According to Geoff, taking an idea from concept to reality as a leader takes:

• self-reflection around your privilege and the opportunities you have been given;
• clarity around your definition of leadership, and what you’re going to do about it;
• combining passion with a desire to deliver meaningful impact; and finally
• a belief you’re in it for the long run!

Geoff Tanner was our guest on episode 9 of Connecting with Purpose. Geoff is the Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer for The J.M. Smucker Company – a multi billion consumer goods company with brands like Jif, Smucker’s Jelly, Dunkin Donuts and more.

In this highlight Geoff shares the reflections that sparked his concept for founding Opening Track – an incredible non-profit organization which is sharing the power of music to thousands of deserving youth through the Boys and Girls Club network in NE Ohio – one of the poorest communities in the USA.

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