“When you find out what is most important to you, and you find a way to transfer that into value for others—you sleep better. You’re more excited about life. And I think you’re a success.”

In this episode, Topher Reynoso—founder of Kept.io and former leader at Gusto—joins host Dave Vassilaros for a deep, personal conversation about failure, grit, and finding purpose in your work.

From lessons about work ethic from his father to building startups with heart, Topher shares how character and compassion can redefine what it means to lead.

Character-based hiring and grit in leadership come to life in this inspiring conversation with Rick Iversen, Senior VP of Recruiting at Lap of Love and former talent leader at eBay and Rakuten. From the locker rooms of European pro soccer to building compassionate vet care teams, Rick's career proves that grit is growth.Learn how the best recruiters find candidates' character between the lines of the resume, and why “grit breeds compassion”.

Character in leadership is the foundation of mission success.

In this episode, cybersecurity expert and Army veteran Georgiana Shea, Chief Technologist at the Transformative Cyber Innovation Lab, explains why people of character are the most critical component in any system, especially when national security is at stake.

From her time in the military to leading-edge work in cybersecurity, George shares why trust, resilience, and humility are non-negotiable values for leaders at every level.