Based on everything he saw around him as an inner city kid in Pittsburgh, Bill Strickland's prospects looked pretty bleak. But then a teacher came along and planted the seed that a different path is possible.
That seed grew, and eventually Bill founded an organization that has changed the lives of hundreds of people, replanting that seed of hope and possibility over and over again.
Bill Strickland is the President & CEO of Manchester Bidwell Corporation, an organization that includes a multi-disciplined arts learning center for inner city youth, a vocational training center, and a grammy-winning jazz recording label.
He is the author of the book, Make the Impossible Possible, the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation Genius award, and a presidential appointee as a Council Member of the National Endowment for the Arts.
Listen to this podcast and learn:
- What inspired Strickland to found Manchester Bidwell Corporation.
- How Strickland's organization turned the traditional view of at-risk kids and poor people on its head.
- Why the people around you are such a vital piece of achieving success.
- How to find a great mentor.
- The most important thing to remember when pursuing your vision.
- How people get in their own way when pursuing their vision.
Details:
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Curt Rosengren's M.A.P. Maker Podcast: Bill Strickland
Length: 14:47
Enjoy!
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