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SummaryLong before he co-founded his executive search firm, Ballinger | Leafblad, Lars Leafblad had a passion for connection. From organizing a college alumni network to founding PollenMidwest, Lars has provided a guiding hand, bringing people together to make a difference in the world. GuestLars LeafbladHighlights Lars thought he wanted to be a doctor, but in college his passion for human connection guided him to a different path. A chance encounter with a panelist at an event opened his eyes to the world of executive search.  He started a side-gig newsletter about job opportunities called the “Lars-O-Festo” that became so popular it evolved into a non-profit: PollenMidwest. Lars has been open about struggles with anxiety and alcoholism, hoping to help others find healthy paths through their own challenges. 

Summary Long before he co-founded his executive search firm, Ballinger | Leafblad, Lars Leafblad had a passion for connection. From organizing a college alumni network to founding PollenMidwest, Lars has provided a guiding hand, bringing people together to make a difference in the world. Guest Lars LeafbladHighlights<ul> <li>Lars thought he wanted to be a doctor, but in college his passion for human connection guided him to a different path.</li> <li>A chance encounter with a panelist at an event opened his eyes to the world of executive search. </li> <li>He started a side-gig newsletter about job opportunities called the “Lars-O-Festo” that became so popular it evolved into a non-profit: PollenMidwest.</li> <li>Lars has been open about struggles with anxiety and alcoholism, hoping to help others find healthy paths through their own challenges.</li> </ul>

Lars Leafblad: The Power and Purpose of Connection

Lars Leafblad is co-founder and principal of the executive search firm Ballinger | Leafblad, Inc. He spent two summers in college working on the Famous Dave's National BBQ Touring Team and shares his career path from touring BBQ festivals to founding an executive search firm. Lars shares some career advice for those listening, and Yia and David ask him about his journey with sobriety and the community of vulnerability he has discovered along the way. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by Yia Vang and David Crabb. For more information, please visit us at whiteonricepodcast.com.

<a href="http://www.ballingerleafblad.com/who-we-are/lars-leafblad" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lars Leafblad </a>is co-founder and principal of the executive search firm Ballinger | Leafblad, Inc. He spent two summers in college working on the Famous Dave's National BBQ Touring Team and shares his career path from touring BBQ festivals to founding an executive search firm. Lars shares some career advice for those listening, and Yia and David ask him about his <a href="https://www.twincities.com/2018/02/03/his-i-had-my-last-drink-post-finds-affirmation-from-1m-viewers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">journey with sobriety</a> and the community of vulnerability he has discovered along the way. The White on Rice podcast is hosted and produced by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/chefyiavang/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Yia Vang</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/davidarthurc/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Crabb</a>. For more information, please visit us at <a href="https://www.whiteonricepodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">whiteonricepodcast.com.</a>

“Stop asking if we want to be connected, the answer is that we do.” Leadership and Engagement Director for the Bush Foundation and Twin Cities Twitter user extraordinaire Lars Leafblad talks about coming into a well-established organization and trying to build upon its strengths while incorporating new ideas. He talks about building relationships in person […]

Lars Leafblad | Pratfalls of Parenting Ep 77