Business Origin Stories for Entrepreneurs, Coaches, and Leaders
Business Origin Stories is the podcast for leadership, life, and business. This show features coaching calls and heart-to-heart conversations with successful entrepreneurs, leaders, authors, and experts.
Join your host, Amy Schutte, a business coach and brand strategist, as she dives into ways to create stand-out brands and aligned businesses through storytelling and proven business frameworks.
At its core, Business Origin Stories is a recognition that the stories we tell are our greatest currency.
Business Origin Stories for Entrepreneurs, Coaches, and Leaders
79: People First Leadership with Rick Harris
Leadership gets talked about in terms of strategy and performance, but the truth is, it always comes back to people. That’s the heartbeat of my conversation today with Rick Harris.
Rick is the CEO of the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP), a 30+ year nonprofit leader, and a former radio DJ with an incredible story to share. What I love most about Rick is how he leads with connection to create teams and communities that thrive because relationships come first.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Rick’s surprising leap from radio into association leadership
- Why authentic conversations matter more than endless emails and Slack messages
- How trust, transparency, and equal pay build retention and loyalty
- Practical networking tips you can use whether you’re leading a team or growing your business
Rick reminds us that personal connection fuels both healthy culture and sustainable business at the same time.
If you’re ready for a fresh perspective on leadership, relationships, and what it really takes to build something that lasts, this conversation will encourage you and give you plenty to put into practice.
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Connect with Rick:
- Website: http://www.apmp.org
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/apmp
Instagram:
@amyschutte_
Work with us: www.hudsonandco.co