Show Notes
What does it truly mean to lead—and how do we build lasting opportunities for the next generation?
In this episode of Fortune Daily, we explore the evolving face of leadership across business, philanthropy, and professional sports:
Lifting Others as You Lead: Evan LePatner, Board Chair of the Wesley Mittman LePatner Foundation, joins the show to discuss honoring the legacy of the late Blackstone senior executive. Learn how the foundation is working to develop over 1,000 next-generation leaders for nonprofits and community organizations.
Building a League from Scratch: Kim Ng made history as the first female general manager in North American men’s pro sports. Now serving as commissioner of a new city-based professional softball league, she breaks down what it takes to launch a pro sports organization from the ground up and turn momentum into sustainable business.
Executive Sit-Down: Diane Brady sits down with Melissa Bamberg, President and CEO of Nodpod, to discuss brand building, wellness innovation, and scaling an executive vision.
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0:00 - Introduction
00:45 - Evan LePatner: Developing Next-Gen Leaders
13:21 - Kim Ng: Building a Pro Sports League From Scratch
20:46 - Diane Brady with Nodpod CEO Melissa Bamberg
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