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The Character Effect

The Character Effect

Written by: KANNY
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 The Character Effect explores how high-character leadership can change the world of work - for everyone. Hear powerful, personal stories from professionals as they reflect on the mentors and role models who led with integrity, humility, and purpose.KANNY Careers Economics Personal Success
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  • From Ownership to Stewardship: Mark Beebe on Leading with Character

    From Ownership to Stewardship: Mark Beebe on Leading with Character
    Aug 21 2025

    Character in leadership begins with stewardship. In this episode of The Character Effect, Mark Beebe, COO of Enterprise Stewardship, shares why true leaders move from ownership to stewardship. And how humility, accountability, and purpose shape character that others want to follow.

    Mark reflects on lessons learned from his own leadership journey, the power of building “three capitals” (economic, social, spiritual), and why developing character is the most important—and hardest—work for leaders.
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    36 mins
  • Humble and Hungry: How Character Shapes Small Business Success with Bryan Doxford

    Humble and Hungry: How Character Shapes Small Business Success with Bryan Doxford
    Aug 7 2025

    Bryan Doxford, President of Grow America Fund, shares how traits like grit, humility, and integrity guide his approach to small business lending. From teaching entrepreneurs to always inviting others to grow, Bryan explains why the best leaders are “humble and hungry”, and why everything speaks when it comes to business leadership.
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    30 mins
  • Respect Isn’t Soft: Lead with Respect and Win, with Gregg Ward

    Respect Isn’t Soft: Lead with Respect and Win, with Gregg Ward
    Jul 22 2025

    Gregg Ward has lived four lives—actor, journalist, leadership coach, and accidental success.

    In this episode, he shares how a personal tragedy reshaped his view on respect and why it’s the secret sauce to real leadership. If you think respect is soft, think again.


    Watch Gregg's TEDx talk, Confessions of an Accidental Killer.

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    35 mins
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