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Bill Strickland: The Ripple Revolution Podcast

May 15, 2013 Written by Curt Rosengren

It’s hard to come up with a short description of what Bill Strickland does. But the long description is pretty amazing. Raised in a rough inner city neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Bill’s life took a turn in high school when he encountered the power of pottery and an art teacher who believed in him. He’s now the CEO of Manchester Bidwell Corporation, an organization with life-changing art programs for inner city youth and possibility-creating trade school.

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He’s also the author of one of my favorite books, Make the Impossible Possible. He’s the catalyst behind the Grammy award winning MCG Jazz record label (also part of Manchester Bidwell). He was appointed by President Obama to the Whitehouse Council for Community Solutions  and by President Bush to the board of the National Endowment for the Arts. Oh, and he’s the recipient of a Macarthur genius grant.

Listen to this podcast and learn:

  • How Manchester Bidwell Corporation is changing lives
  • How Bill is working to change the conversation about poverty and poor people
  • A tip to help you find the work you’re here to do in the world
  • How small steps can change negative thought patterns
  • How small successes can create a line of evolution towards greater success, regardless of where you start
  • How creating positive change is a community conversation, not an individual conversation

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Howard Behar: The Ripple Revolution Podcast

May 8, 2013 Written by Curt Rosengren

When former Starbucks president Howard Behar first joined the company, there were all of 28 stores. By the time he retired, the company had grown to 15,000 stores on five continents. An avid proponent of servant Howard Beharleadership, Howard has been described as the “keeper of Starbucks’ soul.” He’s also the author of a book, It’s Not About the Coffee, which describes the leadership principles he learned and applied during his time with Starbuck’s.

Listen to this podcast and learn:

  • What a one-hat life is, and why it’s important.
  • The value of learning to lead with a small “l” (learning to lead yourself).
  • How the board of directors sitting on his shoulder gets in his way, and how he manages them.
  • Why knowing yourself is the first step to changing the world.
  • How servant leadership makes a difference.
  • How servant leadership applies to how you lead yourself as well.
  • Why it’s important to think in terms of “life’s work” instead of career.
  • The impact a focus on something bigger than ourselves makes.
  • Howard’s tip for countering fear and doubt.

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Jennifer Louden: The Ripple Revolution Podcast

April 29, 2013 Written by Curt Rosengren

The Twitter version of Jennifer Louden‘s focus is “self-love + world-love = will make you whole”. Her Savor & Serve approach recognizes that savoring and serving are two mutually important components of a life well-lived. One can’t jenloudensustainably thrive without the other. Bringing both of them together is vital to the whole.

Jen’s career highlights have included a best-selling book, a regular column for Body + Soul magazine, a radio show on Marth Stewart’s Sirius network, and a guest spot on Oprah. She’s a coach, a workshop facilitator and teacher, and writer. She’s also inspiringly energized and authentic.

In this podcast Jen shares:

  • The importance of both savoring and serving
  • The power of embracing imperfection
  • How to live from the heart
  • Why self-compassion is more effective than self-criticism
  • Ideas for bringing more savoring into your everyday life

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Kevin Salwen: The Ripple Revolution Podcast

April 25, 2013 Written by Curt Rosengren

In 2006 Kevin Salwen and his family were living what they thought was the good life. Kevin, who had recently left his position as National Small Business Editor at the Wall Street Journal, was an Kevin Salwenentrepreneur starting up a media company. His wife Joan was a partner at Accenture. They lived in a beautiful $2 million historic Atlanta home and were, as Kevin describes it, caught up in “keeping up with the Joneses, the Feinsteins, and just about anybody else you can think of.”

So how did they end up selling that house, moving into one half the size, and using half the proceeds to do good in the world? That’s the story of The Power of Half, the book Kevin co-authored with his daughter Hannah (who was the catalyst for deciding to do that).

In this podcast, Kevin shares that inspiring story and offers insights on:

  • How you can use the power of half to make the world a better place, both individually and as a family.
  • How to make making a difference a family affair.
  • How to explore what kind of difference you want to make in the world.
  • How a collaborative focus on making a difference can strengthen family bonds.
  • The power of empowerment: How giving their kids equal say in deciding how the money was used affected their engagement, and ultimately their decision-making in life in general.

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Byron Katie: The Ripple Revolution Podcast

April 24, 2013 Written by Curt Rosengren

I’m a huge fan of Byron Katie. Not because she’s famous, or because she’s a best-selling author, or any of the things that make her admiration-worthy in popular culture. I’m a huge fan because I know SO many people whose lives have been Byron Katiedeeply impacted in a very positive way by her work, just within the little bubble I occupy here on this planet.

When I think of the positive ripples that has created, it boggles my mind. And when I multiply that by the cumulative impact of all the people her work has touched, I can’t even wrap my head around it.

Making the world a better place is one of my prime sources of energy and inspiration. So I was completely psyched to have an opportunity to interview her as one of the first conversations in The Ripple Revolution Podcast.

As Katie sees it, her work is about one thing – ending suffering. The best-selling author of books such as  Loving What is, I Need Your Love – Is That True?, and A Thousand Names for Joy, she has touched millions of lives with a process called The Work.

In this podcast, Katie offers tips for finding peace and ending the suffering we so often inflict on ourselves. and explores the link between finding peace internally and making a difference in the world.

Come on in. Sit a spell. And listen to what Katie has to say.

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Future podcasts include:

  • Kevin Salwen: Co-author of The Power of Half (and formerly National Small Business Editor at the Wall Street Journal)
  • Howard Behar: Former President of Starbuck’s and author of It’s Not About the Coffee
  • Bill Strickland: Author of Make the Impossible Possible, CEO of Manchester Bidwell Corporation, MacArthur genius grant recipient, presidential appointee to the board of the National Endowment for the Arts, and more
  • Jennifer Louden: Best-selling author of The Woman’s Comfort Book, The Life Organizer and more, speaker and teacher, and fellow Ripple Revolutionary sharing her Savor & Serve message with the world

Listen to more great interviews at the Ripple Revolution Podcast Archive!

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Ripple Revolution Podcast: Brian Johnson, Philosopher & CEO of en*theos

April 22, 2013 Written by Curt Rosengren

Welcome to the maiden voyage of the Ripple Revolution Podcast, aimed at interviewing personal development thought leaders and people creating ripples and making waves in the world!

Brian JohnsonWhen I started thinking about people to interview for this podcast, Brian Johnson was one of the first people who came to mind. I’ve watched his inspiring career unfold over the years and he’s a Ripple Revolutionary through and through.

With one eye firmly focused on personal development and the other focused on on how to make the world a better place, he’s committed to both living an energized life and making a difference.

Brian is the Philospher and CEO of en*theos, a company committed to helping people optimize their lives.

He’s the co-founder of the en*theos Academy, PhilosophersNotes and Blissitations and is the author of A Philosopher’s Notes. He’s also featured in the documentary Finding Joe and has a monthly “Big Ideas” column in Experience Life magazine.

Listen to the podcast here:

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Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast and want to be sure you don’t miss the upcoming podcasts listed below, please subscribe to the podcast feed.

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Energize your life, Making a difference, Personal development
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