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March 13, 2021

Responding to the call of leadership with Kathy Hollinger | Changemaker

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Kathy Hollinger, President, and CEO of the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), who has been recognized as one of the Most Influential Minorities in Cable and honored by Washington Business Journal as one of 20 Women Who Mean Business. Kathy…

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March 11, 2021

36 The Reinventionist mindset with Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva | Partnering Leadership Global Thought ...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, Founder & Chief Reinvention Officer at Reinvention Academy and author of the book, How to Thrive in Chaos. Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva shares how reinvention can help individuals and organizations thrive in constant change. Some highlights: • How…

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March 9, 2021

35 Leading with a passion for education with Dr. Irma Becerra | Greater Washington DC DMV Changem...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Dr. Irma Beccera, the seventh president of Marymount University, talks about her journey becoming a higher education leader, her research in knowledge management, how to see setbacks as opportunities for growth and her vision for the future of Marymount University. Some Highlights: • Dr.…

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March 7, 2021

The Reinventionist mindset with Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva | Thought Leader

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, Founder & Chief Reinvention Officer at Reinvention Academy and author of the book, How to Thrive in Chaos. Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva shares how reinvention can help individuals and organizations thrive in constant change. Some highlights: *How Dr.…

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March 7, 2021

Leading with a passion for education with Dr. Irma Becerra | Changemaker

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Dr. Irma Beccera, the seventh president of Marymount University, talks about her journey becoming a higher education leader, her research in knowledge management, how to see setbacks as opportunities for growth and her vision for the future of Marymount University. Some Highlights: *Dr. Irma…

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March 4, 2021

34 Renew, rethink, reimagine, reinvent and Nowruz | Mahan Tavakoli Partnering Leadership Insight

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli talks about Persian New Year, Nowruz, and its relevance to renewal, rethinking, reimagining, and reinventing which is needed by all, most especially now. The episode ends with a fun surprise, set to powerful music magnifying a message of hope and renewal. Some…

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March 2, 2021

33 Ethical leadership to make a difference with David Rutstein | Greater Washington DC DMV Change...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with David Rutstein, former general counsel at Giant Food. David shares inspiring stories in his journey, what an ‘Ethical Will’ is, his 10 principles for leadership, and most important of all—how to lead with integrity and have an impact in the…

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Feb. 27, 2021

Ethical leadership to make a difference with David Rutstein | Changemaker

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with David Rutstein, former general counsel at Giant Food. David shares inspiring stories in his journey, what an ‘Ethical Will’ is, his 10 principles for leadership, and most important of all—how to lead with integrity and have an impact in the…

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Feb. 25, 2021

32 How to build and lead a company customers can’t live without with Jim Kerr| Partnering Leaders...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jim Kerr, Founder of Indispensable Consulting and Author of the book INDISPENSABLE: Build and Lead A Company Customers Can’t Live Without, and shares his thoughts and insights on how being indispensable is a very important aspect of leading and creating…

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Feb. 23, 2021

31 Leading with a winner’s mindset with Cary Hatch | Greater Washington DC DMV Changemaker

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli talks with Cary Hatch, CEO of MDB Communications. Cary Hatch discusses what it took for her to succeed as a female business owner and how difficulties can build up resilience, and the joy of having an impact on people and the entire…

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Feb. 20, 2021

Leading with a winner’s mindset with Cary Hatch | Changemaker

In this episode of Partnering Leadership Mahan Tavakoli talks with Cary Hatch - CEO of MDB Communications. Cary Hatch discusses what it took for her to succeed as a female business owner and how difficulties can build up resilience, and the joy of having an impact on people and the…

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Feb. 20, 2021

How to build and lead a company customers can’t live without with Jim Kerr| Thought Leader

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jim Kerr, Founder of Indispensable Consulting and Author of the book INDISPENSABLE: Build and Lead A Company Customers Can’t Live Without, and shares his thoughts and insights on how being indispensable is a very important aspect of leading and creating…

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Feb. 18, 2021

30 How makers, visionaries, and outsiders succeed with Jonathan Littman | Partnering Leadership G...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli talks with Jonathan Littman, co-author of The Entrepreneurs Faces: How Makers, Visionaries and Outsiders Succeed (https://www.google.com/search?q=The+Entrepreneurs+Faces:+How+Makers,+Visionaries+and+Outsiders+Succeed&tbm=isch&bih=556&biw=1285&rlz=1C1CHBF_enPH917PH917&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiBtv6DjePuAhVPYZQKHeFAC_sQBXoECAEQJg) , and several other best-selling books. Jonathan Littman talks about the importance of innovation in business and how business leaders can learn to create an entrepreneurial…

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Feb. 16, 2021

How makers, visionaries, and outsiders succeed with Jonathan Littman | Thought Leader

In this episode of Partnering Leadership Mahan Tavakoli talks with Jonathan Littman, co-author of The Entrepreneurs Faces: How Makers, Visionaries and Outsiders Succeed and several other best-selling books. Jonathan Littman talks about the importance of innovation in business and how business leaders can learn to create an entrepreneurial spirit in…

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Feb. 16, 2021

29 Helping lead the transformation of a county and the region with Howard Stone | Greater Washing...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Howard Stone, Chair of the Board of Trustees for Prince George's Community College. Howard shares the source of his passion for education, love for Leadership Greater Washington and commitment over the years to Prince George’s County, MD. Some highlights: •…

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Feb. 14, 2021

Helping lead the transformation of a county and the region with Howard Stone | Changemaker

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Howard Stone, Chair of the Board of Trustees for Prince George's Community College. Howard shares the source of his passion for education, love for Leadership Greater Washington and commitment over the years to Prince George’s County, MD. Some highlights: *Howard…

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Feb. 14, 2021

Using research-based positive psychology to become a better leader with Dr. Michelle McQuaid

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dr. Michelle McQuaid, a best-selling author, workplace wellbeing teacher, and playful change activator. Michelle McQuaid talks about how positive psychology has influenced her perspective on leadership and shares lessons for effectively leading teams and organizations. Some highlights: *How Dr. Michelle…

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Feb. 14, 2021

Succeeding against all odds to become a profile in success with Linda Rabbitt | Changemaker

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Linda Rabbitt, the founder and chairman of Rand Construction, who is recognized as Washingtonian of the Year, and is in Washington's Business Hall of Fame. Linda shares her experiences overcoming breakage and setbacks, and how she used adversity as a…

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Feb. 11, 2021

28 Using research-based positive psychology to become a better leader with Dr. Michelle McQuaid |...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Dr. Michelle McQuaid, a best-selling author, workplace wellbeing teacher, and playful change activator. Michelle McQuaid talks about how positive psychology has influenced her perspective on leadership and shares lessons for effectively leading teams and organizations. Some highlights: • How Dr.…

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Feb. 9, 2021

27 Succeeding against all odds to become a profile in success with Linda Rabbitt | Greater Washin...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Linda Rabbitt, the founder and chairman of Rand Construction, who is recognized as Washingtonian of the Year, and is in Washington's Business Hall of Fame. Linda shares her experiences overcoming breakage and setbacks, and how she used adversity as a…

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Feb. 4, 2021

26 How to lead with love | Mahan Tavakoli Partnering Leadership Insight

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli talks about the importance of leading with love and why genuine love is critical to leadership and a core essence of leading as a partner-leader. Some highlights: • Mahan Tavakoli builds on the defenition of love and its connection to leadership •…

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Feb. 2, 2021

Impactful leadership with a genuine drive to help with Steve Harlan

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli talks with Steve Harlan, Founder of Harlan Enterprises. LLC, as he shares how he rose through the ranks at KPMG, the role he played on the DC Financial Control Board in turning around Washington DC’s finances and his commitment to the community.…

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Feb. 2, 2021

25 Impactful leadership with a genuine drive to help with Steve Harlan | Greater Washington DC DM...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli talks with Steve Harlan, Founder of Harlan Enterprises. LLC, as he shares how he rose through the ranks at KPMG, the role he played on the DC Financial Control Board in turning around Washington DC’s finances and his commitment to the community.…

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Jan. 28, 2021

24 Disruption is hard but full of opportunity with Henna Inam | Partnering Leadership Global Thou...

In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Henna Inam, CEO of Transformational Leadership, talks about her journey to discovering her authentic self, her book Wired for Disruption and on how to be agile through times of disruption. Some highlights: • Henna Inam shared her story of rediscovering her purpose in life…

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