In this episode, host Mike Miller chats with FOCUS St. Louis president and CEO Yemi Akande-Bartsch. The discussion touches on Akande-Bartsch's approach to helping local leaders reach their full potential, including why it can be helpful to create a map of leadership ecosystems to understand challenges and build relationships. Akande-Bartsch also shares insights into the pressing local issues that FOCUS is helping leaders solve, the importance of humility, and strategies that anyone can follow to become a more impactful leader.  Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

This episode is sponsored by Genesis of St. Charles and supported by Butler's Pantry.

The only standalone Genesis dealership in Missouri is now open just 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. With a vast selection of new and used luxury vehicles, the dealership offers competitive prices on every model on the lot.

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In this episode, host <a href="https://www.stlmag.com/api/pv/3skz35DjF7xToXxsec5fByXvob9T5N03P7kC2FuJzaPm917kmBRqp1IdCFIZ4Hjh/++/topics/mike-miller/">Mike Miller</a> chats with <a href="https://focus-stl.org/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (FOCUS St. Louis)">FOCUS St. Louis</a> president and CEO <a href="https://focus-stl.org/about-focus/our-team/yemi-akande-bartsch/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Yemi Akande-Bartsch)">Yemi Akande-Bartsch</a>. The discussion touches on Akande-Bartsch's approach to helping local leaders reach their full potential, including why it can be helpful to create a map of leadership ecosystems to understand challenges and build relationships. Akande-Bartsch also shares insights into the pressing local issues that FOCUS is helping leaders solve, the importance of humility, and strategies that anyone can follow to become a more impactful leader.  Listen and follow The BizSTL Podcast on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bizstl-podcast/id1737256404" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Apple Podcasts)">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/17mGzel62ghQBVeUx8tIpY?si=eb3f96c4951c4b05" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Spotify)">Spotify</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwYnyrcREHGkndRHs5vWIZq48Bs982OID&amp;si=hVm80h98FITtTADJ" aria-label="Link opens in new window (YouTube)">YouTube</a>, or wherever podcasts are available.
This episode is sponsored by <a href="https://www.genesisofstcharles.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Genesis of St. Charles)">Genesis of St. Charles</a> and supported by <a href="https://www.butlerspantry.com/" aria-label="Link opens in new window (Butler's Pantry)">Butler's Pantry</a>.
The only standalone Genesis dealership in Missouri is now open just 20 minutes from downtown St. Louis. With a vast selection of new and used luxury vehicles, the dealership offers competitive prices on every model on the lot.
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Join St. Louis Magazine associate editor Mike Miller for insightful discussions with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are shaping the future of St. Louis’ business scene. Each episode features in-depth interviews covering industry trends, local success stories, and cutting-edge solutions. Whether you’re looking for ways to transform your organization or working to level-up your own career, the BizSTL Podcast is full of new ideas, actionable advice, and invaluable wisdom that will help you unlock your full potential.

Join St. Louis Magazine associate editor Mike Miller for insightful discussions with local leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators who are shaping the future of St. Louis’ business scene. Each episode features in-depth interviews covering industry trends, local success stories, and cutting-edge solutions. Whether you’re looking for ways to transform your organization or working to level-up your own career, the BizSTL Podcast is full of new ideas, actionable advice, and invaluable wisdom that will help you unlock your full potential.

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