
One Arm, One Mission, One Movement: How Gary Guller Is Making Others Greater
Hi everyone, I'm your host John Kundtz, and today we’re doing something a little different. Welcome to Board Room Bound, The Disruptor's special series on not-for-profit leadership, purpose, and giving back. For those who are new to our show, the Disruptor series is your blueprint for groundbreaking innovation. We started the podcast in December of 2022. Our vision was to go beyond conventional wisdom by confronting the status quo and exposing the raw power of disruptive thinking. Today's guest embodies that spirit in every sense of the word. Gary Guller is a record-setting mountaineer, author, keynote speaker, and the first one-armed person to summit Mount Everest. He is also the founder of Make Others Greater, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization delivering health, education, and hope to some of the most remote communities on the planet. In this episode, we explore how one man's journey from the world's highest summit led to the creation of a global humanitarian movement, and how the principles of servant leadership can make any organization or person greater. Gary shares the incredible story of leading the largest cross-disability team to Everest Base Camp, the pivotal moment that inspired his non-profit, and the mindset shift leaders need to make to truly give back.In This Episode, We Cover:The Everest Base Camp Expedition: How Gary built a diverse, cross-disability team and proved that when we open our minds and hearts, the "impossible" becomes possible.The Origin of "Make Others Greater": The inspiring story shared by a Sherpa at the 50-year anniversary of the first Everest ascent that forever changed Gary's outlook on success and kindness.The "We Train" Mindset: Gary's advice for corporate and non-profit leaders to get off the "Me Train" and onto the "We Train" to make a positive difference collectively. A Lean Non-Profit Model: How Make Others Greater operates with minimal overhead, ensuring that 98% of every dollar goes directly to the source to provide medical stretchers, school supplies, clean water piping, and winter clothes to remote Himalayan villages.How to Get Involved: Why it only takes a small contribution (just $20 to $50) to change a life in Nepal, and how you can follow the real-time impact of Gary's team.Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:Make Others Greater Website: Learn more about the mission and contribute at MakeOthersGreater.org.Follow on Instagram: See live updates, photos, and videos of the children and projects in Nepal by following Make Others Greater.Connect with Gary on LinkedIn. Team Everest & Sherpa Stew: Check out the amazing video clips and the award-winning documentary Team Everest: A Himalayan Journey, which documents Gary's cross-disability trek to Base Camp. Thanks for joining us in this Board Room Bound edition of The Disruptor Podcast. Remember to disrupt the status quo, reimagine what's possible, and lead with purpose. Have a great day!Comments or Questions? Send us a textSupport the show***Engage, Share, and Connect!Spread the Word: Valuable insights are best when shared. Share this episode with peers who may benefit from it if you find it insightful.Your Feedback Matters: How did this episode resonate with you? Share your thoughts, insights, or questions. Your engagement enriches our community.Stay Updated: Don’t miss out on further insights.Subscribe: You can listen to our podcast, read our blog posts on Substack, and watch our YouTube channel.Collaborate with The Disruptor and connect with John Kundtz.Got a disruptive story to share? We’re scouting for remarkable podcast guests. Thank you for being an integral part of our journey. Together, let’s redefine the status quo!













