Potentiality pushes through the muck and the mud to emerge with beauty and impact. Most things do not come easily. Dedication, perseverance and belief is needed. When we refuse to stay stuck and we continually move forward, we will create something of worth. To fuel this pursuit, we need to be both savage and sage. We need to be fearless.
In this episode, I (Daniel) discussed this truth with Steve Johns, the CEO of OneCause and the author of Fearless: Leadership Lessons at the Crossroads. Steve related what it means to be fearless, effects of what the pandemic stole from us, reestablishing human connection, and hope with a plan. He also shared about his inspiration for Fearless, leading with authenticity, being a modern stoic, and much more.
“Fearless is being willing to move forward and take action in the face of great unknown.” -- Steve Johns
What You’ll Learn
- Observation and execution
- Inspiration for Fearless
- Effects of what the pandemic stole from us
- Reestablishing human connection
- What fearless looks like
- Hope with a plan
- People first: adjusting post pandemic
- Being a modern stoic
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Connect with Steve Johns
Steve is the CEO of OneCause and the author of Fearless: Leadership Lessons at the Crossroads. He is passionate about helping nonprofits build a better tomorrow.
Steve has over 30 years of experience in technology, corporate development, venture capital, event production and entrepreneurship. He has served as a senior executive in the Fortune 500, as well as successful early-stage start-up investing and scale-up executive leadership. Steve served on the Motorola Research Visionary Board and was a pioneer member of DePaul’s Coleman Entrepreneurship Center Blue Print Mentoring Program. He currently serves on the board for TechPoint helping guide growth initiatives for the Indiana tech industry.
As the Chief Executive Officer at OneCause, Steve leads a team of dedicated, curious, and helpful professionals who have supported more than 10,000 nonprofits as they achieve their missions. OneCause has emerged as the leading mobile fundraising platform helping nonprofits raise more money and connect with more donors.
In 2022, Steve added “author” to his resume. He began writing his debut book, Fearless: Leadership Lessons at the Crossroads, after a message to his team: “Be safe.” A modern thinker, Steve links timeless learning, stoicism, real life experiences, and powerful stories into a mesmeric diary that delivers warmth and charm.
Outside of leading fearlessly, you can find him jamming to classic rock tunes in his office, walking the sands of Cocoa Beach with his family, or cheering on his beloved Chicago White Sox.
Website: OneCause.com
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CONNECT WITH DANIEL FULLER
Daniel is a partner and the VP of Business Development for FullStack PEO and co-host of the Savage to Sage podcast. He is passionate about seeing people, leaders, cultures, and organizations develop. He says, “When I have the honor of being a part of that maturation process, it's even more satisfying. My life and work are given to empowering teachable, humble, and hungry leaders and teams to create and sustain joyful, strategic, and productive environments.”
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Kyle Maloney is a Senior Account Executive at FullStack PEO and co-host of the Savage to Sage podcast. As a high energy Human Resources professional with a strong cross-cultural background and experience, Kyle brings the ability to lead and implement effective Change Management. His policies and procedures enhance overall morale and productivity of both employees and companies.
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