ICTPODCAST

The game of golf attracts people from all different backgrounds. How you were introduced to the game is almost as special as how you play the game. Cary Cozby was introduced to the game by his father-- one of the more special bonds that can exist between a father and son.

Golf is a game and the game itself requires dedication and work if you want to succeed at the top. More importantly golf parallels life and if you want to succeed at the top of life it takes work and dedication. The lessons learned on the golf course transcend the game. Cary has lived a life of positive and inspiring leadership channeled through this great game. Seeing the best, the champions that play and the sacrifices they must make to win, shapes the way you lead your life. Golf also shapes people to be better people and that takes the same hard work, dedication, sacrifice-- and that leaves the world a better place. I am grateful for the lessons learned and on display in our conversation with a dynamic, thoughtful and kind leader, Mr. Cary Cozby.

Its hard work to function properly-- hard work that is worth every minute of the pursuit. Dr. Christy Sutton has spent her professional life in the middle of that pursuit. She wrote a book, Genetic Testing: Defining Your Path To A Personalized Health Plan. And just the pursuit of researching and completing the book demonstrates her commitment. When you talk with her, you deeply understand the reasons she wants you to better understand your body so you can optimize your health.

People who do difficult things at the highest level have a positive influence on the world. This life is full of difficulties and we have the tools to work through them. When we do not have the tools, we have others to help. I am grateful for the conversations we have on the ictpodcast. These are amazing people. Let's keep making great connections and doing difficult things at the highest level-- like taking the risk, committing to your unique ability or simply sharing love. Humanity is the beneficiary. Make it a great one.

Leadership can do amazing things-- it can inspire others to lead, take action and the results are exponential improvement! Leadership can also divide. One of the brightest young leaders I have gotten to know is Dalton Glasscock. He has experience in levels of leadership ranging from local to international. That experience shapes you. It has shaped Dalton. He is entrepreneurial and thoughtful and that makes him a leader we should embrace.

"You are never the 'only one' when you are an entrepreneur."

Curiosity remains one of the most valuable tools in life. Curiosity coupled with determination and follow through-- now we are talking about success. Jacob Christian became an entrepreneur because of his incessant curiosity and the consistent follow through. Jacob studied entrepreneurship, received the coveted Jabara Scholarship at Wichita State University, became a founder and his entrepreneurial life began. His creativity and curiosity are now focussed on a new startup, revelar.co (to reveal). The cutting edge of technology, culture, currencies and the future of gaming is the life Jacob has designed. He shares with us what digital value is and how you can participate and contribute in creating digital value of your own.

James Williams came back to Wichita USA because he knows the resources, the talent, the culture and the people are here to create a successful, meaningful life.

We get to talk about energy and the importance of all sources of energy in order to continue to create better lives for all people. James works with Black Hills Energy and Black Hills supports the energy needs of many customers in the middle of the country.

When James came to Wichita he created StartUp Week. StartUp Week gives all of us a chance to connect with founders and entrepreneurs and all of the resources here supporting your ideas and the implementation of your innovative solutions.

Striveforbetter.com is really all that needs to be said. This is a great entrepreneurial story. This is a great Family story. This is a great story about innovation and bringing choices to the marketplace.

Austen Cohlmia brings a unique perspective and a strong work ethic to a Family business. That strong division of labor is why they have been able enter the market with an innovative product with a focus on health and sustainability. This is Strive.

"I've got to take responsibility for the part I control"

Anyone can diagnose the obvious. Life is not that black and white. We are complex. Life is complex. We would all be better served being empathetic not because it makes you a benevolent human but because nuance is a difficult input for which to account.

Jenny's book and her experiences bring value to those of us working at this thing we call Life. So keep working at it and involve people in this process— each in their proper role.

Business can be tough. Entrepreneurship is tough. Those who succeed, persevere and always have gratitude. It is a joy to talk with Ashley Moore and Samantha Lucciarini together because they are living, daily examples of doing the work and accepting the results no matter how they come— that is gratitude. A lot of important words apply to these women: courage, discipline, commitment, vulnerability, gratitude and love. Enjoy this conversation and find people like these two women to bring into your life.

Yes I love technology, but not as much as you, you see… and thank you Kip for the lead in because technology is more important to engage with more now than ever because it is in EVERYTHING we do. As one of our guests pointed out, technology just 10 years ago was trying to figure out what wire plugs into what port so we can get our printer networked with more than one computer. Today you are not searching ports and plug ins you are seeking dynamic tech that is giving us feedback at a rapid rate and we are trying to respond (more like REACT) to it. It's moving fast and only getting faster. Flagship Kansas is the organization bringing people together so that the technology we use and the companies that create it don't end up in a vortex of ones and zeros and further pushing out humanity— Flagship Kansas celebrates the human aspect of technology and they bring incredible leaders together so that you can still love technology and be apart of the human experiment that uses and improves with technology. The State of Kansas is at the forefront of connecting people, entrepreneurs and institutions with technology and we want others to participate. Engage with FLAGSHIPKANSAS.TECH