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Return on Character
by Dan Cooper
Since childhood, we’ve all been taught the importance of character, but lately, the world seems to have forgotten just how valuable it truly is. We want to help change that. Return on Character Podcast tells character-shaping stories with famous and should-be famous leaders. Our hope is these stories will show the next generation, our country, and the world, that not only does character matter, but it’s the best way to live and INVEST. Podcast Disclosure
Episodes
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Diversity & Inclusion: A Heart-to-Heart with KRW International, Executive Development Consultant, Chitupa Mung’omba.
The Return On Character Podcast with host Dan Cooper and special guest, Chitupa Mung’omba, Executive Development Consultant at KRW International. Explore Mung’omba's journey from being referred to as 'C' to reclaiming her Zambian name and its significance. Experience a deeply personal poem she...
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Breaking Barriers: Female Entrepreneur Cydni Tetro Talks Brandless and Raising Capital
🎙️ Discover the Journey of a Female Entrepreneur in Tech & Consumer Products! 💡 Join Dan Cooper as he interviews Cydni Tetro, CEO of Brandless, on the ROC podcast. Learn about her experiences in raising capital, overcoming gender disparities, and her unique leadership style. Dive into the world...
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From Biodegradable Surfboards to Sendy: Ian De Queiroz's Entrepreneurial Journey
Dive into the thrilling entrepreneurial journey of Ian De Queiroz on the latest episode of Return on Character podcast! 🎧 Discover how he co-founded Sandy, the go-to online marketplace for outdoor sports equipment, while working with a dedicated team in Ukraine during the ongoing conflict. 🏄♂️...
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The Human Trafficking Crisis Addressed by Ashlie Bryant, CEO at 3Strands Global Foundation
Take a journey with Ashlie Bryant, a compassionate leader, visionary & strategic CEO and Co-Founder of 3Strands Global Foundation, as she shares her knowledge on the implementation of successful programs to combat human trafficking. Discover the impact of her accomplishments in the corporate…
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From Prison to Redemption: The Remarkable Journey of Dave Durocher
David Durocher discusses the success of The Other Side Academy, a nonprofit organization in Salt Lake City run by ex-felons and recovering addicts. The organization includes a moving company, thrift boutiques, a construction company, and a storage warehouse, generating about $8.5 million per…
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Resolving Conflicts with Character | Jim Copple
Join Dan Cooper as he interviews Jim Copple, experienced business owner and Ph.D Candidate with a history in the design industry. Learn how Jim has used his skills in Nonprofit Organizations, Coaching, Government, Program Evaluation, and Conflict Resolution to build an impressive business and…
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Finding your true strength and character
Listen to this new episode with former professional cyclist Scott Nydam to understand how an unexpected change of events can also lead to leadership and greatness. Now heading the nonprofit Silver Stallion Bicycle & Coffee in the Navajo Nation border town of Gallup, New Mexico. Scott has found a...
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Why Christians Must Prioritize Leaders with Character Over Policies and Power | Rick Warren
Rick shares his insight on how the Bible views character and leadership, how you can develop your own character, and why sometimes it's OK not to win. Listen to an exclusive interview with Rick Warren talking about how the American Church traded the biblical values of personal character for...
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Understating the Power of Birth, Infancy, and Youth in Business with Brian Smith
Get inspired by Brian Smith, an Australian born chartered accountant and founder of UGG Imports who developed his love of surfing and created a successful business venture with just $500. Hear his insightful stories of highs and lows as he talks about how to dig deep and overcome obstacles on the...
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Helping companies succeed by building character within their organization | The late Fred Kiel
On this episode, Dan Cooper and Jess Larsen discuss Fred Kiel's book “Return on Character” and his vast research on the impact of leaders with character. His work helped companies develop character within their organization to produce quantifiably business returns. A leader and an inspiration...
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Transforming Medicine Through Compassion | Renee Dua
On this episode of Dan Cooper, we meet Dr. Renee Dua, innovator and founder of Heal and the Renee app, that delivers generic medications as well as acting as a personal health assistant. Tune in to learn about her journey of entrepreneurship and growth, and how she is empowering patients to take...
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Gaining Success Through Character: An Interview with Tom Darden
Learn from business leader Tom Darden as he shares his experiences on leadership and character. What advice does he have for overcoming challenges, and how has he shaped his own character? Get the scoop on becoming a successful leader with Dan Cooper's interview with Tom Darden. Don't miss out,...
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The Joy of Leading with Shannon Sedgwick Davis
Discover how Shannon Sedgwick Davis, the CEO and Founder of Global impact firm Bridgeway foundation, leveraged her own leadership and character to create long-lasting positive change in the world. Join Dan Cooper as he interviews Shannon to uncover her secrets for success and how showing up matters.
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Unlocking the Possibilities of Clean Energy, Mindful Tech and Social Wellness | Laura Walker Lee
Learn about leadership and character with host Dan Cooper and guest Laura Walker Lee, Founding Partner of MADRE VENTURES and co-founder of AG Capital. Laura has a globally-minded perspective and has worked in the intersection of culture and finance for over 15 years. Listen in as Laura talks…
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Discover the Secrets of Effective Leadership with Kaz Ohta
Join Dan Cooper in this inspiring interview with Kaz Ohta, Leadership Coach and Elite Performance Specialist. Kaz has built a career helping people become their best selves through leadership and character. Tune in to get tips and advice on how to effectively lead and become a confident…
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Investment Banking and Billion Dollars Secrets | Ismael Wrixen
Join us on Return on Character as we explore the importance of character and leadership with guest Ismael Wrixen. Ismael is the Executive Chairman of FE International and has overseen the successful acquisition of over 1000 businesses totaling $1bn in value. With a background in large-cap M&A...
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Revolutionizing Precision Medicine | Adam Hansen
Return on Character discusses how real-world problem solver Adam Hansen uses a diverse skillset, including computational biology, genomics, digital health, clinical informatics, data science, web development, business management to help relieve human suffering through the realization of precision...
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Power of Leading by Character, Values, and Behaviors Challenges and Rewards of Innovation in Tech | Chet Kapoor
In this interview, Dan talks with Chet Kapoor, the Chairman and CEO of DataStax, a cloud database management software company. Kapoor is a seasoned leader and innovator in the tech industry, with over 20 years of experience working for companies such as Google, IBM, BEA Systems, WebMethods, and...
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Key Elements of a Purpose-Driven Organization | Walt Rakowich
In this episode, Dan sits down with Walt Rakowich, a leadership speaker, author, and former CEO of Prologis, a real estate company that had almost collapsed when he took over in 2008 during the Great Recession. Despite facing a major challenge, Rakowich managed to turn the company's fortunes…
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6 Universal Truths to Improving Organizations and Communities | Mike Glauser
Mike Glauser is the author of the book "One People One Planet: Six Universal Truths for Being Happy Together", which merges ancient wisdom with modern day science to reveal a path for increasing our happiness, improving our relationships, and building more civil organizations and communities. He…
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Former CEO of Sonic Drive-in
Cliff Hudson spent 35 years of his career at Sonic Corp, a public company that operates drive-in restaurants. He served as Chairman of the Board and CEO, overseeing the company's operations with over 3,500 franchises and company-owned locations. He left Sonic upon its sale in 2018 and joined the...
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Humility and Resilience: The Keys to Overcoming Difficulties and Building a Successful Company
Mel Torrie is an engineer who began his career working on research payloads for NASA Space Shuttle Missions STS 77 and STS 91. He then founded Autonomous Solutions Inc (ASI) 22 years ago at the request of John Deere to start their robotic equipment program. ASI partners with major industrial...
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Creating Change Through Investment | David Alvo
David Alvo is an entrepreneur and impact investor with an industrial engineering background and a master's degree in business engineering. He has founded, invested in, and worked with over 10 startups, participated in over 5 global incubators/accelerators, invested as a venture capitalist or…
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Character and integrity in leadership is crucial for successful ventures
Get to know Jay, the founder and CEO of Pillow Cube and Creatably, in this exclusive interview. With a track record of nearly 20 billion impressions and over 3 billion views, Jay is a leading expert in viral marketing. In this video, he shares his journey as an entrepreneur, investor, and father…
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Social capital, trust and honesty with Neighbor’s Co-Founder, Joseph Woodbury
Joseph shares with Dan how Neighbor started and what makes them different from other businesses in terms of social capital, trust and honesty. Joseph reflects on how their main asset is connecting neighbors, not just storage, wondering what else can those neighbors be doing for each other. In the...
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Ryan Hall - Fastest US Marathoner & 2X Olympian on overcoming failure
Ryan, who holds the U.S. record in the half marathon, joins Dan in this conversation about life lessons, his accomplishments, learning from failures and training your mind and not just your body.
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One man’s free market solution to exploited laborers
Scott Stiles shares with Dan Cooper what inspired him for the current path he’s in, related to fair hiring for Seek Asia and also what motivated him to co-found Fair Employment Agency. They both discuss how important it is to focus on doing the right thing all the time and not being afraid to…
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How to use popular culture for good with the Philadelphia Eagles, MTV and more: Tim Sexton
Tim Sexton joins Dan to talk about what inspired him to be who he is today and how to make good and change the world through music and pop culture. The Make Good Group repositions organizations through innovative social impact programs, pop-culture infused content, and global marketing platforms...
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The story of 150 Afghan girls escaping the Taliban
Asma Paigeer joins Dan Cooper on this episode to talk about escaping the Taliban, and helping 150 of her classmates as well. Plus survivor guilt and what she has been up to since making it into the U.S and how she copes with the culture.
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Tom Campbell - Former five-term Republican United States Congressman
Tom Campbell and Dan talk about character in politics, the decisions one makes when no-one's looking and how people deal with the mistakes they might make. Tom Campbell is an educator, economist, and public servant. In addition to many other accomplishments, Tom is a former five-term Republican...
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Shane Snow - Eclectic experience from award-winning entrepreneur, to explorer, to journalist
Shane Snow joins Dan Cooper going over the eclectic array of business and life experiences and how character has played a critical role in his journey. Shane has performed comedy on Broadway, produced award-winning films, and founded various successful companies at the intersection of media and...
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Al Buford - Army Ranger Hall of Famer, now the President Patriot Group, a successful multi million dollar business.
Al Buford sits down with Dan to talk about his extensive experience in the military and later in the private sector and how the character of leaders in either situation, determines outcomes. Al’s twenty years of military experience include service in the 75th Ranger Regiment’s 1st, 2nd, and 3rd...
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Research supports, high character CEOs outperform low character CEOs over the long-term.
Knowing the character of CEOs and other corporate leaders in the marketplace gives an insight to their performance that is often overlooked by the typical investment analysts.
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Discovering what you love, are good at and raise millions of dollars to help charities do good in the world with Lindsay Hadley
Lindsay Hadley shares how she discovered what she loves, is great at and never thought of having as a career, including the impact her first humanitarian trip to Kenya had on her desire to help others, the End of Polio Concert in Australia and being a Founder Member, Chief Development Officer and...
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Compassion and character defining moments living and working in a war zone
Emmanuel has been National Park Director at Virunga National Park, between Congo and Nile rivers, since 2008. He is familiar with living in persistent difficulty, putting their lives on the line to push back the darkness. Emmanuel talks about how values have provided guidance in everyday…
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Connecting with clients: from intern to managing billions.
Christine Leong Connors, President of EPIQ Capital Group, a San Francisco based financial advisor, talks with Dan Cooper and Jess Larsen about the importance of connecting with mentors, clients and co-workers to be successful. See more about EPIQ Capital Group at epiqcg.com
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Rachel Gerrol on starting NEXUS and being a philanthropist
Join us in this interview with NEXUS CEO & Co-Founder Rachel Gerrol and learn more about how the idea of NEXUS started, what Impact Investing entails and how this generation is changing their choices and the future.
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Gives away 50% of the company’s profits and has for 30 years
John Montgomery of Bridgeway sat down with Dan Cooper and Jess Larsen to discuss how he builds character within his investment firm. Their discussion is an illuminating look at this often overlooked part of investing.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Since childhood, we’ve all been taught the importance of character, but lately, the world seems to have forgotten just how valuable it truly is. We want to help change that.
Return on Character Podcast tells character-shaping stories with famous and should-be famous leaders. Our hope is these stories will show the next generation, our country, and the world, that not only does character matter, but it’s the best way to live and INVEST.
Podcast Disclosure
HOSTED BY
Dan Cooper
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Since childhood, we’ve all been taught the importance of character, but lately, the world seems to have forgotten just how valuable it truly is. We want to help change that. Return on Character Podcast tells character-shaping stories with famous and should-be famous leaders. Our hope is these...
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