Michael is the CEO of Gen Next, an eclectic community of influential and purposeful leaders committed to addressing the most critical issues facing future generations. He pioneered a high impact venture philanthropy model to counter domestic terrorism, which has been featured at the White House and across Wired, Bloomberg, Axios, ABC News and more. Michael talks about a childhood visit to Russia and its transformative effect, why he doesn’t pay attention to the 24-hour news cycle, the importance of taking the long view, and how he thinks about social impact. He also discusses lessons with global perspectives, the importance of civics, his family’s recent adoption triumph, and the benefits of daily journaling and meditation. In yet another stimulating episode, Michael will make you think big-picture about the world we will leave behind for the generations to come    

<p>Michael is the CEO of Gen Next, an eclectic community of influential and purposeful leaders committed to addressing the most critical issues facing future generations. He pioneered a high impact venture philanthropy model to counter domestic terrorism, which has been featured at the White House and across Wired, Bloomberg, Axios, ABC News and more.&nbsp;Michael talks about a&nbsp;childhood visit to Russia and its transformative effect, why he doesn&rsquo;t pay attention to the 24-hour news cycle, the importance of taking the long view, and how he thinks about social impact. He also discusses lessons with global perspectives, the importance of civics, his family&rsquo;s recent adoption&nbsp;triumph, and the benefits of daily journaling and meditation. In yet another stimulating episode, Michael will make you think big-picture about the world we will leave behind for the generations to come&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

Shauna Swerland, CEO of Fuel Talent, launches the What Fuels You podcast, where she sits down with influential, interesting and successful leaders to learn from them. She digs into the stories and choices that made them who they are today, with the goal of sharing the inspiration, perseverance and stories of resilience that are normally only shared within an inner circle. You'll walk away feeling fueled by each episode as Shauna uncovers things like personal hardships and failures, what it’s like to become an entrepreneur and tips on building a successful career.

What Fuels You

Shauna Swerland, CEO of Fuel Talent, hosts the What Fuels You podcast, where she sits down with influential, interesting, and successful leaders from all areas of business. She digs into the stories and choices that made them who they are today, with the goal of sharing the inspiration, perseverance, and stories of resilience that are normally only shared within an inner circle. You'll walk away feeling fueled by each episode as Shauna uncovers things like personal hardships and failures, what it’s like to become an entrepreneur, and tips on building a successful career. 

<p>Shauna Swerland, CEO of Fuel Talent, hosts the What Fuels You podcast, where she sits down with influential, interesting, and successful leaders from all areas of business. She digs into the stories and choices that made them who they are today, with the goal of sharing the inspiration, perseverance, and stories of resilience that are normally only shared within an inner circle. You'll walk away feeling fueled by each episode as Shauna uncovers things like personal hardships and failures, what it’s like to become an entrepreneur, and tips on building a successful career. </p>