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Keep up with the news, inspiring words and business insights that make Brad tick! From leadership lessons, news related to Brad’s work in academia and the latest updates from the Wing 2 Wing Foundation, think of this blog as a resource for learning and connection.

Moves The Needle & Brad D. Smith Podcast Recap

October 21, 2020

In a recent interview with Moves The Needle, Brad D. Smith shares his experience as a leader, educator, and executive. Brad speaks about what an empathic and productive leader looks like for businesses and beyond. With a rich personal history of meeting challenges in the workplace and changing executive roles, he talks about what makes […]

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Brad D. Smith Honored With 2020 Champion of Children Award

October 16, 2020

On October 6, 2020, West Virginia KIDS COUNT (WVKC) honored Brad D. Smith with the Champion of Children Award for his ongoing commitment to developing education-based and economic opportunities within the mountain state. WVKC is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with over 30 years of experience meeting the needs of children and families. It is a […]

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Brad D. Smith & HERD 20-20 Webinar Recap

September 24, 2020

In a recent Q&A interview with Marshall University as part of the HERD 20-20 webinar series, Brad D. Smith provides his perspective as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and education-focused business leader. Brad offers his insight on multiple topics related to large and small businesses surviving and prospering during the pandemic, and he discusses how other corporate […]

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Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood – A Case Study for Today’s Leaders

September 10, 2020

In today’s increasingly chaotic and unpredictable world, a premium is being placed on the attributes and actions of our leaders. While some may argue that this is not a new expectation, the reality is that 2020 has brought an unanticipated share of challenges that have tested new and seasoned leaders in ways that could have […]

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How to Discover Your Why: What I Learned From My Transition From CEO

October 21, 2019 - LinkedIn Article

After stepping down from eleven years as Intuit’s CEO, Brad D. Smith realized that his decision, while the right choice, left him feeling uncertain about his own life’s next mission. Smith consulted with other successful industry leaders who had experience redefining their focuses and discovered that one of his biggest personal values was championing underserved […]

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Life’s Most Important Lesson Learned at a Young Age

June 28, 2018 - LinkedIn Article

Since serving on Intuit’s diversity council almost 20 years ago, Brad D. Smith always arrives at the same conclusion about the significance of diversity and inclusion: the true power of our differences happens below the surface of what we most easily observe about others.

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Three Ways to Prepare the Next Generation for the Future

May 21, 2018 - LinkedIn Article

No one achieves greatness on their own, and as a community-driven business leader, Brad D. Smith has had the privilege of learning from the employees and customers of the future.

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Three Ways Being a Parent Made Me a Better Leader

March 2, 2018 - LinkedIn Article

Reflecting back on raising children, it has become clear to Brad D. Smith that many of the lessons that he’s learned from being a parent apply equally to the work environment.

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