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Leaders as Humble as They are Successful

Refreshingly candid conversations with some of today's most humble leaders. Adam Kaufman dives into topics often left unexplored. His guests’ challenges, fears, and motivations show what it takes to become a humble leader.

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Waverly Willis: From “Well-Groomed Dope Fiend” to Bitcoin Barber

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Waverly Willis: From “Well-Groomed Dope Fiend” to Bitcoin Barber

A man who went from being an All-American high school football star, to homeless and on drugs in less than a year. Waverly Willis has overcome so much: drug addiction; chronic homelessness, and at one point, running for his life; severe obesity and cancer too... Yet with seemingly limitless resilience and with faith and persistence, today's Up2 guest is a successful entrepreneur, community leader, and family man. And even though lawmakers seek his advice, and media outlets want to tell his story, Waverly never forgets what he's been through and that he's just a regular guy.

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Dr David Agus: Driven by Hope and Inspiration

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John DiJulius: Finding the Gift in Every Situation

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John DiJulius travels the globe working with the most-respected companies on their customer experience.
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General Laura Lenderman: Part of Something Bigger Than Yourself

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Air Force General Lenderman gives Adam a rare glimpse into the daily life of an active duty general.
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Ted Souder: 20 Years at Google and Looking Ahead

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Ted Souder has spent his career on the leading edge of information technology.
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Here on the Up2 podcast, we identify and showcase accomplished leaders from the fields of business, medicine, and the civic space who exhibit humble leadership. Up2 founder, Adam Kaufman, interviews some of today’s most interesting public figures, diving into topics often left unexplored.

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The Team

Adam Kaufman

Host
Founder of the Up2 Foundation, Adam loves helping leaders grow their companies and is an advisor/on the board to several entrepreneurs and their companies.

Brigid Coyne

Production Director
With a production background stemming from her education in Literature and the Liberal Arts, Brigid loves reading books and making terrible puns.

Dave Douglas

Producer & Audio Engineer
Dave is an established audio professional with a diverse set of skills and experience. He also works as a composer, studio musician and live audio engineer.

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