Real World Leaders

Rock Music, Responsibility, & Rebounds

What does it take to lead when the pressure is on? Hopeworks and North10 Philadelphia students interview Kevin O'Donnell, President of O'Donnell Roofing, and Angela Rubino Hines, President & Co-Principal of Bovio Rubino Service, and discuss leadership through responsibility, staying level headed under pressure, and building strong relationships with the people around you.

Being Yourself, Showing Up Early, & Finding Your Voice

How do you grow into a leader without losing who you are? Hopeworks and KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy students interview Jason Scholl, President of LK Miller, and Jill Gearin, Director of Communications for the Charleston Dirty Birds, and explore how authenticity, discipline, and communication can help people find their voice and lead by example.

Failing Fast, Learning to Listen, & Going Outside the Box

How do you make quick decisions while still taking the time to really listen? Franklin Learning Center High School and North10 Philadelphia students interview Joe Hand Jr., President of Joe Hand Promotions, and Jeff Kenton, Vice President & General Manager of Solenis, and explore how testing ideas, paying attention to people, and thinking beyond the obvious shape real-world decision making.

Point Guard, Family First, & Figuring It Out

How do strong leaders build relationships that last? Hopeworks and KIPP DuBois Collegiate Academy students interview Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage, and Jeff Mack, Executive Managing Director of NEWMARK, and explore how communication, empathy, and personal growth shape strong teams and create meaningful career paths.

Road Trips, Compassion, & Finding Direction

What does it take to build a successful business and lead with purpose? Franklin Learning Center High School and North10 Philadelphia students interview Todd Sager, President & CEO of AWE Tuning, and Michael Slupecki, CEO of Griswold Home Care, and explore how problem solving, communication, and investing in people can shape strong teams and create meaningful career paths.