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Episode 46 - Rob Kelly

Rob Kelly Podcast – Everyone Can Develop a Love for Business

By Yscouts | August 22, 2017

Rob Kelly, CEO of Ongig, developed a love of business very early in life and he believes that everyone can (and should) love business and entrepreneurship too. Why does this simple statement summarize Rob? He believes in creating value for others, and he sees business and entrepreneurship as a direct path to achieving it. Rob’s…

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Garry Ridge Podcast

Garry Ridge – CEO of the WD-40 Company

By Yscouts | July 27, 2017

 Garry Ridge joined WD-40 in July of 1987, and became the CEO in 1997. One look at their financial performance and even the most skeptical on the topic of purpose-driven and servant-based leadership will begin to take notice. In this discussion, Garry shares his wisdom on: why empathy should always trump ego, why the…

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Cameron Herold Podcast – The CEO Whisperer

By Yscouts | May 31, 2017

Cameron Herold wasn’t the smartest kid in school. In fact, if he would have allowed his C-average in school determine his fate, he would not have achieved the level of success he has so far. From his earliest days, Cameron was destined to become an entrepreneur. He built and led several businesses — many you…

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How to Spot Ineffective Leadership in Your Organization

By Yscouts | May 15, 2017

It’s not uncommon for leaders to assume their rank in the company allows them to hit “Cruise Control” and lose sight of their obligations as a leader. If a leader fails to recognize the following signs of ineffective leadership within himself or herself, it may be time to bring in the new talent you need…

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Key Interview Questions for Hiring C-Suite Leaders

By Yscouts | April 24, 2017

Conducting run-of-the-mill candidate interviews may be all too familiar to you — whether you’re a hiring manager or part of the search team. However, interviewing C-suite executives can be daunting, so keep reading to learn about six of the best questions you can ask during a C-level interview. The top C-suite interview questions uncover more than just…

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Luke Larson Podcast – President of Axon (TASER International)

By Yscouts | April 10, 2017

Luke Larson is the President of Axon, formerly TASER International. There’s no doubt the news media has been sharing what seems like a massive increase in the deteriorating relationship between law enforcement professionals and the communities they are paid to protect and serve. An element of the story that gets very little attention, if any,…

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Top CEO Leadership Styles from 8 Big-Brand Executives

By Yscouts | April 7, 2017

It’s the gospel truth that the best CEO leadership styles always strive to include their people in the process. It’s evident in the high-level interviews we’ve conducted for the Built On Purpose Podcast. Below, you’ll find a handful of wisdom from leaders at companies like Southwest Airlines, Netflix and HubSpot. You can also listen to their…

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Ben Brooks

Ben Brooks Podcast Interview – Founder & CEO of PILOT

By Yscouts | March 29, 2017

I am Brian Mohr, co-founder and Managing Partner of Y Scouts, and today I am interviewing Ben Brooks, the founder & CEO of PILOT, a career-management company designed to facilitate positive results for both business leaders and employees, with the end goal of making work more satisfying and fulfilling. Ben discusses his professional history, ranging…

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Craig DeMarco Podcast – Founding Partner of Upward Projects

By Yscouts | March 25, 2017

Today we’re interviewing Craig DeMarco, one of the founding partners of Upward Projects, which is better known for its family of restaurants including Postino Wine Cafe, Joyride Taco House, Windsor, Churn, and Federal Pizza. In this spirited discussion, Craig shares stories related to: Lessons learned watching his entrepreneurial father The power of venturing off the…

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Katharine Halpin Podcast Interview – President & CEO of The Halpin Co.

By Yscouts | March 16, 2017

Today, I’m interviewing Katharine Halpin, President & CEO of The Halpin Co. Katharine grew up in the “mad men” era of Mississippi in the 1960s, assuming a great amount of leadership responsibility at a very young age through the oversight of her four siblings, as well as through her working hands-on with clients at her father’s…

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