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Season 3, Episode 217
Can Getting Outside Make You a Better Leader? (feat. Rhiannon Hoeweler & Mike Sipple Jr.)
Can stepping away from your desk — and into nature — actually make you a better leader?
In this episode, Rhiannon Hoeweler, VP of Strategic Impact at MadTree Brewing, shares how spending time outdoors fuels better leadership, clearer thinking, and stronger teams. We explore why MadTree prioritizes environmental stewardship, how they connect their people to purpose, and the unexpected ways nature enhances mental health, decision-making, and resilience.
If you’re a CEO, HR leader, founder, or consultant wondering how to lead better — maybe the answer isn’t in the boardroom. Maybe it’s on the trails.
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Links and Resources:
• Connect with Rhiannon Hoeweler: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhiannon-hoeweler-4bb29a44/
• Learn more about MadTree Brewing: https://madtree.com
• Join Impact 100 Cincinnati: https://impact100.org
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⏳ TIMECODES:
00:00 - Welcome and intro
00:44 - Rhiannon’s leadership journey and creating impact-driven roles
02:15 - How MadTree Brewing built a strategy for sustainability
05:48 - Turning community engagement into competitive advantage
10:53 - How hiring the right leaders fuels innovation
17:25 - Building a connected ecosystem of nonprofits and businesses
26:18 - The emotional side of leadership — navigating self-doubt and growth
38:03 - Why outdoor recreation, trails, and nature improve mental health
50:26 - Leadership, gratitude, and self-care practices that work
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Connect with Mike Sipple, Jr.!
LinkTree: ➡️ https://www.linktr.ee/mikesipplejr
LinkedIn: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikesipplejr
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