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In this conversation, Dr. David B. Morse shares insights from his 25 years of global experience with leading energy companies, fulfilling sales, marketing, business development, manufacturing, and R&D positions. David is a proud member of the World Affairs Council of Houston, the United States Association of Energy Economics (Houston Chapter), and is Treasurer of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s District Export Council (Houston Chapter).

Dr. Morse noticed over time that familiar approaches to negotiation never quite explained successes or failures, nor ease or difficulty. Negotiation was not a simple puzzle; it was dynamic and different every time. He developed a unique system connecting common human toolkits to successful everyday negotiation. He has now made this his life mission.

He has a Ph.D in Chemistry and an MBA in International Business. More information can be found at DavidBMorse.com, www.linkedin.com/company/david-b-morse/, and https://twitter.com/Listen4Success

Thomas Zermeno has sampled many flavors of life. Currently a Validation Specialist for SSL.com, he's been a radio DJ, technical support analyst, museum docent, religious education teacher, roller derby player and official, record producer, jazz musician, Flipside Ranger, and political candidate. He wakes up each morning looking forward to the adventures to come, thankful for the opportunities he's been given and eager to taste more of what life has to offer. In this conversation, Mr. Zermeno philosophically intertwines introspection with practical advice and offers validation to nonlinear career paths and taking the long road to personal development.

Jerry Jones is a prominent fitness instructor who brings his dynamic presence and expertise to his work as a Pilates trainer and group exercise instructor at several prestigious clubs in Houston, Texas. Hailing from Wilmington, North Carolina, he attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of Texas at Austin. Mr. Jones pursued a career in fitness and nurtures a passion for  building and maintaining relationships. He strives to help people achieve personal goals through small group training and classes, recognizing an individual's fitness journey impacts more than just physical health and well-being. Beyond Mr. Jones sharing about his work and life experiences, he brings positive energy and encouraging words to this episode. Mr. Jones' experience in various fields, such as pre law, social work, as well as journalism contribute to his breadth of knowledge, and are on display in this conversation.

As Director of Procurement Services for one of the fastest growing independent school districts in the United States, Jennifer Chiu leads a team of more than ten professionals in the strategic procurement of millions of dollars worth of goods and services. In this conversation, she shares how her role is more about creating opportunities for students, teachers, and staff to succeed through providing the appropriate tools, than it is about buying things. Ms. Chiu discusses her path to success as and immigrant and woman in a male-dominated industry. She also shares book recommendations for those seeking to grow personally and professionally.

Oil and gas IT guy, Will Hennegan shares the joys of employer-paid travel and the value of diversity in education. We discuss the importance of adaptability, technology's role in career advancement, and ways to network when moving across country.

Entrepreneur and former corporate executive Kyler Moppert and I discuss gritty realities of small business ownership, extracting the most from college and connections, and proper paradigms for personal success. This interaction takes a winding path to many concepts and questions people are often hesitant to confront. Overall, this is one of the most candid conversations to date.

Experienced business and legal professional David Minton, Esq. provides insights on work-related travel, business development, and law practice. He also shares experiences in personal and professional growth. David Minton has more than ten years of law practice and management experience. He holds multiple degrees from the University of Mississippi.

Jamie Van Auken Schrum is a Children’s Librarian and troublemaker. She knows five songs by heart on the ukulele. She’s lived in the Midwest and Southwest, and currently resides with her ridiculously good looking husband and charming son in North Carolina. Our free flowing dialogue covers life experiences and lessons learned from school, work, and family. A central theme is the value of a positive attitude; Jamie Schrum also shares the value of networking, hobbies, and patience.

You can call him "Mr. President." Gary Sostack is President of CSCMP Houston Roundtable and President and Founder of ElementaLogistics, LLC. Mr. Sostack offers advice and insights from a lengthy career. His knowledge is shared at the Marilyn Davies College of Business at UHD where he serves as a Corporate Fellow, in trainings, and even on Houston Public Media. With a bit of levity, we consider some of the pathways to enjoy professional and personal success.

Two lawyers in academia sit down in this dialogue to explore career selection and advancement. Robin Boyles Hennegan is Assistant Director of Special Projects at South Texas College of Law,  which has an advocacy program that has won more than twice the championships as any other law school in the United States. Her own career has included work with law offices of varying sizes and corporations. We review some of the lessons learned through her work and life experiences. The value of internships, relationship development, and time management are among the topics covered in this discussion.