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Virtuous Leaders with Dr. Johann D'Souza

Virtuous Leaders with Dr. Johann D'Souza

By: Values First Collective
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Join Dr. Johann D'Souza, a psychologist blending modern insight with classical philosophy, as he interviews extraordinary leaders—entrepreneurs, educators, and visionaries—who lead with courage, integrity, and purpose. From government whistleblowers to media trailblazers, each episode reveals the principles driving their impact, the moral excellence they embody, and the legacy they’re building. Perfect for professionals, parents, and anyone seeking truth, virtue, and timeless wisdom in uncertain times. Subscribe for practical insights to lead boldly, speak fearlessly, and live meaningfully.Values First Collective Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
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  • Ep.65 – Dr. Robert George: Fidelity Month Inspires Unity Through Faith | Traditional Values | Faith And Family | Moral Philosophy | Conservative Thought
    Jun 2 2025

    Tune in to an insightful episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast as Dr. Johann D'Souza connects with Dr. Robert George, a leading legal and political philosopher known for his conservative thought and profound influence in the U.S. and beyond.


    As a key figure in promoting traditional values, Dr. George shares his vision through initiatives like Fidelity Month, offering a powerful perspective on unity, faith, and the challenges facing society today.


    Top 5 Insights from Dr. Robert George

    • Dr. George initiated Fidelity Month in June to combat the erosion of core American values like faith, family, and patriotism, aiming to unite people across differences.

    • He expresses concern over apathy and secular humanism as major threats to societal unity, urging a return to values that are good for their own sake, not just as means to ends.

    • Drawing from historical figures like Lincoln, he highlights the danger of forgetting God, advocating for a renewed recognition of human dignity rooted in divine creation.

    • Despite ideological differences, he maintains a deep friendship with Cornel West, emphasizing shared Christian values and the pursuit of truth through open dialogue.

    • As a mentor, Dr. George takes pride in students like Ryan Anderson who carry forward his teachings, contributing to causes like religious liberty and pro-life advocacy.


    Dr. Robert George

    Renowned Legal and Political Philosopher

    https://robertpgeorge.com/

    https://fidelitymonth.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-george-40a76110/


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    Dr. Johann D'Souza

    Clinical Psychologist at⁠⁠⁠ Values First Therapy⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠htts://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/drjohanndsouza


    #FidelityMonth #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza #DrRobertGeorge #CornelWest

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    31 mins
  • Ep.64 - Josh Golin vs. Big Tech: Winning $170M for Kids’ Safety | Internet Protection | Kids Online Protection | DigitalDetox
    Jun 2 2025

    Tune in to a compelling episode of the Virtuous Leaders Podcast as Dr. Johann D'Souza connects with Josh Golin, the passionate Executive Director of Fair Play. Leading a national advocacy group, Josh works hard to make the internet less addictive and safer for kids by challenging harmful marketing and pushing for new laws. His efforts fight the big companies that put profit over children’s well-being, making this a must-hear talk for parents and anyone worried about the digital world.Top 5 Insights from Josh Golin• Fair Play focuses on reducing internet addiction and enhancing safety for kids by targeting exploitative marketing and data collection practices on platforms like social media.• Notable successes include a $170 million fine against Google for illegally collecting children’s data on YouTube and stopping Meta from launching a kids’ Instagram version.• Josh’s team achieved a 91-3 Senate vote for the Kids Online Safety Act, a major step toward updating child protection laws, though it stalled in the House.• He advocates for community parenting, encouraging collective norms like delaying smartphone access until eighth grade through initiatives like Wait Until Eighth.• Driven by values of justice and community over profit, Josh warns of emerging threats like AI chatbots sexualizing or harming kids, urging immediate action.Josh GolinExecutive Director of Fair Playhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-golin-7040987/***

    Dr. Johann D'Souza

    Clinical Psychologist at⁠⁠⁠ Values First Therapy⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠htts://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/drjohanndsouza


    #ChildAdvocacy #TechRegulation #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza #JoshGolin #FairPlayForKids

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    21 mins
  • Ep.63 - System and Soul's Benj Miller Powers Up Founders for Epic Success | Entrepreneurship | Leadership Development | Business Systems
    May 27 2025

    Unveil a transformative conversation on the Virtuous Leaders Podcast as Dr. Johann D'Souza connects with Benj Miller, the innovative founder of System and Soul.


    With over 21 years of entrepreneurial experience, Benj helps founders and their leadership teams achieve confident execution through structured systems and soulful leadership.


    His mission is to impact 25,000 companies by the end of the decade, guiding businesses to scale with clarity, culture, and purpose.


    Top 5 Insights from Benj Miller

    • Benj facilitates quarterly off-sites for leadership teams, using a one-page roadmap to define vision, culture, and strategic bets for business growth.

    • He introduces four tools for confident execution—org chart, scoreboard, weekly syncs, and quarterly objectives—to ensure teams perform and transform effectively.

    • His book Renegades supports founders by sharing hard-earned lessons, aiming to preserve their innovative spirit while adding necessary structure.

    • Benj emphasizes focus over diversification for solopreneurs, advocating a product ladder to scale impact without diluting energy across multiple ventures.

    • Driven by a divine vision, he seeks to free founders from self-built prisons, fostering small businesses as community lifeblood with empowered, launching leaders.


    Benj Miller

    Founder of System and Soul

    https://benjmiller.com/

    ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/benj-miller-⁠ business-growth-impact-framework-coach/

    https://x.com/systemandsoul


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    Dr. Johann D'Souza

    Clinical Psychologist at⁠⁠ Values First Therapy⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠htts://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠https://x.com/drjohanndsouza


    #FounderSupport #ScaleForImpact #VirtuousLeaders #ValuesFirstCollective #DrJohannDSouza #BenjMiller #SystemAndSoul

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    31 mins

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