n this episode, Kyle King takes listeners inside a full day at Davidson College, sharing reflections from conversations with the leadership team, donors, and staff. From formal meetings to casual lunch conversations, Kyle explores the energy, authenticity, and purpose-driven focus that define Davidson’s culture. Through stories of connection, collaboration, and intentional leadership, he highlights how great institutions create environments where people feel seen, valued, and empowered to make an impact.

Listeners will gain insights into relationship-building, mission alignment, and culture creation that go beyond slogans or strategy documents. Kyle also draws lessons for leaders in schools, businesses, and communities, showing how authenticity, thoughtful communication, and shared purpose can transform teams, partnerships, and outcomes. This episode is a deep dive into what it truly means to lead with presence, influence culture, and invite others into a meaningful story.

In this episode, Kyle King explores the art and heart of fundraising, revealing why the best fundraisers don’t ask for money, they invite people into a story. Drawing from his recent experience at Davidson College and decades of leadership work, Kyle shows how authentic relationships, compelling narratives, and gratitude transform giving into meaningful impact.

Listeners will learn practical strategies for connecting donors to purpose, building trust, and creating experiences that inspire generosity. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to lead with story, not just solicit support.

In this episode, Kyle King dives into a central principle from Contagious Culture: culture isn’t built by slogans, policies, or strategy documents, it’s shaped by the daily choices we make. Kyle unpacks how micro-behaviors, leadership modeling, and everyday decisions create ripple effects that define an organization’s environment.

Through stories, examples, and practical insights, listeners will learn how to intentionally influence culture, lead with authenticity, and create spaces where teams thrive. Whether you lead a classroom, a company, or a community, this episode shows why you can’t outsource culture, you live it, every single day.