Leadership Backstory

Ninety, CEO: Mark Abbott’s Leadership Backstory

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of Mark Abbott, CEO of 90, and explore his fascinating journey from the early days in banking to becoming a trailblazer in organizational systems and leadership.  Mark shares candidly about his initial foray into the finance sector, where he navigated the complexities of loan workouts and gleaned invaluable lessons from corporate failures.  His experiences in the banking world set the stage for a career characterized by rapid growth, innovative thinking, and a relentless pursuit of efficiency within organizations. Mark's narrative is one of constant evolution and the pursuit of innovation.  He recounts his transition from traditional roles into entrepreneurship, driven by a desire to challenge the status quo and implement meaningful changes.  His ventures into technology and software development were fueled by a passion for enhancing organizational effectiveness, leading to the creation of 90.  The platform epitomizes Mark's dedication to fostering structured business practices and disciplines, drawing on his extensive insights into business operations and strategy. As two people deeply invested in the intricacies of business and leadership, we found Mark's experiences and the development of 90 incredibly enlightening, underscoring the significance of structured systems in achieving business excellence.

EV Connect, Founder: Jordan Ramer’s Leadership Backstory

Charging infrastructure plays a crucial role in the adoption and usability of EV cars. EV Connect, a company founded by Jordan Ramer in 2009, focused on providing seamless experience by managing and optimizing the charging infrastructure for property owners.  In this episode of the Leadership Backstory, Jordan shares his journey of building and growing EV Connect, which was ultimately acquired by Schneider Electric.  With a focus on giving back and supporting climate entrepreneurs, Jordan looks to leverage his experiences and knowledge to positively impact the fight against climate change. We learned a lot, and we know you will, too, so let’s get started!

Power Your Platform: Erica Schneider’s Leadership Backstory

Erica Schneider retraces her journey on this episode of the Leadership Backstory. During our conversation, Erica discussed: * the concept of personal branding and the importance of approaching it as "powering your platform." She emphasizes the need to lead with authenticity and creating an online persona that reflects one's true self rather than conforming to a specific brand or image. * building relationships and connecting with others on a personal level, as well as shifting the focus from transactions to meaningful connections. She also talks about the balance between sharing personal stories and providing value to the audience, promoting the idea of being true to oneself while still delivering valuable content. * And much more… There are lots of leadership lessons packed into this episode. We learned a lot, and we know you will, too. So let's get started! Connect with Erica Schneider: https://poweryourplatform.carrd.co/ [https://poweryourplatform.carrd.co/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-schneider66/ [https://paulquinn.edu/] https://twitter.com/ericasmyname [https://twitter.com/michaelsorrell] Subscribe to the Leadership Backstory! ✅ https://www.leadershipbackstory.com/ [https://www.leadershipbackstory.com/] ✅ Youtube: http://bit.ly/3nVm9El [https://bit.ly/3nVm9El] ✅ Apple: https://apple.co/3Gwix2e [https://apple.co/3Gwix2e] ✅ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ZXTdJg [https://spoti.fi/3ZXTdJg] ✅ Google: http://bit.ly/3mo9pFU [https://bit.ly/3mo9pFU]

Paul Quinn College, President: Michael Sorrell’s Leadership Backstory

Michael Sorrell retraces his journey on this episode of the Leadership Backstory. From the halls of Duke to the corridors of the Clinton administration and steering Paul Quinn College through its toughest times, President Michael Sorrell embodies transformative leadership. Drawing from invaluable family lessons, he's not just redefining success — he's gearing up to change the future of higher education. Listen to a journey that's only just begun. There are lots of leadership lessons packed into this episode. We learned a lot, and we know you will, too. So let's get started! Connect with Michael Sorrell: https://paulquinn.edu/ [https://paulquinn.edu/] https://twitter.com/michaelsorrell [https://twitter.com/michaelsorrell] Subscribe to the Leadership Backstory! ✅ https://www.leadershipbackstory.com/ ✅ Youtube: http://bit.ly/3nVm9El ✅ Apple: https://apple.co/3Gwix2e ✅ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ZXTdJg ✅ Google: http://bit.ly/3mo9pFU

Niche, CEO: Luke Skurman’s Leadership Backstory

Luke Skurman retraces his journey on this episode of the Leadership Backstory. Excited to solve the college admission puzzle as a teen, Luke pursued his passion as a student at Carnegie Mellon University before founding Niche, a leading school and college resource for students and parents. There are lots of leadership lessons packed into this episode. We learned a lot, and we know you will, too. So, let's get started! Connect with Luke Skurman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skurman/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/skurman/] https://www.niche.com/ [https://www.niche.com/] Subscribe to the Leadership Backstory! ✅ https://www.leadershipbackstory.com/ [https://www.leadershipbackstory.com/] ✅ Youtube: http://bit.ly/3nVm9El [http://bit.ly/3nVm9El] ✅ Apple: https://apple.co/3Gwix2e [https://apple.co/3Gwix2e] ✅ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3ZXTdJg [https://spoti.fi/3ZXTdJg] ✅ Google: http://bit.ly/3mo9pFU [http://bit.ly/3mo9pFU]