{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"719: Beth Goff-McMillan is a CEO & Wanderer [podcast]","description":"Beth Goff-McMillan, CEO of SKG, joins the podcast to share how her love of wandering and exploring the world began in childhood road trips across the United States, sparking a lifelong curiosity about people and places. She highlights the value she finds in observing human connection, whether in small towns or across continents, and how these experiences help her relate to others and ask deeper questions at work. Beth recalls a transformative solo adventure in South Africa, where she discovered that people everywhere share the same basic desires for their families. She stresses the importance of making time for personal interests and encourages prioritizing one\u2019s own goals, believing that time is life\u2019s truest currency. At SKG, Beth fosters a culture where employees are supported in pursuing passions outside of work through initiatives like the \u201cTell Us About Yourself\u201d form and the Culture Club. She encourages others to carve out even small amounts of time for their \u201cAnd,\u201d emphasizing the power of authenticity and balance in life. Episode Highlights \u00b7 Traveling and exploring from a young age shaped her worldview, inspiring curiosity about how people live and connect in different places. \u00b7 Human connection is central. Whether through wandering, meeting strangers, or watching others, the act of engaging and understanding is foundational. \u00b7 Experiencing other cultures and asking deep questions fosters relatability and empathy, which translates directly into her leadership as a CEO. \u00b7 At SKG, she encourages employees to pursue personal passions and goals, not just work achievements, through activities like the "Tell Us About Yourself" form and the Culture Club. \u00b7 Managing time intentionally and carving out space for personal interests is essential. Time is our true currency, and balancing it is crucial for happiness and growth. ","author_name":"What's Your "And"?","author_url":"http:\/\/whatsyourand.com","html":"