Return on Character: Recent Episodes
Dan Cooper
Since childhood, we’ve all been taught the importance of character, but lately, the world seems to have forgotten just how valuable it truly is. We want to help change that. Return on Character Podcast tells character-shaping stories with famous and should-be famous leaders. Our hope is these stories will show the next generation, our country, and the world, that not only does character matter, but it’s the best way to live and INVEST.
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The Return On Character Podcast with host Dan Cooper and special guest, Chitupa Mung’omba, Executive Development Consultant at KRW International. Explore Mung’omba's journey from being referred to as 'C' to reclaiming her Zambian name and its significance. Experience a deeply personal poem she co-wrote and discover how the 'return on character' concept transformed leadership teams during the COVID-19 pandemic. Get ready to be inspired as they discuss the importance of compassion, responsibility, integrity, and forgiveness in fostering inclusivity. Connect with us and contribute to a more inclusive world. #ReturnOnCharacter #Diversity #Inclusion #LeadershipTransformation
🎙️ Discover the Journey of a Female Entrepreneur in Tech & Consumer Products! 💡 Join Dan Cooper as he interviews Cydni Tetro, CEO of Brandless, on the ROC podcast. Learn about her experiences in raising capital, overcoming gender disparities, and her unique leadership style. Dive into the world of AI, 3D printing, and robotics, and get inspired by Cydni's advice for pursuing your ideas and making a difference.
Discover the secret to exceptional leadership in our latest episode with guest Kelly Kiel Garramone, CEO of Carew International. We dive deep into the importance of character in leadership and its impact on organizational performance. Learn about the four keystone character habits - integrity, responsibility, forgiveness, and compassion - and how they can be the key to unlocking success in your career. Don't miss out on the neuroscience-backed strategies for creating a positive culture and boosting business outcomes!
Dive into the thrilling entrepreneurial journey of Ian De Queiroz on the latest episode of Return on Character podcast! 🎧 Discover how he co-founded Sandy, the go-to online marketplace for outdoor sports equipment, while working with a dedicated team in Ukraine during the ongoing conflict. 🏄♂️ Learn about Ian's beginnings with biodegradable surfboards and his success in the hemp CBD industry, all while keeping character and company culture at the forefront. 💡 Don't miss his invaluable advice for young entrepreneurs on embracing their talents and maintaining balance in life! 👉 Watch now and get inspired! #ReturnOnCharacter #IanDeQueiroz #Sandy #OutdoorSports #Entrepreneurship #CompanyCulture
Asma Paigeer joins Dan Cooper on this episode to talk about escaping the Taliban, and helping 150 of her classmates as well. Plus survivor guilt and what she has been up to since making it into the U.S and how she copes with the culture.
Tom Campbell and Dan talk about character in politics, the decisions one makes when no-one's looking and how people deal with the mistakes they might make. Tom Campbell is an educator, economist, and public servant. In addition to many other accomplishments, Tom is a former five-term Republican United States Congressman from California's 12th and 15th districts, a former member of the California State Senate, a former professor at Stanford Law School, former dean of the Haas School of Business, and former professor of business administration at the University of California, Berkeley.
Shane Snow joins Dan Cooper going over the eclectic array of business and life experiences and how character has played a critical role in his journey.
Shane has performed comedy on Broadway, produced award-winning films, and founded various successful companies at the intersection of media and technology, including the business skills training company Snow Academy (snow.academy), the content marketing platform @Contently, and the film technology company @showrunner.tech
Al Buford sits down with Dan to talk about his extensive experience in the military and later in the private sector and how the character of leaders in either situation, determines outcomes.
Al’s twenty years of military experience include service in the 75th Ranger Regiment’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Battalions and seven years of operational service in a special mission unit. Al was recently selected for induction into the Ranger Hall Of Fame, class of 2020.
Currently, Al is President and co-owner of Patriot Group International, Inc. He has been an integral part of the company’s growth from $0 to $60M annually with likely revenue over $100M in the near future.
To learn more about Patriot Group International go to patgroupi.com or find them on social media @patriotgroupinternational
Knowing the character of CEOs and other corporate leaders in the marketplace gives an insight to their performance that is often overlooked by the typical investment analysts.
Lindsay Hadley shares how she discovered what she loves, is great at and never thought of having as a career, including the impact her first humanitarian trip to Kenya had on her desire to help others, the End of Polio Concert in Australia and being a Founder Member, Chief Development Officer and Executive Producer of Global Citizen.
Emmanuel has been National Park Director at Virunga National Park, between Congo and Nile rivers, since 2008. He is familiar with living in persistent difficulty, putting their lives on the line to push back the darkness. Emmanuel talks about how values have provided guidance in everyday decisions and compassion is most needed when each day has its surprises and you must learn to adapt.
Christine Leong Connors, President of EPIQ Capital Group, a San Francisco based financial advisor, talks with Dan Cooper and Jess Larsen about the importance of connecting with mentors, clients and co-workers to be successful.
See more about EPIQ Capital Group at epiqcg.com
Join us in this interview with NEXUS CEO & Co-Founder Rachel Gerrol and learn more about how the idea of NEXUS started, what Impact Investing entails and how this generation is changing their choices and the future.
John Montgomery of Bridgeway sat down with Dan Cooper and Jess Larsen to discuss how he builds character within his investment firm. Their discussion is an illuminating look at this often overlooked part of investing.