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Something Extra episodes

  • Finding Your Leadership Turbo Button w/ Art McCoy

    In the words of Art McCoy, “The paveway has already been laid and the highway is set, so now you just have to get on that highway.” Take a few minutes to hear the wisdom from CEO and Superintendent, Art McCoy, speak on how to best encourage and empower those you are in leadership over. This is an episode that you will greatly benefit from, regardless of your profession.

    Guest Links:

    • Art McCoy's LinkedIn


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

    34 min
  • Leading From a Place of Vulnerability w/ Tim Wentworth

    Education, community, and philanthropy are just a glimpse into the many passions Tim Wentworth is fueled by. After listening to his time on The Something Extra podcast, you will walk away with greater insight on how to actively lead from a place of vulnerability and the many fruits that will accompany this priceless lesson.

    Guest Links:

    • Tim's LinkedIn
    • Wikipedia: Tim Wentworth


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

    31 min
  • Establishing Reciprocity in Your Workplace w/ Elise Mitchell

    This 96th episode of Something Extra will leave you with an increase in your wealth of knowledge from the beauty of asking thought provoking questions to establishing reciprocity in your workplace and having a journey mindset as a leader.

    Guest Links:

    • Elise's LinkedIn
    • Leading Through the Turn 


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

    34 min
  • The Beauty of Question Asking w/ Paris Forest

    Do you know where you want to go, but are hesitant to take the next step because it seems too challenging? Take a moment to receive the wisdom of Paris Forest from the beauty of question-asking and vulnerability to how to intentionally and effectively lead diverse groups in the workplace.

    Guest Links:

    • Paris' LinkedIn


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

    30 min
  • Letting Go of The Need for Control w/ John O'Leary

    We've all had those experiences where we would rather run away than face our fears head on. Take a moment to hear John's story of letting go of the need for control and you will walk away with practical steps on how to be a source of hope for those around you.

    Guest Links:

    • John's LinkedIn
    • JohnOLearyInspires.com


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

    30 min
  • Understanding Your Mission w/ Dennis Muilenburg

    No matter the position you strive for in life, understanding the mission behind what you're doing professionally and personally remains necessary. Listen to Dennis' story from his humble beginnings in engineering and program management to leading his colleagues of Boeing as CEO.

    Guest Links:

    • Wikipedia: Dennis Muilenburg


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

    26 min
  • Prioritizing the Value of The Customer w/ Alex Melvin

    We’ve all heard the phrase, “the customer is always right,” and Alex Melvin, CEO of Rural King, gives it a more meaningful definition. Learn how prioritizing giving value to the customer is the best thing you can for your business.

    Guest Links:

    • Alex's LinkedIn
    • Rural King


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

    28 min
  • Maximizing Your Relationships w/ John Ruhlin

    How can you stand out in business and in your personal life? Listen to encouraging and strategic words on how to maximize your relationships to shine in this world from John, Co-Founder of the Giftology Group, a gift strategy and logistics company, Co-Founder of the Ruhlin group, a gifted entrepreneur, author and keynote speaker.

    Guest Links:

    • John's LinkedIn
    • Giftology Group
    • Giftology


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

    28 min
  • Expressing Your Humanity w/ Lauren Herring

    Add something tangibly beneficial to your week as International speaker and CEO of Impact Group, Lauren Herring, delivers a resounding and timely episode in the latest of the Something Extra podcast.

    Guest Links:

    • Lauren's LinkedIn
    • IMPACT Group


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

    24 min
  • Filling the Void w/ Dan Lauer

    The inspiration behind the nationally beloved Waterbabies, Dan Lauer, joins Lisa on this week's episode of the Something Extra Podcast.

    Guest Links:

    • Dan's LinkedIn
    • UMSL Accelerate


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

    26 min

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My name is Lisa Nichols, and I have spent the last 30 years as both the CEO of Technology Partners and as the mother to Ally, our daughter with Down syndrome. Down syndrome occurs when someone is born…