Seth Kahan’s Podcast
Grand Challenges represent the wicked problems that society faces—complex, persistent, and difficult to solve due to incomplete, contradictory, and ever-changing demands. Yet, addressing them is essential for humanity and life on Earth to survive and thrive. My work is dedicated to confronting these monumental issues.
These challenges are too vast for any single mind to fully comprehend or solve. They are multi-dimensional, with deep systemic roots that are reflected in legislation, policies, social behavior, and even individual thoughts and mindsets. These factors limit our ability to effectively address them.
However, there are models and frameworks I’ve developed to help organizations and activists collaborate in making tangible progress. These stem from my experience at the World Bank, where I’ve witnessed both the successes and failures of multinational efforts, and from my work with Grand Challenges in sectors that include maternal health in Kenya, earth science, finance, nursing, and mental health.
Seth Kahan’s Podcast
From the Steel Works to Global Impact: Amplifying Good with Chris Cooper
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What does a steelworker’s son from Northern England know about global business elevation? Quite a lot, as it turns out. My guest today, Chris Cooper, has a story that feels less like a traditional career ladder and more like a masterclass in intentionality. We explore his journey from the gritty reality of the British steel industry to the helm of one of the world’s longest-running business podcasts.
Chris is a man who truly embodies "Business Elevation." He isn’t just talking about bottom lines; he’s talking about the "ripple effect" of leadership—how one person’s energy can lift an entire team, a company, and even a community in Kenya.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The "Chief Executive" Moment: The childhood encounter that changed Chris’s trajectory at age 13.
- Energy Management: Moving teams from the "Crap Zone" to a high-performance frequency.
- The Elevation Collective: Why Chris is gathering "lights" from around the world to amplify social good.
- Purpose in Practice: Chris’s hands-on work with Molly Bedingfield’s Global Angels project in Kenya.
- Legacy Projects: How business and community good merged in the creation of Everards Meadows.
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