Shan Cooper’s leadership style is deeply rooted in her upbringing. The long-time Atlanta business leader and executive director of the Atlanta Committee for Progress says she learned from her parents—local church leaders— how to serve, listen, reach out and face challenges head on. One of her secrets for success--getting up every day “choosing” to be happy and content.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Clark is head of school at the Schenck School which focuses on educating students with dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities. Although an educator by trade, Clark says he learned a tremendous amount about leadership during Covid-19. One of his strategies for success was focusing on the school’s mission, those things that “can never change” regardless of the pandemic or any other outside challenges.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Pollock is managing principal at Pollock Commercial. He started his commercial real estate firm in 2009 during the Great Recession. But during another crisis period, Covid-19, he says he’s learned lessons about leading with a positive mindset and the importance of being supportive of clients and employees. He also shares how Atlanta is well-positioned to continue to attract businesses to the region."

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aisha “Pinky” Cole is the founder and CEO of Slutty Vegan ATL, a restaurant concept that regularly draws crowds (vegan and meat-eaters alike) that wrap around the block. Cole’s entrepreneurial roots run deep. And her background in television and food service also proves to be key ingredients to her company’s success. Since launching in 2018, Slutty Vegan has opened two locations and has plans for three more in the not too distant future.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judy Monroe is president and CEO of the CDC Foundation—an organization that connects the public health agency with corporate and non-profit support. She says during the pandemic, she leaned on lessons learned from her early career as a practicing physician in Appalachia, where she saw how “magical” caring for others can be. She also discusses how Covid-19 caused her to rediscover the importance of self-care as a leadership tool.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dick Sullivan is president and CEO of the PGA TOUR Superstore, one of the nation’s largest golf retailers. The industry grew 60% during the pandemic as consumers sought outdoor recreation. Hear how the company managed to score despite Covid-19, and how a nearly 30-year relationship with The Home Depot co-founders Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank have affected Sullivan's leadership philosophy and his company’s performance.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Hooker decided decades ago to make “Atlanta his career.” He describes how that has played out since he graduated from Georgia Tech with an engineering degree to eventually become the executive director of the Atlanta Regional Commission—a planning nonprofit which affects millions of residents across the 11-county metro Atlanta area. Hooker is also an accomplished musician and describes his leadership style as harmonious.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As many as 2 billion people worldwide do not have access to the medicine they need. MAP International aims to change that. President and CEO Steve Stirling brings three decades of experience to the job, and a sense of empathy--having contracted polio as a child in post-war Korea.

Frank Fernandez leads one of the largest philanthropic organizations in the country. The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta donates about $140 million annually. Under his leadership as president and CEO, the organization launched TogetherATL, a strategy that makes equity the group’s primary mission.