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The Mike Litton Experience

Empowering Change with Les Leopold – From Worker Advocate to Thought Leader

The Mike Litton Experience

Mike Litton

Business, Kids & Family, Parenting, Careers

5.01.2K Ratings

🗓️ 22 February 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of The Mike Litton Experience, we are thrilled to have Les Leopold, a seasoned advocate for workers and a trailblazing thought leader, join us for an inspiring conversation. From his early days at Oberlin College, where he took on the fight for laid-off workers, to his deep dive into the economic forces shaping mass layoffs across the country, Les has dedicated his life to bringing awareness to the struggles of the working class and offering real solutions for change.

Les’ journey is one of resilience, dedication, and unyielding passion for justice. His pivotal work on the book World Workers sheds light on the hidden realities of layoffs, the shifting power dynamics between Wall Street and Main Street, and how corporate interests have redefined the American workplace. He shares powerful stories from his personal experiences and research, revealing how the system’s disregard for working people has had profound political and social consequences.

But it doesn’t stop there. Les is now on a mission to challenge the status quo by proposing groundbreaking ideas on involuntary layoffs and the role of corporations in society. His determination to push this agenda forward highlights a remarkable journey of impact and purpose that could change the future of work for generations.

This episode will not only inspire you, but also empower you to think critically about the systems that shape our lives. It’s an essential listen for anyone who cares about workers’ rights, the future of democracy, and the power of grassroots change.

Listen now and get inspired by Les Leopold’s extraordinary story of purpose-driven success.

Don’t forget to subscribe to The Mike Litton Experience for more powerful stories and thought-provoking conversations. Whether you’re interested in social change, personal growth, or the strategies behind making a meaningful impact, we’ve got you covered. Subscribe now to stay connected!

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0:00.0

Welcome to the Mike Litton Experience Podcast.

0:05.0

Mike has over 31 years experience in real estate, finance, and investing.

0:11.0

He's passionate about being a father, a teacher, a realtor, an investor, and a leader.

0:18.0

Everyone has a story, and our passion is to help them tell it. And now,

0:23.5

introducing the host of the Mike Litton experience, Mike Lytton. So what can you expect from

0:33.4

the Mike Litton experience? You can expect stories that will inspire, motivate,

0:39.0

advice that will sharpen your focus,

0:41.5

and expert information on real estate, finance,

0:45.5

and market conditions.

0:47.9

Les Leopold, thank you so much for being our guest

0:51.4

on the Mike Litton experience.

0:53.0

I'm super excited for our time together.

0:55.7

And like we talked about before we hit record,

0:58.0

everybody has a story.

0:59.7

And our passion is to help them tell it.

1:02.0

So with your permission,

1:03.2

we're going to start with where you were born,

1:05.0

go all the way up to today.

1:06.5

And then we want to talk about this book that you wrote

1:08.8

called War on Workers.

1:10.6

And it's basically about how these mass layoffs and greed have really destroyed a lot of our workforce.

1:19.2

And I'm really super excited to have you on here.

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