Something Extra

After 40 years of combined military, corporate, and academic experience, Greg Atchison has become an expert in organizational management. Today, he helps business owners and their companies as the Principal Chair of C12 of Greater St. Louis. Tune in to find out why the best leaders run toward the storm instead of away from it, and then leverage this approach to maintain a learning mindset in all seasons of life.Guest Links:

• Greg's LinkedIn
• Christian Executive Coaching and Business Training | C12
• Buffalo Culture | Leadership Facing the Storm

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Jenny Heal, Executive Producer; Kendall Brewer, Leadership Programs; Joe Szynkowski, Marketing Support; Portside Media, Podcast Engineer

Up until high school, Emily Hemingway said she was going to be the first female president. Today, as a National Ecosystem Champion & Founding Executive Director of TechSTL, Emily has made her mark in leadership and government. Listen in on her conversation with Lisa to learn about St. Louis’ first tech council and get her perspective on persevering through failure.Guest Links:

• Emily's LinkedIn
• TechSTL Homepage
• TechSTL Strategic Plan
• TechSTL 5x5 Goals
• STL TechWeek 2023

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Jenny Heal, Executive Producer; Kendall Brewer, Leadership Programs; Joe Szynkowski, Marketing Support; Portside Media, Podcast Engineer

Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity - or VUCA - are the realities of the world we live in today. Dr. Bob Johansen, Distinguished Fellow at the Institute for the Future, has authored or co-authored 12 books and recently completed a trilogy that details the types of leadership that will thrive in the next decade. Dig into this episode to shape your own management style.Guest Links:

• Bob's LinkedIn
• Institute for the Future Website
• Office Shock: Creating Better Futures for Working and Living 
• Get There Early: Sensing the Future to Compete in the Present
• The New Leadership Literacies: Thriving in a Future of Extreme Disruption and Distributed  Everything

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

Heather Fortner took her professional counseling degree and established a career in wealth management. As the Chair & CEO of SignatureFD, Heather is committed to helping people find their Net Worthwhile and develop habits in accordance with it. Tune in to hear how she leads as an empathetic coach and supports clients through the twists and turns of their financial journey.Guest Links:

• Heather's LinkedIn
• SignatureFD Website

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

Growing up in rural Iowa didn’t stop Todd Finders from developing a love of technology. Now, as the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Clayco, he reflects on how being raised in a small town helped him cultivate his sense of integrity and leadership. Listen today to find out why “competitive empathy” is Something Extra he believes every leader needs.Guest Links:

• Todd's LinkedIn
• Clayco Homepage

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

When Cary Granat left a multibillion-dollar partner of Miramax Films and founded his own media company, he wanted to recapture a sense of imagination. Since then, he has been a partner in producing films such as the Narnia Series, Holes, Bridge to Terebithia, and more. Join us to hear why true leaders hold fast to their ideas while being flexible to improvements along the way.Guest Links:

• Cary's LinkedIn

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

Bryan Citrin was once told, “If you can achieve your dreams on your own, you are not thinking big enough.” This advice has bled into his life as a missionary, entrepreneur, and public speaker. We invite you to listen to this episode as Bryan shares how his sales career started at the age of eight selling rocks and has progressed into financially supporting the needs of those he’s encountered along his journey.Guest Links:

• Bryan's LinkedIn
• LeadFlows Homepage
• Wild Expectance: Start living your life how God designed it by Bryan Citrin

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

As the Founder and President of Working Solutions, Kim is a technology executive who started the business with her husband. What’s more, Kim and Lisa share the same drive and entrepreneurial mindset that has helped them innovate and scale in the work-from-home era. Tune in as they both share an inside look into the mindset and business strategies that have led to their companies' success. Guest Links:

• Kim's LinkedIn
• Working Solutions

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

Arguably, a leader’s best-kept secret is their executive assistant. Join us for this unique and captivating episode as we speak with Jenny Heal about how the Something Extra podcast persevered through the COVID-19 pandemic. We also get a glimpse behind the curtain to learn about her unique journey from the world of professional theatre to the corporate world. You'll see what makes Jenny an indispensable asset to the CEO at Technology Partners.Guest Links:

• Jenny's LinkedIn

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

“When preparation meets opportunity” is how Michael Arrieta would define the word luck. As the Founder & CEO of Garden City, Michael reflects on the serendipitous moments that allowed him to put all of his preparation into action. Join us as Michael shares insights from his prior experience working for companies such as Cutco, Wyse Technology, Dell, and DocuSign, and the importance of creating time for solitude and reflection as an accomplished leader.Guest Links:

• Michael's LinkedIn
• Garden City Equity

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