Ep 536 Resilient Leadership – Brenna Davis, CEO of Organically Grown Company (OGC)
About this episode
Brenna Davis discusses leading with purpose and resilience in a changing world.
In this episode of the Real Leaders Podcast, Kevin Edwards sits down with Brenna Davis, CEO of Organically Grown Company, to explore what it means to lead with purpose in a world shaped by burnout, comparison, and constant change. Brenna shares why she wrote Leading Through Fire: Resilient Leadership for People, Planet, and the Future , and how clarity around purpose can help leaders show up with more energy, authenticity, and resilience.The conversation goes deep on the power of imperfection, the danger of perfectionism, and why real leadership starts with being excellent — not flawless. Brenna also unpacks the innovative perpetual purpose trust model behind OGC, showing how businesses can protect mission, align stakeholders, and prove that financial performance and values-driven leadership can work together. From organic agriculture and healthy food systems to consumer demand, sustainability, and the future of AI, this episode is a timely look at how mission-led companies can create lasting impact. If you care about leadership, purpose, and the future of business, this one is for you.
People in this episode
Host: Kevin Edwards
Guest: Brenna Davis
Topics covered
- resilient leadership
- purpose-driven leadership
- sustainability
- organic agriculture
- business impact
- innovation
Keywords
- leadership
- burnout
- perfectionism
- mission-driven
- stakeholder alignment
- financial performance
- values-driven
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Organically Grown Company
Books & works: Leading Through Fire: Resilient Leadership for People, Planet, and the Future
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