Today's guest is Molly Cain, whose long list of accomplishments includes: former director of innovation for Homeland Security, Founder of GovCity, the first 48-hour think tank for positively disruptive civic, corporate and academic emerging leaders, during SXSW. She is also a government and civic innovation strategist, executive communications consultant and advisor to public/private sector entities. She is an expert at identifying + designing new ventures for organizational change, launching ne...
May 24, 2021•32 min
Today we have on Ryne Anthony and Garreth Heidt. Ryne is the Direction of Innovation at Flux and Gary is the designed of the inNOVAtion lab at Perkiomen High School. These two men have taken ecosystem building and school partnerships to a new level. In this episode we discuss the role of Flux and what it has meant to the town AND to teachers like Gary. Gary also goes into how his class has utilized not only the space Flux provides, but the relationships and mentors. Follow these men on LinkedIn:...
May 18, 2021•39 min
Today I have the HONOR of introducing Abby Haluska and Megan Jones to the show. Better yet, I introduce these two college students to the podcast line-up! Innovator's Growth Podcast (IGP) will be taking the Monday slot, while the "Innovate WithIN" will be taking the Wednesday slot; "Crucial Conversations" with Jamal and I will be on Friday. Abby is a student at Purdue and Megan is at Ball State. The purpose of IGP is to capture the mindset and journey's of young innovators and entrepreneurs! You...
May 17, 2021•22 min
Opportunities are everywhere... correct. But knowing which one's to pursue can be difficult.
May 12, 2021•17 min
Ian Utile has been working on NFTs "before it was cool." In fact, he was hosting events on NFTs and the future of voice back in 2016. So when I say Ian is a pioneer in NFTs, I sincerely mean that. But what is an NFT? There is a lot of hype surrounding this, so I talked with Ian about this, and had him explain it in a way my dad could understand. When also then went into Attn: Live. I believe this can change podcasting as we know it. You can literally host a podcast, have it streamed live AND cre...
May 05, 2021•31 min
Dr. Shakeel Ahmed is the CEO and Founder of Atlas Surgical Group, and is on a mission to educate how ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs)are not only leading innovation and productivity in healthcare, but also how much money it is saving all of us. Dr. Ahmed is a Forbes Council contributor and a leading voice in ASCs and innovation. You can read more of his Forbes articles at: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/people/shakeelahmed/?sh=19d3f3443834
Apr 28, 2021•30 min
Tallal was just like you and wanted the same things. Tallal was just a Math Lecturer and wanted to surround himself with super successful people so he could learn from them, follow in their footsteps and achieve the same results as them. The only problem was Tallal had no idea about how to build those relationships with strangers in the first place. Since embarking on his journey, Tallal has interviewed Super Achievers, including Corey Poirier, Gene McNaughton Dorie Clark and Don Wettrick. Tal...
Apr 26, 2021•45 min
Jamal and I discuss slow growth, and the building blocks of innovation. Oh, and also an amazing quote from George Bernard Shaw.
Apr 23, 2021•19 min
I must admit, our friendship is too important NOT to have these hard conversations. So while it can be uncomfortable, we have these conversations BECAUSE we need to understand perspectives- without getting angry.
Apr 15, 2021•24 min
Tyler Kelly is the co-founder of PitchPages. PitchPages provides the tools needed to more effectively create and share your pitch deck and manage a fundraise! For more information, go to https://pitchpages.io/
Apr 14, 2021•24 min
Adeola Whitney is the CEO of a national early literacy nonprofit, "Reading Partners" which is a New York Times-endorsed organization that mobilizes volunteer tutors across the country to work one-on-one with awe-inspiring students because they believe in educational equity and that early literacy is the key to success in school and beyond. Last year on the heels of the pandemic, the nonprofit created Reading Partners Connects, a digital program to help support students in under-resourced schools...
Apr 09, 2021•37 min
Rob Angel is the creator of the iconic bestselling board game, Pictionary, which has sold 38,000,000 copies worldwide. He's a philanthropist, investor, and sought-after speaker who encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to "find their aardvark." Rob lives in Seattle, Washington. You can find his book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Rob-Angel/e/B001KDSXL4/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_book_1 For more information, go to https://robangel.com/
Apr 07, 2021•35 min
You are the company you keep. What happens when you surround yourself with people that hold you back? Do you leave them? Tell them "its not you, it's me?" Jamal and I discuss.
Apr 02, 2021•20 min
March Madness is here- and this year the underdogs are doing quite well. Why? Jamal and I discuss the underdog mindset.
Mar 30, 2021•21 min
Leadership skills allows us to make the hard decisions. But what happens when you need to make time for inclusivity- but have to make a decision faster? Jamal and I discuss leadership, roles, and personalities.
Mar 24, 2021•24 min
Jamal realizes that he needs to take his health seriously.
Mar 18, 2021•18 min
What is arrogance and what is being confident that YOUR mission is GOING to happen? Jamal and I discuss:
Mar 12, 2021•26 min
Jamal and I discuss the good, the bad, and the self-serving of Clubhouse- the new audio app that is growing. What are your thoughts? The YouTube video making fun of Clubhouse I mentioned: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86995026031?pwd=SFEyZ0ord0ZIYnBpY3NvSklJRFJVQT09
Mar 11, 2021•23 min
When it comes to trauma- understand and empathy is different than pity and lowered expectations.
Mar 02, 2021•28 min
Not knowing how to handle school opening for COVID last year was ok. Not knowing what to do now is not acceptable. Are we keeping our kids safe by NOT opening schools? Most schools in California have not gone back in almost a year. "The only way out is through..." Feel free to Tweet us at: @jamalcrook @donwettrick *Please be respectful.
Feb 26, 2021•21 min
Jamal weighs in on how to run a school- Good policy or driven by personality.
Feb 05, 2021•25 min
Kamaka Dias is a native-Hawaiian from Hilo, Hawai’i who gets along with everyone. His motto is “help me, help you” and loves to help out the community. He returned home in 2019 after three years in Peace Corps Madagascar and most recently completed a mission to pay off $50K of student loans in one year (January 6, 2020 -- December 6, 2020). He did it in 11 months! Check out The Race To $50k to learn more about Kamaka and follow him on his next adventure.
Feb 03, 2021•23 min
There was a lot of hype, and even some fun in last week's stock market. There is a lot of "us vs them" when it comes to hedge fund people & Robinhood. BUT- there will be a HUGE downside for people wanting to jump in & ride the wave. BE CAREFUL.
Feb 01, 2021•5 min
Laila Mickelwait is on a mission. Having seen countless violations of people's privacy and abuse exploited on video, Mickelwait dove into "who" Pornhub was, and start holding the company accountable for exploiting trafficking and abuse. From the website: “Traffickinghub is a non-religious, non-partisan effort to hold the largest porn website in the world accountable for enabling and profiting off of the mass sex-trafficking and exploitation of women and minors.” The campaign is supported by a br...
Jan 27, 2021•39 min
Jamal challenged me to a 3 Day water fast. Here is what happened:
Jan 25, 2021•23 min
Jamal and i discuss "putting in the work."
Jan 22, 2021•17 min
Today our guest is Robert L. Wallace who is an internationally known entrepreneur, author, business consultant and keynote speaker. In this episode, Jamal and Don discuss Mr. Wallace's past, how he achieved this "entrepreneur" mindset, the immigrant advantage, and why he pays kids to read books. They also go into his recent campaign to run for the mayor of Baltimore, as well as his current passion to help people achieve more. From his website: Growing up in the Baltimore projects amidst poverty ...
Jan 19, 2021•49 min
Rev. Charles R. Harrison is the Senior Pastor of Barnes United Methodist Church and has been in the ministry for 30 years. He is a native of Jeffersonville, Indiana. He graduated from Indiana University, where he earned a degree in Religious Studies and attended Methodist Theological School, where he received his Masters of Divinity. Rev. Harrison began his career in 1984 at Wiley United Methodist Church in Springfield, Ohio, as a Student Associate Minister. He served as a Student Pastor of Lee ...
Jan 14, 2021•38 min
2021 is off to... a start. But Jamal and I go into why viewing thru the lens on what is going on in Washington is not good for your personal growth.
Jan 08, 2021•21 min
2020 has been tough, that is for sure. But Jamal and I are concerned that too many people have a mindset of "2021 help is coming," and why that can be a problem.
Dec 31, 2020•31 min
