525: Leadership is Changing Mashup | (ft. Marcus Olson and Christopher Pellegrini)

Published: Nov. 15, 2023, 9 a.m.

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Whether you are a technologist or a brewer, you are capable enough to inspire change in the people around you. 

Denis shares his past episodes with Marcus Olson and Christopher Pellegrini. Marcus shares how he developed a passion for technology by disassembling and reassembling computers from an old Black & Decker office and emphasizes the importance of authentic branding. Christopher shares his diverse journey, from brewing beer as a teenager in Vermont to becoming an expert in Japanese sh\\u014dch\\u016b and awamori. He also discusses his business, Hongkaku Spirits, emphasizing authenticity, passion, and his commitment to education.


In this episode:


  • Marcus shares how he developed a love for technology by disassembling and reassembling computers
  • Christopher shares his transition from brewing beer as a teenager in Vermont to becoming an expert in Japanese sh\\u014dch\\u016b and awamori


Main takeaways:


  • Business owners have a social responsibility to uphold
  • Adopting various cultures in the company could be beneficial
  • Creative collaboration and learning from others are beneficial within a company
  • Passion plays a significant role in branding
  • The exploration of Japanese shochu and awamori highlights the potential of tapping into diverse market
  • Education is a foundation for personal and professional growth



Quotes:


"We just communicated authentically to the world why we care. And it attracted like-minded people that were just as passionate about getting technology into the hands of emerging companies." - Marcus Olson 


 "Education is so central to every way that I approach everything that it really can\'t be stripped from who I am as a person." - Christopher Pellegrini



Connect with Denis: 


Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.com

Website: http://www.leadingchangepartners.com/

Leadership Is Changing Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LeadershipIsChanging/

Leadership is Changing LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/leadership-is-changing-podcast/



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