
#310: Demond Martin, Cofounder and CEO, WellWithAll – Recognize how others shape you
How Leaders Lead with David NovakShow Notes
A lot of leaders brag that they’re “self made.”
Demond Martin says he’s “community built.”
He recognizes all the people who helped him move out of a violent environment as a preteen and go on to work at the White House, graduate from Harvard Business School, and become a successful hedge fund manager.
Now, as the Cofounder and CEO of the wellness brand WellWithAll, he’s trying to do the same for others – putting a portion of profits toward ending health inequity.
In this conversation, you’ll get an inspiring look at Demond’s philosophy of being a “friend of the good” – someone who sees the humanity in other people and builds relationships on respect, not transactions.
When you learn how to surround yourself with those people (while striving to be one yourself!), you’ll find a whole new level of meaning and purpose in leadership.
This episode is for you if:
You’re wondering if you can scale a business while keeping people at the center
You want to either find a mentor – or become one
You want to develop more ways to give back through your business
You could use a big jolt of inspiration
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