Right off the bat you can hear my joy to hear how composting has changed Robbie’s life. I used to see composting as an odd thing that I probably should do but didn’t know how so didn’t. I think most people see it that way, especially if they don’t have gardens. In this episode Robbie shares about composting and giving slop for pig feed. He talks about how he loves[…] Keep reading →

Balint took on one of the bigger challenges on this podcast—one that nearly everyone knows the value of, many mean to do, but few do. He cut his beef intake from almost daily to once a month. How did he do it? How did his body react? His relationships? His health? Would he do it again? He shares how he became more aware of the different forms of protein and[…] Keep reading →

What happens when you start with your passion and what you care about? Robbie Samuels is also a podcaster who has created great relationships through his show. He shares how he learned. He sounds like a natural, but he didn’t start that way. In this episode we discuss the value of the skill of creating meaningful conversations with influencers. We talk about relationship building skills, which Robbie builds his podcast[…] Keep reading →

Can you enjoy leading a movement to change a neighborhood? In this episode we dive deeper into Jeff’s experience leading the charge to bring recycling amenities to his housing association. His voice reveals and exudes the emotional reward the challenge creates for him and how he’s creating relationships with his community. I don’t think there’s any question that this activity is not the end but the start — of action,[…] Keep reading →

Do you care about the environment? Do you care about leading? The Leadership and the Environment podcast NYU’s School of Liberal Studies invite you to listen in our first ever Panel of Leadership and Environment Experts which was held on Tuesday, April 3 rd at the NYU Silver Building Free, register here Featuring  Vincent Stanley Vincent, co-author with Yvon Chouinard of The Responsible Company, has been with Patagonia since its beginning[…] Keep reading →

Balint Horvath and I are physicists and both podcasters — a rare combination. I think the connection helps make this conversation inspire. That’s the goal. I originally appeared on his podcast, where we connected. His love for environment and interviewing skill brought out mine last summer, when this podcast was taking shape in my mind. He played a big role in Leadership and the Environment forming and my taking the[…] Keep reading →

David Burkus returns to share his cold shower challenge. He’s a leadership expert and shares great insight, especially about networking and tolerance. There’s a lot to learn from him. If I’m honest, in contrast to my usual enthusiasm at a guest’s actions, you’ll hear a failure of leadership on my part. I believe effective leadership is based on learning the motivations and cares of the other person and connecting them[…] Keep reading →

Can a small change lead a community? Our conversation with Jeff Brown shows how a small action on what you care about can inspire and lead a community. Even small actions, when based on your values—what you care about—can make big differences because humans are social and share many values—for example, clean air and water. Helping his neighborhood recycle acts on those shared values. Jeff likes business ideas and leadership—enough[…] Keep reading →

For such a successful man, Vincent Stanley is as down to earth as they come. He returns to discuss his experience disconnecting from technology and reconnecting with his values, especially his words. People seem to believe that technology saves time or gives us attention despite experience, research, and headlines to the contrary. Vincent shares that disconnecting actually created more time for him. He felt less consumed and the need to[…] Keep reading →