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Your Company Isn’t a Family (And Why That’s a Good Thing) with Scott Lewis

Your Company Isn’t a Family (And Why That’s a Good Thing) with Scott Lewis

Jul 15, 2026 | , ,

Building a great company starts with building great people. In this episode of How I Turned the Corner, Scott Lewis, Co-Founder and CEO of Spartan Investment Group, shares the leadership philosophy that helped grow the company to more than $800 million in assets under management. Drawing on lessons from the military and decades in business, Scott explains why “you lead people, you manage assets,” why organizations should prioritize principles over policies, and why “companies are teams, not families.” From creating a culture of trust and accountability to recognizing employees in meaningful ways, Scott offers practical insights for leaders who want to inspire high-performing teams and lasting business success.

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The Outfit is Just the Beginning – Amara Martin of Dress for Success Denver

The Outfit is Just the Beginning – Amara Martin of Dress for Success Denver

Jun 7, 2026 | , , , ,

What does it take to help someone succeed in the workplace? According to Amara Martin, CEO of Dress for Success Denver, it starts with dignity, confidence, and opportunity.

In this episode of How I Turned the Corner, Amara shares how Dress for Success Denver has helped more than 24,000 women build brighter futures through professional attire, career coaching, leadership development, and a powerful support network. She also offers valuable insights for employers and leaders on creating workplaces where people feel seen, valued, and supported.

From the importance of belonging and flexibility to the power of empathy and advocacy, this conversation challenges leaders to look beyond traditional workplace expectations and recognize the whole person behind the employee.

A thoughtful and inspiring discussion for anyone committed to building stronger teams, careers, and communities.

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Community leadership is not about control, it’s about building trust across complexity – Jeni Rulon

Community leadership is not about control, it’s about building trust across complexity – Jeni Rulon

May 26, 2026 | ,

Public leadership has never been more complex or more human. After spending time with twenty elected officials and department leaders, one truth became impossible to ignore: effective leadership is not built through tighter control, but through deeper trust. This piece explores the hidden cost of consensus breakdowns, the pressure public leaders are carrying right now, and why trust has become the structural foundation for healthy organizations and communities alike.

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