Essential Leadership to End Poverty

Rethinking Poverty. Redefining Leadership. Rebuilding Communities

Essential Leadership to End Poverty is the podcast that goes beyond talk—it’s a front-row seat to the conversations reshaping how we think about poverty and leadership in today’s world.

Hosted by Scott C. Miller, founder of Circles USA and The Poverty Solution, this series features bold, insightful conversations with changemakers, community leaders, policy influencers, and everyday visionaries tackling poverty at its roots. With more than 35 years of hands-on experience, Scott brings real-world perspective, actionable strategies, and a healthy dose of straight talk to every episode.

Each week, we explore:

• What is essential leadership and why it is needed to solve poverty 
• Why traditional poverty programs often fail—and what actually works
• Real stories from the front lines of poverty alleviation
• Practical tools for designing accountable, community-based solutions
• How we can all play a part in ending poverty—economically, socially, and systemically

At a time when poverty impacts everything from education and healthcare to public safety and economic growth, the need for strategic, collaborative solutions has never been greater. This podcast challenges outdated models, elevates successful innovations, and empowers listeners to take action.

Whether you’re a policymaker, nonprofit leader, philanthropist, or a concerned citizen ready to do more, this podcast delivers the insights and inspiration you need to lead with purpose.

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