How Leaders Lead with David Novak

#46: Lonnie Ali, Muhammad Ali Center Director & Vice Chair—Give Without Expecting Something in Return


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Get ready for an inspiring conversation with today’s guest, Lonnie Ali.


She’s the wife of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali and a powerful leader in her own right. She incorporated, built, and sold, Greatest of All Time, Inc. and also founded the Muhammad Ali Center, which is a nonprofit museum and cultural center devoted to inspiring the world through Muhammad Ali’s legacy.


Lonnie is an extraordinary leader with a big heart and a clear moral compass.


It’s easy to see why she and the GOAT had such a great partnership. 


If you need a jolt of inspiration in your life, this is the conversation for you. It’s going to remind you that the best things in life and business often happen when we give without expecting something in return. 


Plus Lonnie shares a few beautiful stories of Muhammad Ali, including the backstory of when he lit the Olympic torch at the 1996 Games in Atlanta.


You’ll also learn:

  • The practical things we can do each day to make sure we lead with a moral compass
  • Why self-belief is important – but not enough – for success
  • The hidden power of gratitude for leaders
  • Beautiful and inspiring stories of the GOAT himself, Muhammed Ali

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