Over the past year plus, Donald Thompson has had a chance to talk with some of the most influential leaders in the Triangle and throughout the world.  Today, we share some of the leadership lessons learned from: Kurt Merriweather, The Diversity Movement Adrienne Cole, Raleigh Chamber Sepi Saidi, SEPI Kendrall Felder, Cisco Keith Pigues, Luminas Strategy Matt Sheehan, Exhale Home Loren Shumate, One Source Veronica Kirin, Entrepreneurship Coach The Donald Thompson Podcast is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO, mentor, investor, and Diversity and Inclusion Consultant Donald Thompson. Music for this episode provided by Jensen Reed from his song, “You Can’t Stop Me”. The Donald Thompson Podcast is edited and produced by Earfluence. For more on how to engage your community or build your personal brand through podcasting, visit Earfluence.com. High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence. Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO’S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.