The Rooted Leadership Podcast

In this conversation, Chris and Jason discuss the importance of philanthropy and the impact it can have on individuals and communities. Jason shares personal stories of how he was influenced by his parents and early experiences to care about doing good and helping others. They explore the challenge of maintaining the essence of philanthropy as it evolves over time and generations. They emphasize the need to stay connected to the pe...

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The Rooted Leadership Podcast explores topics of leadership, culture, and conflict. The host, Chris, and guest, David Whippy, discuss their friendship and background in peacebuilding. They emphasize the importance of creating safe spaces for dialogue ...

Join us for a captivating episode featuring Chad Ford, esteemed global mediator and bestselling author of "Dangerous Love." With unparalleled experience in resolving conflicts across the globe. We also have two new guests on the show: Jessica Otjen and Hassan Hassan who are alumni of Groundwork Leadership.

Our alumni are going to have the privilege of asking Chad some interesting questions about his work around the globe as a confl...

Join us on a captivating exploration of Groundwork Leadership with the incredibly talented Ron Artis II. In this inspiring episode, we delve into the unique and extraordinary journey of this rising star in the music industry. Ron Artis II is on a quest to carve his own path, and his story is a testament to the power of authenticity and resilience in the face of challenges. Discover how Ron Artis II's approach to leadership in the m...

Join us for an inspiring episode featuring Brian Moore and Justin Allen as they share their journey towards authentic leadership and their commitment to vision-driven growth within their company. Discover how they utilized the Groundwork Leadership Organizational Assessment to propel their organization forward exponentially. Their story serves as a testament to the transformative power of assessment processes and highlights the ong...

Tamra Goettsch; Director of Marion County Community Services Department, Rhonda Rhodes; CTEC Principal in the Salem Keizer School District, and Anthony Mitchell; Director of Solera Holdings, join Chris Pineda on the Rooted Leadership podcast. As Groundwork alumni, they discuss what it's like to be a part of Groundwork Leadership, the collaborative solutions they've created in the community, and concepts like Follower-ship and Team ...

We welcomed Dr. Cassie Holmes on our show and to our leadership institute. Cassie joined us in Salem as the keynote speaker at our end-of-the-year leadership banquet. Cassie is an incredible thinker and contributor to her field, she has recently written a book called“Happier Hour”, which is discussed in this episode. Cassie is an expert on time and happiness, she has researched the topic relentlessly and has been published in leadi...

The two most important days of our lives are the day we were born and the day we find out why—understanding our 'why", or our purpose, Is an essential part of living. One could ask if we are even living without knowing it, or are we just passively passing through life? To have a purpose is profound, and our guest Commissioner Kevin Cameron is a prime example of someone who has lived with a purpose for many years. He has gotten o kn...

Each year we welcome a new cohort of leaders to go through our 12-month leadership program. In this episode, we share a discussion with one of our soon-to-be Groundwork Leaders regarding what they are looking forward to next year. Evann Remington is a local business owner in the Salem area. Over 15 years ago, she started Fresh n' Local Foods. She is at the point in her career where she longs to know what the next 15 years will look...

Those who are familiar with building a following on social media know how difficult it can be to get a few thousand followers, let alone tens of thousands. Cam Browne, a local influencer joined our show. Cam has built an online community with over 40k followers on various platforms. Cam is a humble, quiet, and unsuspecting person. He wouldn't call himself as a leader who is out in front of people leading the chard to follow him, ho...

Aaron Ng'ambi has spent the past several years learning from various leaders in his country of Zambia. He has met with political leaders, sometimes in their homes, and asked questions and listened. He has wanted to understand what makes great leaders, and what they have in common. Aaron hopes to return to his country in due time and serve in a political capacity as a leader so he can influence others for good. He is inspired to lea...

Menlo Innovations is a software development company that has been around for 21 years. As the CEO and Co-Founder, Richard Sheridan travels the world telling people about what his company does. They are not an ordinary tech company, their mission is to bring joy to the tech world and end suffering as it relates to technology. They have discovered and built an amazing culture that grasps human energy because they believe in 'running ...

For the second time our show welcomes entrepreneur Chris Udall on the show. Last time (episode 45) we discussed his non profit "Rebuilding For Peace" that has done some amazing work to find and create elicit entrepreneurs. This time, Chris is setting out a venture capitalist to address the food crisis much of our world is facing. He brings new light to AgTech and space farming in a way you will not forget. Ultimately, Chris is anot...

Ryan Allen spent nearly a decade in the NFL and in that time had the opportunity to play with some of the best, including Tom Brady, he also was able to learn from great leaders/coaches like Bill Belichick. However, Ryan has been learning from leaders around him for his entire life, from his childhood soccer coach to many others. Working through adversity at any level is something that all of us must face, but seeking out and learn...

The great resignation has been making headlines as a hot topic for some time now. There are many theories as to why it is happening, as well as many prescriptions offered. Some good, and some bad. We decided to take this topic on with a guest who has been thinking about it a lot in her work as a leadership coach. Andrea Horvath joined our show and tells of her journey from when she left the corporate world as a CPA several years ag...

Julio Rincon, Lead Storyteller at the Arbinger Institute, joins our show to discuss the power of stories. Julio has incredible experience producing film and videos that tell amazing stories. He has been able to travel the world to capture stories, interview people, hear others share their stories, and then digitally produce them. We discuss what he has learned over the years, his process, and ultimately the best types of stories to...

Chad Ford, author of Dangerous Love and global mediator/peacebuilder, joins our show for the third time. In this conversation, we explore the idea that standing your ground in conflict, even for something you know is true, does not lead to peace. We live in a world where people are divided and constantly at battle. Whether it is a political ideology, religion, etc., we often feel that in order to be right, we have to win. But the t...