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Authentic Business Adventures Podcast – Episode 131

From being a seven time world champion in the boxing ring to guiding a non-profit in the boardroom, he uses his fancy footwork to get the job done. Listen to this episode of the best business podcast to hear how he did and does it.

Champion boxer now champions the needs of others

“The transition from boxing ring to the boardroom is not a common path,” Colón says “All odds were against me. Research would indicate that someone with my background would have a difficult time succeeding,” he says.

Boswell Book Company Virtual Launch

Héctor Colón joins us for a conversation with Sharon Hudy about his memoir that chronicles his challenging childhood through his international boxing success to his current position as CEO of one of the Midwest’s largest nonprofit organizations and the values he's embraced.

WTM-J Channel 4 – The Morning Blend Interview

Milwaukee Executive Héctor Colón joins us to talk about his new memoir "My Journey From Boxing Ring To Boardroom: 5 Virtues For Life And Leadership."

Viewpoints: Nonprofits must adapt, innovate and collaborate to move forward

Nonprofit organizations nationally comprise the third-largest employment industry, ranking behind retail and food. With the coronavirus pandemic, these equally “essential businesses” providing life-saving community-based programs are needed now more than ever.

Rotary Club Sun Prairie

Hear Héctor Colón speak at the Sun Prairie Rotary Club

YGTV One-on-One with Paul M. Neuberger

Héctor Cólon, President and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of WIsconsin and Upper Michigan joins Paul M. Neuberger for a discussion spanning servant leadership, boxing, and the best three pieces of advice he could give to someone looking to stay sharp.

The Bill and Kali Show Interview

August 5th interview on the Bill and Kali Show

Press Release: Against All Odds

Growing up with poverty and racism on Milwaukee’s Southside, faith and perseverance led him to becoming an internationally acclaimed boxer, and President- CEO of Lutheran Social Services (LSS) of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, one of the largest non-profits in the Midwest.

Gold Medal Lofts celebrates grand opening

The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority awarded the Gold Medal Lofts project about $955,000 in federal 9% tax credits, which Jeffers said is about $8.7 million in tax credit equity, to produce more affordable apartments. This resulted in 65 of the 77 units being set aside with affordable rents.