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Why this conversation matters / Listen for

What can we learn about leading transformational changes from someone outside of K12 education? As it turns out, a lot. In this episode we talk with Rich Razgaitis, co-founder and CEO of FloWater to understand:

• the importance of an organization having a succinct mission statement.

• how to change behavior by first understanding human behavior.

• why you should look outside of your space for inspiration and problem solving input.

• the importance of agreeing on what problem you’re trying to solve.

• the need to be as dispassionate as possible when overcoming obstacles.

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Our guest

Fueled by his vision to leave a better environment for his children and the next generation, Rich ‘Raz’ Razgaitis is tackling a problem most people don’t even know they have: toxic drinking water.

As Co-Founder & CEO of FloWater, the world’s most advanced water refill station and member of the Inc. 5000 list, Raz is combining this vision with his 20+ years of leadership & tech experience to deliver a product that keeps 5.5 plastic water bottles from reaching our landfills and oceans every second (330+ million to date).

Referenced

> The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday

Lyle Kirtman on the 7 Competencies of highly effective education leaders

> Leadership: Key Competencies for Whole-System Change with Michael Fullan

> Leadership and Teams: The Missing Piece of the Educational Reform Puzzle

Connect with Rich

Corporate Website

Consumer Products Website (for purchase, including the faucet filter)
- reference following discount code for 20% off: hydrate20
Social Handles:
- Company: @drinkflowater
- Personal: @richrazgaitis

Applying the FloWater mission through a partnership with the DigDeep Foundation, which seeks to bring running water to the Americans who need it the most: https://www.digdeep.org/