The Metta Hour, has amassed over 3 million downloads and features interviews with the top leaders and thinkers of the mindfulness movement and beyond. Sharon’s writing can be found on Medium, On Being, the Maria Shriver blog, and Huffington Post. Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below, and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources. https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide  Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/robdube  Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1  Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube  Rob Dube’s Website www.donothingbook.com    

“If we’re going to bring about this better, healthy economy, it’s going to take change from all of us—change from all angles and organizations.” —Tom Rippin, CEO of On Purpose   Tom Rippin is the CEO and Founder of On Purpose, a social enterprise that develops business leaders who are focused on building an economy that works for all. Working within the private, public, and non-profit sectors, Tom has spent his career exploring how organizations can solve the world’s biggest problems together.   Tom has worked as CEO at Comic Relief, a UK-based charity, and ran international operations for (RED), the nonprofit founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver to help eliminate AIDS in Africa. Before transitioning into social enterprise, Tom received his Ph.D. in cancer research and worked for management consultants McKinsey & Company with private, public, and non-profit sector clients.    In this episode of Leading with Genuine Care, you’ll learn: How On Purpose promotes purpose-driven businesses  Why Tom was inspired to build On Purpose About the intersection between business and values  How On Purpose supports positive leadership Why it’s essential to focus on purpose over profit About fascinating projects designed at On Purpose Why Tom moved from cancer research into his current career path Who participates in the On Purpose Associate program What Systems Thinking is How using System Thinking builds better businesses How organizations can integrate values into their strategy If investors are taking part in social enterprises How companies, like Patagonia, use values-based thinking  What questions all positive leaders should ask themselves And so much more!   Connect with On Purpose and Tom Rippin Website onpurpose.org Twittertwitter.com/OnPurposeUK Facebook www.facebook.com/onpurposeuk LinkedInwww.linkedin.com/in/tomrippin   More About Tom Rippin As well as running On Purpose, Tom is a Trustee of Global Action Plan, which connects what’s good for you with what’s good for the planet. He was the first Chair of Tempo Time Credits, probably the world’s biggest time-based complementary currency, and has been an Advisory Board Member of Big Society Capital, the world’s first social investment wholesaler.   Tom was born and grew up in Zurich, Switzerland, which helped instill in him a love of mountains. He escapes, whenever possible, to the English Lake District or the Swiss Alps. Since his early years, Tom has sung in choirs and still regularly sings in a London-based chamber choir. (He has rapidly discovered that online rehearsals are far less fun than the real thing!)   Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below, and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources.   https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/robdube  Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1  Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube    Rob Dube’s Website www.donothingbook.com   Buy Rob’s book, donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You'll Ever Takeamzn.to/2y9N1TK  

“Good leadership starts with understanding yourself and what you stand for.” —Anne Wicks   Anne Wicks strives to create a better education system for kids, parents, and the leaders that support their bright futures. As the Director of Education Reform at the Bush Institute in Dallas, Anne develops and oversees the policy, research, and engagement work of the Institute’s Education Reform team.   In this week’s episode of Leading with Genuine Care, Anne discusses why strong leadership is integral to a thriving educational system, what challenges leaders in education face both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, and how we can all better support every student.   In this episode, you’ll also learn: Why leadership matters in education How Anne supports kids and educators through her role What education initiatives Anne recently launched Why great principals matter for kid’s educations How we can better support and develop the best principals Why school board elections matter What major changes has Anne seen recently in education Why COVID has especially affected children of color in education How school leaders have struggled during COVID Where Anne sees huge strides in education Why an address affects a child’s academic future How to create a more equitable public school system Why libraries are so important for kids and adults What Anne’s NCAA Championships taught her about leadership How George Bush and Bill Clinton’s relationship embodies great leadership And so much more!   Connect with Anne Wicks Twittertwitter.com/annewicks LinkedInwww.linkedin.com/in/anne-wicks-006941 Connect with the Bush Institute Websitewww.bushcenter.org Facebookwww.facebook.com/TheBushCenter Twittertwitter.com/TheBushCenter LinkedInwww.linkedin.com/company/george-w.-bush-presidential-center   Learn about the School Leadership Initiativewww.bushcenter.org/explore-our-work/developing-leaders/school-leadership-initiative.html   More About Anne Wicks Anne Wicks, The Ann Kimball Johnson Director of Education Reform at the Bush Institute, develops and oversees the policy, research, and engagement work of the Education Reform team.    Before joining the Bush Institute, Wicks served as an Associate Dean at the University of Southern California's Rossier School of Education where she led a team with revenue, communications, and engagement goals.    She currently serves as a board member for Dallas Afterschool and is the vice-chair of the Education Opens Doors board. She is on the advisory board of Best In Class and the Educator Collective, and she serves as the chair of the Texas Ed Leadership Community of Practice. Over her career, she has held management roles at Teach for America, the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health, and Stanford University. Anne holds a BA and an MA in Education from Stanford University, as well as an MBA from the University of Southern California.    A former captain of Stanford's women's volleyball team, Anne was part of three national championship teams, two as a player and one as an assistant coach. She is an alumni volunteer for Stanford University, and is a member of the Stanford Associates. She is the parent of a public school student.   Get Rob’s Weekly Newsletter Never miss an inspiring conversation about compassionate, positive leadership on the Leading with Genuine Care podcast plus other great articles and insights. Click below, and you’ll also get a download of his favorite mindful resources.   https://www.donothingbook.com/resource-guide    Follow Rob Dube on Social Media  LinkedIn:  www.linkedin.com/in/robdube  Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rob.dube.1  Twitter:  twitter.com/robddube    Rob Dube’s Website www.donothingbook.com   Buy Rob’s book, donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You'll Ever Takeamzn.to/2y9N1TK