Partnering Leadership

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, A. Scott Bolden, Managing Partner of the Washington, D.C. office of Reed Smith, talks about his background and history, failures, and successes that led him to make a real difference.

Some highlights:

What motivated Scott Bolden to practice law

Tips for aspiring leaders to achieve success

Events and setbacks in Scott Bolden’s life that made him value humility

Scott Bolden embracing his failures to become a better leader

Leading for a better future

Scott Bolden’s aspirations of leaving a legacy fighting for justice and equality

Also mentioned in this episode:

Charlene Drew Jarvis, former council of district of Columbia

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Victor Hoskins, President and CEO of Fairfax County Economic Development Authority, shares how his upbringing influenced him and the many successes and challenges Victor has faced along the way.

Some highlights:

The value of education

Understanding poverty and how it motivated Victor Hoskins

The story behind majoring in Urban Studies at Dartmouth

How to improve team culture at work

How Victor Hoskins led and cooperated to help the region land Amazon HQ2 

How to lead and motivate a team

Victor Hoskins vision in forging a regional alliance for economic development 

Also mentioned in this episode:

Jim Hankla

David Rubenstein

Michael Bloomberg

Robert Ehrlich, Former Governor of Maryland

Vince Gray, Former Mayor of District of Columbia, Washington DC

Nestle, Gerber, Grant Thorton, CGI, Amazon HQ2

Books

21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell

How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Scott Kratz, Vice President of Building Bridges Across The River, talks about how the pandemic crisis accelerated his organization's focus on partnering to better serve the community. Antifragile leadership in action.

Some highlights:

The crisis as a moment for antifragility and antifragile leadership

How Building Bridges adjusted to serve the immediate needs of the community post-crisis

Building Bridges collaboration with other organizations to have a greater impact 

Building a strong team culture through trust 

Also mentioned in this episode:

Martha's table

George Jones of Bread for the city 

Dionne Reeder of the Far Southeast Families Strengthening and Collaborative

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Lyles Carr, Senior Vice President of The McCormick Group, shares how his upbringing and value system influenced his commitment to giving back to the community, helping found and supporting dozens of organizations in the Greater Washington DC region. 

Some highlights:

How Lyles Carr’s childhood gave him a better understanding and appreciation for others

Lyles Carr’s passion to helping organizations connect with the right people

How organizations and their leaders can strategically be involved in the community

Communication for leadership success

Leadership’s role and impact on other people

Lyles Carr’s approach to successful networking

Also mentioned in this episode:

Jim Knight, President of Jubilee Housing

Bill and Brian McCormick, Founders of the McCormick Group

Jim Rouse and Patty Rouse, Found of Enterprise

Bob Rosen, CEO of Healthy Companies

David Rubinstein, Founder The Carlyle Group, Philanthropist, Author

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Trond Arne Undheim, Author of Leadership From Below, Disruptive Games and Pandemic Aftermath, shares his views and ideas on leadership, the pandemic and future of work.

Some highlights

The fundamentals of leadership

Trond Undheim’s perspective on being a futurist

Five possible post- pandemic scenarios

Trond Undheim explains why technology cannot compete with face to face 

How Trond Undheim manages the noise in the knowledge environment

Also mentioned in this episode:

Future Tech by Trond Arne Undheim

Pandemic Aftermath by Trond Arne Undheim

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Futurized Podcast

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Alex Orfinger, Publisher The Washington Business Journal, shares what drives him, how he came to lead The Washington Business Journal, and his thoughts on major community issues in the Greater Washington DC region. 

Some highlights:

The impact of Alex Orfinger's grandfather on his life

Struggles of identity and finding the right path

Alex Orfinger's contributions to the community and The Washington Business Journal

The Washington Business Journal’s role in the business community

Alex Orfinger's insights on the potential for a K-shaped recovery

Also mentioned in this episode

Michael Saylor, MicroStrategy

Reggie Aggarwal, Cvent 

Book

This is chance! by Jon Mooallem 

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In this episode of the Partnering Leadership Podcast, Charito Kruvant, Founder & Board Chair Creative Associates International, talks about her childhood, what inspired her to focus on education and conflict resolution, and leadership lessons she has learned on her journey.  

Some highlights:

Charito Kruvant’s pride in being different

The difference between schooling and education

How being dyslexic helped Charito Kruvant discover her ability to learn, to listen and to connect

Charito Kruvant's mission of educating youth and women

The accomplishments of Creative Associates

Creative Associates’ role in providing support to community building 

 Leadership advise from Charito Kruvant

Also mentioned in this episode:

James Brown

Nelson Mandela

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In this episode, Mahan Tavakoli talks about the concept of antifragility and its value in leading your team and organization through disruption and uncertainty.

Main takeaways from this episode:

1. Understanding antifragility in our daily lives
2. The benefit of becoming antifragile
3. The need for antifragility in the organization
4. The necessity for leaders to truly embrace antifragile leadership

Mentioned in this episode:

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mary Abbajay, President Careerstone Group and author of Managing Up, talks about her story of resilience, journey to leadership transformation and becoming a successful consultant and author.

Some highlights:

1. How Mary Abbajay overcome her insecurities despite having Bell's Palsy 

2. Lessons learned from owning and managing a bar 

3. Struggles with selling as a consultant

4.  Leading change at Leadership Greater Washington

5. Tips on approaching challenges in organizations

6. The story behind Mary Abbajay’s Managing Up book

7.  Having Imposter syndrome even with all the success

Mentioned in this episode:

Book Authors

Adam Grant

Brenee Brown

Book Recommendation

The Art of Possibility by Benjamin Zander

Podcasts

How we made this 

Hidden Brain

Ted Talks 

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Careerstone Group 

Managing Up The Book

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Twitter: @maryabbajay 

Facebook: @maryabbajay

Instagram: @maryabbajay

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Who this podcast is for.

How the best leaders view leadership.  

How to change, learn and grow.

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