Description

In this week's episode of "Everybody Leads with Tim Lupinacci," we welcome Bruce Deel, founder and CEO of City of Refuge and author of "Trust First." Bruce, recognized by the City of Atlanta as a community leader, is a renowned speaker and consultant for non-profit organizations.

Through a wide-ranging discussion, Bruce details his journey in leading City of Refuge, a non-profit dedicated to providing housing, job training, and essential resources to families in poverty. He also discusses the crucial role of trust and relationship-building with those in need and offers insights for emerging leaders.

• Key topics of the episode include:
• The evolution and challenges of Bruce’s leadership journey.
• The significance of establishing trust within an organization and with its beneficiaries.
• Inspirational stories from Bruce’s experience with City of Refuge.
• Lessons from setbacks and errors encountered during his leadership.
• Practices Bruce employs to handle the daily demands of his role.
• The transition of City of Refuge from a basic service provider to a comprehensive support organization.
• Bruce’s personal sources of inspiration.
• Strategies for effectively utilizing external resources to enhance leadership.
• The role of affirmation and recognition in team dynamics.
• Strategies for sustaining success during organizational growth.
• Future directions for City of Refuge.
• Practical advice for those aspiring to leadership roles.
• Leadership in action beyond formal titles.
• Opportunities for involvement with City of Refuge.

Additional Resources: 

• Trust Firstby Bruce Deel
• Peter Drucker Books
• John Maxwell Books

Charity:

This episode is in support of Bruce Deel’s designated charity City of Refuge. We have made a donation to this charity as a thank you to Bruce for joining Everybody Leads. To learn more about this charity, please visit cityofrefugeatl.org.

Contact Bruce Deel:

• Instagram: refugeman1
• Twitter: @BruceDeel1
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bruce.deel/
• LinkedIn

City of Refuge:
1300 Joseph E. Boone Blvd. NW,
Atlanta, GA 30314
(404)874-2241
https://www.cityofrefugeatl.org

Thank you for listening, and please join us again to hear from more exceptional leaders.

Click for more: 

• https://everybodyleads.org
• https://www.bakerdonelson.com

Producer: Jason Plank
Intern: Claudia Bonney Amamoo