Real World Leaders
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Moving A lot, Putting Up Your House, and Lasagna
How can life be great if you have no plan? Legends Charter School and Community Academy of Philadelphia students interview Casey Benefield, First Officer at Southwest Airlines and USMC Vet, and Rich Trotter, Owner and President of Rosati Ice, and discuss starting early and sticking with it, the key to a great team, and how to turn ambition into success.
Free Cable, Exchange Students, and Gameday
Why not call your company a family? Academies at Roxborough High School and Imhotep Charter Institute students interview Robert Ferrilli, Owner & President of Ferrilli, and Paul Tramo, President & CEO of Sentinel Process Systems, Inc., and discuss failing fast, causing trouble, and putting your nose to the grindstone.<br /> <br />
Compound Interest, Writing it Out, and Keeping it Fun
What if everything they tell you is a lie? New Hope-Solebury High School and Moore High School students interview Brad Calder, Executive Director of TIFF, and Bree McQuillan, CEO of PDC Machines, and discuss not selling too early, balancing a heavy workload, and being a natural born leader. <br /> <br />
Divorce, Emotional Intelligence, and Running Track
Who is eligible for greatness? Tacony Academy High School students interview Jason Scholl, President of LK Miller Commerial Construction, and Mary Marcus, CEO of NewAge Industries, and discuss how to succeed anywhere, emotional intelligence, and running your own race.
Car Phones, Gaming, and Luncheonettes
What's the #1 trait that a CEO needs? Community Academy of Philadelphia and DC International High School students interview Chris Heffernan<br />CEO of Dilvrd, and Dave DeLizza, President & CEO of Pennoni, and discuss bonding over badminton, delegating and disappearing, and being lifelong learners.
Childhood Entrepreneurship, Melting Pots, and Building Courage
What simple thing can eliminate conflict? Norristown Area High School and New Hope-Solebury High School students interview Dilo Wijesuriya<br />President & COO of ARC Document Solutions, and Jeff Kenton VP & General Manager of Solenis, and discuss the DNA of company culture, breaking barriers, and centering yourself.
Being the Oldest, Washing Airplanes, and Little Wins
How far does inspiration take you? Moore High School and Belmont Charter High School students interview Jon Etter, President of B&G Manufacturing, and Jake Leone, CEO of Corporate Interiors, and discuss opening doors, slamming doors, remembering to celebrate, and having empathy.
Being Curious, Building a Person, and Filling Your Heart
When is a B+ better than an A? Real World Leaders Institute externs interview Jim Ashton, General Partner of Newspring Capital, and Scott Rankin, CEO of Vulcan Spring, and discuss how to succeed with A.I., taking the limits off, and the most important things in life.
Meaningful Connections, Quiet Warriors, and Building Wheels
When should you take dirty, hairy things off a plate? Real World Leaders Institute externs interview Eric Logan, CEO of Jacob Stern & Sons, and also go into deeper detail about their own dreams and aspirations. Listen as we discuss faith and fitness, everybody's isms, and the love of art.
Strong Faith, SMART Goals, and Jet Skis
When is looking like a fool okay? Real World Leaders Institute externs interview Sam Thevanayagam, President & CEO of Parts Life, Inc.DeVal Lifecycle Support, and LC Engineers, Inc., and Marc Albero, General Manager of PAC Strapping, and discuss prep school guys gone wild, being a good steward, and reserved parking spaces.
