Summary: Davis Smith is the founder-CEO of Cotopaxi, an outdoor gear brand based in Salt Lake City, Utah with a social mission at its core. Cotopaxi focuses on using the power of business as a force for social, environmental, and economic good. Davis is a serial e-commerce entrepreneur, having started and sold several businesses. His father worked for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Latin America and Davis grew up there. He served a church mission to Bolivia, is married with 4 children, and currently serves in a Stake Presidency.<br> Highlights<br> <br> 5:40 What is Cotopaxi<br> 6:35 Davis Smith's childhood in Latin America<br> 10:55 His faith development and church mission to Bolivia<br> 15:20 After his mission<br> 16:25 Being inspired by entrepreneur Steve Gibson<br> 18:55 His first business in Brazil<br> 20:00 Where Cotopaxi began<br> 22:40 The social mission of Cotopaxi<br> 27:15 How can we in church leadership find our missions and carry them out?<br> 31:10 How to help others that don't see the vision of our mission<br> 32:20 Leadership practices of a good leader<br> 35:00 When you care about people, they are open to feedback<br> 37:05 Culture in leadership: defining core values and traditions<br> 41:15 "When we look outside ourselves we're able to connect with God"<br> 42:40 Experience in a Stake Presidency<br> 44:45 How to help those that have faith that has been challenged and changed<br> 46:20 Compassionate leadership<br> <br> Links<br> <a href="https://amzn.to/2Q1X9br" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Radical Candor</a>, by Kim Scott<br> <a href="https://www.cotopaxi.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cotopaxi.com</a><br> Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/davismsmith/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">davismsmith</a>
