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Dishon Knox and Rod Keown interview Jessica Kent, Senior Support Care Assistant at Bellefontaine Habilitation Center, regarding her career growth, proudest contribution, and personal goals; all while playing a tense game of Jenga! "Let the chips fall where they may..."

In this episode, Rod and Dishon interview David Silverman; actor, producer, educator and writer; and Kelly Silverman; author, screenwriter, and educator; about how StrongerWorking Relationships are impactful in settings outside DMH. The Silvermans share their major projects, points of Growth in their careers, and their Goals for 2026!

Dishon Knox, Rod Keown, Evan Kempker, Jason Geneyan, and Jazmine Pegues recap how they have Grown in 2025, Contributions Ambassadors/Adjunct Trainers from their facilities made in 2025, as well as Goals they have for 2026. You won't want to miss this GCG Conversation featuring the ENTIRE DMH Way team!

Dishon Knox and Rod Keown interview Valerie Huhn, Director of the Department of Mental Health, regarding her career growth, proudest contribution, personal goals, as well as the impact the Five S's has had on Val's career.

Jazmine Pegues and Jason Geneyan interview Miranda Warren, Interim Superintendent of Higginsville Habilitation Center, regarding her career growth, proudest contribution, personal goals, as well as the impact Planning Difficult Conversations has had on Miranda's career.

Dishon and Rod interview Rachel Jones, Director of Trauma Services, regarding her career growth, proudest contribution, personal goals, as well as the impact De-escalation has had on Rachel's career.

Dishon and Rod interview Savannah Hampton, Superintendent of Southwest Community Services, regarding her career growth, proudest contribution, personal goals, as well as the impact the Five Whys have had on Savannah's career.

Dishon and special guest host, Evan, interview Justin Halterman, Director of Community Involvement and Employment Services at Northwest Community Services, regarding his career growth, proudest contribution, personal goal, as well as the impact HEAT and TIDES conversations have had on Justin's career.

Dishon and Rod interview Michael McFarlane, C.E.O. of Hawthorn Children's Psychiatric Hospital, regarding his career growth, proudest contribution, personal goal, as well as the impact the Four D's of Time Management have had on Michael's career.

Dishon and Rod interview Amber Stockreef, Interdivisional Children's Services Coordinator, regarding her career growth, proudest contribution, personal goal, as well as the impact Clarity, Alignment & Purpose has had on Amber's career.

Dishon and Rod interview Kathryn Thumann, C.E.O. of St. Louis Forensic Treatment Center, regarding her career growth, proudest contribution, personal goal, as well as the impact GCG Conversations and Leadership Walks have had on Katie's career.

Dishon and Rod interview Rebecca Hann, Superintendent of Southeast Missouri Residential Services (SEMORS), regarding her career growth, proudest contribution, personal goal, as well as the impact the Skills Transfer Process has had on Becky's career.

Dishon and Rod interview Rebecca Post, Superintendent of Bellefontaine Habilitation Center, regarding her career growth, proudest contribution, personal goal, as well as the impact BASIC Feedback has had on Becky's career.

Dishon interviews his supervisor, Kerri Tesreau, Assistant Director of the Department of Mental Health on her career growth, proudest contribution, personal goals, as well as the impact 3x3 communication has had on Kerri's career.

Dishon interviews his co-host, Rod, regarding Rod's career growth, proudest contribution, personal goal, as well as the impact Social Styles has had on Rod's career.