Inspired By Example is a podcast about leadership — purpose, passion and pivotal moments that change a life of meaning. In this episode, Will and Rich's guest is Casey Sheahan, a renowned outdoor industry executive, someone who has had an uncommon impact on how we play in nature and how business can work to protect it. As CEO of Patagonia, Casey led the company through its most successful period and cites the company's founder, Yvon Chouinard, as his biggest mentor and influence in leadership.

Casey has held leadership roles at other influential outdoor brands including SIMMS, KEEN, Kelty, Merrell, Wolverine, and Nike.

Casey has dedicated his career to leadership and conservation in the outdoor industry, including through his work with the Conscious Global Leadership Institute.

We recommend our listeners check out a TED Talk that Casey delivered in 2011 on the links between responsibility corporate transparency, responsibility and profitability.

About the hosts:

Rich is co-founder of Alignd, an intuitive SaaS platform that simplifies how teams turn strategy into action. He's also a podcaster (The Age Old Question), a musician (The Sweet Remains) and a husband and father of five boys.

Will is founder of Next Frontier Capital, a VC-firm headquartered in Bozeman, Montana. He’s passionate about supporting entrepreneurs to create companies of impact, utility and value. He's an outdoorsman, a soccer fan, husband and father of two sons.

This podcast is presented by Alignd and Next Frontier Capital.