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Something Extra

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My name is Lisa Nichols, and I have spent the last 30 years as both the CEO of Technology Partners and as the mother to Ally, our daughter with Down syndrome. Down syndrome occurs when someone is born with an extra chromosome, but for Ally, her “something extra” goes beyond her DNA. She is one of the funniest, kindest, mostly joyful people you have ever met. Learning from Ally has taught me to look for the “something extras” in everyone I encounter. Join me as I interview leaders from around the world as they share their stories and show us what it takes to influence, encourage, and be a true leader in our daily lives. Welcome to Something Extra.
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Episodes

The Beauty of Being Informed w/ Ian Watkins

In this Something Extra episode, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Mallinckrodt, Ian Watkins, shares valuable insight on the beauty of being informed, educated and bold enough to have discussions with people that really do know when you don’t. Guest Links: Ian's LinkedIn Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support...

Sep 24, 202026 minEp. 102

Best of 100 w/ Something Extra

100 episodes in and we are just getting started with Something Extra! Join us on our nostalgic walk down memory lane with a compilation of clips from your top-rated episodes from the first one hundred. Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Sep 17, 202038 minEp. 101

Intangibles That Can’t Be Taught w/ Albert Pujols and Todd Perry

Since 2018, we have had the incredible privilege of hearing outstanding leaders share their stories and something extras with us. Episode 100 is no exception. Take a few moments to listen to Albert Pujols and Todd Perry give wisdom on leading with passion and generosity. Guest Links: PujolsFamilyFoundation.org Wikipedia: Albert Pujols Todd's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, ...

Sep 10, 202043 minEp. 100

Learning to Walk in Their Shoes w/ Ron Green

From growing up as a scout to serving as a commissioned professional scouter for nearly 40 years, Ron Green has devoted his time to the movement that impacted life life so greatly. You will walk away from Something Extra’s 99th episode with wisdom on leading with empathy and believing in those around you. Guest Links: Ron's LinkedIn Boy Scouts of America Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochr...

Sep 03, 202028 minEp. 99

Finding Your Leadership Turbo Button w/ Art McCoy

In the words of Art McCoy, “The paveway has already been laid and the highway is set, so now you just have to get on that highway.” Take a few minutes to hear the wisdom from CEO and Superintendent, Art McCoy, speak on how to best encourage and empower those you are in leadership over. This is an episode that you will greatly benefit from, regardless of your profession. Guest Links: Art McCoy's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Eng...

Aug 27, 202033 minEp. 98

Leading From a Place of Vulnerability w/ Tim Wentworth

Education, community, and philanthropy are just a glimpse into the many passions Tim Wentworth is fueled by. After listening to his time on The Something Extra podcast, you will walk away with greater insight on how to actively lead from a place of vulnerability and the many fruits that will accompany this priceless lesson. Guest Links: Tim's LinkedIn Wikipedia: Tim Wentworth Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coo...

Aug 20, 202031 minEp. 97

Establishing Reciprocity in Your Workplace w/ Elise Mitchell

This 96th episode of Something Extra will leave you with an increase in your wealth of knowledge from the beauty of asking thought provoking questions to establishing reciprocity in your workplace and having a journey mindset as a leader. Guest Links: Elise's LinkedIn Leading Through the Turn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support...

Aug 13, 202034 minEp. 96

The Beauty of Question Asking w/ Paris Forest

Do you know where you want to go, but are hesitant to take the next step because it seems too challenging? Take a moment to receive the wisdom of Paris Forest from the beauty of question-asking and vulnerability to how to intentionally and effectively lead diverse groups in the workplace. Guest Links: Paris' LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support...

Aug 06, 202030 minEp. 95

Letting Go of The Need for Control w/ John O'Leary

We've all had those experiences where we would rather run away than face our fears head on. Take a moment to hear John's story of letting go of the need for control and you will walk away with practical steps on how to be a source of hope for those around you. Guest Links: John's LinkedIn JohnOLearyInspires.com Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support...

Jul 30, 202030 minEp. 94

Understanding Your Mission w/ Dennis Muilenburg

No matter the position you strive for in life, understanding the mission behind what you're doing professionally and personally remains necessary. Listen to Dennis' story from his humble beginnings in engineering and program management to leading his colleagues of Boeing as CEO. Guest Links: Wikipedia: Dennis Muilenburg Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support...

Jul 23, 202026 minEp. 93

Prioritizing the Value of The Customer w/ Alex Melvin

We’ve all heard the phrase, “the customer is always right,” and Alex Melvin, CEO of Rural King, gives it a more meaningful definition. Learn how prioritizing giving value to the customer is the best thing you can for your business. Guest Links: Alex's LinkedIn Rural King Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support...

Jul 16, 202028 minEp. 92

Maximizing Your Relationships w/ John Ruhlin

How can you stand out in business and in your personal life? Listen to encouraging and strategic words on how to maximize your relationships to shine in this world from John, Co-Founder of the Giftology Group, a gift strategy and logistics company, Co-Founder of the Ruhlin group, a gifted entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker. Guest Links: John's LinkedIn Giftology Group Giftology Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, G...

Jul 09, 202027 minEp. 91

Expressing Your Humanity w/ Lauren Herring

Add something tangibly beneficial to your week as International speaker and CEO of Impact Group, Lauren Herring, delivers a resounding and timely episode in the latest of the Something Extra podcast. Guest Links: Lauren's LinkedIn IMPACT Group Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support...

Jul 02, 202023 minEp. 90

Filling the Void w/ Dan Lauer

The inspiration behind the nationally beloved Waterbabies, Dan Lauer, joins Lisa on this week's episode of the Something Extra Podcast. Guest Links: Dan's LinkedIn UMSL Accelerate Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support...

Jun 25, 202026 minEp. 89

Challenging the Norms w/ Jayson Wells

Former professional basketball player, Author, and truly revolutionary life coach, Jayson Wells, shares wisdom from a lifetime of experience in extraordinary and unusual circumstances as well as lending his heartfelt perspective on how we can become better attuned to making a positive and genuine difference for people of color. Guest Links: Jayson's LinkedIn Wikipedia: Jayson Wells Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Gue...

Jun 18, 202035 minEp. 88

The Thing That Could Make or Break Your Leadership w/ Rich McClure

Becoming a boon to those around you and setting the standard for seeing the value in every single individual is just the tip of the iceberg as Rich McClure, Consultant & Retired President of UniGroup, delves into the fabric of placing people over processes. Guest Links: Rich's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support...

Jun 11, 202028 minEp. 87

Leadership That Lasts w/ Stephanie Winslow

Author and Founder of Blind Spot Consultants, Stephanie Winslow, offers a path to a healthy, robust lifestyle and career as she shares her stories behind her powerfully and honestly written books as well as a look into her career that breaks down walls often overlooked in American business. Guest Links: Stephanie's LinkedIn AscenttoHope.com Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing ...

Jun 04, 202031 minEp. 86

Have The Willingness to Change Your Life w/ Dr. Lauren Munsch Dal Farra & Dr. Basima Williams

Medical doctors at PALM Health, Dr. Lauren Munsch Dal Farra and Dr. Basima Williams, join Lisa on an eye-opening episode as they discuss key lesser-known factors to improve your health, life, and business. Guest Links: Dr. Lauren's LinkedIn PALM Health Dr. Basima's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support...

May 28, 202032 minEp. 85

Maintaining a Strong Passion w/ Rose Hanley

We have the privilege of bringing on one of the most compassionate and people-oriented leaders on the show as Rosemary Hanley shares heartwarming and impactful details of her experience as CEO and Co-Founder of The Little Bit Foundation. Guest Links: The Little Bit Foundation Rose's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support...

May 21, 202028 minEp. 84

Overcoming Adversary w/ Brandon Mann

In our first-ever virtual episode of the Something Extra Podcast, we're privileged to welcome CEO (Kingdom Capital) and Author, Brandon Mann, as he details a life-long career filled with the interconnected nuances of people and the commonalities of the human spirit. Guest Links: Brandon's LinkedIn Kingdom Capital Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support...

May 14, 202034 minEp. 83

Aligning Your Team to The Mission w/ Eduard De Vries

With experience in a plethora of departments in South Africa, the UK, and now the US, VP of IT Business Consultancy of SSM Health, Eduard de Vries has an exciting and unusually unique method of merging technological advancement with the true betterment of people in a team. Guest Links: Eduard's LinkedIn SSM Health Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support...

May 07, 202029 minEp. 82

The L Word w/ Marke Freeman

Is it appropriate to use the word "love" in the workplace when talking about how you treat employees? What are tangible ways we can pour into the next generation of leaders and how? These questions and more are unpacked in the latest episode of Something Extra featuring Marke Freeman, President of Max-OUT. Guest Links: Marke's LinkedIn Max-OUT Foundation Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochr...

Apr 30, 202030 minEp. 81

The Strength to Take Risks w/ Cillah Hall

Groundbreaking Founder and Publisher of Gazelle Magazine, Cillah Hall, shares her riveting story from her roots in Zambia to her profoundly deep and lasting impact on countless lives across the world. Guest Links: Cillah's LinkedIn GAZELLE Magazine Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support...

Apr 23, 202032 minEp. 80

Seeing The Beauty in Those Around You w/ Lori Jacob

In her role that has deeply impacted the future leaders of the next generation, Lori Jacob, President & CEO of Junior Achievement, shares the intricacies and hidden layers that people have in the latest episode of Something Extra. Guest Links: Lori's LinkedIn Junior Achievement of Greater St. Louis Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support...

Apr 16, 202028 minEp. 79

Reinventing Yourself w/ Danish Nagda

Taking ownership over the largest textile business in the middle east at 17 is merely the beginning of the story that Danish Nagda, Founder of Rezilient, shares as he takes us through a heartfelt and resonating journey about family, unprecedented technological innovation, and reinventing yourself in the latest episode of Something Extra. Guest Links: Danish's LinkedIn Rezilient Health Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, ...

Apr 09, 202032 minEp. 78

Checking Your Blindspots w/ Greg Holder

Author, Speaker, and Lead Pastor of the Crossing Church, Greg Holder, joins in on a special episode with Lisa to discuss embodying a growth-filled culture, defining what success is for you, and how to become effective when leading people and a vision. Guest Links: Greg's LinkedIn The Crossing Church Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support...

Apr 02, 202038 minEp. 77

Becoming a Leader Worth Following w/ Otis Williams

Otis WIlliams brings a perspective on preparing the next generation and what makes a leader worth following in his experience as Executive Director at St. Louis Development Corporation. Guest Links: Otis' LinkedIn St. Louis Development Corporation Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support...

Mar 26, 202032 minEp. 76

The Beauty of Doing Life in Community w/ David Hartley

Not doing life alone, transforming an entire organization, and creating a vision are just the tip of the iceberg of what David Hartley, Director of Advisory Services at Anders CPAs + Advisors, breaks down with Lisa. Guest Links: Anders CPAs + Advisors David's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support...

Mar 19, 202029 minEp. 75

Finding Your Voice as a Leader w/ Maria Russo

CIO of Washington University School of Medicine, Maria Russo, shares the power behind finding your voice as a leader on the latest episode of Something Extra. Guest Links: Maria's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Mar 12, 202030 minEp. 74

Start Up, Stand Out, and Stay w/ Jason Hall

A genuine "Man of the People" and civic leader, CEO, Jason Hall, leads a movement of impact upon St. Louis to transform and improve its peoples lives forever – and shares just how he's doing that on this week's episode of Something Extra. Guest Links: Jason's LinkedIn Greater St. Louis, Inc. Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support...

Mar 05, 202032 minEp. 73
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