May 6, 2026
In this inspiring episode of Develop This!, host Dennis Fraise sits down with Mark C. Perna to explore the power of bold thinking, visionary leadership, and rallying people around big ideas. Drawing on their shared fascination with the Apollo program, they unpack how the audacity of aiming for the moon transformed not...
Mar 25, 2026
In this episode of Develop This!, Dennis Fraise sits down with Mark Perna to explore “Rally Your Region,” a powerful new initiative developed in partnership with the International Economic Development Council.
Designed to help communities break through silos, build consensus, and take real action, Rally Your Region...
Feb 25, 2026
In this forward-looking episode of Develop This!, Dennis sits down with acclaimed speaker, author, and CEO Mark C. Perna to unpack one of the most important shifts facing economic and community development professionals today: the rise of the entrepreneurial generation.
With 84% of Gen Z expressing interest in...
Jan 7, 2026
As Develop This! kicks off 2026, host Dennis Fraise continues the Crystal Ball series with a timely and thought-provoking conversation with Mark Perna—generational expert, author of Answering Why, speaker, and Forbes contributor.
Together, Dennis and Mark explore how the workforce and education landscape has (and...
Dec 10, 2025
In this episode of Develop This!, host Dennis Fraise welcomes nationally recognized speaker and thought leader Mark Perna for a powerful conversation on career growth, motivation, and personal development.
From the earliest stages of a career to seasoned leadership, Mark and Dennis explore what truly drives long-term...