Something Extra

A hallmark of Dr. Tom Hill, President & CEO of Eagle Goal Coach, is his commitment to connecting individuals who can be of help to each other. Queuing up his episode for your next afternoon stroll is a decision you will not regret! Guest Links: Tom's LinkedIn Blessed Beyond Measure Chicken Soup for the Entrepreneur's Soul Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer;...

Mark Whitacre, Executive Director at Coca-Cola Consolidated, is a seasoned executive who is extremely appreciative of redemption and second chances in America. A man we commemorate for his servant leadership and dedication to multiply leaders across the country. Guest Links: Mark's LinkedIn Wikipedia: Mark Whitacre MarkWhitacre.com Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer...

What a privilege it was to have CEO of ion Learning, Shavon Lindley, on the 116th episode of Something Extra. As a self-proclaimed perpetual learner, Shavon shares the beauty in humanizing ourselves in leadership, inspiring inclusion, and leveraging our platforms to disrupt exclusionary behaviors. Guest Links: Shavon's LinkedIn ionLearning.com Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Execut...

Tad Edwards, Chairman & CEO, Benjamin F. Edwards & Co, is a STL made leader you want to know! Whether you find him within the walls of Benjamin F. Edwards, playing golf, or spending time with family, Tad is regarded as a dependable and trustworthy leader within the St. Louis community. Guest Links: Tad's LinkedIn Benjamin F. Edwards Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive...

Elizabeth Haberberger’s, President of Dale Carnegie, episode on Something Extra will surely keep you on your toes. Your day will be deeply enriched by hearing her wisdom, enthusiasm, and leadership advice that will be valuable regardless of your current profession. Guest Links: Elizabeth's LinkedIn DaleCarnegie.com Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams...

Pastor of The Tabernacle, Andre Alexander, is passionate and committed to bringing restoration to the community he grew up in. Start your day by listening to the journey that formed who he is and the why behind his commitment to community.  Guest Links: Andre's LinkedIn TabDev.org Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, G...

They say that you are the sum total of the five people you spend the most time with. The question is: are those five sharpening you? Start your day off by listening to former MLB Player and Brace For Impact President, Kyle McClellan, speak on the humility of surrounding yourself with other leaders being able to admit where you need to grow. Guest Links:  Wikipedia: Kyle McClellan Brace for IMPACT...

Have you ever wanted to connect the dots between two professions to create your dream job but were not sure how that could ever be possible? Meet Perficient’s VP of People, Andrea Lampert. You will walk away from her time on Something Extra with hope for the unknowns that lay ahead and wisdom on how to intentionally chose your next steps that will deliberately create the person you want to be when...

CEO of Shushi Maki, Abe Ng, is a leader you want to know! His time on Something Extra will equip you for times when there isn’t a rule book for your reality and will push you to continue in having the mindset of being a student in all areas of your life. Guest Links: Abe's LinkedIn Sushi Maki Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; J...

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...