Knowledgecast

In this thirteenth and final episode of our fourth season, Jack talks about how to be an effective communicator as a leader. Communication skills are one of two traits that Jack believes are critical for every leader to have. Jack expands his thoughts on communication by focusing on the two components: listening and speaking. Listen to this episode with Jack for valuable insight into how to be an effective communicator and strengthen your communication skills as a leader.

Learn more about Jack along with our other guests on the fourth season of our podcast on Jack’s website at jackwwilliams.com/podcast.

In the twelfth episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Alex Williams. Alex is a graduate of the University of Mississippi with a degree in public policy leadership and two minors in history and intelligence and security studies. His career has spanned economic development, legislative affairs, and political campaigns, and he has as been involved in multiple campaigns at the governor, attorney general, and U.S. Senate levels. Alex currently serves as the Director of Workforce at the Rome Floyd County Chamber of Commerce. Listen to this episode with Jack and Alex that gives an inside look at the political campaign life as well as building a workforce in today’s society that’s sustainable for the future.

Learn more about Alex along with our other guests on the fourth season of our podcast on Jack’s website at jackwwilliams.com/podcast.

In the eleventh episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Earl Young. Earl was a 1960 Olympian who won a gold medal as part of the USA 4x400 relay team. In 2012, Earl faced a tough opponent off the track when he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia and began his search for a bone marrow donor. Since finding a donor in Germany and having a successful experience, he has been campaigning through his organization to encourage people to become donors and promote donor awareness. Listen to this episode with Jack and Earl about his experience breaking records on the track running Olympic relays and then running life’s relay race successfully.

Learn more about Earl along with our other guests on the fourth season of our podcast on Jack’s website at jackwwilliams.com/podcast.

In the tenth episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Joe Hamilton. Joe’s the former quarterback of Georgia Tech. While a player there, some of his greatest accomplishments included being named the ACC Player of the Year, NCAA Quarterback of the Year, and finished second in the voting for the Heisman award. Joe is a member of the Georgia Tech Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. Joe went on to play several years in the NFL and was a member of the Tampa Bay Super Bowl Championship team. Currently, Joe is co-host of “The Locker Room” on 680 The Fan in Atlanta and also serves as the color analyst for Georgia Tech football. Jack and Joe discuss his football journey and what he learned through his accomplishments. Listen to this episode with Jack and Joe about his football journey from the field to the hall of fame to continuing to contribute to the game today.

Learn more about Joe along with our other guests on the fourth season of our podcast on Jack’s website at jackwwilliams.com/podcast.

In the ninth episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Jim Baker. Jim is the founder of Baker and Lassiter and has spent his entire career in the real estate industry. Being a native of Hapeville, GA, Jim has played a key role in the growth of the Atlanta area through his numerous real estate development projects. He also has been involved with state politics and served on the Atlanta Homebuilders Board until he moved from the residential end of the commercial sector real estate. Listen to this episode with Jack and Jim about his real estate journey, building success, and the importance of mentorship.

Learn more about Jim along with our other guests on the fourth season of our podcast on Jack’s website at jackwwilliams.com/podcast.

In the eighth episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Michy Morillo. Michy is an author, youth coach, and wildly successful keynote speaker (despite her rough start in life). Michy was once a delinquent teenager and got kicked out of high school. But she didn't let that stop her! After serving time in the juvie justice system and honing her skills in graphic design, Michy went on to have a smashing 20-year career. Now, Michy is using her unique experiences to help other young people who might be struggling. Michy is determined to be a positive influence on the lives of youth. Listen to this episode with Jack and Michy about her journey and how she is impacting youth.

Learn more about Michy along with our other guests on the fourth season of our podcast on Jack’s website at jackwwilliams.com/podcast.

In the seventh episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Phil Ford. Phil is a former NBA player. While in college, Phil was a three-time All-American for the University of North Carolina basketball team. After college, Phil was the number two pick in the NBA draft and was also named the NBA Rookie of the Year. During their conversation, Jack and Phil talk about Phil’s experience playing under legendary basketball coach, Dean Smith, during his time with North Carolina’s basketball team. Phil continues sharing his basketball journey through being drafted and playing in the NBA. Phil also shares his journey of walking through addiction. Phil passes on his experience on and off the court as he shares wisdom to the young athletes of today and discusses the future of college sports. Listen to this episode with Jack and, basketball legend, Phil Ford about his journey of living life on and off the court.

Learn more about Phil along with our other guests on the fourth season of our podcast on Jack’s website at jackwwilliams.com/podcast.

In the sixth episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with David Dorman. David served as the Director of CVS Health for sixteen years and also as Chairman of the Board of CVS Health for 11 years. Before CVS Health, he began his career in telecommunications with Sprint and then later became the Chairman, President, and CEO of Pacific Bell Telephone. In 1999, he then became president of AT&T and was later elected Chairman and CEO of AT&T. Along with his roles in these companies, David has served and continues to serve on the boards of well-known companies and foundations such as Motorola, PayPal Holdings, Dell Technologies, and the Georgia Tech Foundation. In this episode, Jack and David discuss David’s path from becoming a CEO at such a young age to then serving in top leadership positions in some of the largest companies. Listen to this episode with Jack and David as they talk about making an impact as a business leader. 

Learn more about David along with our other guests on the fourth season of our podcast on Jack’s website at jackwwilliams.com/podcast.

In the fifth episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Chuck Warbington. Chuck has served in multiple roles within community service over the years and currently serves as the City Manager of the City of Lawrenceville, GA. Jack and Chuck reminisce on Chuck’s time at Georgia Tech and being a part of the 1990 National Championship football team for Georgia Tech. Moving along in his journey, Chuck details his entry into the world of community service and how community improvement and development works. In his current role leading the City of Lawrenceville, Chuck walks us through what serving and leading a community looks like in the present while also developing it for a greater vision for the future. Listen to this episode with Jack and Chuck as they talk about serving and leading the community in the present and the future.

Learn more about Chuck along with our other guests on the fourth season of our podcast on my website at jackwwilliams.com/podcast.

In the fourth episode of our fourth season, Jack speaks with Jean Marie Richardson. Jean Marie is the President and CEO of iFOLIO and a Georgia Tech alumna. Prior to founding iFOLIO, Jean Marie developed products and grew businesses at Oracle, Microsoft, and MasterCard. Jean Marie incorporated iFOLIO in 2016. Today iFOLIO has customers, business partners, capital, patents, trademarks, and helps companies and users go digital with communications. While Jack and Jean Marie discuss her entrepreneurship path and iFOLIO, Jean Marie takes the discussion further into what it means to not only better connect the world as an entrepreneur but what it means to give back. Listen to this episode with Jack and Jean Marie as they talk about the technology world, entrepreneurship, legacy, and giving back.

Learn more about Jean Marie along with our other guests on the fourth season of our podcast on my website at jackwwilliams.com/podcast.