Leading On Purpose
Since 1982, Colorado UpLift has been developing youth with a vision of building up new generations of urban leaders. But UpLift’s passion for leadership and community transformation doesn’t end with its students. Join Joe Sanders (UpLift’s CEO) and Brian Stamer (COO) as they interview leaders from across the Denver area to learn how they overcome challenges, what makes them passionate, and how they have become positive change-makers. Each episode will enlighten, energize, and equip listeners to make a difference in their own communities.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 30 minutes
- Episodes
- 37
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2021
Company's values with Matt Turner
In the path to enlighten and energize you to positively impact your community, Josh Sanders talks with Matt Turner, Managing Partner at MorningStar Senior Living to talk about his journey in the busi…
How leaders can make a difference in their communities with Brandon Johnson
In today´s episode, Joe Sanders talks with Brandon Johnson, principal, and CEO of Johnson Financial Group and supporter of COUplift, to reflect on how leaders can make a difference in their communiti…
Leading on Purpose Live - Peter Lynch
On this path to discover the power you have to change your community, In today's episode, we have Peter Lynch, the Chief People Officer at Cardinal Group Companies, TED speaker and with experience in…
Leading on Purpose Live - Kari Granger
We have been hearing speakers' talks for our Leading on Purpose Live conference, explaining the passion for building up leadership. In today's episode, we listen to our third keynote Kari Granger, co…
Leading on Purpose Live - Jason Janz
We continue exploring and celebrating effective and transformational leadership with our Leading on Purpose Live conference. In today´s episode, we will share our second keynote, Jason Janz, co-found…
Leading on Purpose Live - Walt Rakowich
Our conference Leading on Purpose Live took place a few weeks ago to celebrate leaderships and to explore the season topic: leaders and their engagement with their communities. In today´s episode, we…
A Sneak Peek of Leading on Purpose Live with Nicole Peters
On today´s mini-episode, Colorado UpLift’s Development Director, Nicole Peters, provides a preview of Leading on Purpose Live, a conference exploring and celebrating effective and transformational le…
Engaging in Education with Pete Ferguson
In past episodes, we’ve talked about adding value to education and schools with a variety of guests. This week we’re wrapping up this subtheme by talking to Pete Ferguson, a Youth Development Coordin…
Broadening Student Opportunities with Scott Burke
This week we’re continuing our theme of adding value to schools and education with Scott Burke, the Assistant Principal and CTE Pathway Director of Abraham Lincoln High School in Denver. In the episo…
Progressing During the Pandemic with Dr. Kristin Waters
This week, Joe and Brian check in once again with Dr. Kristin Waters, the principal of George Washington High School and Leading on Purpose's very first podcast guest back in 2019! Dr. Waters talks a…
Providing Access to Education with Lorii Rabinowitz
In this episode of Leading on Purpose, we continue talking about education and ways to add value to local schools with our guest Lorii Rabinowitz, the CEO of the Denver Scholarship Foundation. Lorii …
Preparing Students for the Workforce with Noel Ginsburg
In this new season of Leading on Purpose, we’re exploring how to add value to schools and education in your communities. In this episode, Dr. Joe Sanders talks with Noel Ginsburg, the CEO of CareerWi…
Announcing Leading on Purpose, Season Two!
Leading on Purpose, a podcast by Colorado UpLift, is back! This second season will focus on helping listeners “add value” to their communities. Throughout the year we’ll interview a diverse range of …
Equipping Nonprofits to Change the World with Chuck Crowe
This week’s guest, Chuck Crowe, is Colorado Uplift’s new Chief Revenue Officer. Joe and Brian introduce Chuck and talk with him about his hopes for his time at UpLift, what drew him to philanthropy, …
The Power of Collaboration with Therese Ivancovich and Jennifer Superka
This week, Joe and Brian talk with Therese Ivancovich and Jennifer Superka from the Denver Education Attainment Network (DEAN), a collective impact initiative focused on increasing educational attain…
Impacting the Nation with Elevate USA
This week, Joe and Brian talk with Sherry Paramore, Frank Bell, and Kevin Byerly, Elevate leaders from across the country. Elevate USA is Colorado UpLift’s sister organization that takes UpLift’s mod…
Stepping into a New Leadership Role with Russel Dains
Improving Education with Representative James Coleman
This week, Joe and Brian talk with Representative James Coleman about his role in public service, his passion for education, and how recent events have impacted his various leadership positions. They…
A Conversation About Race with UpLift Staff
Giving Students Real-World Leadership Experience with Michael Burnside and Ross Curington
This week, Joe and Brian talk with Michael Burnside, a property accountant at Cardinal Group, and Ross Curington, the manager of Colorado UpLift's Advanced Leadership Program. Ross and Michael share …