Something Extra

Seeking to understand, resisting the urge to interrupt, and minimizing distractions are just a few of the practical ways to improve your listening skills. In this week’s episode with listening specialist, Jane Adshead-Grant, you will walk away with insights on the colors of listening, how to lead without speaking, and how to develop deeper relationships through your listening. Guest Links: Jane&ap...

Matthew Porter, President and CEO of EmpowerMe Wellness, is the epitome of grit, resilience, and gratitude. From this 142nd episode, you will walk away with action steps to build a better culture, encouragement from Matthew's story, and opportunities for making a difference in the St. Louis area. Guest Links: Matthew's LinkedIn EmpowerMe Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executi...

Laura Padousis believes the something extra every leader needs is curiosity. How beautiful it is to learn about the people and world around us by asking questions. When you allow your curiosity to lead conversations, you not only inspire an environment of collaboration, but you will get better solutions. Guest Links: Laura's LinkedIn Dierbergs Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Execut...

Regardless of who you are or what you do, we all have one thing in common: we've been created for relationships. There's a good chance that someone has asked you what your love languages are, and if you haven't, it's about time you learn what yours is! Take a few moments to hear Dr. Gary Chapman, the man behind the love languages, speak about relationship building, communicatio...

Do you know your leadership voice? If not, you’re in good company with leadership coach, Kadi Cole. Your day will be enriched by Lisa and Kadi’s conversion about leadership voice, stepping into your uniqueness, and celebrating those around you whom you couldn’t be more different. Guest Links: Kadi's LinkedIn KadiCole.com Developing Female Leaders Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Exe...

How do you feel about change? Joan Malloy shares with Lisa in this week’s episode that having the willingness to change and adapt to the change around you can make all the difference in whether you’re successful or not. Guest Links: Joan's LinkedIn MAI Capital Management Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coord...

In the words of Roy Scott, “You have to believe even when nobody else does. You have been given a vision and it’s essential that you stick to the course to see it come to fruition. You’ve got to have this unstoppable belief in yourself and your dream. You’ve got to have blind faith.” Take a few minutes out of your day to listen to Lisa and Roy’s conversation about changing the narrative, blind fai...

In this Something Extra episode, you’ll find out why Founder and CEO of Hint Inc., Kara Goldin, calls herself an accidental entrepreneur and author. You will also walk away with the biggest factor in success, the value of taking risks, and how you will benefit from defying the doubters in your life. Guest Links: DrinkHint.com Wikipedia: Kara Goldin Kara's LinkedIn Undaunted Credits: Lisa Nich...

When you jumped into your career, there was an expectation that you were prepared with the skills critical to your success, but were you? We’re eager for you to get your hands on episode 135 with Mark Herschberg, author of The Career Toolkit. Guest Links: Mark's LinkedIn The Career Toolkit Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenn...

In life you will be offered many invitations; however, it’s vital to learn which one’s to accept and deny. Who knows, your next gold medal moment could be on the other side of your latest “yes”. In this week’s conversation with Jeff and Lisa, you’ll be inspired by Jeff’s story of choosing to be powerful over pitiful, learning to say “I’m okay”, and having the willingness to have a sense of humor –...

You can’t be it if you don’t see it. This is why Kristine Swan believes the something extra every leader needs is optimism and the ability to call out the greatness you see in those around you. You will walk away from our 133rd episode with action steps on how to instantly increase your growth quotient and how you can be the one to pave the way for a better tomorrow within your work environment. G...

On your tombstone, there will be a dash between the dates listed for your first and final days on earth. It's what you do with that dash that makes all the difference. How are you using yours? In this week's 132nd episode, Theresa Carrington and Lisa Nichols discuss the importance of staying inspired, making a place at the table for the people you lead, and leadership that is driven by c...

Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker and Best-selling Coauthor of “The Go-Giver” and Go-Giver Book Series, Bob Burg, shares what the difference maker is in any position of leadership in our 131st episode. We are confident that you will walk away from this episode with an improved winning strategy, action steps on achieving results, and a wealth of knowledge from Bob’s life story. Guest Links: Bob's L...

It is with both a joyful and heavy heart that we introduce you to Something Extra’s 130th episode. Lisa and the podcast team had the honor of spending time with Halbert Sullivan last Tuesday which left us encouraged and empowered. Friday morning brought us the terrible news that our dear friend, Halbert, passed away on Thursday. Our city has lost an incredible man, but his life and legacy will liv...

How long does it take to change someone’s life? Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge would suggest you only need five seconds to do so. Acknowledging your humanity in leadership and remembering the people in your company are just like you could be the radical change you’re looking for in 2021. In our 129th episode Rhonda and Lisa discuss the beauty of being human, leading through turbulence, and much more! Gues...

Do you know, on average, the percent of people struggling with imposter syndrome today? The numbers may shock you. José and Lisa cover leadership tactics in today's social climate, how to be relatable to those around you, and how, as a customer, you can strategically market your values. Guest Links: José's LinkedIn GenderFair.com Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Produ...

What happens when a company’s brand and vision are not aligned? Having the discipline, relentlessness, and commitment to your brand’s principles will make all the difference for your future. Denise and Lisa consider this and many other questions in regard to culture and brand identity in our 127th episode. Guest Links: Denise's LinkedIn What Great Brands Do FUSION Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host;...

Do you know the secret sauce of how to establish relationships with your customers? In this 126th episode of Something Extra, Lisa and Syd discuss the behind-the-scene ingredients that make for a successful recipe when it comes to customer relations, especially with women. Guest Links: Syd's LinkedIn CAbiOnline.com Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams...

How do you conquer the fear of failure and better promote yourself? Lisa and Tim discussed those topics as well as how to be proactive in your first 100 days in a new role! Tim Kessler is a St. Louis native with 20+ years of experience leading technology-focused departments within large organizations such as Ascension, Express Scripts, and CitiGroup. Guest Links: Tim's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa...

Mindy McAlindon has worked in sales, finance, and marketing for multimillion-dollar consumer brands across almost every major business segment. From wisdom on the power of the cheerleader to insight from her multi-faceted career path, episode #124 is one you definitely will not want to miss. Guest Links: Mindy's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Wi...

In the words of Carnival Cruise Lines CEO, Arnold Donald, “What can you as an individual do this week to elevate social justice and the standard of it for other human beings? If we all could collectively do this, we would have a better world.” This is just a glimpse of the wonderful time we had with Arnold in our recent episode. Wait no longer to listen! Guest Links: Wikipedia: Arnold Donald Carni...

This week Myshel Wilkins shared with us, “It will not always be cookie-cutter situations when you are a leader and so, I believe the power of discernment helps you to know with wisdom how to deal with everyone you are working with.” Episode 122 comes with a handful of surprises and we cannot wait for you to experience it for yourself! Guest Links: Myshel's LinkedIn Go-Overflow.org MyshelMusic...

Jeff Henderson, author, coach, and consultant at The For Company, is listed by Forbes Magazine as one of the top 20 speakers that you shouldn’t miss and we couldn’t agree more! Guest Links: Jeff's LinkedIn TheForCompany.com Know What You’re FOR  Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Ma...

CEO of DenimSocial, Doug Wilber, shares that the something extra every leader needs starts with the notion of intellectual intelligence. You can hear his leadership insights and more in our latest episode. Guest Links: Doug's LinkedIn DenimSocial.com Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochra...

The key to a healthy lifestyle has always included intentional clean eating; however, with our new WFH culture it’s more important than ever. We spent our 119th episode of Something Extra with CEO of Healthy Bytes, Mary Jo Gorman and it’s one you do not want to miss! Guest Links: Mary Jo Gorman's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recordin...