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Something Extra

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My name is Lisa Nichols, and I have spent the last 30 years as both the CEO of Technology Partners and as the mother to Ally, our daughter with Down syndrome. Down syndrome occurs when someone is born with an extra chromosome, but for Ally, her “something extra” goes beyond her DNA. She is one of the funniest, kindest, mostly joyful people you have ever met. Learning from Ally has taught me to look for the “something extras” in everyone I encounter. Join me as I interview leaders from around the world as they share their stories and show us what it takes to influence, encourage, and be a true...

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Leading With Courage w/ Mark Thom 06.06.2019 39:02

Mark Thom, CEO of MiTek Industries (a Berkshire Hathaway company), shares how to celebrate the value in people and to equip the next generation of leaders. Guest Links: Mark's LinkedIn MiTek Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

The Outpouring of a Purpose Driven Life w/ Trina Clark James 30.05.2019 31:34

From seeing the rebirth of one of the most influential company's in the world, to changing the course of her life in a BIG way, Trina Dyan Clark James shares how purpose, people, and technology can change lives. Guest Links: Trina's LinkedIn NPower Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Coc...

Something Extra w/ Women In Technology Live Panel 23.05.2019 58:48

In this special episode of the Something Extra Podcast, Lisa is joined by 4 leading technology experts in the discussion of Artificial Intelligence. Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Staying The Course With Curiosity and Anticipation w/ Dan Roberts 16.05.2019 25:38

Listen as Dan Roberts, CEO of Ouellette & Associates, shares his 30 years of IT and leadership experience with 7 secrets of the greatest leaders in the industry. Guest Links: Dan's LinkedIn Ouellette & Associates Technology Leadership Experience (TechLX) Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; M...

The Ability to See People Where They're At w/ Khalia Collier 09.05.2019 27:22

Khalia Collier, Owner & General Manager at St. Louis Surge Women's Professional Basketball, tells how taking people to the next level and bouncing back from defeat can change your entire career. Guest Links: Khalia's LinkedIn St. Louis Surge Women's Professional Basketball Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny H...

The Three H's of Leadership w/ Carla Bailey 02.05.2019 28:38

Carla Bailey, Senior Leader of Learning and Organizational Development at Washington University, joins Lisa to talk about how to not only become a leader -- but to grow them as well. Guest Links: Carla's LinkedIn Washington University in St. Louis Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran,...

Building Resilience That Lasts a Lifetime w/ Ed Corno 25.04.2019 30:08

Ed Corno joins Lisa on the show to talk about emerging technologies and the future of how businesses interact with tech. Guest Links: Ed's LinkedIn IBM Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

The Fruit of Servant Leadership w/ Cindy Owens 19.04.2019 28:57

With a lifetime dedicated to the betterment of people, Cindy Owens, CEO of the American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas, shares how serving others leads to becoming a capable and purpose-driven leader. Guest Links: Cindy's LinkedIn American Red Cross Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran,...

The Critical Component of Leadership w/ Meredith Knopp 11.04.2019 23:21

Former Army Captain turned STL FoodBank CEO, Meredith Knopp, brings an unconventional look into leadership on this week's show. Guest Links: Meredith's LinkedIn St. Louis Area Foodbank Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Speaking the Language of Millennials w/ Kerry Goyette 04.04.2019 33:11

This week Kerry Goyette talks about the key to motivating your employees, how to speak the language of Millennials, and "The Age of Choice" in the workforce. Kerry is the President of Aperio Consulting Group. Guest Links: Kerry's LinkedIn Aperio Consulting Group The Non-Obvious Guide to Emotional Intelligence Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Will...

The Plot Twist in Being Influential w/ Judy Sindecuse 28.03.2019 32:51

Judy Sindecuse, A Harvard Law graduate with over 100 portfolio companies, joins Lisa on Today's episode. Guest Links: Judy's LinkedIn Capital Innovators Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Giving The Uncomfortable Yes w/ Orv Kimbrough 21.03.2019 24:48

On Today's episode, outgoing CEO of United Way of Greater St. Louis and new CEO of Midwest BankCentre, Orv Kimbrough, shares the most powerful words you can say to the next generation and how every breakthrough is on the other side of the right relationship. Guest Links: Orv's LinkedIn United Way Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording En...

Unlocking the Potential of Those Around You w/ Jim Swanson 14.03.2019 39:58

Jim Swanson, Global CIO for Bayer AG, joins Lisa and shares his 30-year's worth of IT knowledge and why he thinks people are crucial to the planet's long-term sustainability. Guest Links: Jim's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

The Impact of Sharing Your Success w/ Robert Teschner 07.03.2019 28:03

Check out the life-changing story of Top Gun pilot, Robert Teschner, as he shares about his unprecedented fighter pilot career and taking his life back from cancer. Guest Links: Robert's LinkedIn VMAX Consulting Debrief to Win Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Leadership That Impacts The World w/ Dena Ladd 28.02.2019 28:27

Today show features Dena Ladd, former fashion industry pro turned policy advocate with Missouri Cures. Guest Links: Dena's LinkedIn Missouri Cures Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

Earning Trust w/ Sharon Fiehler 21.02.2019 28:27

Sharon Fiehler, Former CAO of Peabody Energy & Founder of ABC to CEO, joins Lisa as she shares how she went from Germantown to the C-Suite of a Fortune 500 company to building into the next generation of female leaders. Guest Links: Sharon's LinkedIn Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Co...

The Key to Influencing Others to Rally Behind Change w/ Danny Ludeman 14.02.2019 33:28

Danny Ludeman, former CEO of Wells Fargo Advisors, joins Lisa this week to talk about when to change careers, the problem with prisons, and how to get an entire state to rally behind change. Guest Links: Danny's LinkedIn Concordance Academy Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketi...

The Necessity of Self Improvement w/ Jim Daly 07.02.2019 29:29

Joining Lisa on this week's episode is Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family, where they discuss the necessity of continual self-improvement, overcoming past trauma, and carrying on the legacy left by Dr. James Dobson. Guest Links: Jim's LinkedIn Focus on the Family Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest...

The Endurance it Takes to Last w/ Cindy Kay Olson 31.01.2019 30:49

Cindy Kay Olson, former CHRO at Enron joins Lisa to talk about the rise and fall of a Fortune 7 corporation and the endurance it takes to last. Guest Links: Cindy's LinkedIn Executive Strategic Alliance Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Marketing Support

The Life-Changing Power of Networking w/ Adrian Bracy 24.01.2019 27:59

This week Lisa is joined by former NFL executive and current YWCA CEO Adrian Bracy. Adrian shares what its like to work with for three different teams, the life changing power of networking, and how following your passion will lead to your purpose. Guest Links: Adrian's LinkedIn YWCA Metro St. Louis Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engi...

The Animal You Should Want to Be w/ Jack Lannom 17.01.2019 36:01

Jack Lannom, Founder of People First, talks with Lisa about what kind of animal you should want to be, what it's like to be a Kung Fu Grand Master, and the vital importance of Trust in business. Guest Links: Jack's LinkedIn People First Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Cochran, Market...

Why You Need an Inner Circle w/ Judy West 10.01.2019 33:38

On this week’s episode Lisa is joined by Judy West, Pastor from The Crossing Church in St. Louis, MO. Judy and Lisa talk about why Fortune 15 companies hire runners, how to spot greatness in a leader, and the modern day battle against human trafficking. Guest Links: Judy's LinkedIn The Crossing Church Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording En...

The Need For Boundaries in Leadership w/ Dr. John Townsend 03.01.2019 28:28

Lisa sits down with Dr. John Townsend to talk about setting good boundaries, finding your blindspots, and one of his favorite stories, "The Well." Guest Links: Dr. John's LinkedIn Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling DrTownsend.com Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coordinator; Morgan Coc...

Something Extra Podcast w/ RISE Panel of Women Leaders in Technology 27.12.2018 57:37

Lisa moderates a panel of female tech leaders on a variety of topics including their "something extras". Featuring Jennifer Hopper, Michelle Kaufman, Holly Reinen, Teresa Sanzottera, and Petra Volckaert. Hosted by Ladan Kamfar of Bayer. Recorded November 15th, 2018. Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenny Heal, Guest Coord...

The Extraordinary Power of Treating Your People Like Family w/ Bob Chapman 20.12.2018 40:47

Bob Chapman, CEO and Chairman at Barry-Wehmiller Companies joins Lisa on the show to talk about growing up in Ferguson, reconnecting with his father, and why when it comes to leading in business you have to learn that everybody matters. Guest Links: Bob's LinkedIn Barry-Wehmiller Companies Credits: Lisa Nichols, Host; Scott Crosby, Executive Producer; Daniel Williams, Recording Engineer; Jenn...