Real Leaders Impact Awards

C M Y CM MY CY CMY K An Interview with Firespring (Winner #87) CEO, Jay Wilkinson Jay Wilkinson is the CEO and founder of Firespring — ranked #87 in the Real Leaders Impact Awards, a ranking of top impact companies. After being fired by board members of his own company, Jay concluded that those who hold true to their values and roll with the punches will inherit long-term success. He told us that personal purpose can act as a rudder for making decisions, and he gives examples of capitalism that aren’t being used appropriately. He also explains that leadership is about “instilling a vision to let people fulfill it.”