Something Extra

Mark Whitacre, Executive Director at Coca-Cola Consolidated, is a seasoned executive who is extremely appreciative of redemption and second chances in America. A man we commemorate for his servant leadership and dedication to multiply leaders across the country.

Guest Links:

• Mark's LinkedIn
• Wikipedia: Mark Whitacre
• MarkWhitacre.com

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

What a privilege it was to have CEO of ion Learning, Shavon Lindley, on the 116th episode of Something Extra. As a self-proclaimed perpetual learner, Shavon shares the beauty in humanizing ourselves in leadership, inspiring inclusion, and leveraging our platforms to disrupt exclusionary behaviors.

Guest Links:

• Shavon's LinkedIn
• ionLearning.com

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Tad Edwards, Chairman & CEO, Benjamin F. Edwards & Co, is a STL made leader you want to know! Whether you find him within the walls of Benjamin F. Edwards, playing golf, or spending time with family, Tad is regarded as a dependable and trustworthy leader within the St. Louis community.

Guest Links:

• Tad's LinkedIn
• Benjamin F. Edwards

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Elizabeth Haberberger’s, President of Dale Carnegie, episode on Something Extra will surely keep you on your toes. Your day will be deeply enriched by hearing her wisdom, enthusiasm, and leadership advice that will be valuable regardless of your current profession.

Guest Links:

• Elizabeth's LinkedIn
• DaleCarnegie.com

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Pastor of The Tabernacle, Andre Alexander, is passionate and committed to bringing restoration to the community he grew up in. Start your day by listening to the journey that formed who he is and the why behind his commitment to community. 

Guest Links:

• Andre's LinkedIn
• TabDev.org

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

They say that you are the sum total of the five people you spend the most time with. The question is: are those five sharpening you? Start your day off by listening to former MLB Player and Brace For Impact President, Kyle McClellan, speak on the humility of surrounding yourself with other leaders being able to admit where you need to grow.

Guest Links: 

• Wikipedia: Kyle McClellan
• Brace for IMPACT 46

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Have you ever wanted to connect the dots between two professions to create your dream job but were not sure how that could ever be possible? Meet Perficient’s VP of People, Andrea Lampert. You will walk away from her time on Something Extra with hope for the unknowns that lay ahead and wisdom on how to intentionally chose your next steps that will deliberately create the person you want to be when you arrive at your end in mind.

Guest Links:

• Andrea's LinkedIn
• Perficient.com

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

CEO of Shushi Maki, Abe Ng, is a leader you want to know! His time on Something Extra will equip you for times when there isn’t a rule book for your reality and will push you to continue in having the mindset of being a student in all areas of your life.

Guest Links:

• Abe's LinkedIn
• Sushi Maki

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

SVP and Head of Seed Production Innovation at Bayer, Shannon Hauf, speaks to a major aspect of leadership which is motivating people to move and be part of an outcome because they want to be, not because they have to.

Guest Links:

• Shannon's LinkedIn

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Mastercard’s Vice President of Tech Ops Services, Aarti Sharma, believes that that something extra every leader needs is empathy and willingness to go above and beyond for the people around you. Aarti is a jack of all trades: mentor, extraordinary leader, mother, and friend. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Guest Links:

• Aarti's LinkedIn

Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support