The Leadership Evolution Podcast

On episode 2 of The Leadership Evolution Podcast, host Luke Mickelson welcomes his friend Christopher Stout to the show!As a Corporate Development & Partnerships executive at Wreaths Across America, Chris leverages his extensive experience and skills in nonprofit leadership, fundraising, strategic planning, and communication to advance the mission of honoring and remembering our fallen heroes. With over 10 years of combined experience in development roles at Veterans Community Project, Wounded Warrior Project, RPOR and Hesperus, multiple prominent nonprofit organizations that serve veterans, combat human trafficking and support its survivors, Chris has a proven track record of delivering unprecedented revenue growth, building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, and designing impactful engagement programs and campaigns. His passion for community involvement and social justice has driven him to pursue and achieve various honors and certifications, such as being recognized as a CNN Hero in 2018 for his role as the founder of Veterans Community Project, a grassroots initiative that provides transitional housing and services to homeless veterans. Chris is also a registered Maine guide, certified by the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, which reflects his love for nature and adventure. He is an articulate communicator and a public speaker, who enjoys sharing his insights and stories with various audiences, from local citizens and government officials to national media outlets and corporate sponsors. Chris is a resourceful leader, a mentor, and a problem solver, who is always eager to learn, grow, and collaborate with others.

On this debut edition of The Leadership Evolution Podcast, host Luke Mickelson, Founder of Sleep In Heavenly Peace, will discuss what his vision for this show is, which is dealing with Founder's Syndrome.Follow us on Instagram and TikTok :TheLeadershipEvolutionPodcastSend us an email to :[email protected]