Leadership for the Common Good

Leadership for the Common Good
Podcast Description
Welcome to Leadership for the Common Good, the podcast where we dive into the stories and strategies behind leadership that truly makes a difference. I’m your host, Jennifer McDowell, founder and Principal Coach at Common Good Coaching.
Whether you’re leading a team or a project, or simply seeking to lead your life with more intention and impact, this podcast is for you. I believe leadership should feel human — it should inspire, create hope, and deliver real results. Together, we’ll explore what it means to lead in a way that serves the common good, especially in challenging times.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes related to ethical leadership, social impact, and community-driven change. Examples of episodes include deep dives into legacy leadership with guests like Carol Reckling and discussions on leading with intention during challenging times, highlighting critical topics such as resilience, authenticity, and the role of leaders in building sustainable movements.

Welcome to Leadership for the Common Good, the podcast where we dive into the stories and strategies behind leadership that truly makes a difference. I’m your host, Jennifer McDowell, founder and Principal Coach at Common Good Coaching.
Whether you’re leading a team or a project, or simply seeking to lead your life with more intention and impact, this podcast is for you. I believe leadership should feel human — it should inspire, create hope, and deliver real results. Together, we’ll explore what it means to lead in a way that serves the common good, especially in challenging times.
In this powerful new episode of Leadership For the Common Good, host Jennifer McDowell sits down with longtime nonprofit leader Carol Reckling for an honest and deeply reflective conversation about the meaning of leadership across time.
Together, they explore:
What leadership really looks like in action
How change unfolds across generations
The emotional and professional journey of leaders who helped build movements and institutions
And the important question: What does it mean to be remembered?
Carol shares hard-won wisdom from her decades of service, offering a grounded perspective on impact, growth, and what it feels like to step back and reflect on a career devoted to social good.
Whether you’re an emerging leader or someone reflecting on your own legacy, this episode will leave you inspired to lead with intention — and to honor those who paved the way.
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