525: Leadership is Changing Mashup | (ft. Marcus Olson and Christopher Pellegrini)

Whether you are a technologist or a brewer, you are capable enough to inspire change in the people around you. Denis shares his past episodes with Marcus Olson and Christopher Pellegrini. Marcus shares how he developed a passion for technology by disassembling and reassembling computers from an old Black & Decker office and emphasizes the importance of authentic branding. Christopher shares his diverse journey, from brewing beer as a teenager in Vermont to becoming an expert in Japanese shōchū and awamori. He also discusses his business, Hongkaku Spirits, emphasizing authenticity, passion, and his commitment to education.In this episode:Marcus shares how he developed a love for technology by disassembling and reassembling computersChristopher shares his transition from brewing beer as a teenager in Vermont to becoming an expert in Japanese shōchū and awamoriMain takeaways:Business owners have a social responsibility to upholdAdopting various cultures in the company could be beneficialCreative collaboration and learning from others are beneficial within a companyPassion plays a significant role in brandingThe exploration of Japanese shochu and awamori highlights the potential of tapping into diverse marketEducation is a foundation for personal and professional growthQuotes:"We just communicated authentically to the world why we care. And it attracted like-minded people that were just as passionate about getting technology into the hands of emerging companies." - Marcus Olson  "Education is so central to every way that I approach everything that it really can't be stripped from who I am as a person." - Christopher PellegriniConnect with Denis: Email: [email protected]: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/