Amy O’Dell is the founder of Jacob’s Ladder, a special education school in Georgia, and one of the top-rated Leadercast speakers in 2022. In this episode, Amy shares the incredible story of her “sidewalk moment” when she harnessed the power of inclusion and care to create a welcoming community and learning center for children with special needs. After this episode, we’ll all want Amy O’Dell as our mentor.
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The Power of Empathy with Ryan Dowd
Ryan Dowd is the Executive Director of a Large Homeless Shelter in Chicago leading over 6000 volunteers. Ryan’s expertise gives him an acute perspective on