Real Leaders Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Most entrepreneurs and sales reps lose deals because their company story doesn't connect. In this episode Don Yaeger, 13-Time NYT Best-Selling Author and 3-Time Real Leaders Top 50 Keynote Speaker whose written books with Walter Payton, Bubba Watson, Deion Sanders, selling over 7 million copies helps you fix your broken story by sharing is 10 principals of storytelling.

This episode was released in advance of Don's upcoming workshop called How to Master the Business of Storytelling where on May 7th, the first 50 registrants can gain free access to learn how to fix their stories to close more deals.

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Discover how businesses can thrive by integrating social responsibility with profit. Mark Van Ness, founder of Real Leaders, shares his journey from launching social enterprises and creating impact-focused media. Learn how the concept of “doing well by doing good” has evolved, with impact companies now leading the way. This episode explores practical strategies for embedding purpose into your brand without compromising your bottom line. Mark highlights the power of storytelling, peer networks, and leadership in transforming business culture. Whether you're a CEO, founder, or impact advocate, this conversation will inspire you to redefine success and lead with purpose. Join us to explore how impact-driven companies are setting new standards for success at https://real-leaders.com

Experience world-class storytelling with Don Yaeger, best-selling author and acclaimed storyteller, as he reveals powerful narratives to inspire impactful leadership.

Johan Rozali-Wathooth is the Founder & CEO of Bintang Capital Partners, the private equity arm of the AHAM Capital Group that works closely with founders, entrepreneurs and management teams to help them fulfill their ambition of turning their businesses into recognized impact-oriented regional and global champions.

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Gabe Rissman is the Co-Founder & President of YourStake, which provides the #1 rated tools financial advisors need to help provide personalization to their client’s investments.

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Severine Valdant is the Chief Commercial Officer of QuesTek Innovations, a pioneer and current market leader in Integrated Computational Materials Engineering (ICME). QuesTek's Materials by Design® technologies have enabled new products and new thresholds of performance across a wide range of industries including aerospace, automotive, medical devices, consumer electronics and luxury goods.

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Turning waste into energy. Learn how Oshik Efrati is creating a global impact for families around the world with his innovative home product. In this episode he breaks down customer adoption in different markets, impact metrics and how they're used, and leading with confidence.

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Robert Sheen is the CEO & Founder of Trusaic, a regulatory compliance software company that helps businesses reduce their risks, maximize opportunities, and keep up with rapidly changing regulatory requirements.

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Rachel Stern is the Chief Strategy Officer of Streamline, a software development company that develops affordable internet technologies that make local government compliance easy and safe.

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Derek Hansen is the CEO & Co-Founder of Mynt Systems, an energy efficiency design/build company that utilizes new technologies to lower utilities costs, improve inhabitant comfort levels and make businesses more profitable.

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