When Dr. Kent Hutcheson founded Colorado UpLift in 1982 as a summer jobs program for urban and underserved youth, he had no idea what kind of impact he’d have, not only in the Denver area, but around the country. In this special episode, we talk with Dr. Hutcheson’s son about the life of his father, the impact he saw, and how to pass on a legacy that lasts for generations, all while sharing many stories along the way. Pre-order your copy of Dr. Hutcheson’s Book, A Most Incredible Adventure: A Memoir, on Amazon: <a href= "https://amzn.to/2qGluJ7">https://amzn.to/2qGluJ7</a> Learn more about Colorado UpLift: <a href= "https://coloradouplift.org/">https://coloradouplift.org/</a> Partner with us through a tax-deductible donation: <a href= "https://coloradouplift.org/donate/">https://coloradouplift.org/donate/</a> Read the full show notes:<a href= "https://coloradouplift.org/2019/11/11/leading-on-purpose-ep3-show-notes/">https://coloradouplift.org/2019/11/11/leading-on-purpose-ep3-show-notes/</a>

Overcoming Learned Helplessness with Bryant Shaw

Since 1982, Colorado UpLift has been developing youth with a vision of building up new generations of urban leaders. But UpLift’s passion for leadership and community transformation doesn’t end with its students. Join Joe Sanders (UpLift’s CEO) and Brian Stamer (COO) as they interview leaders from across the Denver area to learn how they overcome challenges, what makes them passionate, and how they have become positive change-makers. Each episode will enlighten, energize, and equip listeners to make a difference in their own communities.