Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Tom Beck. Tom has more than thirty years of leadership experience. His operational experience ranges from innovating in the video rental business to opening one of the first three Blockbuster Stores in the Midwest to building the Boston Market and Einstein Bagels franchises.

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Dan Reed, a partner at Praxis Capital. Praxis is a venture-building ecosystem with a redemptive imagination, supporting founders, funders, and innovators motivated by faith to address the major issues of our time. Dan is inspired by the potential of generous, forward-thinking capital to catalyze cultural transformation.

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Ted Vaughn, Partner at Historic Agency, author of Culture Built My Brand, and the host of the Future Nonprofit Podcast. He has worked with hundreds of organizations, guiding them through the intricacies of brand-building and executive leadership. Ted’s role as the leader of client transformation at Historic underscores his commitment to helping both for-profit and nonprofit brands thrive in today's dynamic landscape.

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Nathan Chappell, the co-author of the award-winning book The Generosity Crisis: The Case for Radical Connection to Solve Humanity’s Greatest Challenges. With over two decades of nonprofit leadership experience, Nathan is on a mission to reignite generosity and transform the future of fundraising through responsible AI.

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Robbie Kellman Baxter, the author of two books, including “The Forever Transaction: How to Build a Subscription Model So Compelling, Your Customers Will Never Want to Leave” and “The Membership Economy.”Robbie has worked on subscription programs with renowned organizations like Netflix, the NBA, Microsoft, and The Wall Street Journal.

AI. It’s been the buzzword of the past year, and the hype doesn’t seem to be slowing. Today’s conversation is about how leaders can make good use of AI tools in 2024.

Join Dave and Carly as they talk about how Artificial Intelligence is transforming various industries and aspects of our daily lives. Dave shares lessons and insights from hundreds of hours researching, speaking on, experimenting with, and using different AI tools.

Today’s episode is about the dynamics of positive change, how U.S. adults perceive the role of non-profits and for-profits in that change, and how leaders can better respond to disruption by understanding the times.Dave and Carly welcome guest Matt Randerson, VP of Growth & Operations at Barna Group, a research organization that provides data and insights at the intersection of faith and culture.

Dave and Carly welcome guest and executive mentor Bobb Biehl. Bobb has left an indelible mark as a consultant, coach, and mentor. He is a prolific author, with 35 leadership and management tools in the area of personal and organizational development. His books and resources have shaped the landscape of personal and professional development.

Dave and Carly welcome guest Stewart Severino. Stewart has spent 25 years in the MarTech industry, working with notable brands such as United Airlines, Waste Management, and Intrawest Resorts. His unique blend of experience has helped many big companies and foster tech startups. Stewart draws from his rich background, offering practical insights into thinking outside the box and overcoming challenges in the dynamic landscapes of today’s organization.

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Jade Simmons, a phenomenal pianist on a mission to redefine purpose. Immerse yourself in her story of shifting from performing for audiences to using the piano to move and transform them instead.

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Theron Skees, veteran Disney Imagineering Creative Executive and owner of The Designer’s Creative Studio. Theron has 30 years of experience domestic and international across themed entertainment, creative, and design, including 23 years with The Walt Disney Company as an Imagineer.

Theron has worked all over the world, creating powerful experiences that deliver business results. His work can be seen worldwide. Just in his time at Disney, that includes:

Walt Disney World

Walt Disney Studios Paris

Hong Kong Disneyland

Disney Springs

Disney Cruise Line

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome friends and co-founders of We Are For Good Jon McCoy and Becky Endicott. Jon and Becky founded We Are For Good in 2020 and in just a few short years, have released more than 470 episodes with more than half a million downloads.

Their show celebrates the impact uprising – shining a light on the power of philanthropy and equipping this generation of nonprofit leaders, social impact players, and passionate Do-Gooders.

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Richard Newcomb. Over more than three decades, Richard served as the Senior Vice President of Sales for Byer, a multi-brand design, marketing, and manufacturing company. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Los Angeles, New York, and Hong Kong. In his time in leadership, Richard worked with many brands, including Kohl’s, Dillard’s, and Hudson’s.

A seasoned veteran of the fashion industry, Richard made a remarkable transition to the world of philanthropy. Today, Richard serves as VP of Philanthropy & Social Enterprise at Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles – one of the largest rescue missions in the United States and the oldest in Los Angeles. Using his expertise in sales, marketing, and trend analysis, Richard has helped multiple non-profits build their fundraising and marketing programs.

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Kayla Bradham. Kayla is the host of Legacy After the Locker Room podcast, a member of the NFL Alumni Association, and Executive Vice President of the Sports Philanthropy Network.

Kayla is a strategic and inspirational influencer and pioneer in the world of sports philanthropy. Her story serves as an inspiring example of how passion and purpose can drive meaningful change. She taught sports management at Northwestern, where she discovered her purpose to create stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities through sports.

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Anthony Esparza. Among other roles, Esparza served as Chief of Guest Experiences at Carnival Cruise Lines and Chief Creative Officer at SeaWorld during a time of rapid transformation. Today as an advisor and creative consultant, provides expert insights, vision, creativity, commentary, and operational business review for multiple companies. Anthony has spent his career creating a fun environment for a great guest experience. His company Esparza HQ helps build value in the guest experience and leisure industries..

Join Dave and Carly as they talk about 6 mistakes leaders make with innovation. In his career and in his work with Imago Consulting, Dave has consulted with and spoken to hundreds organizations about innovation. In today’s episode, he shares six mistakes that he’s made and seen other leaders make when it comes to leading innovation.

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Krista Lamp, Senior Direct of Brand, Events, and Communication for Classy, an affiliate of GoFundMe.They discuss the recently released report “Why America Gives” from Classy – fundraising software that encourages more people to give and get more involved in nonprofits over time. The company has helped nonprofits raise over $5 billion dollar

Join Dave and Carly as they welcome guest Taylor Smiley the lead partnership at LERMA. Starting with the NBA, Taylor had his dream job – he always loved sports and scored a job with the NBA. After helping to start NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility program, he felt called to New Orleans to help the community after the Hurricane Katrina. He started the organization called ELEVATE – a non-profit that is still operating today. Today, Taylor helps brands form high impact partnership with causes. He’s worked on the Super Bowl, the NBA All Star Game, NFL and NBA drafts, and he thinks a lot about the impact of purpose driven work and the role of major brands.

Pat has been featured in Time Magazine, Newsweek, U.S. News and World Report, Associated Press, ABC News, and CNBC. He and his partner Alex Wilson developed a solution for charities, universities, and other non-profits to fundraise using cryptocurrencies

Today's conversation is about the purpose of a brand and the links in research between successful businesses with high purpose and performance.