We all know that youth sports instill important values such as teamwork, leadership, and resilience. However, our hyper-competitive culture increasingly makes the scoreboard a primary concern. Join us this week as Lisa talks with Pat Combs, former Major League Baseball player for the Philadelphia Phillies. The lessons he learned on the pitching mound continue to shape his financial career and family life today.

Guest Links:

• Pat's LinkedIn
• Teamalytics Website
• COMBS Capital Partners
• More Than The Score: How Parents and Coaches Can Cultivate Virtue in Youth Athletes by Pat Combs 

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Kendall Brewer, Leadership Programs; Joe Szynkowski, Marketing Support

Have you heard the expression, “You will be the same person in five years as you are today, except for the people you meet and the books you read?” As a serial media entrepreneur, Steve Gatena has found this to be true. Join us as this week’s guest, Founder & CEO of Pray.com, shares about a breaking point in his career, the podcast that changed his life, and how this inspired him to create a digital destination for faith-based content.

Guest Links:

• Steve's LinkedIn
• PRAY.COM Homepage

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Kendall Brewer, Leadership Programs; Joe Szynkowski, Marketing Support

“What’s your Panera fave?” While we all know and love the menu at this iconic bakery-café, we may not realize the innovation and digital transformation that has gone on behind the scenes. Tune in as Lisa speaks with John Meister, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, to learn how technology plays a key role in enhancing the customer experience. Their conversation is sure to leave you hungry for more.

Guest Links:

• John's LinkedIn
• Panera Bread Homepage

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Kendall Brewer, Leadership Programs; Joe Szynkowski, Marketing Support

As we look at leaders, we often ask what they have gone through in life to establish their credibility. This week’s episode features Bruce Sheridan, Author, Certified EOS Implementer, and President of Life Compass, Inc. Listen in as he shares inspirational stories about his healing from childhood struggles and substance abuse, which in turn has helped him coach countless leadership teams and young adults. It won’t surprise you to find out that resiliency is the ‘Something Extra’ he believes every leader needs.

Guest Links:

• Bruce's LinkedIn
• Life Compass
• EOS Worldwide
• A Well-Launched Life: How Young People Can Live an Intentional, Fulfilling Life by Bruce Sheridan 

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Kendall Brewer, Leadership Programs; Joe Szynkowski, Marketing Support

According to Debbie Portell Morris, “Food is life or death. Choose life and eat clean.” She speaks from experience, as Debbie passed out suddenly one night in her driveway and was rushed away in an ambulance. Over the course of the next two years, she worked with 22 doctors to find out why. Now, as the owner of Integrity Training Systems and Sophie’s Bakery, she has seen countless people saved through the same means as herself – by using nutrition as the key to healing.

Guest Links:

• Debbie's LinkedIn
• Integrity Training Systems
• Debbie's Amazon Shop
• Sophie's Bakery
• Mastering Your Nutrition with Integrity: Meal plans and food journal by Debbie Portell Morris
• Mastering Your Nutrition with Integrity: Healthy recipes for a healthy you by Debbie Portell Morris

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Kendall Brewer, Leadership Programs; Joe Szynkowski, Marketing Support

“Uniquely going beyond excellence” sums up the work taking place at Williams Academy STL, an innovative early childhood learning and technology center training today’s minds for future success. This is also the personal mission statement of the school’s co-founder, Yonnick Jones. Tune in as he and Lisa discuss how the organization gives students a hands-on opportunity to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.

Guest Links:

• Yonnick's LinkedIn
• Williams Academy STL
• JonesCompany.info
• Williams Academy Black Tie Event (03/30/2023)

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Kendall Brewer, Leadership Programs; Joe Szynkowski, Marketing Support

How do you avoid getting bogged down in the quicksand of competing demands? According to Mark Miller, Vice President of High-Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A, it all boils down to your choices. In this episode, Mark shares insights from over 20 years of leadership coaching and team development. With over one million books in print in more than 25 languages, you will see how Mark’s insights into leadership are sought by organizations across the globe.

Guest Links:

• Mark's LinkedIn
• Lead Every Day Website
• Chick-fil-A Homepage
• Culture Rules: The Leader's Guide to Creating the Ultimate Competitive Advantage by Mark Miller
• Smart Leadership: Four Simple Choices to Scale Your Impact by Mark Miller

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Kendall Brewer, Leadership Programs; Joe Szynkowski, Marketing Support

We often hear people tell us to follow our passion, but may hit a roadblock once we realize that we have more than one. Scott Richert shares how he overcame the pressure to identify a ‘grand vision’ and instead focused on taking work one step at a time. Now, as the CIO at Mercy, Scott is passionate about helping people find meaningfulness in work by understanding their impact, no matter the role. Tune in for a story of authentic leadership and hard-won success.

Guest Links:

• Scott's LinkedIn
• Mercy.net

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Kendall Brewer, Leadership Programs; Joe Szynkowski, Marketing Support

Mr. Rogers once said, “Anyone who does anything to help a child in their life is a hero.” As an Adoptive Mom, Author, Podcast Host, and App Designer, this quote takes on special meaning for Marcy Bursac. Join us as she shares her personal journey of pivoting her career, advocating for foster care adoption, and aligning her life to make family her top priority.

Guest Links:

• Marcy's LinkedIn
• ForgottenAdoptionOption.com
• The Forgotten Adoption Option: A Self-Reflection and How-To-Guide for Pursuing Foster Care Adoption by Marcy Bursac
• Are You a Forever Family?  by Marcy Bursac

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support; Kendall Brewer, Leadership Programs 

Do you provide an environment where employees feel empowered and engaged? Mindi Cox, Chief Marketing & People Officer at O.C. Tanner, calls this workplace fulfillment – and she actually describes it as the future of work. In this episode, Mindi discusses the software that has created more than 222 recognition moments every minute and how every business owner can leave the world a better place.

Guest Links:

• Mindi's LinkedIn
• O.C. Tanner

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support; Kendall Brewer, Leadership Programs