P³ with Preston Poore

Rare Disease, Resilience, and Leading Through Adversity | with Laura MacNeill

Preston Poore Episode 34

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In this episode of P³ with Preston Poore, Preston welcomes Laura McNeill, President of the CMT Research Foundation. The two discuss living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, its symptoms, its impact, and the importance of resilience and strength in facing challenges. Laura shares how her experience with CMT influences her leadership and offers insights into effective nonprofit leadership. 


00:00 Introduction to a Rare Disease
00:38 Meet Laura MacNeill: CMT Research Foundation President
01:11 Understanding Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
04:38 Personal Stories and Hidden Challenges
08:02 Facing CMT Head-On
16:56 Leadership and Nonprofit Success
28:46 Lightning Round: Getting to Know Laura
32:00 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

#leadership #nonprofitleadership #resillience #adversity  #cmt 

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CMT Research Foundation - https://cmtrf.org/

About Preston Poore

Preston Poore is a former Coca-Cola executive who practices what he preaches. He uses his wealth of hard-earned experience in the corporate arena to help emerging leaders and millennials reach their potential—all while staying true to his values, purpose, and goals.

Preston is a Certified Maxwell Leadership Team Keynote Speaker, Facilitator, Trainer, and Executive Coach. Through his books, Discipled Leader (2022 Selah Awards Nonfiction Book of the Year) and 21 Days to Sound Decision Making, his blog, and podcast, he seeks to help people become redemptive influences in their workplaces and live more fulfilling lives.

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