The Character Effect
The Character Effect explores how high-character leadership can change the world of work - for everyone. Hear powerful, personal stories from professionals as they reflect on the mentors and role models who led with integrity, humility, and purpose.
Episodes
9 episodes
Finding Your True Path: Chris Weiss on Humility, Burnout, and Doing the Work
Character-based leadership and executive coaching take center stage in this inspiring conversation with Chris Weiss, co-founder of True Path Consulting. Drawing from his own journey through corporate burnout, personal loss, and rediscovery, Chr...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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41:59
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From Ownership to Stewardship: Mark Beebe on Leading with Character
Character in leadership begins with stewardship. In this episode of The Character Effect, Mark Beebe, COO of Enterprise Stewardship<...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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35:57
Humble and Hungry: How Character Shapes Small Business Success with Bryan Doxford
Bryan Doxford, President of Grow America Fund, shares how traits like grit, humility, and integrity guide his approach to small business lending. From teaching entrepreneurs to a...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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29:46
Respect Isn’t Soft: Lead with Respect and Win, with Gregg Ward
Gregg Ward has lived four lives—actor, journalist, leadership coach, and accidental success. In this episode, he shares how a personal tra...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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35:00
Take Your Seat - And Keep It: Leadership Lessons from Michelle Livingstone
They say character is who you are when no one’s watching — but Michelle Livingstone’s dad made sure someone always was. From the family dinner table to leading transportation at The Home Depot, Michell...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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27:35
How to Lead a Startup with Heart: Topher Reynoso
“When you find out what is most important to you, and you find a way to transfer that into value for others—you sleep better. You’re more excited about life. And I think you’re a success.”In this episode, Topher Reynoso—...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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37:30
Grit is Growth: Leading Talent Teams with Rick Iversen
Character-based hiring and grit in leadership come to life in this inspiring conversation with Rick Iversen, Senior VP of Recruiting at
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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30:41
Character is the Ultimate Security Layer, with Dr. George Shea
Character in leadership is the foundation of mission success. In this episode, cybersecurity expert and Army veteran
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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29:15
Why Integrity Outperforms Talent: with Tech Recruiter Xan Marcucci
What happens when you build tech sales teams around character, not just credentials? In this episode, Xan Marcucci—founder of Confetti Recruiting—shares how hiring for traits like humility, grit, and integrity leads to better retention, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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26:30
