In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Van Battle. Leadership, growth, and impact are the pillars of Van’s mission. Shaped by personal experiences, Van has developed a unique perspective on building strong, resilient teams that thrive. With a passion for helping organizations turn customer feedback into actionable insights, Van is dedicated to fostering success through connection and strategy.

What I appreciate about our time together is hearing Van’s origin story, the wisdom he shares about leading and developing others, and how his passion for baseball has shaped his philosophy on life.

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In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with John Wentworth, the District Attorney for Clackamas County in the State of Oregon. John Wentworth is a career prosecutor with over 30 years of public service. During his career, John successfully prosecuted some of Clackamas County’s most dangerous offenders — murderers, rapists, domestic violence offenders and child abusers.

He is recognized statewide as an expert in domestic violence, sexual assault and elder abuse and has trained hundreds of prosecutors, police officers, parole and probation officers, victim advocates and community partners in the investigation and prosecution of elder abuse and family violence. He has also successfully led efforts for stronger legislative protections for Oregon’s elders, domestic violence and sexual assault victims. He recently proposed a bill passed by Oregon legislature to close a loophole in Oregon law, now making it possible to prosecute medical providers who sexually assault their patients.

Finally, John also currently serves our community as a member of the Board of Directors at Parrott Creek Child and Family Services, as a board member of the Clackamas Children’s Center, and President of the Oregon District Attorney’s Association.

What I appreciate about our time together is learning about his role as a district attorney and what inspired him to pursue law school after moving to the Northwest from Fresno, California.

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Website: Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office

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In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to talk with Chad E. Foster a dynamic leader, resilience expert, and tech innovator. Despite losing his vision at 21, Chad became the first blind executive to graduate from Harvard Business School’s leadership program. He defied expectations by developing CRM software for the visually impaired and driving billions in revenue for a Fortune 500 company. As a sought-after keynote speaker, Chad shares his insights on overcoming adversity and turning setbacks into comebacks, empowering audiences to break through limitations. His clients include top global companies like Google, IBM, and Microsoft. An avid skier and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, Chad’s personal and professional accomplishments serve as a testament to the power of resilience and determination. He is also the author of Blind Ambition, where he shares his story of perseverance and success. Through his work, Chad continues to inspire people to achieve their fullest potential and thrive, regardless of the obstacles they face.

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