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01/02/2026

HOPE for Leaders - January edition

Email from HOPE, LLC Helping Other People Excel In This Issue How are you, really? The leadership power of radical self-inquiry Start the year with intention: A leader's road map to success Celebratin

01/02/2026

Most people think you need a team, office, and round-the-clock hustle to run a successful marketing team. Todd Krise is here to challenge that. In this episode of Activating HOPE, he shares how he left traditional agency life to build a solo business powered by AI and designed for freedom. You’ll hear how to launch your own setup—tools, processes, and mindset included.

But this episode isn’t just about going it alone. Todd also introduces a growing network of like-minded marketers—what he calls “mercenaries”—who are building lean operations while tapping into shared tools, knowledge, and accountability. And for those leading teams, there’s a powerful takeaway: AI isn’t just for automation, it’s a tool for developing people. Todd explains how leaders can use AI to upskill team members, streamline collaboration, and create a more empowered, agile workforce.

Whether you're freelancing, transitioning out of a full-time role, or guiding a team through digital transformation, this episode will show you a smarter way to grow—without the bloat, burnout, or bureaucracy.

Search for Activating HOPE wherever you get your podcasts, or find us at hopeforleaders.com/podcast. Educational Directions

12/15/2025

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12/10/2025

HOPE is excited to partner with Rutgers Business School's Center for Women in Business to kick off the new year with two powerful leadership webinars!

✨ Living Aligned: Identify What Drives You and Set Goals that Matter
📅 January 15

✨ Own Your Leadership Journey Within Your Workplace
📅 February 6

If you’re looking to start 2026 with clarity, purpose, and practical tools to elevate your leadership, we’d love for you to join us.

👉 Register here: https://women.business.rutgers.edu/events

Hope to see you there!

12/01/2025

HOPE for Leaders - December edition

Email from HOPE, LLC Helping Other People Excel In This Issue The real deal: Why authenticity is a leader's greatest advantage Pause with purpose: Slowing down to embrace the season A holiday poem for

12/01/2025

Leading in moments of crisis requires the higher-thinking part of your brain, your frontal cortex, to orchestrate all of your other brain components to find those stroke-of-genius thoughts that allow things to move forward instead of spiraling into an outright catastrophe. Yet this level of adversity shifts your thinking to the more primitive, survival, component of your brain, your amygdala. At your moment of existential crisis, your intellect is cut in half. What if you could instead double or triple your available intellect at these times?

During this episode of Activating HOPE with Joe Luttrell, we’ll discuss how to elevate your own intellect, when you need it the most, so you can lead others involved in the crisis to do the same.

Search for Activating HOPE wherever you get your podcasts, or find us at hopeforleaders.com/podcast.

Educational Directions

11/03/2025

HOPE for Leaders - November edition

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11/03/2025

In this episode of Activating HOPE, we take an honest and hopeful look at what it truly means to lead a nonprofit in today’s complex world. This conversation explores the passion that fuels nonprofit leaders—and the pressures that come with the job.

Our guest, DeVone Holt, brings a wealth of experience and insight to the table as we unpack both the inspiring opportunities and tough challenges of mission-driven leadership. From navigating resource constraints and stakeholder expectations to staying anchored in purpose amid constant change, we’ll explore what it takes to lead with clarity, resilience, and heart.

Search for Activating HOPE wherever you get your podcasts, or find us at hopeforleaders.com/podcast.

10/10/2025

Honorred to attend the book release party for The Curiosity Curve by my friend and colleague, Dr. Debra Clary. Her new book, The Curiosty Curve, is a powerful call to lean into curiosity—especially in a world that too often defaults to criticism.

Debra reminds us that curiosity isn’t just a trait—it’s a leadership imperative. Her insights challenge us to ask better questions, embrace uncertainty, and lead with empathy and imagination.

Let’s celebrate leaders who choose curiosity over judgment. Congratulations, Debra!

10/01/2025

HOPE for Leaders - October edition

Email from HOPE, LLC Helping Other People Excel In This Issue The power of pausing: Why leaders must slow down and breathe Leading through the season of reflection Fueling energy through wellness: A l

10/01/2025

New Episode Alert!

Clarity looks different for everyone. For some, it’s an answer or a clear direction. For others, it’s making sense of a complex situation. But for most, clarity is a calm, focused state of mind—where stress fades and the next step becomes obvious.

As rewarding as it is to help others find clarity in their business challenges, it’s even more powerful to equip people with the tools to uncover their own.

In this episode of Activating HOPE, I sit down with Jim Vaselopulos to explore how you can discover clarity for your unique business problems.

Tune in now—wherever you get your podcasts or at hopeforleaders.com/podcast.

Educational Directions

09/14/2025

Excited to serve as a mentor for the G.R.O.W. (“Gaining and Retaining Outstanding Women”) Mentorship Program, focused on advancing mid-career leaders.

Offered by the Rutgers Center for Women in Business, a powerful alliance of academic leaders, corporate partners and business professionals dedicated to making the workplace work for everyone.

Proud to support and empower women as they strategize career growth, develop strong networks and learn confidently self-advocate …. Looking forward to a meaningful and impactful experience!