Episode #94: The Marathon of Leadership: Roosevelt Giles' Journey to Impact

Meet Roosevelt Giles - a trailblazing leader with 35+ years of experience who has gained global recognition as a thought leader on Business Transformation the next wave, and Digital Strategy. He has managed domestic and global strategic and operationally complex operations. Giles has extensive omni-channel experience in Finance, Insurance, Global Manufacturing Supply Chains, Healthcare, and Technology.  In this episode, Roosevelt shares insights from his remarkable career, including founding Endpoint Ventures and shaping diverse, impactful boards. He highlights the transformative power of diversity, education, and employee wellness in driving corporate success. From his roots as a sharecropper to becoming a marathon runner, Roosevelt's story is one of resilience and purpose.  Don’t miss this inspiring dive into conscious leadership and creating lasting impact! ** If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience. Please subscribe on Apple Podcasts / Spotify / Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. For transcripts and show notes, please go to: https://www.theconsciouscapitalists.com This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Lead Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor. Thank you for your support! - Timothy & Raj Time Stamps 00:00 Welcome to The Conscious Capitalists 00:13 Bangalore's Booming Business Scene 01:16 Introducing Roosevelt Giles 02:55 Roosevelt's Journey and Board Expertise 04:35 The Stakeholder Impact Foundation 06:20 Training Future Board Members 25:53 Diversity and Modern Board Dynamics 35:09 The Role of Board Members and Stakeholders 36:43 The Importance of Inclusivity and Innovation 37:23 Population Migration and Market Shifts 38:10 The Power of Index Funds and Activism 40:33 Personal Journey: From Sharecropping to Leadership 41:47 Lessons from a Sharecropper's Son 46:33 Building a Company with Employee Welfare 56:06 The Marathon Man: A Personal Challenge 01:02:00 Final Thoughts and Call to Action