Project: Incomplete

Some days feel like you're on top of the world and born to do this thing, and others feel like you're trudging through absolute hell. Jenny Fischer started the initiative Keep Showing Up in September (Suicide Prevention Awareness Month) of 2020 to raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Jenny’s motto and approach to life serves as a reminder for all of us to keep showing up for ourselves, for others, for what we love, and what loves us. In less than two months, the initiative has sold over 1,300 shirts and raised over $14,000 for AFSP.

Jenny joins J.R. and Kevin on the Project: Incomplete podcast to discuss her time at Marquette University, her budding broadcasting career with the NCAA and NBA/WNBA, and how suicide has directly impacted her own life. Jenny makes it very clear: suicide is 100% preventable – and some of the key components to combating this tragedy is spreading awareness, sharing our stories and continuing to keep showing up.

Jenny can be found on Instagram and Twitter @jennylynnfisch.

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In Part 2 of the Strengths episode, Andrea Gorman compares and contrasts Kevin's and J.R.'s individual Top 5 Strengths, shares her own Top 5 Strengths, provides insight into how our Strengths can be leveraged in a professional setting, and answers the question of what she will be most proud of when her Project is complete.

Andrea Gorman is the Associate Director of Engineering and Innovation Leadership Development at Marquette University and a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. Andrea joins the podcast to discuss how discovering and defining our unique talents––our natural ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving––can help us achieve great things by doing what we do best. If you want to discover your Strengths, head to store.gallup.com to get started.

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We often hear and see memes or headlines calling out the need to address our weaknesses––how to fix this or how to change that. But what if we doubled down on what we're inherently good at? Andrea Gorman is the Associate Director of Engineering and Innovation Leadership Development at Marquette University and a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. Andrea joins the podcast to discuss how discovering and defining our unique talents––our natural ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving––can help us achieve great things by doing what we do best.

Andrea breaks down and analyzes Kevin's and J.R.'s individual Top 5 Strengths after they each completed the CliftonStrengths assessment, and provides invaluable insight into how each set of Strengths both parallels and compliments the other.

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On September 11, 2001, our country endured events that would forever change its identity. 19 years later, we continue to reflect. We continue the conversation, and continue to listen. We will never forget.

Social media is a great way to keep up with your friends’ lives, birthdays, and the latest trip to the beach. Unfortunately, there can be too much of a good thing. In this episode of Project, J.R. and Kevin discuss a concept from the Harvard Business Review on the ‘Perpetual Insecurity’ that can be brought on by the constant comparison we subject ourselves to via social. Who do I compare yourself to? Do I make those comparisons in a positive or negative light? Am I on the right path? Should I be driving the car they’re driving? We have all faced these questions implicitly or explicitly in some way in the current social media boom. Join us for this topical discussion on Project: Incomplete!

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Kevin and J.R. reflect on the progress made and lessons learned since launching the Project: Incomplete podcast less than two months ago. So far, we’ve covered topics ranging from 75HARD to immigration with guests that have truly touched our hearts. Join the guys as they briefly recap the Project thus far and where we are headed next.

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Ansar Mohammed continues his story of immigrating to the United States, dealing with the threat of deportation, and taking the oath to become an official citizen of the United States of America. Ansar answers the 'Project' question and shares why he holds close the many obstacles he has faced throughout his life.

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What is the best thing that ever happened to you? Did you see it coming or was it something that happened suddenly?

Sometimes in life the rug gets pulled right from under you, leading to an initial fall. In these instances it takes every ounce of courage to get up and keep going. In part one of this two part discussion, we introduce Ansar Mohammed. Ansar candidly unpacks the best thing to have ever happened to him. Simply put, Ansar KEPT GOING. His journey is one surely to inspire.

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Today, Ken works within the Lincoln division at Ford. In part two, Ken discusses what the Lincoln brand means to him and its special place in his family history. History matters; Ken makes this explicitly clear as the Lincoln brand is striving to reinvent its product portfolio in the modern day. In our discussion, Ken reveals what he wants his Project to look like, once complete. Listen to this episode to hear Ken’s answers to the “Gameshow” where he gives his thoughts on Project: Incomplete thus far and his favorite episode of the Project.

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(J.R.) I have heard it said before that managers get the team from point A to point B; leaders take the team to lengths thought unimaginable. Ken Karwowski harnesses both. In part one of this two part discussion, Ken discusses his tumultuous journey to receiving an offer of employment from his dream employer, Ford Motor Company. As Ken was scheduled to join the automaker in the height of the financial crisis, another barrier was put in front of him which led to a life changing trip with his best friend. As Ken says, "Everything Happens for a Reason." Listen to this episode of Project: Incomplete as we learn more about Ken Karwowski, and his unique journey to one of America’s most historic Fortune 500 companies.

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