Michael Davidson, CEO of Alder | Shaping Leaders for a Better Tomorrow
03/07/23 • 67 min
In this episode of RUHM Podcast, Tim Smith is joined by Michael Davidson, CEO of Alder - a non-profit with a mission to ignite Generational Leadership through a formative learning and growth journey for its members. Generational Leaders seek understanding and wisdom on consequential issues and cooperate in order to secure a free and just society for generations to come.
Tim and Michael’s conversation delves into inspiring topics such as the ingredients of a life well-lived; the inverse relationship between wealth and happiness; and the distinction between resume virtues and eulogy virtues. The two recount the life-altering experience of visiting mass genocide victims in Rwanda; and highlight that driving progress starts with the self and is shaped through a commitment to understanding the ideals and values that underpin human flourishing.
Listen-in on the transformative ideas, summits and initiatives carried out by Alder which have gained support from some of the nation’s most influential executives and leaders including President Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Under Secretary Glassman, Jack Dorsey, and Dustin Moskowitz.
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In this episode of RUHM Podcast, Tim Smith is joined by Michael Davidson, CEO of Alder - a non-profit with a mission to ignite Generational Leadership through a formative learning and growth journey for its members. Generational Leaders seek understanding and wisdom on consequential issues and cooperate in order to secure a free and just society for generations to come.
Tim and Michael’s conversation delves into inspiring topics such as the ingredients of a life well-lived; the inverse relationship between wealth and happiness; and the distinction between resume virtues and eulogy virtues. The two recount the life-altering experience of visiting mass genocide victims in Rwanda; and highlight that driving progress starts with the self and is shaped through a commitment to understanding the ideals and values that underpin human flourishing.
Listen-in on the transformative ideas, summits and initiatives carried out by Alder which have gained support from some of the nation’s most influential executives and leaders including President Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Under Secretary Glassman, Jack Dorsey, and Dustin Moskowitz.
Connect with Tim:
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