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Leading for Good: The Alpha Phi Omega Story

Alpha Phi Omega

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Fréquence : 1 épisode/18j. Total Éps: 8

Leading for Good: The Alpha Phi Omega Story is the national podcast of Alpha Phi Omega—where we explore how leadership, friendship, and service shape who we become.

Hosted by Chris Meschuk, this podcast shares real stories from members, alumni, advisors, and national leaders across the country. From transformative campus moments to lifelong leadership lessons, each episode highlights the experiences that make APO more than meetings, more than service hours, and more than a line on a résumé.

You’ll hear:

Personal stories of growth and challenge
Reflections on a century of service
Honest conversations about leading in today’s world
Voices from across generations of Alpha Phi Omega

Whether you’re an active member, an alumnus, or simply passionate about servant leadership, this podcast invites you to reflect on the question:

How are you leading for good?

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From Service Leadership to Global Leadership

Épisode 7

mardi 23 juin 2026 • Durée 33:51

Opening Hook + Summary

Welcome to Leading for Good: The Alpha Phi Omega Story—the national podcast where we explore how leadership, friendship, and service shape who we become.

In this episode, Chris Meschuk sits down with Scott Beale, alumnus of the Mu Alpha Chapter at Georgetown University and current CEO of ISC2, the world's leading nonprofit association for cybersecurity professionals.

Scott's leadership journey began much like many APO members' journeys: serving on campus, running for chapter leadership, learning through setbacks, and looking for meaningful ways to make a difference. What followed was a remarkable path that took him from organizing elections in post-war Bosnia to founding Atlas Corps, a global leadership development organization that has connected more than 1,000 nonprofit leaders from over 100 countries.

In this conversation, you'll hear:

How one conversation with a friend led Scott to volunteer in Bosnia after the war
The challenges and lessons of launching Atlas Corps from the ground up
What leadership looks like across cultures and countries
How to lead through uncertainty, disruption, and rapid change
Why developing other leaders is the most important work any leader can do

If you've ever wondered whether the leadership lessons you're learning in APO will matter after graduation, Scott's story offers a powerful answer.

Memorable Quotes

"People are drawn toward leadership and they're drawn towards a vision."

"The most effective leader is the individual who develops other leaders."

"You just never know the long-term impact that you can have when engaged in service."

About Our Guest

Scott Beale is an alumnus of the Mu Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega at Georgetown University. As a student, he was active in service, student government, and chapter leadership, later serving as alumni president.

Professionally, Scott founded Atlas Corps, a global nonprofit leadership exchange that has supported more than 1,000 leaders from over 100 countries. He has also served in leadership roles with the U.S. Department of State and the Peace Corps. Today, he serves as CEO of ISC2, the world's leading nonprofit association for cybersecurity professionals.

Key Takeaways

1. Ask someone about their leadership journey.

2. Treat small leadership moments like they matter.

3. Build relationships, not just projects.

Chapter Discussion Prompt

Bring this question to your next chapter meeting or officer retreat:

What leadership lesson are you learning right now that might shape the rest of your life—even if you don't realize it yet?

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Idea, Comment, or Nominate a future guest: https://forms.gle/mWmhGVHEUNw4vtcGA

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Share this episode with your chapter group chat or listen together at your next meeting.

Thanks for listening to Leading for Good: The Alpha Phi Omega Story.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a brother who's leading in your chapter right now.

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Service That Matters

Épisode 6

mardi 19 mai 2026 • Durée 34:17

Episode 6: Service That Matters

Welcome to Leading for Good: The Alpha Phi Omega Story—the national podcast where we explore how leadership, friendship, and service shape who we become.

In this episode, Chris Meschuk sits down with Lilly Thomson from the Gamma Upsilon Chapter at Tulane University and Max Green from the Theta Alpha Chapter at Stevens Institute of Technology to explore what meaningful service actually looks like inside Alpha Phi Omega.

This conversation goes beyond service hours and asks a deeper question: what makes service truly matter?

In this episode, you’ll hear:

The difference between transactional service and relationship-driven service
How Lilly built a nonprofit supporting students in the Dominican Republic
How Max’s chapter creates hands-on STEM experiences for local families
Why long-term community relationships matter more than checking a box
Practical ways chapters can create more impactful service programs

If you’re an active Alpha Phi Omega member thinking about how your chapter serves its campus and community, this episode offers practical ideas for creating service experiences that are meaningful, sustainable, and deeply connected to the people you serve.

Memorable Quotes

“Helping is useful. Helping is kind. Mattering is different. Mattering means the community would notice if you were gone.”

“When people have passion involved, it makes it more meaningful and overall just grow into an incredible relationship.”

“The service that actually becomes the most meaningful… it’s almost always rooted in friendship.”

About Our Guests

Lilly Thomson is a member of the Gamma Upsilon Chapter at Tulane University, where she has served on application committee, philanthropy committee, and as chapter president. She is also the founder of Pencils of Passion, a nonprofit connecting communities in Oklahoma with schools in the Dominican Republic through school supply drives and educational support initiatives.

What Inclusive Chapters Actually Feel Like

Épisode 5

mardi 5 mai 2026 • Durée 26:49

1. Opening Hook + Summary

Welcome to Leading for Good: The Alpha Phi Omega Story—the national podcast where we explore how leadership, friendship, and service shape who we become.

In this episode, Chris Meschuk sits down with Aarushi Bafna (Alpha Alpha) and Natalie Raabe (Alpha Iota) to explore what inclusion actually looks like inside an APO chapter—and where it quietly breaks down.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

The difference between “open doors” and true belonging
Real moments where members felt included—and where they didn’t
How small chapter habits unintentionally exclude people
Practical ways leaders can build a culture where everyone feels seen

If you’re an active Alpha Phi Omega member thinking about chapter culture, member retention, or leadership impact, this episode challenges you to rethink what inclusion really means—and how to build it intentionally.

2. What We Cover in This Episode

· Why inclusion is an experience—not a policy

· The “technically present, but not quite in” feeling

· How shared experiences (service, retreats, families) build belonging

· Where chapters unintentionally lose members

· Practical ways to create inclusion this week

3. Memorable Quotes

“Open doors don’t automatically make people feel welcome.”

“Inclusion isn’t something you announce—it’s something people experience.”

“It’s not about being in the room. It’s about feeling like you belong in it.”

4. About Our Guests

Aarushi Bafna is the current president of the Alpha Alpha Chapter, where she has served as pledge trainer, executive vice president, and a leader focused on strengthening chapter culture and connection. Her leadership journey reflects a strong commitment to building inclusive, relationship-driven chapters.

Running Meetings That Don't Suck

Épisode 4

mardi 21 avril 2026 • Durée 20:08

1. Opening Hook + Summary

Welcome to Leading for Good: The Alpha Phi Omega Story—the national podcast where we explore how leadership, friendship, and service shape who we become.

In this episode, Chris Meschuk sits down with Vidushi Agarwal from the Alpha Alpha Xi Chapter at the University of the Pacific to explore one of the most common—and most overlooked—leadership challenges in APO: running effective chapter meetings.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

A real leadership moment when a meeting didn’t go as planned
How reading the room can change the entire outcome of a meeting
Simple facilitation tools to balance participation and avoid domination
Practical ways to make meetings more engaging, efficient, and meaningful

If you’re an active Alpha Phi Omega member navigating chapter leadership, trying to improve meeting culture, or preparing to run your first meeting, this episode offers real-world insight and immediately actionable strategies to lead with intention.

2. What We Cover in This Episode

· Why ineffective meetings are a leadership issue, not just poor planning

· How to read and respond to the energy of the room

· Using structure, games, and discussion formats to increase engagement

· Managing dominant voices while including quieter members

· Advice for first-time chapter presidents navigating imperfect meetings

3. Memorable Quotes

“A bad meeting isn’t a logistics problem. It’s a leadership problem.”

“As long as you guys give me the energy… I will do my power to get through this as quickly as possible.”

“Your first chapter meeting is probably going to be a disaster… and that’s okay.”

Motivate Without Guilt, Pressure or Constant Reminders

Épisode 3

mardi 31 mars 2026 • Durée 22:43

1. Opening Hook + Summary

Welcome to Leading for Good: The Alpha Phi Omega Story—the national podcast where we explore how leadership, friendship, and service shape who we become. In this episode, Chris Meschuk sits down with Maya Glover and Josephine White from the Alpha Eta Nu Chapter at Furman University to explore one of the most frustrating leadership challenges in APO: how to motivate people without relying on guilt or pressure. In this conversation, you’ll hear:

Why guilt and reminders stop working over time
The moment leaders realize their approach isn’t effective
How chapter culture and belonging drive real engagement
Practical leadership shifts that create lasting motivation

If you’re an active Alpha Phi Omega member struggling to get people to show up, stay engaged, or care as much as you do—this episode offers real, actionable leadership insight you can use immediately.

2. What We Cover in This Episode

Why guilt and pressure fail as leadership tools
How disconnection—not laziness—drives disengagement
The role of Sunshine Chair in building chapter culture
Why individual relationships matter more than mass messaging
Three leadership shifts: ownership, purpose, and belonging

3. Memorable Quotes

“Guilt might move people in the short term, but it kills long-term engagement.”

“People don’t disengage because they’re lazy—they disengage because they don’t feel needed or connected.”

“You can’t manufacture motivation—you create the conditions for it.”

4. About Our Guests

Maya Glover and Josephine White are members of the Alpha Eta Nu Chapter at Furman University.

Maya has served as Sunshine Chair, Pledgemaster, and Historian, developing a leadership style centered on personal connection and individual motivation. Josephine, a former Sunshine Chair, focuses on empathy-driven leadership and building chapter energy through engagement and inclusion. Both bring practical, real-world insight into what actually motivates members in a small chapter environment.

How to Lead Peers Without Burning Out

Épisode 2

mardi 17 mars 2026 • Durée 20:55

Summary

In this episode, Chris Meschuk sits down with Angelina Lappin from the Mu Xi Chapter at High Point University and Antonio Johnson from the Alpha Theta Pi Online Chapter at National University to talk about one of the most real and challenging parts of leadership in Alpha Phi Omega: leading your peers without burning out.

Leading peers inside a volunteer organization is different from traditional leadership. You don’t have paychecks, grades, or formal authority motivating people. Instead, you're navigating friendship, accountability, and shared responsibility all at the same time.

Angelina shares how a difficult leadership moment—running for a position she didn’t receive—forced her to rethink how she communicated ideas and built support within her chapter. Antonio reflects on the unique challenges of leading APO’s first online chapter while balancing academics and preparing for law school.

What We Cover in This Episode

• Why leading peers can feel more exhausting than leading employees

• The loneliness that can come with holding leadership responsibility

• How missed leadership opportunities can become powerful growth moments

• Leadership myths that quietly lead to burnout

• The importance of mentorship and chapter support systems

• Why curiosity and relationship-building strengthen chapter culture

• Three practical strategies to lead peers without burning out

About Our Guests

Angelina Lappin is a senior at High Point University and a member of the Mu Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi Omega. During her time in the chapter, she has served as Pledge Secretary and Interchapter Chair multiple times and has been deeply involved in strengthening chapter relationships and engagement. Her experiences in APO helped shape her academic interests in international relations, Spanish, business administration, and Latin & Caribbean studies.

Century of Serving - Why Alpha Phi Omega Still Matters

Épisode 1

mardi 3 mars 2026 • Durée 19:12

Episode 1: Century of Serving – Why Alpha Phi Omega Still Matters

1. Opening Hook + Summary

Welcome to Leading for Good: The Alpha Phi Omega Story—the national podcast where we explore how leadership, friendship, and service shape who we become.

In this inaugural episode, Chris Meschuk sits down with Disraeli Smith, the 28th National President of Alpha Phi Omega and a brother from the Kappa Delta Chapter at Florida A&M University.

Alpha Phi Omega has been around for over a century—but why does APO matter right now?

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

How brotherhood in APO goes beyond college—and into weddings, careers, and lifelong friendship
Why leadership in APO is an “experimental learning ground” where you’re allowed to fail
The difference between loving your chapter and engaging with the national fraternity

2. What We Cover in This Episode

The moment APO becomes “more than meetings and service hours”
Brotherhood that lasts beyond graduation
Why leadership means you won’t always get it right the first time
The power of learning through failure
Bridging the gap between chapter identity and national engagement
How conferences, conventions, and President’s Academy create momentum
Three practical leadership actions you can take back to your chapter this week

3. Memorable Quotes

“Chapters are an experimental learning ground for you to figure out how to lead people.”

“You’re not going to get it right the first time.”

“If the national organization does not understand what you need to be successful, then we can’t deliver it.”

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