In this episode of The Steward Chair, Jared Meyers, Founder & CEO of andCo, shares his journey of aligning personal values with professional leadership, exploring how authenticity in business drives meaningful, long-term success.

We discuss the often-overlooked emotional costs of inauthentic leadership, why financial outcomes alone are an incomplete measure of success, and how balancing personal identity with professional responsibility leads to healthier leaders and more resilient organizations.

Key Takeaways

• When leaders act differently in business than they do in life, there is an emotional cost that impacts well-being and fulfillment.
• Authenticity at work restores energy, clarity, and purpose, leading to stronger leadership and healthier cultures.
• True stewardship requires balancing personal identity with professional responsibility, not separating the two.

Resources Mentioned

• Follow Jared Meyers on social media at
• • LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-meyers/
• Follow andCo
• • LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/andcohospitality/

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In this episode of The Steward Chair, Producer Thomas Mastrototaro and Lead Editor Daniel Mastrototaro reflect on the past year of conversations with business leaders who exemplify stewardship in action, exploring how choosing care over convenience drives meaningful, long-term success.

They discuss key themes that emerged across the year, including why care in leadership costs something, how patience and time shape healthy organizations, and the importance of finding meaning in work while empowering people and communities. These reflections provide practical insight and encouragement for leaders committed to stewardship, integrity, and lasting impact.

Key Takeaways

• Care over convenience is a common theme among leaders.
• Care costs something; it requires sacrifice.
• Care builds people, and places.

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In this episode of The Steward Chair, Masami Sato, Founder & CEO of B1G1, shares her journey from an introverted backpacker to leading a global giving movement, exploring how the power of small, daily acts of kindness drives meaningful, long-term success.

We discuss the philosophy of "business as usual" becoming a force for good, the importance of expanding our "family circle," and how integrating micro-impacts can transform company culture. This episode is full of actionable takeaways for leaders committed to stewardship, integrity, and impact.

Key Takeaways

• The Power of Small: Masami explains how small, consistent contributions—like giving access to water for every cup of coffee sold—can collectively solve massive global challenges.
• The "Bee" Philosophy of Business: Just as bees pollinate flowers while collecting nectar, businesses can benefit their own growth while naturally enriching the global ecosystem through their daily operations.
• Expanding the Family Circle: Masami challenges leaders to widen their definition of "family" to include the global community, moving from a mindset of separation to one of connection and collaboration.

Resources Mentioned

• Visit https://b1g1.com/
• Follow Masami Sato on social media at
• • LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/masamisato/
  • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sato.masami

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