Igniting Purpose and Passion: Unleashing Leadership Potential with Theresa Szczurek | S7E11

About the Guest: In this episode, we welcome Theresa Szczurek, a dynamic technology entrepreneur, global C-level executive, board director, speaker, and author of Pursuit of Passion and Purpose. With experience as a senior leader at Bell Labs, former CIO of Colorado, and a three-time tech entrepreneur, Teresa brings her passion for growth, innovation, and empowering people to the conversation. Episode Summary: Host Jeff Lackey speaks with Theresa Szczurek about her diverse career journey, from her engineering roots at Bell Labs to her influential role as CIO of Colorado. Theresa shares the inspiration behind her book, Pursuit of Passion and Purpose, and reveals the four phases of pursuing a purpose-driven life and career. Through her stories of resilience and insight into AI, cybersecurity, and leadership, she highlights the importance of balancing head and heart in both personal and professional pursuits. Key Takeaways: Unlocking Purpose in Business and Life: Theresa outlines the four phases of pursuing purpose: finding passion, aligning with purpose, taking purposeful action, and assessing progress. People as Core Assets: Theresa’s leadership philosophy centers on empowering people, seeing them as the most valuable assets in any organization. The Power of Passionate Pursuit: By lighting a fire in others, leaders can inspire extraordinary results, balancing financial success with fulfilling personal rewards. Notable Quotes: “Be grateful for all that you have accomplished, but also all that you have been given as your gifts.” "Pursuing passionate purpose is about balancing head and heart to achieve real rewards." “To get the most in work and life, we really need to light people’s fire and keep it burning.”🔔 Subscribe To Channel for the latest podcasts on growing your business & getting expert advice on solving problems https://www.youtube.com/@JKLAdvisors ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms: 👉Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1659743511 👉Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RgF6I69FdiDzBgTLzZlWH 👉iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-growing-your-business-with-108104719/ 👉Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dbf81855-67a9-4500-bdec-c45ace015170 ✅ Stay Connected With Us. 👉JKL Advisors: https://jkladvisors.ai/ 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grow... 👉Future Solve: https://www.futuresolve.com/ 👉Paradox: https://www.paradox.ai/ 👉Sevenstep: https://www.sevensteprpo.com/ ✅ For Business Inquiries: jeff@jkladvisors.ai

Alan Eagle

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Jamie Griffith 1

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Raising Capital for Small to Large Businesses, Kevin Bibelhausen | S7E8

About the Guest: Kevin Biebelhausen: Kevin Biebelhausen is a partner at Fruition Capital and president of Heritage Fabrics. With a diverse background in corporate healthcare, technology, and entrepreneurship, Kevin helps small and mid-sized businesses thrive by providing equity investments. His journey from corporate life to founding Fruition Capital showcases his passion for growing sustainable businesses through strategic capital and people-centered leadership. Episode Summary: In this episode of Growing Your Business with People, host Jeffrey Lackey interviews Kevin Biebelhausen, a partner at Fruition Capital and president of Heritage Fabrics. Kevin shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, focusing on how capital investment fuels business growth. With years of experience in healthcare, technology, and corporate strategy, Kevin transitioned to helping small and mid-sized businesses succeed through equity investment. The conversation dives into Kevin's corporate burnout and eventual shift from a career in music to technology management in healthcare, where he held leadership roles. The episode highlights Kevin’s experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, working in a public safety net hospital and managing critical technology infrastructure. Kevin also discusses the importance of working capital, operational roadmaps, and calculated risk-taking in building successful businesses, all while emphasizing the role of people in driving organizational success. Key Takeaways: Transitioning from corporate roles to entrepreneurship requires understanding the importance of capital for business sustainability. Risk-taking and creating operational roadmaps are crucial for long-term success. Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, and sustained, reliable businesses can often be more rewarding than high-risk ventures. People are central to any successful organization, and empowering them through leadership and resources is key. Notable Quotes: "Assume people are intelligent and have made choices based on logical reasons. That shows a level of respect." "Growing a business with people takes capital." Stay tuned for more insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and business growth in future episodes! 🔔 Subscribe To Channel for the latest podcasts on growing your business & getting expert advice on solving problems https://www.youtube.com/@JKLAdvisors ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Podcast is currently on your favorite platforms: 👉Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1659743511 👉Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4RgF6I69FdiDzBgTLzZlWH 👉iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-growing-your-business-with-108104719/ 👉Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/dbf81855-67a9-4500-bdec-c45ace015170 ✅ Stay Connected With Us. 👉JKL Advisors: https://jkladvisors.ai/ 👉LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grow... 👉Future Solve: https://www.futuresolve.com/ 👉Paradox: https://www.paradox.ai/ 👉Sevenstep: https://www.sevensteprpo.com/ ✅ For Business Inquiries: jeff@jkladvisors.ai

Chris Craft

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