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Here's a sneak peak of this week's Real Leaders Words of Wisdom Newsletter: ?? From Rural India to One of the First Net-Zero Cities ?? The 2025 Top Executive Coach Awards Deadline is November 30th ?? Succession Planning 101 ?? The CEO Creating Sustainable Indulgence If you want to receive the WOW in your inbox Friday, you can subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gvBUY2_P Thank you to Jhansi Kandasamy of Idaho National Laboratory, Philios Andreou of BTS, and Keith Bearden of Alter Eco for being a part of this week's WOW! #RealLeaders #WordsofWisdomNewsletter #impactbusiness #WOW

Here's a sneak peak of this week's Real Leaders Words of Wisdom Newsletter: ?? Burt's Bees Co-Founder on Creating a Sustainable Billions Dollar Business ?? Only 1 Week Left to Apply for the 2025 Top Executive Coach Awards ???? The Antidote to Employee Anxiety ?? The CEO Mobilizing Movement Across the World If you want to receive the WOW in your inbox tomorrow, you can subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gvBUY2_P Thank you to Burt's Bees, Dena Trujillo of Crisis Text Line, and Dr. Artika Tyner of Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute for being a part of this week's WOW! #RealLeaders #WordsofWisdomNewsletter #impactbusiness #WOW

?? Real Leaders 2024 Top Executive Coach Feature ?? Samantha Kris of Samantha Kris & Co. Here's Samantha's Coach Breakdown. You can view all coaches breakdown here ?? https://lnkd.in/grBg9bsa ?? Location: Montreal, Canada ?? Sweet spot: TEDx and keynote speaking ?? Style: Approachable and friendly, but not afraid to tell it like it is ?? Impact work: Featured on the Ones to Watch list for the 2023 Real Leaders Top Keynote Speakers; worked for Goalcast as the head of people and culture for the three years it was recognized as a Real Leaders Top Impact Company ?? C-Level Experience: Previously head of people and culture at Goalcast ?? Book: Bossing Up ?? Connect: [email protected] ?? Challenge: “Leaders’ teams, family, and friends are typically unwilling to give them constructive criticism or are untrained to assess their blind spots. The feedback they’re receiving is biased at worst, incomplete at best.” ?? Fix: “Engage someone whose sole purpose is to find holes in your speech, fill you with value, and empower you to amplify your impact.” —Samantha Kris If you're a Top Executive Coach or want to nominate one who has helped you in your leadership journey, make sure to check out the 2025 Top Executive Coach Application here ?? https://lnkd.in/gJmvmgbq

?? Solar at Sea: Revolutionizing Sustainable Yachting ?? Imagine sailing into the horizon with nothing but the gentle hum of the sea around you—no engine noise, no oil sheen on the water, and no emissions. This is the reality that Silent Yachts, founded by Michael G. K?hler, is bringing to the oceans. Through innovative solar-powered yachts, they’re setting a new standard for sustainability on the water. Michael’s journey started as a passion project in the 1990s. With a bag of transistors, a battery, and a vision for eco-friendly yachting, he and his wife Heike launched Silent Yachts in 2009, designing yachts that rely primarily on solar energy to power everything from propulsion to onboard appliances. Silent Yachts goes beyond just building boats—it’s about transparent, intentional design. Their YouTube Tech Shorts dive into sustainable decisions, like using carbon-fiber propellers for silent, fuel-efficient performance. Recently awarded the 2024 Real Leaders Impact Award, Silent Yachts champions employee growth, democracy in the workplace, and environmental responsibility. For anyone looking to combine luxury with a lighter environmental footprint, Silent Yachts is charting the course for the future of yachting. Read the Full Article Here ?? https://lnkd.in/g_cahtJY #SustainableYachting #SolarPower #CleanEnergy #SilentYachts #Innovation #RealLeaders

Here's a sneak peak of this week's Real Leaders Words of Wisdom Newsletter: ? Silent Yachts Makes Eco-Friendly Boating a Reality ?? Only 2 Week Left to Apply for the 2025 Top Executive Coach Awards ??? A Message From Real Leaders Founder and CEO ?? The CEO Using AI to Scale Authentic Relationships If you want to receive the WOW in your inbox tomorrow, you can subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gvBUY2_P Thank you to Michael G. K?hler of Silent Yachts, Mark Van Ness, Julie Van Ness, and Palash Soni of Goldcast for being a part of this week's WOW! #RealLeaders#WordsofWisdomNewsletter #impactbusiness #WOW

?? Real Leaders 2024 Top Executive Coach Feature ?? Rob Craven founder of ScalePassion Here's Rob's Coach Breakdown. You can view all coaches breakdown here ?? https://lnkd.in/grBg9bsa ?? Location: Jupiter, Florida ?? Sweet spot: Supporting founders and their teams as they scale purpose-driven businesses ?? Style: Plugged-in, truthful, curious, bold ?? Impact work: As CEO, led the two purpose-driven companies: Garden of Life and MegaFood, both B Corps; clients are all high-integrity and impact-minded; company purpose is to radically evolve capitalism ?? C-Level Experience: A CEO for over two decades, including formerly for Garden of Life, New Organic Ventures, and MegaFood; sits on the board of or is a board advisor to Findaway Adventures, De Lune, Holmes Mouthwatering, Hustle Clean, OK Capsule, Whipstitch ?? Podcast: Scale Passion ?? Book: Scale Passion (coming February 2025) ?? Connect: scalepassion.com, [email protected] ?? Challenge: “Improperly balancing their organization’s overarching purpose and mission with the day-to-day operational demands and pressures. This often leads to a disconnect between the company’s vision and its execution, resulting in a loss of focus, team burnout, and stagnation in growth.” ?? Fix: “Establish clear alignment around the company’s core purpose, foster a culture of responsibility and transparent communication, and invest in leadership development programs. By maintaining clarity, alignment, and sustainable pacing, leaders can create a cohesive and resilient organization capable of achieving its purpose and scaling its impact.”?—Rob Craven If you're a Top Executive Coach or want to nominate one who has helped you in your leadership journey, make sure to check out the 2025 Top Executive Coach Application here ?? https://lnkd.in/gJmvmgbq

?? From Farm Fields to Keynote Stages: Ovidilio Vásquez's Inspiring Journey in Leadership and Resilience At Real Leaders, we celebrate stories of resilience, grit, and purpose-driven leadership that push the boundaries of what’s possible. Ovidilio “Ovi” Vásquez is one of those exceptional leaders. Born a child farmworker in Central America, Ovi’s journey exemplifies the power of education, hard work, and unwavering resilience. From working in the fields without electricity to becoming a sought-after keynote speaker for companies like Apple, Tesla, and Salesforce, Ovi’s story reminds us that leaders are built through adversity. ?? Key Lessons from Ovi’s Journey: Resilience and Grit: Ovi’s upbringing taught him the value of hard work and determination. Moving to the U.S., he learned English to pursue new opportunities, ultimately graduating high school early while supporting his family. Education as an Equalizer: Ovi’s commitment to lifelong learning took him to Harvard Business School Online and inspired him to create a scholarship app that bridges the gap between potential and opportunity for underserved students. Purpose-Driven Leadership: Ovi’s mission aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially around quality education. His work sows seeds of hope for the next generation, proving that impactful leaders drive social change. ?Ovi Vásquez's journey is a powerful testament to the transformative role of resilience and visionary leadership. His work inspires us all to believe that better leaders can create a better world. Read more on how Ovi is planting seeds of impact and resilience in leadership here ?? https://lnkd.in/g3HQ24dS #Leadership #Resilience #Impact #Education #RealLeaders

Here's a sneak peak of this week's Real Leaders Words of Wisdom Newsletter: ?? The Farmworker Turned Keynote Speaker ?? Final Month to apply for the 2025 Top Executive Coach Awards ? Nuclear vs. Renewables. What's the correct choice? ?? The CEO Changing the Way Businesses Hire If you want to receive the WOW in your inbox tomorrow, you can subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/gvBUY2_P Thank you to ?Ovi Vásquez of OVinspires Agency, Peggy Shell of Creative Alignments, and Bailard, Inc. for being a part of this week's WOW. #RealLeaders #WordsofWisdomNewsletter #impactbusiness #WOW

?? Real Leaders 2024 Top Executive Coach Feature ?? Mark Griffin MBE of PurposeFused Here's Mark's Coach Breakdown. You can view all coaches breakdown here ?? https://lnkd.in/grBg9bsa ?? Location: Boulder, Colorado ?? Sweet spot: Purpose and energy coaching for performance, well-being, and impact ?? Style: Dynamic, compassionate, engaging, thoughtful; focus on reframing perspectives, grounding in possibilities, supporting priority practices, activating leader’s network to provide support and accountability for ongoing behavior change (stakeholder-centered coaching) ?? Impact work: Founder and CEO of two sports-based, youth-development impact companies; a number of clients, partners, and collaborators come from B-Corp and impact sector; awarded a medal from the Queen of England for contributing to youth development in the U.S. ?? C-Level Experience: Founder and previous CEO of Play Rugby USA and Vita Sports Partners; previous chief commercial officer of USA Rugby ?? Podcast: Connecting with Purpose ?? Connect: [email protected] ?? Challenge: “Burnout and work-life harmony” ?? Fix: “Deeper self-awareness to reframe priorities within a whole-self, whole-life perspective”?—Mark Griffin If you're a Top Executive Coach or want to nominate one who has helped you in your leadership journey, make sure to check out the 2025 Top Executive Coach Application here ?? https://lnkd.in/gJmvmgbq

?? Are we really moving fast enough to protect our planet? ?? At COP16, Real Leaders 100 Honoree Paul Polman returned from Cali, Colombia, with a powerful call to action: commitments to protect 30% of the planet by 2030 are not enough if we don’t accelerate real, impactful change. While $7 trillion is still funneled into practices like deforestation and overfishing, the cost of inaction is staggering—both financially and for our future. Polman urges leaders across all sectors to recognize that without preserving nature, our economies, security, and health are at risk. As he says, “The economy is a wholly owned subsidiary of nature, not the other way around.” Read his urgent message and join us in championing the actions needed to secure a sustainable, regenerative world. Read the Full Article Here: https://lnkd.in/gffCWEkV We featured this article and other impactful stories in this week's WOW newsletter. To get the WOW in your inbox next week click here ?? https://lnkd.in/gvBUY2_P #RealLeaders #COP16 #Sustainability #Biodiversity #NetPositive #Leadership