2378 - Compassionate Leadership and Grief Support in the Workplace with AGRA’s Carl Manlan

Josh Elledge

Published on: 07/03/2026

In this episode, Josh Elledge interviews Carl Manlan, Head of Partnerships at AGRA, poet, and podcast host. Carl discusses his daily writing practice, his poetry book I Can Breathe—which explores grief, love, and hope—and the importance of empathetic leadership in the workplace. He shares insights from his work supporting African agriculture and small businesses, and describes co-hosting Inside the Blueprint Podcast with his daughter Claire, fostering intergenerational dialogue.