In this episode, Lisa connects with influential IT Business Leader and longtime friend Teresa Sanzottera. As a Vice President at Barry-Wehmiller, Teresa has more than 25 years of experience leading technology across multiple industries. Tune in to hear an inspiring conversation around growth mindset, personal narratives, and this year's St. Louis HMG CIO Summit. Guest Links: Teresa's LinkedIn Barry-Wehmiller Companies HMG CIO Summit Agenda HMG CIO Summit Registration Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host;...
Sep 07, 2023•50 min•Ep. 252
Tom Kosnik, President of Visus Group and Founder of Presidents' RoundTable, says he got into the staffing industry because he drew the shortest straw. Now, he will be the first to laugh and tell you that this was the best thing for him. Tune in as he and Lisa discuss the intersection of community and entrepreneurship, as well as the importance of examining your blind spots for business growth. Guest Links: Tom's LinkedIn Visus Group Website Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Jenny Heal, Executive Prod...
Aug 31, 2023•54 min•Ep. 251
“Leadership is not as much about knowing the right answers as it is about asking the right questions.” While all of our guests have wonderful insights into Something Extra, this might be one of our favorites. Join us for a special 250th episode as we hear from Bob Tiede on the importance of leading with questions and drawing out deep thoughts from your people. Guest Links: Bob's LinkedIn Cru Website Leading with Questions Homepage " Leading with Questions: How Leaders Discover Powerful Answers B...
Aug 24, 2023•47 min•Ep. 250
"If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life." Although this path requires some blood, sweat, and tears, Dana Spinola would be the first to tell you it leads to a life of abundance. As the founder of the southern boutique franchise, fab'rik, Dana shares how she turned her love of design into a career and learned from the setbacks along the way. Plus, this episode comes with the added bonus of her go-to wardrobe staple. Make sure to listen! Guest Links: Dana's LinkedIn Dana's In...
Aug 17, 2023•56 min•Ep. 249
Twelve years ago, Lucas Rouggly and his wife moved their family onto Enright Avenue in North St. Louis. As several friends and family members helped with projects around the community, the non-profit LOVEtheLOU was formed. Listen in to hear the inspirational story of how this organization has championed the talents of its neighbors and harnessed relationships for transformation. Guest Links: LOVEtheLOU Homepage LOVEtheLOU LinkedIn LOVEtheLOU Instagram " When the Sirens Stop " by Lucas Rouggly Cr...
Aug 10, 2023•50 min•Ep. 248
After 40 years of combined military, corporate, and academic experience, Greg Atchison has become an expert in organizational management. Today, he helps business owners and their companies as the Principal Chair of C12 of Greater St. Louis. Tune in to find out why the best leaders run toward the storm instead of away from it, and then leverage this approach to maintain a learning mindset in all seasons of life. Guest Links: Greg's LinkedIn Christian Executive Coaching and Business Training | C1...
Aug 03, 2023•44 min•Ep. 247
Up until high school, Emily Hemingway said she was going to be the first female president. Today, as a National Ecosystem Champion & Founding Executive Director of TechSTL, Emily has made her mark in leadership and government. Listen in on her conversation with Lisa to learn about St. Louis’ first tech council and get her perspective on persevering through failure. Guest Links: Emily's LinkedIn TechSTL Homepage TechSTL Strategic Plan TechSTL 5x5 Goals STL TechWeek 2023 Credits: Lisa Nichols,...
Jul 27, 2023•42 min•Ep. 246
Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity - or VUCA - are the realities of the world we live in today. Dr. Bob Johansen, Distinguished Fellow at the Institute for the Future, has authored or co-authored 12 books and recently completed a trilogy that details the types of leadership that will thrive in the next decade. Dig into this episode to shape your own management style. Guest Links: Bob's LinkedIn Institute for the Future Website Office Shock: Creating Better Futures for Working and...
Jul 20, 2023•43 min•Ep. 245
Heather Fortner took her professional counseling degree and established a career in wealth management. As the Chair & CEO of SignatureFD, Heather is committed to helping people find their Net Worthwhile and develop habits in accordance with it. Tune in to hear how she leads as an empathetic coach and supports clients through the twists and turns of their financial journey. Guest Links: Heather's LinkedIn SignatureFD Website Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Jenny...
Jul 13, 2023•43 min•Ep. 244
Growing up in rural Iowa didn’t stop Todd Finders from developing a love of technology. Now, as the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Clayco, he reflects on how being raised in a small town helped him cultivate his sense of integrity and leadership. Listen today to find out why “competitive empathy” is Something Extra he believes every leader needs. Guest Links: Todd's LinkedIn Clayco Homepage Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Jenny Heal, Guest C...
Jul 06, 2023•47 min•Ep. 243
When Cary Granat left a multibillion-dollar partner of Miramax Films and founded his own media company, he wanted to recapture a sense of imagination. Since then, he has been a partner in producing films such as the Narnia Series, Holes, Bridge to Terebithia, and more. Join us to hear why true leaders hold fast to their ideas while being flexible to improvements along the way. Guest Links: Cary's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinato...
Jun 29, 2023•44 min•Ep. 242
Bryan Citrin was once told, “If you can achieve your dreams on your own, you are not thinking big enough.” This advice has bled into his life as a missionary, entrepreneur, and public speaker. We invite you to listen to this episode as Bryan shares how his sales career started at the age of eight selling rocks and has progressed into financially supporting the needs of those he’s encountered along his journey. Guest Links: Bryan's LinkedIn LeadFlows Homepage Wild Expectance: Start living your li...
Jun 22, 2023•51 min•Ep. 241
As the Founder and President of Working Solutions, Kim is a technology executive who started the business with her husband. What’s more, Kim and Lisa share the same drive and entrepreneurial mindset that has helped them innovate and scale in the work-from-home era. Tune in as they both share an inside look into the mindset and business strategies that have led to their companies' success. Guest Links: Kim's LinkedIn Working Solutions Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer;...
Jun 15, 2023•44 min•Ep. 240
Arguably, a leader’s best-kept secret is their executive assistant. Join us for this unique and captivating episode as we speak with Jenny Heal about how the Something Extra podcast persevered through the COVID-19 pandemic. We also get a glimpse behind the curtain to learn about her unique journey from the world of professional theatre to the corporate world. You'll see what makes Jenny an indispensable asset to the CEO at Technology Partners. Guest Links: Jenny's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols,...
Jun 08, 2023•30 min•Ep. 239
“When preparation meets opportunity” is how Michael Arrieta would define the word luck. As the Founder & CEO of Garden City, Michael reflects on the serendipitous moments that allowed him to put all of his preparation into action. Join us as Michael shares insights from his prior experience working for companies such as Cutco, Wyse Technology, Dell, and DocuSign, and the importance of creating time for solitude and reflection as an accomplished leader. Guest Links: Michael's LinkedIn Garden ...
Jun 01, 2023•49 min•Ep. 238
While we all know that successful leaders are busy, get-things-done kinds of people, we also know that not all tasks are created equal. Join us as Zack Clark, Founder of Development & Leadership, discusses how leaders have to ask themselves hard questions to guide their own efforts before managing others. You’ll also hear how he grew up with a schoolhouse in his backyard and was immersed in duck hunting as a child. Join us for an equally fun and insightful episode all in one. Guest Links: Za...
May 25, 2023•55 min•Ep. 237
When Deb Liu went into an interview for employment at Facebook, she took a risk and pitched an idea: To build a marketplace where users can buy and sell from each other. Six years later, her dream is a reality used by more than one billion people per month. Deb has yet again taken another chance on herself and now serves as the CEO of Ancestry. This episode is packed with wisdom on proving yourself wrong, making intentional decisions, and leaving a legacy. Guest Links: Deborah's LinkedIn Ancestr...
May 18, 2023•49 min•Ep. 236
Jennifer Labit started out as a young mother who had to choose between diapers or food for her newborn. Now, as the President & CEO of Cotton Babies, she has received numerous distinctions such as “Most Influential Business Woman” and “40 under 40.” When describing her journey as an accidental entrepreneur, Jennifer says it best: “As leaders, we rarely give ourselves permission to disrupt ourselves, which is essential to personal growth.” Listen and grow today. Guest Links: Jennifer's Linked...
May 11, 2023•48 min•Ep. 235
Have you ever considered what it would mean for your life and leadership to integrate “love the verb” into each day? This week’s guest, Joel Manby, has been a CEO for five companies and combines these experiences into his book, “Love Works.” Listen as he and Lisa discuss why integrating love into the foundation of your organization can foster grateful employees, impress customers, and drive business health. Guest Links: Joel's LinkedIn JoelManby.com Maxwell Leadership Presents The Executive Circ...
May 04, 2023•53 min•Ep. 234
In the first chapter of his book, “The Homes of Hope Story,” Sean Lambert describes Netflix’s rise to greatness. While the competition focused on retail, Netflix obsessed over serving its viewers by bringing content directly to them. Today, they dominate the media space. Learn more about how a service mindset transformed Sean's work at Youth with a Mission, and how to find more opportunities for service in your life. Guest Links: Sean's LinkedIn YWAM San Diego/Baja Homes of Hope International Th...
Apr 27, 2023•42 min•Ep. 233
We all know that youth sports instill important values such as teamwork, leadership, and resilience. However, our hyper-competitive culture increasingly makes the scoreboard a primary concern. Join us this week as Lisa talks with Pat Combs, former Major League Baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies. The lessons he learned on the pitching mound continue to shape his financial career and family life today. Guest Links: Pat's LinkedIn Teamalytics Website COMBS Capital Partners More Than The ...
Apr 20, 2023•43 min•Ep. 232
Have you heard the expression, “You will be the same person in five years as you are today, except for the people you meet and the books you read?” As a serial media entrepreneur, Steve Gatena has found this to be true. Join us as this week’s guest, Founder & CEO of Pray.com, shares about a breaking point in his career, the podcast that changed his life, and how this inspired him to create a digital destination for faith-based content. Guest Links: Steve's LinkedIn PRAY.COM Homepage Credits:...
Apr 13, 2023•52 min•Ep. 231
“What’s your Panera fave?” While we all know and love the menu at this iconic bakery-café, we may not realize the innovation and digital transformation that has gone on behind the scenes. Tune in as Lisa speaks with John Meister, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, to learn how technology plays a key role in enhancing the customer experience. Their conversation is sure to leave you hungry for more. Guest Links: John's LinkedIn Panera Bread Homepage Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host;...
Apr 06, 2023•40 min•Ep. 230
As we look at leaders, we often ask what they have gone through in life to establish their credibility. This week’s episode features Bruce Sheridan, Author, Certified EOS Implementer, and President of Life Compass, Inc. Listen in as he shares inspirational stories about his healing from childhood struggles and substance abuse, which in turn has helped him coach countless leadership teams and young adults. It won’t surprise you to find out that resiliency is the ‘Something Extra’ he believes ever...
Mar 30, 2023•46 min•Ep. 229
According to Debbie Portell Morris, “Food is life or death. Choose life and eat clean.” She speaks from experience, as Debbie passed out suddenly one night in her driveway and was rushed away in an ambulance. Over the course of the next two years, she worked with 22 doctors to find out why. Now, as the owner of Integrity Training Systems and Sophie’s Bakery, she has seen countless people saved through the same means as herself – by using nutrition as the key to healing. Guest Links: Debbie's Lin...
Mar 23, 2023•41 min•Ep. 228
“Uniquely going beyond excellence” sums up the work taking place at Williams Academy STL, an innovative early childhood learning and technology center training today’s minds for future success. This is also the personal mission statement of the school’s co-founder, Yonnick Jones. Tune in as he and Lisa discuss how the organization gives students a hands-on opportunity to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Guest Links: Yonnick's LinkedIn Williams Academy...
Mar 16, 2023•43 min•Ep. 227
How do you avoid getting bogged down in the quicksand of competing demands? According to Mark Miller, Vice President of High-Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A, it all boils down to your choices. In this episode, Mark shares insights from over 20 years of leadership coaching and team development. With over one million books in print in more than 25 languages, you will see how Mark’s insights into leadership are sought by organizations across the globe. Guest Links: Mark's LinkedIn Lead Every ...
Mar 09, 2023•46 min•Ep. 226
We often hear people tell us to follow our passion, but may hit a roadblock once we realize that we have more than one. Scott Richert shares how he overcame the pressure to identify a ‘grand vision’ and instead focused on taking work one step at a time. Now, as the CIO at Mercy, Scott is passionate about helping people find meaningfulness in work by understanding their impact, no matter the role. Tune in for a story of authentic leadership and hard-won success. Guest Links: Scott's LinkedIn Merc...
Mar 02, 2023•40 min•Ep. 225
Mr. Rogers once said, “Anyone who does anything to help a child in their life is a hero.” As an Adoptive Mom, Author, Podcast Host, and App Designer, this quote takes on special meaning for Marcy Bursac. Join us as she shares her personal journey of pivoting her career, advocating for foster care adoption, and aligning her life to make family her top priority. Guest Links: Marcy's LinkedIn ForgottenAdoptionOption.com The Forgotten Adoption Option: A Self-Reflection and How-To-Guide for Pursuing ...
Feb 23, 2023•40 min•Ep. 224
Do you provide an environment where employees feel empowered and engaged? Mindi Cox, Chief Marketing & People Officer at O.C. Tanner, calls this workplace fulfillment – and she actually describes it as the future of work. In this episode, Mindi discusses the software that has created more than 222 recognition moments every minute and how every business owner can leave the world a better place. Guest Links: Mindi's LinkedIn O.C. Tanner Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Prod...
Feb 16, 2023•41 min•Ep. 223
