Welcome to Positivity @ Work! This week we are going to talk about surviving with a discussion with Dina Imbriani, owner of Mountain Shepherd Adventure Camp, in Catawba, Virginia. Mountain Shepherd is in the Virginia mountains near the Appalachian Trail. Dina shares how we can take what we have and turn it into what we need to thrive in our careers, how handling the little things prevent them from becoming big things, and how we should focus on our positive mental attitude first and foremost.  From surviving in the back country of the mountains, to surviving and thriving in the front country of our careers, Dina has some great advice and tips for us all. For more information on Mountain Shepherd Adventure School visit https://mountainshepherd.com/

Welcome to Positivity at Work. Today we have the opportunity to talk about management and career growth with Pete Dotlich, Regional Operations Manager at Fastenal.  

Pete has tons of experience in the wholesale industry, sales, business development, AND Operations. He is a graduate of Baldwin Wallace University, which is where I met Pete, years ago.

One more thing I want you to know about Pete. He is the kindest, most positive person I know, and I am super excited to have this conversation with him. I met Pete during our time in college at Baldwin-Wallace University in Northeast Ohio. Pete played football at BW with my now husband, Mike Berg. Pete and Mike both learned a lot about work and life on the football field, and I can’t wait to hear what Pete has been up to since. So let’s get started. Welcome to Positivity @ Work.

Positivity @ Work Episode 08 Creating a Positive Culture with Mike Jarrett
Today I have the joy of introducing you to Mr. Mike Jarrett, President of Jarrett Logistics, a company that provides end-to-end supply chain solutions. Mike founded Jarrett Logistics in 1999, and since then, has also founded PackShip USA, Jarrett Warehousing, Jarrett Fleet Services, Zephyrs Fitness, Crossfit Orrville, Baja West Coast Kitchen, and Old Carolina Barbecue. As you can see Mike has diverse business and leadership experiences and an entrepreneurial spirit. He views business ethics, employee character and operational efficiency as keys to success for Jarrett. Most of all, what I want you to know about Mike is that he has a heart for serving others, sharing his knowledge and experience with others, and positively impacting everyone he meets. I can’t wait for you to get to know Mike and to hear his story. 

Age has no impact on success, and no one lives this out more than Joe Knopp. Joe is a Junior in college, a business major, and a person with passion for serving others. Joe describes himself as an Opportunity Orchestrator and a start up junky. At his young age of 20, he has started two businesses, but none of them positively impact the world. This is the story of how a book led one individual to build wells for villages in need of clean water. This is the story of how each one of us can make a positive ripple effect in the world. So let’s get started. Welcome to Positivity @ Work. You can find the Ripple Water Bottles at https://www.wearetheripple.com/

It’s funny when I think back over my life and the people I have met, who continue to positively impact my life. Dan Owolabi is one of those people. I met Dan when he was a high school student playing football for my husband, Mike, at Dalton High School. That was decades ago. Now, Dan is a crusader for authentic leadership, He is an author, speaker, and Executive Director of Branches Worldwide. He helps leaders around the world develop genuine, effective influence. He is also a retired pastor, and a dynamic, unforgettable person. I am excited for you to meet Dan, and hear his story, and learn how you, too, can become an authentic leader. Welcome to Positivity @ Work.(Owolabi’s book Authentic Leadership is available HERE.)

Positivity @ Work Episode 03 Relentless Effort with Coach Doug Phillips 

Welcome to Positivity @ Work! This week I get to share a conversation I had with Youngstown State University Head Football Coach Doug Phillips about how to live life in a relentless way. You can’t always change your circumstances, but you can always change your attitude and your effort. When faced with adversity, human nature causes us to surrender, cope through making excuses, or to THRYVE (The Y is for YSU). Listen as Coach Phillips teaches us all to learn from our failures and come out stronger on the other side. 

Positivity @ Work Episode 02 Discover The Collision of your Hopes, Dreams, Vision and Purpose with Mike Gallina

Welcome to Positivity @ Work! This week I get to share a conversation I had with Mr. Mike Gallina, Vice President of Communications and Community Engagement for Aultcare Health plans in Northeast Ohio. Mike shares with us about polishing the gem inside of each of us to become the leaders we were meant to be. His journey spans leadership in education and the healthcare industry, and has so much to share. Through his positive, encouraging words, I know you will feel inspired and motivated to be the best you! Come discover where your hopes and dreams collide with purpose and vision, and discover your life energy and joy! 

This week I am excited to introduce you to Nic Harvey. Nic serves as a Senior finance professional at Mashberry. Nic is also a Level 3 CFA candidate. Mashberry helps Clients Learn, Improve & Realize Value. The company was founded in 1981, and serves the insurance brokerage industry. Nic is a business-savvy strategist with broad experience in equity research, M&A, project management and investment analysis. Most of all, Nic has great insight into team culture, work environments and career success. I can't wait for you to get to know Nic, and learn from him how to find opportunity through positivity. 

Sometimes you meet people throughout your life who become a part of your life. That is how I think of Mr. Nate Davis. I met Nate while teaching at Malone University in northeast Ohio. He was a student of mine, and student leader on the SIFE team I coached. Today, a decade later, Nate serves as an Enterprise Account Executive at Veeva Systems, headquartered in California. But Nate works out of North Carolina, and soon back to his home in Ohio. You see, Nate works remotely for Veeva Systems. Nate has perfected the art of working remotely, building a successful remote team, and always....always...staying positive. I can't wait for you to get to know Nate, and learn from him how to find opportunity through positivity. 

Positivity @ Work Episode 01 Finding Your Passion at Work with Clark Harvey

Welcome to Positivity @ Work! In our inaugural episode, I have the joy of speaking with Mr. Clark Harvey, Executive Director, Brighter Days Foundation, and President, Arrowhead Talent Solutions. As Executive Director of the Brighter Days Foundation, he works with the charitable foundation of PGA golfer Jason Day, working to meet basic needs, give hope, and support child-serving organizations in Central Ohio. As President of Arrowhead Talent Solutions, Clark helps employers hire great people, and employees promote themselves in today’s job market, providing coaching while revamping their resumes and LinkedIn profiles to cut through the noise and greatly increase their chances of getting hired. 

Most of all Clark has passion for serving others, and I know you will be inspired by his words and his heart.

For more information on Brighter Days Foundation go to https://www.brighterdaysfoundation.com/   

For more information and fantastic FREE resources on job hunting you can go to https://arrowheadtalentsolutions.com/