#117: Brad Smith - How Purpose, Grit, and AI Are Rebuilding West Virginia

We Want To Hear From You 🫡Brad D. Smith became president of Marshall University in January 2022 after a globally recognized career in leadership and philanthropy. Formerly CEO and executive chairman of Intuit, Brad co-founded the Wing 2 Wing Foundation with his wife, Alys, to support education and entrepreneurship in Appalachia. The foundation's Ascend WV program recruits remote workers to West Virginia. A Marshall alumnus with a bachelor’s in business administration, Brad is committed to empowering future leaders. A proud “boy from Kenova,” Brad champions opportunities for his home state and its people. 🫡 Our mission is simple: To develop Purposeful Accountable Leaders — PALs — who do the right thing because it is the right thing to do and choose people over ego. Tales of Leadership shares real-world lessons, hard-earned wisdom, and practical tools that equip you to step into the arena, lead with purpose, live with integrity, and make an inspired impact. Whether you are leading yourself, your family, an organization, or your community, we stand beside you as you become the leader this world needs. 👉🏽 Leadership Armory: https://www.talesofleaderships.com/🏔️ Looking for an incredible bourbon or spirit? 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirits is a craft distillery that keeps the legacy of the 10th Mountain Division alive—bold, smooth, and built with purpose. 🎖️ Get 10% off with code: pandocommando👉🏽 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirits: https://10thwhiskey.comEvery day is a gift. Don’t waste yours. — Joshua K. McMillion✅ SHARE & SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST✅ LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW✅ APPLY ONE LESSON FROM THIS EPISODE THIS WEEKVisit Tale of Leadership Support the show