Something Extra

"Surviving is not really enough, thriving is the goal." As a working mother & DEI Executive, Desiree Coleman-Fry will be the first to empathize about juggling all the plates. You'll get a sneak peek into her content about leveling up, loving your babies, and living abundantly, as seen in The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and PBS. Guest Links: Desiree's LinkedIn Desiree Coleman-Fry’s...

In both our professional and personal lives, change and innovation will require emotional labor. Meet Phil Johnson, Founder and CEO of Master of Business Leadership Inc. He identifies the necessary human skills that we are all able to grow into and how EQ helps us persevere through fear of the unknown. Guest Links: Phil's LinkedIn MBL Daily News MBL Success Stories Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Jen...

The film, "Sound of Freedom" hit theaters earlier this summer to expose the atrocities of human trafficking. This week's guest is Keith Mason, who was an associate producer on the project. You'll be surprised by the parallels between his own personal mission and that of Technology Partners. Guest Links: Maralex International Lejeune Foundation Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Jenny Heal, Executive Pro...

Bob Beaudine's father left him with a powerful legacy: 'Treat everyone like a VIP.' As the President and CEO of Eastman & Beaudine, Bob has taken this wisdom to heart, elevating executive search to an art. Whether it's guiding professional athletes or steering Fortune 500 titans, he knows it's all about the 'who.' Join us as Bob shows us how this principle turns clients into cherished friends,...

At RxOutreach, every prescription bottle is sealed with the motto: "Honoring God by Serving Others." Join us as President & CEO Julie Erickson shares how they harness technology to make healthcare accessible, equitable, and affordable for all. You'll see how, even after Forbes voted them as Best Online Pharmacy in 2022, the meaning behind the mission keeps their team striving for more. Guest L...

"You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want." Tom Ziglar, CEO of Zig Ziglar Corporation, espouses this mantra of his dad's amongst many others. Listen today to hear how Zig became a motivational speaker and how Tom continues to carry his family's legacy after all the quality time they spent together. Guest Links: Tom's LinkedIn Ziglar Inc....

In this episode, Lisa connects with influential IT Business Leader and longtime friend Teresa Sanzottera. As a Vice President at Barry-Wehmiller, Teresa has more than 25 years of experience leading technology across multiple industries. Tune in to hear an inspiring conversation around growth mindset, personal narratives, and this year's St. Louis HMG CIO Summit. Guest Links: Teresa's LinkedIn Barr...

Tom Kosnik, President of Visus Group and Founder of Presidents' RoundTable, says he got into the staffing industry because he drew the shortest straw. Now, he will be the first to laugh and tell you that this was the best thing for him. Tune in as he and Lisa discuss the intersection of community and entrepreneurship, as well as the importance of examining your blind spots for business growth. Gue...

“Leadership is not as much about knowing the right answers as it is about asking the right questions.” While all of our guests have wonderful insights into Something Extra, this might be one of our favorites. Join us for a special 250th episode as we hear from Bob Tiede on the importance of leading with questions and drawing out deep thoughts from your people. Guest Links: Bob's LinkedIn Cru...

"If you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life." Although this path requires some blood, sweat, and tears, Dana Spinola would be the first to tell you it leads to a life of abundance. As the founder of the southern boutique franchise, fab'rik, Dana shares how she turned her love of design into a career and learned from the setbacks along the way. Plus, this episode comes with the a...

Twelve years ago, Lucas Rouggly and his wife moved their family onto Enright Avenue in North St. Louis. As several friends and family members helped with projects around the community, the non-profit LOVEtheLOU was formed. Listen in to hear the inspirational story of how this organization has championed the talents of its neighbors and harnessed relationships for transformation. Guest Links: LOVEt...

After 40 years of combined military, corporate, and academic experience, Greg Atchison has become an expert in organizational management. Today, he helps business owners and their companies as the Principal Chair of C12 of Greater St. Louis. Tune in to find out why the best leaders run toward the storm instead of away from it, and then leverage this approach to maintain a learning mindset in all s...

Up until high school, Emily Hemingway said she was going to be the first female president. Today, as a National Ecosystem Champion & Founding Executive Director of TechSTL, Emily has made her mark in leadership and government. Listen in on her conversation with Lisa to learn about St. Louis’ first tech council and get her perspective on persevering through failure. Guest Links: Emily's LinkedI...

Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity - or VUCA - are the realities of the world we live in today. Dr. Bob Johansen, Distinguished Fellow at the Institute for the Future, has authored or co-authored 12 books and recently completed a trilogy that details the types of leadership that will thrive in the next decade. Dig into this episode to shape your own management style. Guest Links: B...

Heather Fortner took her professional counseling degree and established a career in wealth management. As the Chair & CEO of SignatureFD, Heather is committed to helping people find their Net Worthwhile and develop habits in accordance with it. Tune in to hear how she leads as an empathetic coach and supports clients through the twists and turns of their financial journey. Guest Links: Heather...

Growing up in rural Iowa didn’t stop Todd Finders from developing a love of technology. Now, as the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Clayco, he reflects on how being raised in a small town helped him cultivate his sense of integrity and leadership. Listen today to find out why “competitive empathy” is Something Extra he believes every leader needs. Guest Links: Todd's LinkedI...

When Cary Granat left a multibillion-dollar partner of Miramax Films and founded his own media company, he wanted to recapture a sense of imagination. Since then, he has been a partner in producing films such as the Narnia Series, Holes, Bridge to Terebithia, and more. Join us to hear why true leaders hold fast to their ideas while being flexible to improvements along the way. Guest Links: Cary's...

Bryan Citrin was once told, “If you can achieve your dreams on your own, you are not thinking big enough.” This advice has bled into his life as a missionary, entrepreneur, and public speaker. We invite you to listen to this episode as Bryan shares how his sales career started at the age of eight selling rocks and has progressed into financially supporting the needs of those he’s encountered along...

As the Founder and President of Working Solutions, Kim is a technology executive who started the business with her husband. What’s more, Kim and Lisa share the same drive and entrepreneurial mindset that has helped them innovate and scale in the work-from-home era. Tune in as they both share an inside look into the mindset and business strategies that have led to their companies' success. Guest Li...

Arguably, a leader’s best-kept secret is their executive assistant. Join us for this unique and captivating episode as we speak with Jenny Heal about how the Something Extra podcast persevered through the COVID-19 pandemic. We also get a glimpse behind the curtain to learn about her unique journey from the world of professional theatre to the corporate world. You'll see what makes Jenny an indispe...

“When preparation meets opportunity” is how Michael Arrieta would define the word luck. As the Founder & CEO of Garden City, Michael reflects on the serendipitous moments that allowed him to put all of his preparation into action. Join us as Michael shares insights from his prior experience working for companies such as Cutco, Wyse Technology, Dell, and DocuSign, and the importance of creating...

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 du...

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 yoursel...

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 ours...

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 busine...