Manager Memo podcast

Dan Brown, Harvard grad, former QB of the Parma Panthers (Italian Football League), former National Sales Manager of Xenith Sporting Goods, current Business Development Manager of Rubicon Builders explains how a good peer group is crucial for life success. Starting with advice to "find the fit" and "write things down" Dan offers that you can't be afraid to get in front of the right people and present the "big ask." How can I learn? What are your secrets to success? Can I get a job?

Brown suggests that you have to be a little uncomfortable to experience personal growth. Notes from his Manager Memo include: "Think Big, Think Team."

Dan recommends Never Split the Difference (Chris Voss) and The Compound Effect (Darren Hardy) for additions to the business bookshelf.

The associated video of Dan's interview can be found on Vimeo at the hyperlink below.

https://vimeo.com/208402950

Vic Jones, young entrepreneur of a print and embroidery company, relates the genesis of her business design - a Bio Pre Med at Boston College.

"At the molecular level there is beauty. Art. At the molecular level we are all the same. That led me to the idea of mer+ge."

Coming from a family of artists Vic adapted her "right brain" perspective to the left brain challenges of Biology at BC. She merged her ability to think in words with her creative side, visualizing a message of unity and compassion for all people.

Vic Jones' apparel company sells images of tolerance, inclusion & recognition of the power of diversity.

Vic shares tips for business success: write down and state your goals, work on your "Can Do's" and make them better every day, stay confident, and dig deep.

An associated video of this podcast can be found at this Vimeo hyperlink https://vimeo.com/205791595

Mr. Sam Scott, Senior Vice President and Regional Loan Administrator for BB&T shares wisdom garnered from over 40 years in the banking industry. Mr. Scott explains how face-to-face communications and development of context is critical to any business. First the "why" and then the "how." Technology may increase the speed and efficiency of finance but relationships still matter.

Senior VP Scott's tips to future bankers – be curious about the mechanics of the process, listen to the customer, develop strong analytical skills (understand the implications of the numbers), and embrace process management.

Recorded on location from the rooftop of the palatial Restoration Hotel in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina.

An associated video can be found at https://vimeo.com/204110199

Ken Doane shares his secret sauce on marketing a personal brand. Kenneth's passion for life has taken him around the globe as a Professional Wrestler and entertainer. His drive for perfection has yielded numerous awards and honors in fitness competition. His motto of "Believe and Achieve" has led to success as an author and scholar. Catch the enthusiasm, appreciate the positive vibes, kick-start your motivation meter . . . "Are you Ready?" to cheer for the Spirit Squad?

The associated video for this podcast can be found at: https://vimeo.com/202092158

Police Chief Steven Wojnar, Dudley, MA talks about the challenge of work/life balance. He shares tips on how he maintains his passion for his career in law enforcement while keeping his family happy. Chief Wojnar explains juggling the 3 P's (the Public, the Police Force, and the Political concerns of the community).

He offers that one should never forget their beginnings and always remember to take care of your people.

The final 6 minutes of the podcast (17:30 to ending) are extra special. Christine Wojnar, Steven's wife, shares the challenges and rewards of being married to a police officer.

Both informative and emotional, this is a podcast not to be missed.

As always, this podcast is linked to a VIMEO video file. Look for MM9 Steven Wojnar: Police Chief, through VIMEO.com https://vimeo.com/200369229

Cumberland (RI) High School Principal Alan Tenreiro shares tips for pedagogical success. Among the gems of wisdom on his Manager Memo: balancing expectations with capacity building, message consistency, the need for longevity in the principal "seat", measuring Learner Qualities Index, and creating and sustaining self-directed learners.

Alan was selected as the 2016 National Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals.

As some of the audio is difficult to understand, watching the VIMEO video at the hyperlink below will enhance Principal Tenreiro's message.

https://vimeo.com/198224642

Kevin Brassard, Chief Information Officer of Nichols College explains what it's like to work in a "Learning Organization." Tech is fun and exciting but the right "gadget" has to be applied properly to support and enhance education. Team based learning classrooms are explained as is the importance of process analysis, technology projections, and code efficiency.

7 Seniors from the Nichols College Bison Football Team discuss the ups and downs of their collegiate experience as athletes on a program in rebuild. Three wins over their first 3 years, these gritty "ballers" never lost heart, finishing their senior year at 6-4, the best record in 13 years. They planned, they organized, they led, and evaluated, but most importantly they played their hearts out to change the course of the Bison Herd.

This Podcast is linked to a video that can be accessed through the following hyperlink: https://vimeo.com/194900702

After 20 seasons with the Celtics, Paul Cacciatore talks about his success as a manager, providing tips on the "Next Best Thing," Data Analytics, Social Media, development of a work team and the need for "passion."

An accompanying video to the podcast can be found at the hyperlink below.

https://vimeo.com/192565215

Supplemental to Manager Memo Podcast.

Louie LaVella, from Toronto, Canada, winner of the Niagara Music Awards Promoter of the Year (2012), shares his 20+ years experience in the music business. Louie explains why social media must be used to craft marketing strategies that engage and connect with the audience.