YPO Mid-America U.S.

"Cities are ground zero for the fight against global climate change," says Rheaply CEO Garry Cooper. ♻ Get his vision for scaling circular economies through the reuse of building materials, furniture, office supplies and more to empower economic growth while reducing carbon emissions and protecting the planet: https://on.ypo.org/3VFRSYT #businsess #leadership #impact #sustainability #YPOChicago

Welcome new member Ben Warnecke! #businsess #leadership #YPOIndiana

"It’s hard to put words to how powerful these meetings have been for these next-level leaders. We’ve had incredible advances in each area of our business due to the giving nature of these peers who lend a hand to bring us to the next level." Read on to see how YPO has impacted my business and professional life!

Thank you, Salem P. Najjar, CPA! #business #lifelonglearning

They say "It's lonely at the top," and for entrepreneurs, it's often true. As a CEO, you face unique challenges that can make you feel isolated and disconnected from your team. Team members might hesitate to share bad news, fearing it might cause a ripple effect. People don't want to hear about your struggles - they just see the polished exterior. I knew I needed to find a support system that truly understood what I was going through. That's why I joined YPO (Young Presidents' Organization). It has been a lifesaver! Every month, I meet with six other CEOs facing similar challenges. We strategize, share stories, and support each other. It's a safe space for vulnerability, where everyone understands the CEO rollercoaster. No judgment, just pure, practical CEO camaraderie. It's like having an instant tribe of trusted advisors. Leadership doesn't have to be a lonely climb. Finding your tribe can transform isolation into inspiration. How do you tackle the loneliness of leadership? #Entrepreneurship #Loneliness #YPO

🏳️🌈 As we enter the last week of #PrideMonth, YPO member Andy Nunemaker reminds us of the power of storytelling to inspire and impact #business #leaders and employees alike: "I see diversity round tables happening throughout the year, where an Affinity group hosts a meeting for the entire company to share life stories from their members. My hope is that if that story is told to a wider audience, there's going to be someone in there that relates to it, especially a younger audience that says, 'Oh, my gosh! There's a path for me.'" Leaders can celebrate #Pride year-round to promote inclusive cultures that are proven to enhance long-term success. ✨So don't wait until next June to communicate the power of belonging! #inspiration #communication #change #empathy YPO Mid-America U.S. #YPOWisconsin

Want a #growth hack for future-proofing your #profits? Global leaders say focus on #sustainability and invest in #innovations that protect the planet and the bottom line: https://on.ypo.org/4dE4FSt #business #leadership #impact

Juneteenth represents brighter days filled with celebration but also serves as a reminder of the pain and struggles America’s Black community experienced – and still experiences. At YPO with its vision to inspire leaders to make a difference in the world, the day also serves as an opportunity. For member Jason Edwards, it means honoring his father’s #legacy as an influential legislator who fought to make June 19th a federal holiday. “Use Juneteenth as a day to communicate to your company and the descendants of American slavery, that you hear them, you see their history and you recognize their story,” Edwards urges. For Kanarys™ CEO Mandy Price it means funneling her civic mindedness into a company dedicated to systemic change around #diversity, equity and inclusion. “It takes all of us to ensure that we are creating a world that is working for the betterment of all. It’s not just a moral imperative, but societal necessity," she says. Frenchy's Chicken’s CEO Ernest H. is honoring the holiday by partnering with a young Black-owned company, a competitor, to create a menu collaboration. “We hope it shows the community, and really everyone, that Juneteenth was just the beginning of the journey,” Hunter says. “The way we continue to improve Black-owned businesses is to work together and cross competitor lines.” And Devon Henry is leaning into his Black YPO network to support and celebrate other leaders. “We share our joy and celebrate each other’s wins,” he says about the smaller group of YPO members within the larger organization. “We’re constantly asking how we can help each other." Visit https://on.ypo.org/4crxWhz to learn more about these leaders show finding inspiring ways to celebrate Juneteenth. #businsess #leadership #impact #history #BlackHistory

Honoring #Juneteenth is a #family affair for YPO member Jason Edwards. His father, former #Texas state representative Albert Edwards, was instrumental in leading the cause to make June 19th a federal holiday and due to his efforts, in 2021 Congress approved the bill to establish the nationwide holiday. Jason continues his father’s #legacy through #education and #advocacy at Juneteenth U.S.A. Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 – two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed – when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, USA, to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people were freed. Last year, Edwards sat down with DEI & You Consulting's Dolores Crazover (She/Her) to reflect on his father’s #legacy and what it meant to him to have the day legally recognized. #Leadership #impact #history #nationalholiday 

Although we occasionally win in business, my wife Meredith has seen every ounce of failure. She's been there pregnant and caring for our two-year-old son while I worked 18-hour days in the basement trying to start the company with hardly a dollar remaining. She's been my psychologist most days of the year, dealing with the challenges of a general contracting company. She has been a faithful supporter of any ambition in growth I’ve had, regardless of the strain on our family, but has reminded me that our children are always the priority. She knows that I believe I'm doing this for a higher purpose: to watch families like ours win in life, to see our teammates come home from work to transcend lives under their own roof and impact their communities. We are blessed with wonderful humans at Richard Group that carry our mission throughout the country. I'm proud to have won the Ernst & Young Midwest Entrepreneur of the Year award. But make no doubt about it: Meredith has helped me see the light at the end of the tunnel for nearly a decade. Cheers to the spouses of all construction professionals who see our industry as a positive light to a tombstone worthy life. A huge thank you to Kathleen Toomey, Ram Ramanan, Luke Thumm, Allen L. Rogoway, Gary Walter, and our wonderful employees for pushing me to earn this night. #constructiontitan #purposebuilder #EYEOY #entrepreneur #families #purpose #values #eoymw