Something Extra

While we all know that successful leaders are busy, get-things-done kinds of people, we also know that not all tasks are created equal. Join us as Zack Clark, Founder of Development & Leadership, discusses how leaders have to ask themselves hard questions to guide their own efforts before managing others. You’ll also hear how he grew up with a schoolhouse in his backyard and was immersed in duck hunting as a child. Join us for an equally fun and insightful episode all in one.Guest Links:

• Zach's LinkedIn
• Development & Leadership Coaching

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

When Deb Liu went into an interview for employment at Facebook, she took a risk and pitched an idea: To build a marketplace where users can buy and sell from each other. Six years later, her dream is a reality used by more than one billion people per month. Deb has yet again taken another chance on herself and now serves as the CEO of Ancestry. This episode is packed with wisdom on proving yourself wrong, making intentional decisions, and leaving a legacy.Guest Links:

• Deborah's LinkedIn
• Ancestry
• Take Back Your Power: 10 New Rules for Women at Work by Deborah Liu

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

Jennifer Labit started out as a young mother who had to choose between diapers or food for her newborn. Now, as the President & CEO of Cotton Babies, she has received numerous distinctions such as “Most Influential Business Woman” and “40 under 40.” When describing her journey as an accidental entrepreneur, Jennifer says it best: “As leaders, we rarely give ourselves permission to disrupt ourselves, which is essential to personal growth.” Listen and grow today.Guest Links:

• Jennifer's LinkedIn
• Jenn.org
• Cotton Babies
• Bum Genius
• Flip Hybrid Diaper System
• Elemum
• Elemental Joy

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

Have you ever considered what it would mean for your life and leadership to integrate “love the verb” into each day? This week’s guest, Joel Manby, has been a CEO for five companies and combines these experiences into his book, “Love Works.” Listen as he and Lisa discuss why integrating love into the foundation of your organization can foster grateful employees, impress customers, and drive business health.Guest Links:

• Joel's LinkedIn
• JoelManby.com
• Maxwell Leadership Presents The Executive Circle
• Undercover Boss S1, E7  on Paramount Plus
• Love Works: Seven Timeless Principles for Effective Leaders by Joel Manby 

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

In the first chapter of his book, “The Homes of Hope Story,” Sean Lambert describes Netflix’s rise to greatness. While the competition focused on retail, Netflix obsessed over serving its viewers by bringing content directly to them. Today, they dominate the media space. Learn more about how a service mindset transformed Sean's work at Youth with a Mission, and how to find more opportunities for service in your life.Guest Links:

• Sean's LinkedIn
• YWAM San Diego/Baja
• Homes of Hope International
• The Homes of Hope Story: It Matters to This One by Sean Lambert 

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

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