Something Extra

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...

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, Exe...

BKD Managing Partner, Wendy Henry, has something to say about not just knowing your piece in the company but taking time to be intentional to know the pieces of those around you. Episode 107 of Something Extra will leave you with further wisdom on diversity and inclusion in the workplace, mentorship relationships, and the value of knowing who you are to further impact the lives of the people you w...

In this episode of Something Extra, Kathy Mazzarella shares wisdom on the humanity of taking care of each other, becoming better in varying opportunities, and how to lead from the truth that people long to know that they and their work matters. Guest Links: Kathy's LinkedIn Wikipedia: Kathy Mazzarella Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording En...

From intern to Principal at Edward Jones, Ken Cella has been fueled by the impact of education, family, and purpose as he continues to give back to the St. Louis community. After listening to his time on The Something Extra podcast, you will walk away with a deeper understanding of how to lead others from a place of empathy in the workplace. Guest Links: Ken's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols,...

In this episode of Something Extra, Dean of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, Mark Taylor, shares his love for literature, speaks on the current major shifts to online education, and leadership that is met with vision plus values. Guest Links: Dean Taylor of WashU Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Hea...

You know what they say, “Once a Marian girl, always a Marian girl.” It was a pleasure to have Mary Elizabeth Grimes, President of Marian Middle School, as the guest of our 103 episode. Take a few moments to hear her share her story, give wisdom on becoming the things we believe and education as the path to freedom. Guest Links: Mary Elizabeth's LinkedIn Marian Middle School Credits: Lisa Nich...

In this Something Extra episode, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Mallinckrodt, Ian Watkins, shares valuable insight on the beauty of being informed, educated and bold enough to have discussions with people that really do know when you don’t. Guest Links: Ian's LinkedIn Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Dan...

100 episodes in and we are just getting started with Something Extra! Join us on our nostalgic walk down memory lane with a compilation of clips from your top-rated episodes from the first one hundred. Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Since 2018, we have had the incredible privilege of hearing outstanding leaders share their stories and something extras with us. Episode 100 is no exception. Take a few moments to listen to Albert Pujols and Todd Perry give wisdom on leading with passion and generosity. Guest Links: PujolsFamilyFoundation.org Wikipedia: Albert Pujols Todd's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby,...

From growing up as a scout to serving as a commissioned professional scouter for nearly 40 years, Ron Green has devoted his time to the movement that impacted life life so greatly. You will walk away from Something Extra’s 99th episode with wisdom on leading with empathy and believing in those around you. Guest Links: Ron's LinkedIn Boy Scouts of America Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Cro...

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&apos...

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 Ni...

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;...

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 Willia...

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 Wi...

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; Danie...

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 Coord...

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:...

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, Mark...

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

Former professional basketball player, Author, and truly revolutionary life coach, Jayson Wells, shares wisdom from a lifetime of experience in extraordinary and unusual circumstances as well as lending his heartfelt perspective on how we can become better attuned to making a positive and genuine difference for people of color. Guest Links: Jayson's LinkedIn Wikipedia: Jayson Wells Credits: L...

Becoming a boon to those around you and setting the standard for seeing the value in every single individual is just the tip of the iceberg as Rich McClure, Consultant & Retired President of UniGroup, delves into the fabric of placing people over processes. Guest Links: Rich's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenn...

Author and Founder of Blind Spot Consultants, Stephanie Winslow, offers a path to a healthy, robust lifestyle and career as she shares her stories behind her powerfully and honestly written books as well as a look into her career that breaks down walls often overlooked in American business. Guest Links: Stephanie's LinkedIn AscenttoHope.com Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive...

Medical doctors at PALM Health, Dr. Lauren Munsch Dal Farra and Dr. Basima Williams, join Lisa on an eye-opening episode as they discuss key lesser-known factors to improve your health, life, and business. Guest Links: Dr. Lauren's LinkedIn PALM Health Dr. Basima's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Gue...