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Sept. 20, 2021

Leadership lessons from billionaire philanthropist David Rubenstein

#Changemaker #LeadershipGreaterWashington #WashingtonDC #DMV In this episode of Partnering Leadership, David Rubenstein, co-founder & co-chairman of Carlyle Group & President of the Economic Club of Washington DC, shares his journey from working at the White House to starting one of the largest private equity investment firms globally. He also talks…

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Sept. 16, 2021

90 How to turn Visionary Thinking into Breakthrough Growth by Leading from the Future with Mark ...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Mark Johnson, co-founder and senior partner at Innosight. Innosight is a growth strategy consulting firm focused on helping leaders design and create the future instead of being disrupted. Mark Johnson focuses on growth strategy and disruptive transformation and has authored…

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Sept. 14, 2021

How to turn Visionary Thinking into Breakthrough Growth by Leading from the Future

#GlobalThoughtLeader #LeadershipGreaterWashington #WashingtonDC #DMV In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Mark Johnson, co-founder and senior partner at Innosight. Innosight is a growth strategy consulting firm focused on helping leaders design and create the future instead of being disrupted. Mark Johnson focuses on growth strategy and disruptive…

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Sept. 14, 2021

Leading with a commitment to people, clients, and the community with Beth Johnson

#Changemaker #LeadershipGreaterWashington #WashingtonDC #DMV In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli talks with Beth Johnson, Founder and CEO of RP3 Agency. Beth Johnson shares the setback that helped birth RP3 and the organization's many successes over the years. Beth Johnson also shared why she initially became involved in the…

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Sept. 14, 2021

89 Leading with a commitment to people, clients, and the community with Beth Johnson | Greater Wa...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli talks with Beth Johnson, Founder and CEO of RP3 Agency. Beth Johnson shares the setback that helped birth RP3 and the organization's many successes over the years. Beth Johnson also shared why she initially became involved in the community and including her…

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Sept. 9, 2021

88 Shores Beyond Shores - from Holocaust to Hope: A Bergen-Belsen Survivor's story of Hope over A...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dr. Irene Butter, a professor, peace activist, and holocaust survivor. Irene Butter shares why she decided to break her silence and tell the story of her family's experience through the Holocaust, first by sharing her story on stages and at…

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Sept. 7, 2021

Shores Beyond Shores - from Holocaust to Hope with Irene Butter

#GlobalThoughtLeader #GreaterWashington #DC #DMV In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dr. Irene Butter, a professor, peace activist, and holocaust survivor. Irene Butter shares why she decided to break her silence and tell the story of her family's experience through the Holocaust, first by sharing her story…

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Sept. 7, 2021

Leading to make the American Latino Museum a reality with Danny Vargas

#Changemaker #GreaterWashington #DC #DMV In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Danny Vargas, US Air Force veteran, founder of VARCom Solutions, and community leader, shares impactful stories from his life, from growing up on welfare to becoming an award-winning and noted business & community leader. He also shares his mission to…

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Sept. 7, 2021

Letters to My White Male Friends with Dax Devlon Ross

#Changemaker #GreaterWashington #DC #DMV In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dax Devlon Ross, non-profit executive, equity consultant, and author of several books, including his latest work, Letters to My White Male Friends. Dax talks about his experiences growing up in Sheppard Park, DC, attending the mostly…

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Sept. 7, 2021

87 Not letting your past define your future and leading to make the American Latino Museum a real...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Danny Vargas, US Air Force veteran, founder of VARCom Solutions, and community leader, shares impactful stories from his life, from growing up on welfare to becoming an award-winning and noted business & community leader. He also shares his mission to represent and give light…

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Sept. 2, 2021

86 How to lead through the certainty of uncertainty | Mahan Tavakoli Partnering Leadership Insight

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli shares how leaders can effectively lead through uncertainty. With everything going on in the world, leaders might find it frustrating not knowing or being able to predict what’s ahead. Mahan mentions why the only certainty in the near future is that there…

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Aug. 31, 2021

85 Letters to My White Male Friends with Dax Devlon Ross | Greater Washington DC DMV Changemaker

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dax Devlon Ross, non-profit executive, equity consultant, and author of several books, including his latest work, Letters to My White Male Friends. Dax talks about his experiences growing up in Sheppard Park, DC, attending the mostly white Sidwell Friends school,…

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Aug. 26, 2021

84 Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders with Alain Hunkins | Pa...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Alain Hunkins, keynote speaker, facilitator, coach, and author of the best-selling book Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders. Alain Hunkins shared principles and practices of effective leadership and the power of connection, communication, and collaboration. Some…

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Aug. 24, 2021

Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders with Alain Hunkins

#GlobalThoughtLeader #GreaterWashingtonDC #DMV In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Alain Hunkins, keynote speaker, facilitator, coach, and author of the best-selling book Cracking the Leadership Code: Three Secrets to Building Strong Leaders. Alain Hunkins shared principles and practices of effective leadership and the power of connection, communication,…

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Aug. 24, 2021

83 Working to end poverty in the community by learning to say YES with Msgr. John Enzler | Greate...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Monsignor John Enzler, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, shares impactful stories from his childhood, his journey becoming a priest, and leadership lessons he’s learned through leading many charitable initiatives. Father John also explains the power of “yes” and…

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Aug. 22, 2021

Working to end poverty in the community by learning to say YES with Msgr. John Enzler

#Changemaker #GreaterWashingtonDC #DMV In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Monsignor John Enzler, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, shares impactful stories from his childhood, his journey becoming a priest, and leadership lessons he’s learned through leading many charitable initiatives. Father John also explains the power…

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Aug. 19, 2021

82 The Creativity Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation and Intuition at Work with Dr. Natalie N...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Dr. Natalie Nixon, creativity strategist, global keynote speaker, and author of the award-winning book The Creativity Leap, shares why it is essential to unleash creativity for ourselves and in leading our teams and organizations. Some highlights: -Dr. Natalie Nixon’s childhood and how her family…

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Aug. 17, 2021

81 Leading to build on a heritage of service: Industrial Bank and its 3 generations as a black-ow...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Doyle Mitchell, President and CEO of Industrial Bank, shares memories from his childhood and how Industrial Bank, the largest and oldest minority-owned commercial bank in the Greater Washington DC DMV region, came to be. He also shares the struggles he’s faced as a black…

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Aug. 15, 2021

The Creativity Leap: Unleash Curiosity, Improvisation and Intuition at Work with Dr. Natalie Nixon

#GlobalThoughtLeader #GreaterWashington #Management In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Dr. Natalie Nixon, creativity strategist, global keynote speaker, and author of the award-winning book The Creativity Leap, shares why it is essential to unleash creativity for ourselves and in leading our teams and organizations. Some highlights: -Dr. Natalie Nixon’s childhood and…

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Aug. 15, 2021

Leading to build on a heritage of service with Doyle Mitchell (UNCUT)

#Changemaker #GreaterWashington #Leadership In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Doyle Mitchell, President and CEO of Industrial Bank, shares memories from his childhood and how Industrial Bank, the largest and oldest minority-owned commercial bank in the Greater Washington DC DMV region, came to be. He also shares the struggles he’s faced…

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Aug. 12, 2021

80 The Leadership Decision: Decide to Lead Today with Dr. Catherine Rymsha | Partnering Leadershi...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dr. Catherine Rymsha, a lecturer, Tedx Speaker, and author of the book The Leadership Decision: Decide to lead today. Dr. Rymsha shares how our choices and decisions define our leadership and help develop our leadership brand. Some highlights: -Dr. Catherine…

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Aug. 10, 2021

79 Becoming antifragile, thriving, and leading through setbacks with Carla Reid | Greater Washing...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Carla Reid, General Manager and CEO of WSSC Water. Carla Reid talks about overcoming setbacks in life, resilience in leadership, and rebranding organizational culture with a vision and strategy for a positive impact on customers and the community. Some highlights:…

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Aug. 7, 2021

The Leadership Decision: Decide to Lead Today with Dr. Catherine Rymsha

#GlobalThoughtLeader #GreaterWashington #WashingtonDC In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dr. Catherine Rymsha, a lecturer, Tedx Speaker, and author of the book The Leadership Decision: Decide to lead today. Dr. Rymsha shares how our choices and decisions define our leadership and help develop our leadership brand. Some…

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Aug. 7, 2021

Becoming antifragile, thriving, and leading through setbacks with Carla Reid

#Changemaker #GreaterWashington #WashingtonDC In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Carla Reid, General Manager and CEO of WSSC Water. Carla Reid talks about overcoming setbacks in life, resilience in leadership, and rebranding organizational culture with a vision and strategy for a positive impact on customers and the…

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