Doing it Right: The Stories that Make Us

Ollie Chandhok, President and Publisher of Dallas Business Journal says his multicultural family values have equipped him to lead the Business Journal during the Covid-19 debacle. A Canadian citizen whose father was from India and mother was from the Philippines, Ollie discusses how he has relied on his CAN-DO attitude to navigate the staff through these ambiguous times.

“No one has all the answers,” says Ollie. “What I CAN DO is lead with transparency.” And that he is doing—sharing with his team not only metrics, but his thoughts and ideas. “I benefit from listening to my team. It’s empowering to allow them to share their thoughts. Hey, I have only one brain and I need 24 others to contribute. It helps them to own and thrive in their roles.” Put these together and Ollie is steering with trust, empowerment, and transparency!

Now into his second year at the Dallas Business Journal, Ollie shares:

-His journey from leaving his home in Toronto moving to the U.S. on both golf and academic scholarships
-The secret to job transitions and moving cross country
-What it was like to move from sales to his current high-profile leadership role
-What is takes to be a successful leader in a new city
-What’s most important about being plugged into the community
-His vision for the future – professionally and personally

Plus, some unrevealed secrets!

Don’t miss this episode with the President of Dallas Business Journal– OLLIE CHANDHOK!

What can we do when technology is moving faster than we are? Get over it! It always will!

According to Kevin Cummings, Editor of NTX Inno , the startup community is accelerating at breakneck speed to develop unique products and services to enhance our faster, better, cheaper world .

Young entrepreneurs are materializing to capitalize on the marketplace demands—and Kevin covers the scene every day.

Join us to hear the innovative technology trends.

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Trisha Cunningham, President & CEO of N. Tx. Food Bank, reminds us that “hunger isn’t hidden anymore.” 40% of those in crises hunger are first timers receiving food. Texas has the 2nd highest number of people with food insecurity in the US – behind CA. Car lines are up to 2 miles long waiting to receive the more than 60,000 kits of food each week. A woman intent to be #1 in the car line, waited from 1:30AM until the food began distribution at 9AM.

The stories are heartfelt and humbling. Yet, Trisha shares the hope that is grounded in her determination to overachieve in food delivery for those in need.

Don’t miss hearing the stories of how the N. Tx. Food Bank’s innovation has been born from crises. Their processes, success and outcome will serve as a roadmap for others to follow in the future.

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Dr. Michael Brainard founded Brainard Strategy to help leaders more positively affect their employees’ experience at work. He figured that if he could influence change within one leader, that would have a positive ripple effect; thus, other people’s lives would be better, more productive, and more engaged.

Now a consummate knowledge seeker, Michael learned discipline and work ethic through excelling in wrestling, then professional boxing while still in graduate school.

Be sure to listen for the end when you’ll hear how this seemingly disparate background turned Michael’s direction to earning a Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology.

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Dr. K. Shelette Stewart has over 20 years of leadership experience in teaching, strategic business planning, marketing, and business development with prominent academic institutions and Fortune 500 companies including Harvard Business School, The Coca-Cola Company and BellSouth Corporation/AT&T. She is a Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Program Specialist and holds a Doctorate in Business Administration.

A graduate of Harvard University, Shelette currently serves in a leadership role with Harvard University, overseeing strategic partnerships with global corporations for Harvard Business School. She is also the principal and founder of Stewart Consulting, LLC, a business consulting and leadership development firm serving both corporate and non-profit clients.

Shelette’s board memberships include the LEAD Program, New Hope & Compassion (NHC) for China, the Warren Holyfield Boys & Girls Club, and Morehouse School of Medicine – School of Public Health Visiting Committee. She is the recipient of The YWCA of Greater Atlanta & The Coca-Cola Company Salute to Women of Achievement Award and is available for Keynote Presentations, Seminars, Workshops, and Professional Consulting Sessions nationally and internationally.

Her book is called "Revelations in Business": https://www.amazon.com/Revelations-Business-Connecting-Your-Purpose/dp/1512780987

In summer 2004 Shake Anderson entered the hospital wondering if he would die. A year later he beat the odds and entered rehab. That’s when Shake started making soul music that hit the top charts.

Audiences are moved when this man starts playing his piano or guitar and singing from the depth of his toes. He’s more than an entertainer. He brings emotion that penetrates an audience and evokes the same feelings he’s experienced. It’s about life – and Shake performs what he’s lived.

When asked how he defines Soul Music, Shake answered, “it’s music that comes from those deep recesses of my heart and reveals itself whether I want it to or not.” He’ll tell you that working as a musician today, he “does music and life.”

A long-time friend, Carey Stinson knows the ropes of being an entertainer. Playing Barney, the Purple Dinosaur for two decades and now host of the podcast Purple Roads Podcast, Carey experienced Shake’s music and just had to meet him. Their special friendship ensued , which Carey explains on the show. He explains “I love people who inspire, who want to do something with their life. That is the essence of who Shake is—as a person, entertainer, father and husband. The real deal.”

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William Arruda never thought of himself as an Entrepreneur. Yet he built a successful personal branding business and has been credited with turning the concept of personal branding into a global industry.

Being the Personal Branding guru that he is today began as he innately paid attention to what was around him. As a highly curious guy, William is attuned to little things in life that are interesting, unusual, thought provoking. On a particular day nearly 23 years ago, he noticed the front cover of Fast Company magazine. The headline read The Brand Called You: You Can’t Move Up If You Don’t Stand Out. The article urged readers to start thinking of themselves AS A BRAND! It went on to discuss how to identify your personal brand and use it to create greater success by standing out from the crowd.

William was enthralled with the idea of teaching others to harness the power of authentic personal branding. As a marketing executive he had been branding companies. Why not do branding for individuals?

William knew that the world of work was changing. No longer was it the norm to stay with a company for life. Mergers and acquisitions were on the rise, companies were downsizing, people were being riffed. William saw an opportunity to help individuals take charge of their own career by identifying their unique value their authentic personal brand.

Leaving a well-paying job and an expat package that had him living in Paris, he focused on developing the Reach Personal Branding Company and is the co-founder of Career Blast TV. Today he’s an author, senior contributor at Forbes and motivational speaker on one topic— Personal Branding!

Was this idea risky and foolish? Or was it a bold move to pursue his passion and change the world one person at a time?

Listen to how William’s optimistic approach brought him success beyond imagination.

Email: [email protected]
Web: williamarruda.com
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Twitter: @williamarruda
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Lucy Billingsley has made a name for herself through real estate, developing and managing commercial developments. A pioneer back in the late 70's, she gave Dallas a unique perspective in the industry by co-founding Billingsley Company with her husband and adding art to the building business. Among her most recognized real estate development diamonds are the Austin Ranch, Cypress Waters and the Arts Plaza campus in the Dallas Arts District.

As a serious award-winner innovator and entrepreneur, Lucy quickly progressed into her next passion: the nonprofit world. Committed to making a difference besides in the urban space, Lucy got involved with several global entrepreneurship organizations that facilitate financial help and business education for communities in third world and war-torn countries. She enjoys inspiring, serving and advising younger generations proving that there's no cap to the skill set that one can collect.

Today as a grandmother of eight, Lucy doesn't see a reason for slowing down. She stays active at the Tower Center at SMU and Council of Foreign Relations.

Learn more about the work of those groups that are dear to Lucy’s heart:

World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth
SMU Tower Center

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Early in her career running large organizations, Marie McCoy Zimenoff learned that “if anything could go wrong, it will go wrong.” Marie is the CEO of Career Thought Leaders, a global think tank for coaches, counselors, resume writers, and other professionals looking to stay up to date on trends, expand their practice, and guide clients to success.

During Marie’s college years, she became acquainted with overcoming obstacles and learned invaluable life lessons that she has applied in her company. Just last year over 1,500 professionals graduated from the platform's courses, furthering their credentials and growing professionally.

Now juggling career and life as a mom of two, Marie has gained a brand new perspective on the difference between control and persistence.

In this episode we’ll discuss the keys to resilience and resourcefulness.

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Dr. 'Chip' Fagadau has an eye for excellence and a commitment to providing stellar patient service! In fact, his mantra is to “treat every person as if they are in your family.”

As a prominent member of the Ophthalmology Community since 1983, Dr. Fagadau mentors his peers about the importance of soft skills in providing stellar customer service. It starts at the front desk and continues throughout the patient experience.

A man of integrity, Chip says his clinical attitude was built into his character during his early years of Medical School. Having studied in prestigious institutions including Yale University, Baylor University Medical Center, and Johns Hopkins Hospital, Dr. Fagadau vividly remembers the pivotal moment when his teacher taught him the importance of "straight talk" and how that would shape his work ethic.

In this episode Dr. Fagadau will share his expertise in optical health and explain which medical procedures are available to give eye opening and eye caring to our most prized possession ­– our vision.