The Transformative Influence of Joy in Personal and Professional Life

09/25/23 • 39 min

Have you ever thought about the tremendous impact joy can have in your life? Wondered how you can harness your adversities, emerging stronger and even more successful? Join us as we take a deep dive into these fascinating topics with our guest, Ryan Heckman. From a humble background to an Olympic athlete, and now a successful business leader, Ryan's journey is nothing short of inspirational. He shares his unique insights from a 25-year long career in private equity and how he's used his experiences to shape the world positively.
We explore many different topics, including Ryan's worldview of leadership in private equity, his vision and creation of CiviCO, a foundation committed to leadership development across various sectors, and his stance on creating a safe space for dissent, a crucial element for organizational success. Prepare to be inspired and to gain a fresh perspective on life, success and happiness.
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Craig Hospital is a world-renowned rehabilitation hospital that exclusively specializes in neurorehabilitation and research for individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) and brain injury (BI). Located in Englewood, Colorado, Craig Hospital is a 350,000-square-foot, 93-bed, private, not-for-profit center of excellence providing a comprehensive system of inpatient and outpatient neurorehabilitation. https://craighospital.org

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Disclaimer: The content in this podcast is intended for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment for specific medical conditions. No professional relationship is implied or otherwise established by reading this document. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease without consulting with a qualified healthcare provider. Craig Hospital is not affiliated with resources that may be referenced in this podcast. Craig Hospital assumes no liability for any third-party material or for any action or inaction taken as a result of any content or any suggestions made in this podcast and should not be relied upon without independent investigation. The information on this page is a public service provided by Craig Hospital and in no way represents a recommendation or endorsement by Craig Hospital. Any use of this content by a corporation or other revenue-seeking or -generating organization is prohibited unless first approved by Craig Hospital.

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Unstoppable @ Craig - The Transformative Influence of Joy in Personal and Professional Life

Transcript

Jandel Allen-Davis00:00:06.572

Welcome to Unstoppable at Craig , where we pull back the curtain on what makes healthy workplace cultures click and what happens when people are empowered to expand the boundaries of what is possible . We'll explore the perspectives of employees and leaders who have carte blanche to speak their truths , tell their stories and unlock uncommon ways of approaching challenges .