Leadership and Faith: Compassion, Vulnerability, and Success with Jeff Small and Niyi Yusuf

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Mistakes Over Failure

YPO

18 episodes

2 months ago

This new podcast series highlights the missteps, triumphs and commits to learning that CEOs experience when addressing diversity, inclusion and belonging. CEOs, Presidents and board members play a critical, and often challenging role, in impacting diversity and inclusion within their organizations and communities. Dr. Christine Crawford and Leslie Wingo tackle these important topics through frank discussions with their fellow YPO members and leaders. Find out how they hold themselves accountable to do this work and simultaneously inspire commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging within each part of their businesses to create long-term impact.

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Leadership and Faith: Compassion, Vulnerability, and Success with Jeff Small and Niyi Yusuf

Mistakes Over Failure

30 minutes 53 seconds

1 year ago

Leadership and Faith: Compassion, Vulnerability, and Success with Jeff Small and Niyi Yusuf

In this riveting episode, we dive into the journeys of Jeff Small, CEO of private equity firm MDH Partners, and Niyi Yusuf, Managing Partner of Verraki and president of NASFAT, a Nigerian Islamic faith society. Jeff, shares his evolution from a young CEO fixated on intellect to a leader enriched by emotional intelligence and faith. He reveals how personal and professional challenges, along with spiritual practices, have deepened his connection with others and strengthened his leadership. Niyi, from Lagos, Nigeria, recounts his rise from humble beginnings to becoming a pivotal figure in African business. His leadership, grounded in compassion, reflects his dedication to uplifting others. Niyi points out the importance of humility and continuous learning, blending his Islamic faith with his professional ethos. Together, Jeff and Niyi explore how faith influences leadership, the significance of vulnerability, and the balance between business success and ethical responsibility. This episode is a masterclass in empathy, resilience, and the transformative power of faith in the workplace.

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