In this episode of Route to Success, host Sara engages with Roger Devine, a business leader dedicated to supporting volunteer-driven organizations through innovative fundraising tools. Roger shares his journey from publishing to finding purpose in helping communities, emphasizing the importance of resilience, sustainability, and listening in leadership. The conversation explores how organizational culture, institutional memory, and community impact are interconnected, providing insights for leaders looking to create meaningful change.
Key Takeaways
Roger Devine emphasizes the importance of community impact in business.
Leadership can be practical and mission-driven, focusing on long-term goals.
Building a business around service can lead to sustainable success.
The ripple effect of small community solutions can lead to larger societal change.
Resilience is fostered by working alongside dedicated organizations.
Organizational culture starts at the top and must be lived daily.
Listening is a crucial skill for effective leadership and decision-making.
Preserving institutional memory is vital for volunteer-led organizations.
Software can help organizations retain knowledge and improve operations.
Leaders should commit to doing what they know is right for their teams.
Connect with Roger here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerdevine/
What is The Route to Success?
Success rarely follows a straight line.
On The Route to Success, I sit down each week with business owners, nonprofit leaders, founders, and changemakers from different backgrounds to talk about the real stories behind leadership, growth, hope, and resilience.
Together, we explore the challenges people do not always see. Burnout. Setbacks. Purpose. Wellness. Asking for help. Starting over. We also talk about the practical tools, decisions, and habits that helped each guest keep moving forward.
These are honest, thoughtful conversations. They are not polished stories about perfect success. They are real discussions about what it takes to lead, grow, and find hope during difficult seasons, with plenty of moments to connect and laugh along the way.
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