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CEO: Chief Eternal Optimist with Kevin Rutherford

Kevin Rutherford

About Kevin,

Kevin is a human-centric leader helping you to unlock your team’s full potential by creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. Joined by other thought leaders, they will share tools they have used to create highly successful teams through culture-first leadership.


Kevin Rutherford is a CEO, board member, public speaker and team culture expert who believes in the power of people. As CEO of two different companies, he shaped their company cultures resulting in recognition as one of ‘Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work’ for a total of six years. Known as the Chief Eternal Optimist, he has made it his mission to create a working environment where everyone can succeed and thrive. Join Kevin on a journey to help you and your team become the very best they can be. 

Episodes
How to Build a Brand Consumers Love | Eric Ryan, Founder method | Olly | WellyMay 06, 2024
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Principles of Great Leadership | Wayne Wu, VMG - General PartnerApril 17, 2024
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Lessons in Leadership: How to Unlock the Power in Others | Abigail Buckwalter, CEO Nestlé Health Science USAApril 08, 2024
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Seth Goldman is Successfully Reinventing Ice Tea, Again! - CEO Just Ice Tea | Former Honest Tea CEOApril 01, 2024
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How to Find the Right Culture Fit | Roy Notowitz, CEO The Noto GroupMarch 25, 2024
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Your Success Has Nothing to Do with Luck! | Sean Riley, Dude Wipes CEOMarch 18, 2024
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Noses in, Fingers Out | Mike Fata, Founder and former CEO Manitoba HarvestMarch 11, 2024
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People Are People | Scott Allan, Former CEO Hydro FlaskFebruary 26, 2024
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The Billion Dollar Industry of Women's Sports | Caroline Fitzgerald, CEO GOALS February 19, 2024
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What Makes a Great Leader? - Kevin's hot takesJanuary 29, 2024
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Your Network Determines Your Net Worth | Lauren Phillips, Saysh VP MarketingJanuary 22, 2024
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The Identity of Team | Wendy Wheless, CEO Marathon KidsJanuary 15, 2024
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A Running Shoe Brand Optimized for Women | Wes Felix, CEO SayshJanuary 08, 2024
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The Reason Pickleball is Sweeping the Nation | Selkirk January 01, 2024
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Show Up & Evolve Consistently! | Jonathan Levitt - Sales Leader Inside Tracker + Podcast Host 'For the Long Run'December 24, 2023
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Caring So Much is Contagious | Oiselle CEO, Arielle Knutson December 17, 2023
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Run & Lead with Purpose! | Leadership Lessons | Jim Weber, Brooks CEODecember 10, 2023
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What Leaders Can Learn from a Group of 6 Unique 20-Something Friends | Homage to Matthew PerryDecember 01, 2023
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Gen Z is Having a Moment | How to Fix the Return to Office MandatesOctober 31, 2023
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The Age of the CEO RebrandOctober 29, 2023
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What Leaders Can Learn from Colorado Buffalos Football Head Coach, Deion SandersOctober 28, 2023
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We Are in a Human Energy Crisis -- and How to Fix it!October 27, 2023
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Podcast Trailer: Introducing the CEO: Chief Eternal Optimist with Kevin RutherfordOctober 23, 2023
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