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Finding Fearless
Finding Fearless is an exploration of human-centric leadership and a celebration of ambition. Join host Madeline Reeves, CEO of Fearless Foundry, as she digs deep to learn from the lived experiences of underestimated entrepreneurs, innovators, creators, and fearless founders. Every episode presents an opportunity to learn from their successes—and struggles—while building a company on their own terms. Finding Fearless is produced by Fearless Foundry, a creative consultancy focused on advancing ambitious humans from around the globe to amplify their impact through branding, marketing, and business development.
Finding Fearless
Tea with the Team: What Does It Mean to Be Mission Driven with Madeline & Jamie
In this introspective episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline Reeves and Jamie Engelhardt explore the essence of human-centric leadership and the critical alignment of mission, values, and actions in business.
Madeline introduces a new segment, "Tea with the Team," featuring a candid conversation with CMO Jamie. Together, they delve into:
- The common inconsistencies found within "mission-driven" organizations.
- The challenges and vital importance of cultivating authentic brand values.
- The necessity of establishing a clear and actionable mission statement.
- The role of powerful guiding questions in fostering true alignment.
- Reflections on personal experiences and the significance of being an "integrated entrepreneur."
- A critique of superficial marketing strategies and the emphasis on genuine accountability in leadership.
00:00 Introduction to Finding Fearless
00:40 New Season, New Ideas: TEA with the Team
01:44 Mission-Driven Organizations: A Deep Dive
03:03 Meet Jamie: Fearless Founder Team Insights
03:50 The Importance of Mission-Driven Work
05:20 Challenges and Realities of Mission-Driven Organizations
06:38 The Concept of Brene Washing
07:20 Spilling the Tea: Real Stories from Fearless
14:28 The Evolution of Fearless Foundry's Mission
23:32 The Energy of Alignment and Values
25:46 Addressing Energy and Mission Focus
26:21 The Pitfalls of Rebranding
28:04 Living Out Your Values
31:04 The Importance of Guiding Questions
32:52 Red Flags in Organizations
40:47 Mission-Driven Decisions
43:00 Engage with Us
45:23 Conclusion
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Finding Fearless is produced by Fearless Foundry, a creative consultancy focused on advancing ambitious humans from around the globe to amplify their impact through branding, marketing, and business development. You can contact us at hello@fearlessfoundry.com if you are interested in our services and can follow us on all social media @fearlessfoundry.
Season 4 music is by Premium Beats. All audio is recorded and owned by Fearless Foundry.
