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Welcome back to the Compassionate Leaders Circle Podcast! In this heartwarming and insightful episode, I, Laurel Donnellan, have the pleasure of interviewing my co-host, Darryl Brown, as we continue our "Meet the Co-Hosts" series. This time, we delve into Darryl’s transformative college years at Fordham University in New York City.
Following up on his earlier reflections about childhood, Darryl highlights the importance of friendship during his formative years and how these bonds continued to shape his college experience. At Fordham, Darryl was recruited to play basketball, a journey that honed his skills on the court and developed his leadership abilities. He shares the excitement and challenges of playing at a collegiate level and how these experiences contributed to his growth as a compassionate leader.
In this episode, Darryl also opens up about falling in love during his college years, sharing the joy and profound impact of this relationship on his life. He reminisces about the thrill of discovering his passion for journalism, a field that allowed him to combine his love for storytelling with his desire to make a difference.
Darryl’s appreciation for receiving a Jesuit education is evident as he reflects on the values and principles that Fordham instilled in him. He talks about how the Jesuit emphasis on self reflection, service, and holistic education deeply influenced his personal and professional life.
Join us for a cozy, intimate conversation as Darryl takes us through his college days, filled with friendship, love, passion, and growth. His journey is a testament to the power of education, the importance of community, and the enduring impact of compassionate leadership.
Tune in to this episode for a warm and inspiring look at how Darryl’s college experiences shaped the leader he is today. Listen now and be inspired. -
Join us for a beautiful journey into Laurel's life as she shares pivotal moments that shaped her into the compassionate leader she is today. In this special series, the podcast delves into personal narratives that illuminate the essence of leadership through compassion.
In this first chapter, Laurel unfolds her path, beginning with the transformative inspiration that led her to Cornell University's School of Hospitality. She reflects on how this experience sparked her passion for nurturing others and fostering inclusive environments. However, life's journey also brought profound challenges. Laurel bravely navigates through moments of deep grief and loss, revealing how these hardships sculpted her empathy and resilience.
Through intimate storytelling, Laurel invites listeners into her world, where warmth and inspiration abound. Her tale embodies the podcast's ethos of compassionate leadership, illustrating how personal growth and understanding can shape impactful leadership. Tune in to the podcast as Laurel's narrative unfolds, offering insights and encouragement for leaders and listeners alike. -
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CLC Podcast is kicking off a series where we dive deep into our lives, sharing the pivotal moments that have molded our paths. I’m your host, Laurel Donnellan, joined by my co-host, Darryl Brown.
In today’s heartfelt and inspiring episode, I sit down with Darryl as he opens up about his childhood in a predominantly black neighborhood in a predominantly white town just outside of NYC. Darryl’s story is one of resilience, community, and the powerful influence of family. From the earliest memories to the challenges and triumphs of his formative years, Darryl reflects on the experiences that have shaped his compassionate leadership style.
Growing up, Darryl found strength in the close-knit bonds of his community. He shares poignant memories of family gatherings, neighborhood events, and the unwavering support of those around him. These moments, filled with love and solidarity, laid the foundation for his deep sense of empathy and commitment to others.
Despite facing hardships and navigating the complexities of a divided town, Darryl’s spirit remained unbroken. He recounts the lessons learned from overcoming adversity and the determination it instilled in him to rise above challenges. Through it all, Darryl discovered the joy of new and exciting experiences, from becoming a widely recognized athlete to embracing opportunities that broadened his horizons.
Join us as we journey through Darryl’s early years, uncovering the profound impact of his upbringing on his leadership philosophy. This episode is a testament to the power of community, the importance of family, and the resilience that defines compassionate leaders. Tune in for a warm, intimate conversation that will inspire and uplift, reminding us all of the enduring power of compassion. -
This is our fourth Compassionate Leaders Circle Awards Ceremony. The CLC Awards celebrate the brightest and boldest in their respective fields. Our Honorees acknowledge our universal interconnectedness and use their influence to make a positive impact on people and the planet. These leaders are courageous, contemplative, collaborative, and care about the world they will leave behind. The honorees this year are:
Gar Grannell, CEO, Mohawk GlobalComfort Dondo, Founder, Phumulani Minnesota, African Women Against ViolenceLaina Raveendran Greene, CEO, Angels of ImpactIsh Orkar, Deputy Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer, ACLU (find out more here)Jyl Feliciano, Global Vice President of DEI&B, HighspotDevon Henry, CEO & President, Team Henry EnterprisesGeoffrey M. Roche, Director of Workforce Development (North America), Siemens HealthineersAudree Grubesic, Founder, Offsite Dirt MediaAsia Pope, Director of DEI, The Buckeye RanchListen to this episode to learn more about our amazing honorees!
This awards ceremony is sponsored by Angles, Inc, who do incredible work in content marketing. -
In this episode, we interview Riley McCormack, President and CEO of Digimarc. Digimarc is leading the charge in digital watermarking and cloud-based product data. Part of what drives this incredible company is its incredible culture.
When it started out, Digimarc had over 50 to 60 corporate values. Riley found this to be hectic and unrealistic, so he leveraged his employees to help him narrow it down into three: collaborative, curious, and courageous. Collaborative—the company works well together and with all of its stakeholders. Curious—everyone asks the question “why?” at least a couple of times a day. Courageous—take responsibility to deliver what the company says it’s going to deliver.
To help guide the company’s employees as they embody these values, Riley has four principles:
1. Give employees cool things to do
2. Give employees the knowledge that they’re applying that technology to change the world
3. Surround employees with good, smart human beings
4. Recognize that employees are human
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In this podcast, I explore the power of forgiveness with my dear friend Mark Anthony Lord. Mark’s passion for spiritual awakening led him to ordination as a Minister and has founded two successful spiritual communities. The Bodhi Spiritual Center in Chicago grew from a handful of members to thousands under his leadership, and Living The Course, a virtual, global A Course In Miracles community that he transformed into a 7-figure business in under three years. What Mark and I discovered through this conversation is that forgiveness is critical for a leader to be compassionate. “The leader always has the potential to change the game and change the story,” says Mark. Listen to learn more about how leaders find and practice forgiveness.
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In this emotional podcast, our host Laurel speaks with Marina Aksyonova and Andrii Bezverkhyi of SOC Prime, an American enterprise cybersecurity company with Ukrainian roots founded in 2015. The company builds technology to support collective cyber defense. With about half of the company still based in Ukraine, Marina speaks to the company’s great ambition and values-based culture of strength during Ukraine’s difficult times. The company has grown immensely in the last five years. They work with an incredible amount of transparency to prioritize trust in their client relationships. SOC Prime only hires individuals whose values match the company’s values. We have a lot to learn about the power of compassion and curiosity from this incredible company.
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KeyAnna Schmiedl has been asking the tough, uncomfortable questions all her life. Her interest in organizational behavior and organizational psychology started in college, where she was encouraged to ask those questions. Today, she advocates for one’s work experience to be inseparable from one’s life experience. She also stresses the importance of recognizing intersectionality in the workplace to drive the business forward. Her work as the Chief Human Experience Officer at Workhuman is a huge part of putting her personal and professional philosophies into practice. Learn more about her story and work in this episode.
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Some key takeaways from this episode:
-“Faith for me is knowing that I’m doing my part,” says Darryl Brown. It’s a way to live in hope and not fear. It means downsizing your ego.
-There is evil everywhere. It’s better to focus on what you can do in your community than to try and act on things out of your control.
-Reading and reaching out in the morning is essential.
-You can’t stop with gratitude. You have to love what you do. Finding that love, not just gratitude, means taking action. -
In this special episode, our co-host Darryl Brown interviews our other co-host Laurel Donnellan about the Donnellan Method. The two co-hosts take a trip down memory lane as Laurel talks about how she came up with the Method and the importance of taking compassionate, intentional action.
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Lindsay Junk went from being kicked out of her first yoga class to President at YogaSix, a nationwide yoga studio featuring a range of practices.
YogaSix is unique in that the company offers yoga in places where inhabitants may not fit the stereotypical “yoga types.” This allows them to help yoga reach as many people as possible in an accessible way.
Lindsay speaks on her time with YogaSix as part of a long career with different leadership positions.
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Three students, Aansha Sankla, Jessica Bryan, and Haena Kim join their professor Dr. David Corsun from the University of Denver to talk about their experience being a part of the Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality, their time attending the 2023 Fritz Leadership Symposium with Compassionate Leaders Circle, and the future of hospitality.
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This episode features an important discussion about mental health in the workplace.
Amy Gilliland started a program called “How are you, really?” to address the mental health issues of the employees at General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT). Gilliland works tirelessly to ensure leadership learns to become comfortable with uncomfortable conversations. She also works to provide employees with resource groups and benefits to support them in their potential struggles.
Emily Rosado-Solomon, an Assistant Professor at Babson College, conducts research on mental health and examines the best practices surrounding employers supporting employees’ mental health. Rosado-Solomon claims changing the workplace culture and ending the stigma is critical to improving mental health. Rosado-Solomon provides clear and tangible ways that organizations can prioritize mental health.
In this episode, we also talk about the 4-day work week, remote work, and other important topics.
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Gunjan Aggarwal is the co-founder of Learn With Leaders, an organization that allows high school students to invest in and explore their future careers.
Gunjan and I talk about the purpose of intellectual crushes, what they are, and how they allow us to act on our curiosity and explore our spiritual paths. Gunjan believes wholeheartedly in the power of cold-calling your crushes and putting yourself out there without hesitation. The right intellectual crush leaves your soul with a very happy energy. It will make you a better salesperson, innovator, and change-maker. It will help you take the leap to embrace your fears and move through the world telling your story.
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Darryl and Laurel dive into a conversation on courage with their captivating personal stories and insights.
Courage requires self leadership and communicating your vision while letting others develop their own dreams.
Courage is personal. Darryl speaks to his college basketball days. Laurel speaks to her experience giving up alcohol while working in the hospitality industry.
Courage requires confidence, which comes from commitment.
Courage means intentional decision-making.
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Learn about Martha Collard's gong practice which aims to elevate people's energies, helping them search within to find and live out their true calling. Martha is an executive coach, management consultant, and career counselor, and most recently she served as Vice President of Group Organizational Wellness for Lane Crawford Joyce Group.
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Formerly the VP of Global Customer Operations turned Head of Mindfulness and Compassion at LinkedIn, Scott Shute is an award-winning author, speaker, entrepreneur, photographer, and healer. Scott's mission is to change work from the inside out by mainstreaming mindfulness and operationalizing compassion. Tune in to our conversation with Scott to learn more about his story and endeavors.
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This week, we speak with Wayne Turmel and Kevin Eikenberry about their most recent book, "The Long-Distance Team." In our conversation, these two experts provide evidence-based insights on achieving success and creating a good culture within virtual, hybrid, and even in-person work environments.
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