Ep 10: Overcoming the Blind Side with David Shaffer, WMATA
Release Date: 07/11/2016
Ep 28: Exploring the Nuances of Immigrant Identity
Leadership Insights Podcast
This is usually where I share one of my Leadership Insights interviews with an extraordinary guest and their picture. However, this month I am interviewed by my wonderful colleague Maria Morukian for her podcast Culture Stew. Maria writes in the show notes: “Is it possible to be a refugee and still have privilege? How do we make space for the multiple layers of our complex stories? In this episode Margarita shares how her personal experience as an immigrant has led her on a journey of self-discovery to define her unique identity and come to terms with white privilege.”
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Ep 27: Leadership in Times of Crisis with Tonia Wellons, President & CEO, Greater Washington Community Foundation
Leadership Insights Podcast
During the COVID crisis, Tonia Wellons has moved lightning-fast to galvanize dozens of philanthropic organizations to drive unprecedented levels of coordinated resources to the most vulnerable of communities! Don't miss this amazing interview!
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Ep 26 - The Dance of Leadership with Princess Mhoon, Founder & Director, PMDC
Leadership Insights Podcast
Princess Mhoon is truly a wonder-leader: an award-winning choreographer, educator, entrepreneur and scholar all in one! Her artistic brilliance was sought out by the While House and Michele Obama; her work commissioned by the Kennedy Center and she’s been called "A visionary of her generation!"
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Ep 25: Leadership for a Better World with James Kenefick, Chairman & CEO, BetterWorld Telecom
Leadership Insights Podcast
If you want to meet a modern Renaissance man, you must hear Jim Kenefick’s interview! Somehow he simultaneously embodies a brilliant entrepreneurial mind, save-the-world convictions, relentlessly adventurous spirit and heart-centered mindfulness.
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Ep 24: Life-Saving Leadership with Michael Sapienza, CEO, Colon Cancer Alliance
Leadership Insights Podcast
Michael Sapienza was a world-class orchestra musician traveling and performing around the globe when he discovered that his mom had colon cancer. Not even knowing at first where a colon was located, he dived into research and realized that few resources were available to families affected by this terrible disease. Incredibly, he decided to channel his grief into action, leaving a successful music career to launch a colon cancer foundation!
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Ep 23: The North Star of Leadership with Richard Bynum, President, PNC Bank
Leadership Insights Podcast
“My North Star is helping people who work with me to become even better than when they started.” Richard Bynum believes there is nothing better than working in a place that’s completely aligned with your values. As a leader he is passionate about supporting and mentoring others to determine their own values (and value) so they can follow their “North Star”. As the new President of the PNC Bank Richard brings a fresh perspective to his organization and industry at a critical time in history. In this dynamic, informative interview Richard shares what it’s been like to undergo...
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Ep 22: Putting Racism on the Table with Tamara Copeland, President, Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers
Leadership Insights Podcast
“As leaders we have to examine ourselves, our own beliefs, and those structures and systems that perpetuate racial inequity” Tamara Copeland is a powerhouse of a leader who courageously and tirelessly uses her voice and professional platform to tackle one of the most challenging and charged social issues today - racism! Tamara’s commitment to racial equity surged when Trayvon Martin was killed. Her son AJ was roughly his age; he could have been ! In this incredibly powerful, informative conversation Tamara shares her passion for racial equity and offers sage advice for how each of...
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Ep 21: Leading Millennials with Sam Cicotello, VP of People, Social Tables
Leadership Insights Podcast
“You can either fight characteristics millennials bring to the workplace or you can harness and direct them” Sam started her leadership journey early in life when she was elected to be a mayor of a fictional town in a high school program. A testament to her wisdom and brilliance from the start, Sam struggled with and over time learned what it takes to build alliances and support networks, make unpopular decisions and empower others to want to follow. In this incredibly dynamic, informative episode Sam shares specific tips and strategies on how to lead a high functioning, connected,...
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Ep 20 - Leading Social Change with Adam Levner, Co-Founder, Critical Exposure
Leadership Insights Podcast
“We train young people to recognize their power and advocate for themselves.” Adam Levner mission is to do nothing short of creating a new generation of social advocates and leaders! Growing up feeling excluded from his community Adam has created a movement to inspire, empower and train young people to advocate for themselves and their communities through photography. In this dynamic, insightful interview Adam shares incredible stories of how even the youngest leaders have helped transform their communities and strategies for how all of us can become even more...
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Ep 19 - Conquering Adversity with Lisa LaFontaine, President & CEO, Humane Rescue Alliance
Leadership Insights Podcast
“Don't ever think that your biggest adversity can't be turned into your greatest gift” When Lisa says that anyone can do *anything* she knows this to be true from personal experiences. After a horrific car accident she was told she’d never walk again or have children. Through sheer determination and months of hard work Lisa managed to heal her body and defy her doctor’s dire predictions! Then in her late 30s, as a successful communications executive, Lisa’s life (and career) path took another sudden turn. Her young daughter was diagnosed with Tourette’s Syndrome that seriously...
info_outline- How David's passion and commitment to social justice and civil rights has shaped his career (you must hear about some of the fascinating and famous cases he's led and won!)
- How he came to terms with the devastation of losing his vision and primary tool for learning (and navigating the world!)
- How David helped transform D.C. metro into one of the most accessible transit systems in the country (isn’t it great to hear some good news about DC metro!?)
- Fascinating facts about disabilities, such as 19% of U.S. population has a disability (I had no idea, did you?)
- What’s really happening for people we see with dark glasses, white canes and other individuals with disabilities
- Astounding challenges disabled individuals encounter in every day tasks that most of us take for granted - from checking bank account balance online to reading a restaurant menu to…
- Practical tips and strategies to help support our friends and colleagues with disabilities in the workplace (and beyond)
- How technology can help disabled individuals regain independence, mobility and “sin back their lives”
- And so much more!
- WMATA Accessibility – for more information about WMATA accessibility programs and initiatives
- Seeing eye phone: Giving independence to the blind – great article David shared about assistive technology for the blind
- Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind – fantastic organization David partners with and the one lead by our previous amazing podcast guest, Tony Cancelosi
- ADA – for more information about the Americans with Disabilities Act
- American Foundation for the Blind – good resource to learn more about this disability and additional information about assistive technology