Greater Influence

Hi, and welcome again to the Greater Influence podcast, where we embark on a journey into the art and science of making a meaningful impact. I'm your host, Micah Ray, and in each episode, we're going to dive into the strategies, stories, and insights that empower you to amplify your influence. So whether you're a seasoned professional, aspiring leader, or just simply someone seeking to create posi...

Hey friends! Welcome back to another episode of The Greater Influence, where we spotlight incredible individuals making a positive impact in the world. Today's episode is how a pest control company created such a people development engine that they spun off their marketing department to create even more opportunities for people. Today, we have Leah Hazelwood joining us. Leah's story is one of tran...

Hey friends, welcome back to the Greater Influence podcast! Today, we're diving into the heart of what makes an impactful leader and a thriving workspace. Join your host, Micah Ray, and his guest Christi Spangle, co-founder and partner at the incredible Barbour Spangle Design.   Ever wondered what it's like to create a workspace that's both functional and beautiful? Or how to navigate the tricky w...

Welcome to another episode of the Greater Influence podcast, where we explore the art and science of making a meaningful impact. Your host, Micah Ray, and Alicia Brown, founder of The Oaks Community, talk about her journey from a passion for mental health in 2002 to establishing a thriving nonprofit today that partners with people to find worth and wellness. In this episode, Alicia talks about the...

Welcome to the Greater Influence podcast, where we dive into the art and science of making a meaningful impact. I'm your host, Micah Ray. In this episode, we explore the crucial yet often overlooked role of middle management in organizations. We discuss findings from McKinsey's 2023 global survey and the book "Power to the Middle", which both highlight the challenges and importance of middle manag...

In this engaging episode of the Greater Influence podcast, host Micah Ray chats with Amy Van Dorp, the executive director of WITHIT. Since 1997, WITHIT has played an active role in advancing leadership, mentoring, and networking for women professionals in the home and furnishings industry. Amy discusses the organization’s commendable work in cultivating diverse talents and the success stories they...

Welcome to another episode of The Greater Influence podcast! This time, our host Micah Ray sits down with Megan Oglesby, the Managing Partner of Carolina Core FC. They delve into Megan’s exhilarating journey of creating significant social impact through soccer. Megan shares intriguing insights into people development in organizations using soccer as a medium. Learn about Carolina Core FC's unique...

On this episode of the Greater Influence Podcast, we delve into the science and art of impactful leadership through effective communication. Host, Micah Ray speaks with Mark Schumacher, outgoing CEO of the Home Furnishings Association (HFA), about his impressive career journey and invaluable insights on leadership and communication. Mark shares the lessons he learned from his diverse career, with...

Welcome to another episode of 'Greater Influence', where we delve deep into the world of transformative leadership and personal development. Our special guest, Cherri Walston, joins us with her rich two-decade experience in human resources development. She shares profound insights from her journey that traversed diverse roles until culminating in her current role as a leadership coach. Through the...

Welcome to this episode of the D4 Podcast 'Greater Influence'. Join our host, Micah Ray and special guest, Jen Evans, as they delve into a rich discussion of personal and professional transformation. Jen's journey from teaching to training and development started as a child - playing teacher and developer to her friends. She shares with us her personal work in the realms of self-awareness, self-im...

In the latest episode of "The Greater Influence", Micah Ray talks to Tammy Nagem, President and CEO of the High Point Market Authority. Tammy shares openly about her journey of leadership, taking us through the complexities of running the largest home furnishings trade show in the world. Having managed a staff of 15 that grows to over 200 twice a year, Tammy reveals the intricate details of ensuri...

In this compelling episode of "Greater Influence", Micah Ray from D4 Concepts explores the success story of QDS and its dynamic CEO, Sean Farrell. This conversation offers a thorough analysis of the company’s approach and Sean's leadership principles to cultivating a strong business environment: focusing on transparency the acceptance of failure humility and servant-leadership Listeners will also...

Samet Corporation ( https://www.sametcorp.com/ ) has grown into a major construction player in the state of North Carolina (and beyond) over the past 20 years. And Brian Hall has been there for the majority of that growth. Brian now serves at the President of the Real Estate division, and has great insights on the growth that is happening across our state. In this episode, Brian shares with us the...

In this episode, Christi Barbour, co-founder of the Barbour Spangle Group, shares with us her entrepreneurship journey. She shares her story, how she made the transition to a senior leader of a successful design firm, and how they have created a culture where people thrive. To see her firm's work and to learn more about what they do, visit www.barbourspangledesign.com .  To connect with Christi, v...

Communication is crucial to all of our relationships and being more effective. In this episode, learn the basics of the 5 Voices System. Learn about each Voice, and how to identify your leadership voice.  When you learn your voice, you can tailor your communication to others in a more effective way. And when you learn the other voices, you can better understand the people around you.  Learn more a...

Get to know Mike Witt and learn about his background. Hear him talk about some of the work he gets to do with clients to help them become people of greater influence.    To learn more about the personality system we use to help you communicate better, check out our website and take the free assessment: www.d4concepts.com/5voices .   

This common organization problem costs companies about $12000 per employee per year. Learn all of its other effects, and steps you can take to eliminate it. And when you do, you can guarantee better morale, productivity and connectedness. Fix This Common Problem and Save Thousands per Employee Every Year.  ----------- 5 Voices assessment: www.d4concepts.com/5voices 5 Voices system of training for...

Every leader must acclimate to the climb before going to new heights. We used our hike to the summit of Mt Sniktau in Colorado at 13,250 feet to learn key leadership lessons. It is the same metaphor we use in our 100X Leader training. Be inspired, and get the encouragement you need to take your first step on your own leadership journey. Email me: micah@d4concepts.com Book a call: https://d4concept...