CEO Connect Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:49:14 -0500 https://ceoconnect.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 CEO Connect yes dad8b22a-fafa-565b-8b25-4774d3568db3 The Headstrong Project episodic false CEO Connect spotlights executives driving real change – supporting veterans, advancing mental health, and fostering workplaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued. Brought to you by The Headstrong Project.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) The Headstrong Project https://storage.buzzsprout.com/n20d4xy65jjdiv3b4vov4u9sgl1f?.jpg CEO Connect Episode 2: Larry Richardson (AmeriPro Health) & Michael D'Ambrose (retired CHRO) Episode 2: Larry Richardson (AmeriPro Health) & Michael D'Ambrose (retired CHRO) CEO Connect is a podcast from The Headstrong Project that brings together executives who understand that strong organizations are built by leaders who invest in people and support veterans in the workplace.

Episode two features Larry Richardson, CEO of AmeriPro Health and a Marine Corps veteran who went from military service and public safety to building and scaling a rapidly growing healthcare organization. He’s joined by Michael D'Ambrose, a retired Chief Human Resources Officer with experience leading global teams at Boeing, ADM, and Citigroup, and a longtime advocate for veteran hiring and leadership development.

Hosted by Steve Amsden, founding member of HirePurpose, CEO Connect explores how the private sector can play a meaningful role in supporting veteran mental health and shaping strong workplace cultures.

In this episode, Larry and Michael discuss what makes veterans some of the strongest hires, why military experience is often misunderstood, and what leadership looks like when people come first.

]]> CEO Connect is a podcast from The Headstrong Project that brings together executives who understand that strong organizations are built by leaders who invest in people and support veterans in the workplace.

Episode two features Larry Richardson, CEO of AmeriPro Health and a Marine Corps veteran who went from military service and public safety to building and scaling a rapidly growing healthcare organization. He’s joined by Michael D'Ambrose, a retired Chief Human Resources Officer with experience leading global teams at Boeing, ADM, and Citigroup, and a longtime advocate for veteran hiring and leadership development.

Hosted by Steve Amsden, founding member of HirePurpose, CEO Connect explores how the private sector can play a meaningful role in supporting veteran mental health and shaping strong workplace cultures.

In this episode, Larry and Michael discuss what makes veterans some of the strongest hires, why military experience is often misunderstood, and what leadership looks like when people come first.

]]> The Headstrong Project Buzzsprout-18506774 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0500 2548 full false Episode 1: Kelly Jones (Cisco) & Jason Phillips (HP) Episode 1: Kelly Jones (Cisco) & Jason Phillips (HP) Every strong organization starts with leaders who see the people behind the mission.

That’s the heart of CEO Connect, a new podcast from The Headstrong Project spotlighting executives driving real change – supporting veterans, advancing mental health, and fostering workplaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued.

Our debut episode features Kelly Jones, Chief People Officer at Cisco, a company known for its culture of care, and Jason Phillips, Global HR Leader at HP and Marine Corps veteran, whose work in people analytics and veteran advocacy is reshaping how companies lead.

Hosted by Steve Amsden, social impact leader and founding member of HirePurpose, CEO Connect explores how the private sector can shape the future of mental health – and highlights the leaders showing what it looks like in action.

]]> Every strong organization starts with leaders who see the people behind the mission.

That’s the heart of CEO Connect, a new podcast from The Headstrong Project spotlighting executives driving real change – supporting veterans, advancing mental health, and fostering workplaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued.

Our debut episode features Kelly Jones, Chief People Officer at Cisco, a company known for its culture of care, and Jason Phillips, Global HR Leader at HP and Marine Corps veteran, whose work in people analytics and veteran advocacy is reshaping how companies lead.

Hosted by Steve Amsden, social impact leader and founding member of HirePurpose, CEO Connect explores how the private sector can shape the future of mental health – and highlights the leaders showing what it looks like in action.

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