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Exceptionally Good: Leaders for a Better World

Ryan Maxwell
Leadership
Social Good
Educational Systems
Non-Profit Organizations
Financial Independence Movement
Equity In Education
Systems Thinking
Personal Finance
Community Engagement
Choosefi
Access To Higher Education
Education
Social Justice
High Tech High
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Intentional Living
Childhood Trauma
Leadership Development
Resilience
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We bring you in-depth interviews with exceptional leaders who drive toward a different bottom line — leaders from health care, philanthropy, non-profits, education and rescue services who are doing exceptional work for the good of the world. Exploring their origin stories, their leadership journey and the lessons they learned on their path -- sometimes the hard way -- we bring you close to unders... more

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This episode, I’m joined by Kirstin Lund — mediator, changemaker, and fierce advocate for safer, stronger communities in Stratford, Prince Edward Island.

Kirstin began her career practicing law, but soon discovered that true transformation often hap... more

At a time when the world needs men of character, it is my delight to host a conversation with a leader who is working to foster spaces for them.

Luke Di Sessa — a powerful leader in Australia whose life’s work centers on developing men of character ... more

This episode's guest is Lina Jean Fritz, a Chicago-based, C-suite nonprofit leader in strategy and innovation whose work sits at the intersection of equity and moral courage in access to the work force and higher education.

Lina is a first-generatio... more

In this episode of Exceptionally Good, I’m joined by Scott Seider, a professor, former public school teacher, and one of the most thoughtful voices I know on what it means to educate young people for a just and democratic society.

Scott is a Profess... more

In this episode of Exceptionally Good: Leaders for a Better World, I’m joined by two remarkable humans—Sheeba Jacob and Anay Shah—for a conversation about purpose, partnership, and the clarity that can emerge through challenge and loss.

Two compelli... more

“Let us rise up tonight with a greater readiness. Let us stand with a greater determination. And let us move on in these powerful days, these days of challenge to make America what it ought to be. We have an opportunity to make America a better natio... more

In this episode - Brad Barrett, CPA and co-founder of the ChooseFI Podcast, one of the most influential platforms in the Financial Independence (FI) movement. While Brad’s career began in accounting, it’s his work making FI accessible to everyone tha... more

Ron Rapatalo is a connector, coach, and culture-shifter. A proud New Yorker and the son of Filipino immigrants, Ron brings over two decades of experience in K-12 education, nonprofit leadership, and executive search. He's dedicated his career to cult... more

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Recent Guests

Lina Jean Fritz
Executive Director of OneGoal, a national organization focused on equitable access to higher education.
OneGoal
Episode: 23. Lina Jean Fritz — Rising with Resilience & Evolving Leadership from Warrior to Diplomat
Brad Barrett
Co-founder of the ChooseFI Podcast, a leader in the financial independence movement
ChooseFI
Episode: 19. Brad Barrett - No Margin, No Mission - How the Tenets of Financial Independence Can Enable Your Exceptionally Good in the World
Isamu Thung
High school senior and systems thinker with a focus on educational transformation.
High Tech High
Episode: 17. Isamu Thung - Systems, Self, and the Struggle to Lead (…all before graduating high school)
Dr. César Cruz
An author, activist, educator, and truth-teller who has spent over two decades working alongside marginalized youth
Founder of Homies Empowerment
Episode: 16. Dr. César Cruz - Drawing on AI: Ancestral Intelligence
Tierionna Pinkston
Principal of Noble Academy and advocate for educational equity.
Noble Academy
Episode: 12. Tierionna Pinkston - Leading as YOU is What Everyone Wants
Bernie Shakeshaft
Founder and Director of Backtrack Youth Works
Backtrack Youth Works
Episode: 10. Bernie Shakeshaft - “Do whatever it takes for as long as it takes.”

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Ryan
Host of the show, known for engaging interviews with leaders driving social change.

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14. Chris Widmaier - Cultivating Community Through Nature
Q: Can you tell me about Rochester Ecology Partners and what you do?
Rochester Ecology Partners focuses on helping people, especially children, find nature where they live, work, and play, enhancing educational experiences through connection with the environment.
14. Chris Widmaier - Cultivating Community Through Nature
Q: What motivates you to do this work?
I want to connect with people who are doing the work they want to see done in their communities, creating bonds and relationships that are crucial for making a difference.
16. Dr. César Cruz - Drawing on AI: Ancestral Intelligence
Q: What got you from that space of, okay, I see all these inequities and all these things, I want to do something about it to, okay, the route to do that is through education?
César shares that it was the support from his math teacher and his own experiences in after-school programs that guided him toward education.
16. Dr. César Cruz - Drawing on AI: Ancestral Intelligence
Q: Tell me about your path, right?
César reflects on his journey from a young immigrant in Compton and points out the influences of his grandmother and mother in shaping his identity.
11. Courtenaye Jackson - From Prosecutor to Purpose: A Journey to Justice
Q: How did you go from where you started to where you are now?
Courtenaye describes her journey from aspiring veterinarian to a legal leader motivated by compassion and a desire to help others, realizing her purpose was to advocate for social good.

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2. Brad Barrett
3. Isamu Thung
4. Dr. César Cruz
5. Tierionna Pinkston
6. Bernie Shakeshaft

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