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 music world differs from the conventional as he navigates the industry with a distinct vision and unwavering determination. Through his groundbreaking work, Ron Artis ..read more

Ellen Bennett sits down and chats with Chris Pineda about what it means to be an entrepreneur, inspirational leader, and follow your dreams. Ellen's exciting energy is exactly what you need to start your fire and chase after your dreams TODAY! Her story is motivating and full of passion. Listen to how she takes Groundwork principles to a whole new level. This is an episode you don't want to miss ..read more

Evann Remington; CEO of Fresh n' Local Foods; Anthony Mitchell; Director of Solera Holdings, and Kanoe Barth; Assistant Director of Center 50+, join Chris Pineda on the Rooted Leadership podcast. They discuss what it's like to attend Groundwork's annual retreat and why it can be so transformational. Connect with Groundwork Leadership Institute: www.groundworkleadership.org ..read more

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 leading academic journals; in addition to being recognized by NPR and The New York times. She was an absolute treat to have on the show, thank you, Cassie! Listeners ..read more

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 know his purpose intimately over time and continues to learn from it. He has started and owned his own business, as well as served in pol ..read more

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 like. She, like many others in our program, is at a turning point in her career where an institute like Groundwork can set the tone for a new perspective ..read more

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, however, that is exactly what he is. Cam leads a community and has a tremendous influence on thousands of people. There is a lot to learn from him about leadership and ..read more

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 the experiment'. Rich has authored two excellent books, Joy Inc. and Cheif Joy Officer, wherein he tells the story of Menlo innovations. You will want to hear the st ..read more

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 another great example of leadership and one who strives relentlessly toward potential ..read more

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 learning from the right influencers around us can make all the difference. You don't want to miss this episode ..read more