Goodness Pays Leadership

Richard Davis shares his journey from a bank teller to CEO of U.S. Bank, and how that prepared him for the business of creating hope. Today he is CEO of Make-A-Wish America, the world’s largest organization that provides one true wish to children who have a critical illness. Paul Batz and Chady AlAhmar share their reactions to his inspiring presentation at the Good Leadership Breakfast in November 2019.

Nicole LaVoi shared her personal story of athletic triumphs in the face of a series of basic sexist and unjust experiences. Today she is one of the world’s foremost authorities on the importance of girls and women in sports for the health of our society going forward. Paul Batz and Rachel Uzlik share their reactions to her personal stories and eye-opening research.

University of Minnesota student Olivia Peterson voices her enthusiasm for learning the foundation for How Goodness Pays. It’s a rare look into how an aspiring leader can change and grow with the help of a good mentor, and a book study group.

Gene Sieve, a vice president and regional manager at one of the world’s most successful employee-owned companies, Burns & McDonnell, shares proof points around how he has seen goodness pay. Paul Batz asks coaching questions and the two share actionable insights to help goodness pay with business results.

Alvin Abraham, Dean of the Daugherty Family College of the University of St. Thomas, shares the joys tribulations of being an entrepreneur whose mission is to “level the playing field” for under-served students who want a college education. Paul Batz and Chelsea Larson add insights from the perspective of young leaders who are exploring goodness.

Phil McKoy, CIO of United Healthcare, shares what goodness means to him and how growing up in rural Jamaica and the influences of his father and grandfather helped to shape his leadership today. He learned to serve and he learned the importance of hard work.

"Our responsibility as a company is to make healthcare available, accessible, and affordable to everyone in the country."

Monte Nuckols, VP of IT at Adient, a global leader in automotive seating, shares a personal story about his journey through a stressful project and how goodness and focusing on the Seven Fs changed his life.

CEO of Regions Hospital, Megan Remark, has learned that healthcare is personal and she leads her teams and organizations with that premise. In this episode, Megan shares her journey and insights and how she applies them in her life, career, and especially to patient care.

"How I talk, how I behave, how I respond under pressure, and how I react in a crisis should all be through the lens of goodness"

In this episode, you'll hear Stedman Graham as the featured speaker at the February 2019 Good Leadership Breakfast talk about finding your own identity so that you can be a good leader.

"The most important important question anybody will ever ask you in your life that will allow you to maximize your potential...is this: Do you know who you are?"