Leading with heart — the story of Better Together CEO Megan Rose

This week, we speak with Megan Rose, president and CEO of Better Together. Better Together, based in Fort Myers, has served more than 10,000 children across Florida, keeping families intact and out of the state system. And it’s helped nearly 40,000 people, many in ‘second-chance’ life situations, find employment across 24 states. On the episode, Better Together CEO Megan Rose talks about the importance of failing fast and failing forward, while not losing your innovative edge in nonprofit work. Megan also talks about her childhood, and how others in her community helped her family overcome some difficult circumstances. 

3 Takeaways:

(14:40) There is no fear of failure, but you must learn from it

(15:05) Focus on 3 things at a time

(20:00) Self-discipline is a must-have

Timestamps:

(00:00) This episode is sponsored by Kerkering Barberio!

(01:00) Introducing Megan Rose and rapid fire questions

(02:35) Tell us about Better Together

(05:10) How Better Together helps people find employment

(08:40) What led you to this career path?

(13:40) Leadership advice

(17:20) What do you look for in leaders?

(21:25) Examples of failure you learned from

(27:15) What can we look forward to in 2025?

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