Shifting The Power Balance

Episode Overview In Episode 11 of Shifting the Power Balance, host Dwayne Smith and co-host Rudy Davis sit down with Kimberly J. Benjamin — founder and managing attorney of Benjamin Law Firm, LLC, one of Missouri's most respected criminal defense and DUI attorneys. Kim brings more than two decades of trial experience, a faculty role at the Trial Lawyers College (TLC), and a reputation for fie...

Episode 10  —  The Power of Connection Guest: Kim McGownd  |  Consultant & Connector, KDM Partner Solutions LLC Runtime: 26 minutes 49 seconds   EPISODE DESCRIPTION What does it really mean to be a connector — and how can the right introduction at the right moment change everything? In this episode of Shifting the Power Balance, host Dwayne Smith sits down with Kim McGownd, Founding Partner of...

Summary   In this episode, Dwayne Smith and Rudy Davis speak with Anoop Goyal. Goyal shares his journey from an engineer with patents to an entrepreneur, highlighting the creation of Network Counts, a digital business card app.  Discover how his experiences in Kansas City shaped his approach to innovation, networking, and building a startup from the ground up. Chapters   00:00 From Engineer to Ent...

In this follow-up episode, co-host Rudy Davis and attorney/host Dwayne Smith break down the legal landscape since Jerome Tang's for-cause firing from Kansas State. Topics include Tang's return to Baylor and how it affects his damages claim, the duty-to-mitigate argument, the comparator coaches, K-State's strongest and weakest arguments, the settlement dynamics, and key takeaways for...

Overview In this episode, Scott Chase, a seasoned HR expert with 25 years of experience, discusses the importance of fractional HR for small and medium-sized businesses. He shares insights on HR strategies, common pitfalls, and practical steps to build a compliant and supportive workplace. Keywords HR, fractional HR, small business, HR policies, employee handbook, workplace culture, HR strategy, c...

Summary In this heartfelt interview, Amy Sharpe shares her journey through her husband's (Greg Sharpe) cancer diagnosis, their life in Nebraska, and the importance of living fully despite life's challenges. Discover insights on faith, resilience, and the power of living in the moment. Keywords Amy Sharpe, Greg Sharpe, cancer journey, faith, resilience, Nebraska, broadcasting, family, liv...

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Amy Sharpe 02:16 Amy's Journey in Journalism 11:51 Navigating the Challenges of Being a Female Anchor 16:00 Memorable Stories from Amy's Career 18:35 Meeting Greg Sharpe: A Personal Connection 21:34 The Evolution of Their Relationship 24:38 Transition to Nebraska and Supporting Greg 27:07 Foundation of Their Relationship Before Challenges 29:36 Shifting the...

Workplace culture can look polished on the outside while hiding toxic behavior and serious legal risk underneath. In my follow-up conversation with Fractional General Counsel and Attorney Tim Papuga, we discuss:  • Defining workplace culture as lived values  • Reading culture quickly through respect, trust, and accountability  • Separating a single bad actor from a leadership and culture failure ...

In this episode, Tim Papuga, a seasoned legal expert and founder of VersaGC, shares insights on the intersection of legal counsel and business strategy, emphasizing the importance of culture, legal foundations, and the innovative Fractional General Counsel model for small and medium-sized businesses.   Keywords Legal counsel, business strategy, workplace culture, fractional GC, labor law, HR, orga...

Shifting the Power Balance: Building Bridges to Power A Conversation with Scott D. Hamilton What does power really look like—and who gets to use it? In this episode of Shifting the Power Balance , I sit down with Scott D. Hamilton to talk about leadership, service, and the long game of creating opportunity. Scott’s journey is anything but linear: from law school to the energy sector, and ultimatel...

 Summary In this episode of Shifting the Power Balance, guest host Rudy Davis and show creator and host Dwayne Smith delve into the controversial firing of Kansas State basketball coach Jerome Tang. They explore the legal and procedural aspects of the termination, emphasizing the importance of due process in employment law, especially for public institutions. The discussion highlights the changing...