Lisa texted me the image below and asked, “What do you think about this quote as a show topic?” I read it quickly, then I read it more carefully. There is a purpose for everyone you meet. Some people come into your life to test you, some to teach you, some to use you,

  Today’s discussion isn’t about telling the world to shove off (or something even less polite). It’s about leaning into becoming the best version of YOU.  Comparing ourselves to others is a fool’s game, but wildly popular. Wishing we were like somebody else or wishing we were somebody different isn’t the ideal path forward. Instead,

  Don Norris is Lisa’s husband and a natural, empathetic leader. He’s our guest today sharing his experience, insights, and wisdom.  People. Connections. Relationships. They continue to be the theme of growing great as a leader.  If you want to have a positive impact on others and build a high-performing culture, listen to Don’s insights.

  It begins with you, the leader. The spark to build a high-performing team, and a high-performing culture…hinges on having a leader willing to be a spark plug.  Today, we have an in-depth conversation about what it is to accept responsibility to be that spark plug that every effective team needs (and craves), and how

  You’re in a quandary. You’re privy to some information but you’re just not sure if you should share the information.  There are so secrets or formulas. Every person and situation is unique and has to be figured out on its own terms.  Join us today as we discuss some things we’ve learned in our

  It’s our first Thanksgiving Day week here at Grow Great and we’re thankful to share it with you. Lisa and I have been honored to have your time and attention. As our audience has grown we’ve been overwhelmed with positive feedback. We appreciate each one of you.  Today, we have a brief but important

  It all started after I texted this image (and quote) to Lisa. We chuckled and then had a serious chat about recording today’s conversation.  “You can’t keep getting mad at people for sucking the life out of you if you keep giving them the straw.”  -Unknown Much of our work in helping others revolves

  Weeks ago Lisa came across this social media post by Steven Bartlett, a UK-based entrepreneur/podcaster.  We decided to do an episode about each one. Mostly, it provoked us to think about what sentences we would write – things we wish we had known sooner. Jokingly, I told Lisa that my list would be much

  As a Director of HR Lisa Norris, my co-host, regularly encounters professionals searching for insights about how they might reinvent themselves professionally. It can be daunting trying to figure out what skills, insights, and experiences you have that may be highly valuable if you could only figure out ways to translate them into a

  Last week we discusses the power of your story – and how a chapter doesn’t fully define your story. Today, we’re going to focus on your leadership, specifically your job to provide a story for your team so they can understand where they fit and how they can make a positive difference. Years ago,