Host Radell Lewis sits down with Charley, a pioneering voice in conscious business leadership who brings a truly unique perspective to overcoming division in our polarized world.
About Today's Guest:
Charley combines over 20 years of corporate leadership experience with 7 years as President of the Pay it Forward Foundation and a decade of study with an enlightened teacher. This rare combination of business acumen, non-profit leadership, and spiritual development has positioned him as one of the first Chief Consciousness Officersa revolutionary role focused on healing division within organizations.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- How consciousness principles can transform corporate culture and bridge workplace divides
- The groundbreaking role of Chief Consciousness Officer and why every company needs one
- Practical strategies for leaders to move beyond polarization and create genuine collaboration
- Insights from Charley's book "Truth Has No Sides" on why opposing viewpoints often fuel division rather than progress
- Real-world applications of conscious leadership in today's fractured business environment
Why This Conversation Matters:
In an era where political division infiltrates every aspect of our livesincluding our workplacesCharley offers a path forward that transcends traditional left-right thinking. His work demonstrates how integrating consciousness into business leadership isn't just idealistic thinkingit's a practical necessity for organizations that want to thrive in our divided world.
With a social media network of over 5,000 executives and leaders, Charley is at the forefront of a movement that's reshaping how we think about leadership, unity, and progress beyond political boundaries.
Join Radell and Charley for a conversation that could change how you approach leadership, collaboration, and building bridges in your own organization and community.
Standard Resource Links & Recommendations
The following organizations and platforms represent valuable resources for balanced political discourse and democratic participation:
PODCAST NETWORK
ALIVE Podcast Network - Check out the ALIVE Network where you can catch a lot of great podcasts like my own, led by amazing Black voices. Link: https://alivepodcastnetwork.com/
CONVERSATION PLATFORMS
HeadOn - A platform for contentious yet productive conversations. It's a place for hosted and unguided conversations where you can grow a following and enhance your conversations with AI features. Link: https://app.headon.ai/
Living Room Conversations - Building bridges through meaningful dialogue across political divides. Link: https://livingroomconversations.org/
BALANCED NEWS & INFORMATION
OtherWeb - An AI-based platform that filters news without paywalls, clickbait, or junk, helping you access diverse, unbiased content. Link: https://otherweb.com/
VOTING REFORM & DEMOCRACY
Equal Vote Coalition & STAR Voting - Advocating for voting methods that ensure every vote counts equally, eliminating wasted votes and strategic voting. Link: https://www.equal.vote/star
Future is Now Coalition (FiNC) - A grassroots movement working to restore democracy through transparency, accountability, and innovative technology while empowering citizens and transforming American political discourse FutureisFutureis. Link: https://futureis.org/
POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT
Independent Center - Resources for independent political thinking and civic engagement. Link: https://www.independentcenter.org/
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