Lead to Succeed

About Lead to Succeed

Lead to Succeed is an interview series focused on Leadership in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Hosted by Steve Arwood, former director of the MEDC, this series is designed to help aspiring leaders of the U.P. go further and learn from those who are already leading the way.

Publisher

InvestUP

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Apr 2023

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Lead to Succeed - Sarah Lucas, Director of Michigan’s Office of Rural Prosperity within the Department of LEO

   In this episode of Lead to Succeed, host Steve Arwood talks with Sarah Lucas, Director of Michigan’s Office of Rural Prosperity within the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, about the tools and strategies helping rural communities prepare for growth. Sarah shares updates on the Rural Development Fund, including $4 million available this year and a new regional collaboration category, along with the work of the Rural Readiness Network, which now includes 175 communities. The convers...

2. 

   14 Sept 2026

   Lead to Succeed - Gina Thorsen, CEO of Jacquart Fabric Products

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3. 

   2 Jun 2026

   Lead to Succeed - Danica Stanciu, Daniel J. Kobasic Foundation

   In this episode of Lead to Succeed, host Steve Arwood talks with Danica Stanciu, President of the Daniel J. Kobasic Foundation, about legacy, philanthropy, and the kind of bold thinking needed to move the Upper Peninsula forward. Danica shares the story of her father, Daniel J. Kobasic, and how his values continue to guide the Foundation’s work across the U.P. The conversation also explores the Foundation’s recent $1.4 million commitment to Build U.P.’s CTE housing partnership, the importance...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 11 / 100

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Quality

22

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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