Real World Leaders

What does it take to successfully build a business from your kitchen table? Global Leadership Academy SW scholars interview Steve Lang, CEO of Mon Cheri Bridals, and receive valuable gems of wisdom from a “graduate of the school of hard knocks.” Steve encourages the co-hosts that as long as they believe in themselves and never give up they can achieve their dreams. Followed by Tacony Academy Charter School students interview Joe Hand Jr., President of Joe Hand Promotions, and hear the importance of passion, commitment and dedication. What traits can lead to success in any business?

Students from Hopeworks interview with Ross Born, retired CEO of Born Industries and learn how they are their own brand and everything they do and the choices they make can impact their brand and future success. Followed by Imhotep Institute Charter High school students interview with Rick Skidmore, CEO of Timberlane Shutters and hear how he prioritizes being responsible and taking care of people to grow successful in business.

How do you find success in business? The interns from YearUp United interviewed Todd Sager, CEO of AWE Tuning and Denny Howell, President of Howell Engineering, Surveying and Environmental and gained wisdom of starting a business with a focus on people, passion, and making a profit.
 

How do you survive adolescence and early adulthood working to impress a domineering parent? Students from KIPP Academy Charter School interview Jeff Westphal, Founder of MeaningSphere and hear how resilience and a personal commitment to work for things you really care about leads to success. Followed by - What does history have to do with business? Students from Legends Charter School interview Jake Leone, President and CEO of Corporate Interiors, and hear how paying attention to history helps business leaders look to the future, and how these principles can be applied in many areas of our lives.

Do wanting to win and learning to take losses help you succeed in life? Williamson College of the Trades students interview Ron Scheese, President and CEO of Andesa Services and John Blaskovich, President and CEO of MedEast Post-Op and Surgical, Inc., and hear stories of learning from losses and maintaining a winning attitude in order to find success in life and business.

If you don’t make a mistake, it means you’re not trying - Chris Heffernan: Can you truly understand success if you've never experienced failure? Methacton High School students interview Chris Heffernan, CEO of dlivrd, and hear that the rearview mirror is a lot smaller than the windshield for a reason. Followed by: how can learning from your mistakes and learning to pivot make positive change? Listen as students from Aspira-CYBER Charter School interview Kurt Koloseike, President and CEO of S. Walter Packaging and learn about leading with humility, staying engaged with your team, and learning to pivot when making decisions in order to make change.

What are keys to a successful career? Passion and resilience. Students from Global Leadership Academy Southwest and Manassas Park High School interview Larry Bendesky, Managing Shareholder of Salz Mongeluzzi Bendesky and Kevin Wolfgang, President of Evergreen Apartment Group about finding a career that you are passionate about and resilience in the face of adversity.

Does knowing the next move to make in business really matter? Students from Hopeworks interview Guido Gallicchio, Chairman and President of Thayer Distribution and Bobby Ritterbeck, Founder and President of Best Egg and hear their stories of how their curiosity and ability to have foresight helps them stay one step ahead in business and life.

"Does hard work really pay off?" Students from Academies at Roxborough High School interview John Ferretti, CEO of Codi Worldwide and hear his stories of working at a very young age and the work ethic developed during his youth, that led to his future success in business. Also, Who would have guessed that the CEO of the 6th largest transit agency in the U.S. never took a transportation class in school?!? Norristown Area High School students interview Leslie Richards, CEO and General Manager of Southeastern Pennsylvani

What does being flexible have to do with understanding your own biases? Students from Imhotep Institute Charter High School interview Phil Jauragie, Founder of Mandulac Strategies, LLC and retired CEO of Sabre Systems, and hear how understanding your own biases and being aware of others' biases can help you navigate challenging situations and conversations.
What's the difference between failing and losing? Everyone fails, but real leaders will always find a different way to achieve their goal. Students from Community Academy of Philadelphia interview Alan Giannone, CEO of Village Catering, and hear why quitting is not in Alan's vocabulary and shouldn't be in theirs either.