charity: water Founder and CEO, Scott Harrison understands the power of story. In this conversation with Trey McKnight, not only does Scott share how he uses stories for greater impact, but he also shares his own personal story of transformation: how he went from a New York City night club promoter and partier to non-profit CEO, and even how some of his skills as a promotor contributed to charity: water’s success.
Ashlyn Ochoa
Host | The Global Leadership PodcastTrey McKnight
Executive Director of Staff Culture & Development | ReThink GroupScott Harrison
Founder & CEO | charity:waterEp 100: Leveraging the Power of Story to Bring Clean Water to the World—Scott Harrison & Trey McKnight
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Leading YourselfResiliencecharity: water Founder and CEO, Scott Harrison understands the power of story. In this conversation with Trey McKnight, not only does Scott share how he uses stories for greater impact, but he also shares his own personal story of transformation: how he went from a New York City night club promoter and partier to non-profit CEO, and even how some of his skills as a promotor contributed to charity: water’s success.
On This Podcast
Ashlyn Ochoa
The Global Leadership Podcast
Ashlyn Ochoa has served in a variety of roles at the Global Leadership Network since 2016. The product of her talented work, strategic creativity, and valuable leadership has been experienced in the production of The Global Leadership Podcast, as well as many of the GLN’s leadership events and videos that have been translated and contextualized in more than 123 countries. As a valuable leader with a voice of positive influence, she is the host of The Global Leadership Podcast, one of the most popular leadership podcasts in the world. As of 2022, in addition to hosting the podcast, Ashlyn leads national event strategy and production at Bethany Christian Services, where she works in her passion to serve children and families. Beyond her professional roles, her greatest joy is found in being a wife and mom. Experience her positive energy, inquisitive mind, and wisdom as you tune in to The Global Leadership Podcast!
Trey McKnight
ReThink Group
Trey is committed to inspiring others to move toward positive life change. His passion led him to launch the Inspire to Move Podcast in 2020. Trey has been in ministry for more than 20 years, and now serves as the Executive Director of Staff Culture and Development of the ReThink Group. Drawing from his diverse experience in ministry, public service and corporate work, he has partnered with organizations like BigStuf Ministries, North Point Ministries, Chick-fil-A, Regal Boats and many others.
Scott Harrison
charity:water
After ten years as a nightclub promoter in New York City, Scott Harrison turned his full attention to the global water crisis and founded charity:water to raise funds and create international awareness. In 15 years, with the help of more than one million donors worldwide, charity: water has funded 91,414 water projects in 29 countries. When completed, those projects will provide more than 14.76 million people with clean, safe drinking water. Scott has been recognized on Fortune magazine’s list of 40 Under 40, Forbes’ Impact 30, and Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business, where he earned the #10 spot. He is currently a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader and author of the New York Times best-selling book Thirst.