Let's Talk About... Potential To Purpose: Stepping Into Leadership

About this episode

Dr. Erick Pruitt discusses with local non-profit leaders how belonging, support, and courage can transform potential into purpose.

Dr. Erick Pruitt sits down with local non-profit leaders Amy Ratekin and Ako Abdul-Samad. From powerful personal stories to practical advice, this conversation explores how belonging, support, & courage help turn potential into purpose.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Erick Pruitt

Guests: Amy Ratekin, Ako Abdul-Samad

Topics covered

• leadership
• non-profit
• personal stories
• support
• courage
• potential
• purpose

Keywords

• leadership
• non-profit
• personal stories
• support
• courage
• potential
• purpose

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ankeny Community School District

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