Learn how to think more strategically about sustainability as a business driver. By Real Leaders GlobeScan is a global insights and advisory consultancy working at the intersection of brand purpose, sustainability, and trust. In this interview with CEO and author Chris Coulter, who co-hosts a podcast about sustainability leadership and business, he explains how companies can think more strategically about sustainability as a business driver. Real Leaders: Where is society today when it comes to sustainability? Chris Coulter: We are 40 to 50 years into the conversation of limits, growth, whe ..read more

Follow this advice to hit the ground running. By Real Leaders Everyone appreciates a good onboarding process — whether you are the new kid on the block or an existing team member trying to understand the changing dynamics when a new leader steps in. But what if onboarding simply isn’t enough? Eileen Rieder is an executive coach and integration expert who works with leaders and organizations to integrate high-performing executives into their new roles. New Leader Integration (NLI) is a proprietary process that accelerates the time-to-value for leaders who have accepted significant leadership ..read more

Participate in hands-on science while visiting some of the world’s most astounding places.  By Real Leaders Earthwatch is an international environmental nonprofit that invites travelers to be more than tourists.  Founded in 1971, the organization connects volunteers with scientists worldwide to address some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Visitors conduct research and are empowered with knowledge to conserve the planet. Opportunities abound for teens and adults, and no prior experience is needed. Choose from more than 40 field research expeditions spanning six ..read more

Impact investor KellyAnne Winget is a believer in investing for impact, yet she’s going about it in a different way.   By Real Leaders As founder and CEO of Alternative Wealth Partners, Winget has built a successful career pursuing her unique, contrarian approach to driving positive change. While others focus on checklists, Winget emphasized leveraging one’s lived experiences to make a difference on any scale. There are global leaders, but impact also happens locally within communities. When asked about her philosophy, Winget dove into opportunities she sees differently. Where some conce ..read more

Maria Menounos says real leaders must be CEOs of their own health — and that means making health care one of your best skill sets. By Carla Kalogeridis After having an intracranial tumor removed in 2017 and successfully battling stage 2 pancreatic cancer in 2023 — both of which she attributes in part to an accumulation of poor health choices including not prioritizing her health — Maria Menounos is on a mission. Her message: Leaders must be CEOs of their own health. Menounos is best known for her work in the entertainment world. She was a TV correspondent and host (Entertainment Tonight, Extra ..read more

The Secret to 21st Century Leadership By Karla Brandau A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.  ~ John C. Maxwell Wake Up Call Great leaders do not sugar coat the truth. When the past recession hit, one CEO of a large manufacturing company confronted the realities and knew something had to change for his company to survive. Peering over his reading glasses, he looked across the desk at one of his employees and said, “Nothing in this company is sacred. Everything will be evaluated and put on the chopping block in order to maintain profitability. This economy i ..read more

This specialty food store is pioneering a better way forward. By Real Leaders Among the first specialty food stores in the U.S., Elephants Delicatessen was founded in 1979 in Portland, Oregon. Within 45 years, the company expanded into eight retail locations, a catering and events company, and a wholesale division.  Elephants Delicatessen, a 2024 Real Leaders Top Impact Company, also prides itself on pioneering sustainable practices. In 2011, it became Oregon’s first business to invest in an electric vehicle; and in 2015, the company earned B Corp certification. In 2020, it enrolled in ..read more

Self-leadership is part of the leadership landscape, and you can’t change your circumstances until you first change yourself. By Stedman Graham I often say in my speeches that there could not be a better time in the history of our world to be living because, through technology, we have access to a global village. Just by using our mobile devices and electronics, we can learn, build, develop, and create opportunities. We have the ability to self-empower and have information relevant to our development, identity, and purpose in life — if we understand how to work on ourselves.  If you’re l ..read more

Clean Fund is creating one of the largest opportunities to drive clean energy progress in the commercial real estate sector. By Real Leaders The commercial real estate sector stands as a colossal opportunity for driving clean energy progress, offering avenues for innovation and investment that can reshape the landscape of sustainability. At the forefront of this movement is John Kinney, the founder and managing partner of Clean Fund, who has spearheaded a groundbreaking solution known as Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing. This innovative approach is designed to catalyze clean e ..read more

The Company That Is Turning Food Waste Into A Valuable Resource By Real Leaders As the CEO of Chomp, an innovative Sustainable Technology company based in Seattle, Tim Tiscornia leads with a hands-on approach that exemplifies empowering others from the front lines. Through modular anaerobic digestion systems, Chomp turns food waste into renewable energy and fertilizer, reducing emissions and supporting circular economies. In a recent interview, Tim provided insights into his unique leadership style. From rolling up sleeves for on-site tasks to prioritizing employee well-being, Tim aims to f ..read more