Real Leaders

It’s No Longer Survival of the Fittest, But an Extension of Generosity to Others

PODCAST PEOPLE: A Summary from the Real Leaders Podcast “The hubris of humans is thinking that we’re smarter than nature, right? And thinking that all this technology is going to save us. None of this technology will save us unless it’s invested in the natural systems.” Paul Stamets is a world-renowned mycologist, author, and entrepreneur, […]

Strategic Relationships: the Biggest Assets in Your Portfolio

PODCAST PEOPLE: A Summary from the Real Leaders Podcast “I’ve been on a mission for the last two decades of helping leaders really understand not just the importance of their relationships, but their significance. In driving growth, in driving innovation, and making real change last in talent, not just acquisition, but retention, and creating net […]

Volvo President: “Self-Driving Vehicles are Beneficial to Society”

As President of Volvo Autonomous Solutions Nils Jaeger has been tasked with making autonomous driving a reality – and reassuring society of its benefits long term. Undaunted, the avid cyclist is no stranger to uphill struggles. Five years ago, the expectation was that by 2020 the sight of ‘robotaxis’ and driverless trucks would be a […]

Don’t Lead When It’s Convenient. Lead When It’s Hard

PODCAST PEOPLE: A Summary from the Real Leaders Podcast “Our job isn’t to convince people to do one thing or another. Our job is to understand. Our job is to respect. And as a leader of a company, that’s what we should do. I’m gonna encourage you to pick a side like I will pick […]

W.S. Badger

Ranking: 59 Industry: Body Care Mission: Manufactures and supplies organic and natural skin care products. Family-owned, family-run, and family-friendly, they blend the finest organic ingredients to make the safest, most effective products possible for both people and the planet. They are championing sustainable agriculture and workplace health in a 100% solar-powered facility.  What 3 words […]

A New Bus at Munich Airport Runs on Gas From Our Waste

The Association of the German Gas Industry has awarded this year’s Innovation Prize in the “Mobility & Transport” category to the pilot test of a passenger bus at Munich airport that runs on liquid methane. The prize was themed around the slogan “Gas Innovations for the Energy Turnaround” and looked for ideas that contributed to […]

Looptworks

Ranking: 121 Industry: eco-fashion Company Mission: An eco-friendly fashion accessory producer that re-purposes and upcycles abandoned, pre-consumer, and post-consumer materials into limited edition products. They are working toward closed-loop solutions in manufacturing and paving the way for zero-waste solutions in retail. They conserve water, reduce carbon emissions, and divert waste from landfills in the process. […]

Lead Like a Musher: How Leading from Behind Can Drive Effective Change

PODCAST PEOPLE: A Summary from the Real Leaders Podcast “I think when you’re in alignment with what is truly in your soul, the discipline comes easy. And there is no place on earth that I wanted to be except on ice. And I was willing to sacrifice quite a bit for that dream.” Val Jones […]