Attitude Check: The Business Leadership Podcast

Some updates to the podcast moving into the future.

Bob Cook is an Instructor of Cyber Security and Information systems at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. He has a MBA in Management Information Sytems and has his Undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering. Check out this episode to hear Bob's insight on the ever changing field of Cyber Security and techonology, his insight on work life balance, and his story on how he transitioned from the Air Force, to corporate business, to higher education. Follow us on social media Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

Scott Van Ness is an Instructor of Operations Management at UCCS. He is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the US Air Force, Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt, as well as a business owner and entrepreneur. He received his MBA from Golden State University and ABD from the University of the Rockies. Topics covered in this episode include operations management, community involvement, and leadership skills for the workforce. Connect with Scott on LinkedIn Follow us on Social Media LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

Gordon Stringer is the Senior Instructor of Finance at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. He earned his MBA in Finance and Information Systems, as well as a certification in Financial Planning & Analysis. He started his career off not as an academic, but as an entrepreneur and independent contractor working across various industries to consult on his area of expertise. Gordon is a powerful storyteller and shares a lot of insight for students and young professionals who want to pave their own way through the world of finance. Check us out on Social Media Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Juan is an Instructor of Marketing at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs and has a Doctorate in Psychology. He began his career leading sales teams and developing strategies for Nokia in South American and China. He runs a consulting business on leadership, diversity, and inclusion, and is the Author of "The Shadow of Bias on Leadership" Check us out on social media! LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

Spencer Harris is an Assistant Professor of Sports Management at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. He is from England, and received his Phd in Sport Policy & Management. Spencer was formerly the head of Performance for Sport England, and has extensive experience in managing programs that promote the development athletics and sports in many countries. Give this episode a listen to hear his thoughts on the industry, his advice on leadership, and his story. Check us out on Social Media Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Dirk Draper is the President & CEO of the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Center. Check out this episode to hear Dirk's views on leadership, mentorship, career growth, and his background on how he became the CEO of the Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce. Follow us on social media for updates! Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

Alex Belding is the Co-Founder and "Mad Growth Officer" of WebriQ Goes Mad. He is an entrepreneur and innovator in the Websites as a Service concept (WSaaS) and JAMStack. Alex has been recognized at the Mayor's Young Leader Awards, Colorado Springs Business Journal's "Rising Stars" awards, and has won 2019 Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the SBDC and the BBB of Southern Colorado. Contact Alex: WebriQ | LinkedIn | Email Our Social Media: Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook |

John Suthers is the Mayor of Colorado Springs. He has a wealth of experience from his background as Attorney General of Colorado, United States Attorney of Colorado, Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Corrections to name a few. Check out this episode to hear his insight on starting a career in law, public service, and having a good attitude and excelling in work. Check us out on our social media Blog | Instagram | LinkedIn | Facebook

Dr. Venkat Reddy is the Chancellor of the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). He was the former Dean of the College of Business and has a Ph.D. in Finance. In this episode we talk about his journey into finance and higher education, how he persevered through difficult decisions, and the landscape and value of higher education! Don't miss this episode for some great insight on how to leverage your education and passion to help you navigate through your career! Check out our blog, Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn Sponsors: Pikes Peak Web Design Altus Professionals | Use promo code attitude10 for 10% off your order

Welcome back to another monthly check-in, a bonus episode of Attitude Check! This month we talk about consistency and how to build positive habits that lead to a fuller life! We will be releasing a monthly check-in at the end of every month where we talk about our thought and ideas on business, leadership, success, and mentorship. If you have any questions you want us to answer, or suggestions on what topics we should talk about send them to attitudecheckpodcast@gmail.com Follow our blog Check us out on our social media! Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram

Rachel Fey is the owner of Premier Princess Entertainment which provides premier interactive character entertainment for children's parties and events. She has a background in acting and theatre which gives her a unique perspective on creating value, interacting with people, and driving business. In this episode we get her advice on how creative people who work in the arts can start a successful business and follow their passion! Make sure to you give this episode a listen if you are a young professional who is taking a non-traditional business and career path. https://www.premierprincessentertainment.com/ Follow her social media: Facebook | Instagram Thanks to our sponsors: Altus Professionals - Use the promo code attitude10 for 10% off! Check out our website made by Pikes Peak Web Design Give us a like & Follow on social media! Facebook | Instagram

Chelise Foster is the creator of the Waldo Waldo 5k, and the upcoming Gallop 5k for Garden of the Gods. She is a community leader, event planner and organizer and all around great person! Check out this episode for some great insight on surrounding yourself with great people and self care! Make sure you check out The Gallop 5k, happening on October 19th at Garden of the Gods! You get to take a scenic run through the park with STICK HORSES! Register Here!

Welcome back to another monthly check-in, a bonus episode of Attitude Check! We will be releasing a monthly check-in at the end of every month where we talk about our thought and ideas on business, leadership, success, and mentorship. If you have any questions you want us to answer, or suggestions on what topics we should talk about send them to attitudecheckpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @attitudecheckpodcast Support our sponsors: Pikes Peak Web Design Altus Professionals Use promo code attitude10 for 10% off your order!

Lawrence is the Founder of Spark Mindset Inc. who's mission is to "spark opportunity through increasing access to transformative technology careers". Lawrence is a pioneer in using virtual reality learning to promote the STEM fields to under-served communities! Check out this episode for his insights on education, learning, cyber security, and business! https://www.sparkmindset.com/ Sponsors: Check out Altus Professionsals for men's professional accessories at an affordable price! Up your style game and use our promo code (in episode) to get 10% off! Are you a small business? Get an expertly designed website from Pikes Peak Web Design and elevate your business!

Ethan Lavin is the Program Director at Exponential Impact - the first tech accelerator in Colorado Springs. Ethan double majored in Economics & German from Colorado College and brings a lot of experience and insight on tech startups, leadership, and learning. https://exponentialimpact.com/ https://pikespeakwebdesign.com/ https://altus-professionals.myshopify.com/

Mundi Ross is an entrepreneur, community leader, and Owner of ALMAGRE Venue + Bar. Check out this episode to hear her life story, how she balances art and business, and her insight on how to overcome challenges. https://www.almagrecollective.com/ Sponsor: https://altus-professionals.myshopify.com/

Natasha Main is the Executive Director of Peak Startup, a non-profit organization that is dedicated to driving economic development by bolstering the startup community. Check out this episode for her insight on what it takes to have a successful startup, what makes the COS startup community unique, and how she developed into being a leader. Startup Week Altus Professionals

Welcome to our first monthly check-in, a bonus episode of Attitude Check! We will be releasing a monthly check-in on the last Tuesday of every month where we talk about our thought and ideas on business, leadership, success, and mentorship. If you have any questions you want us to answer, or suggestions on what topics we should talk about send them to attitudecheckpodcast@gmail.com

Connor Shane is the National Events Manager with USA Fencing. He has a background in gymnastics and sports and has gained a lot of life experience from traveling the world. Check out this episode for his views on career advice, adapting to change, and how he uses principles of stoicism to better his life.

Sondra Calhoun is the Head of People Operations at Church Community Builders. Sondra has a very diverse background in the corporate world, where she spent time coaching and training leaders in various industries and Fortune 500 companies. Check out this episode to hear her insight on how to create programs and process to stay true to your values in both your personal and professional life!

Trevor Dierdorff is the CEO and Founder of Amnet, an IT services company. He is a huge proponent of creating a company culture that has grown Amnet into one of the leading companies in Colorado Springs. Check out this episode to hear about his background in leadership and how he uses culture to grow and develop his team!

Frank Sinclair is the CEO (Chief Encouragement Officer) at Dream Again LLC. Listen in to hear Franks inspirational story and his journey to becoming a business consultant and community leader! This episode deep dives into working through challenges and overcoming obstacles you may face on your way to your goals.

James Garofalo is the owner and founder of Viewpoints Psychotherapy. Listen in to hear about James and his background in the military, world traveling, and how he started his journey of owning a business and becoming a leader in the local mental health community!

Sloan Gonzales is the Program Manager at Leadership Pikes Peak. She is also an adjunct lecturer at both Pikes Peak Community College, as well as the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, where she teaches skills in communication, public speaking, and intercultural communication. 

Sarah Humbargar is the Principal of Living City Ventures; a firm that provides advisory services to aid place makers and the development of third places in local communities. She has a background in real estate development and is truly a student of the industry! In this episode, we dive into topics ranging from the real estate industry, singing horse doctors, to women in business! Sarah also shares her thoughts and different approach to the traditional idea of mentorship! Check out her webiste: http://www.sarahhumbargar.com/

Stacey Burns is the VP of Business Innovation of the Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado & Colorado Institute of Social Impact. Her background in psychology has given her an in depth view on business and leadership. Check out this episode for more insight on social impact, early career advice, and how to be a leader even if you're an introvert.

Lauren Hug is a former attorney and current owner and principal and founder at HugSpeak Consulting: a company that helps businesses engage and effectively communicate the value they provide to their ideal clients! Listen in for more tips on leveraging new trends in digital marketing to build authentic relationships!

Jacob Eichengreen is the Executive Director of the Quad Innovation Partnership at Colorado College; a partnership for entrepreneurship and economic development between the four major colleges in the Pikes Peak region. He has experience running a micro-equity business financing company abroad in Uganda, which gives him a great insight on the intersection of business and culture!

Lee Haider is a current student at UCCS in the Bachelor's of Innovation program. He is a Co-Founder of Trof: an app that enables you to meet up with people who share similar interests at your favorite local restaurants. He has also has won several start-up/pitch competitions and is a leading young entrepreneur in Colorado Springs. Check out this episode to hear from a young entrepreneur who is taking life by the reigns!

Forrest Senti is the Director of Business and Government Initiatives at the National Cyber Security Center. Check out this episode for an interesting conversation on taking some risks, being intentional to get where you want, and putting yourself out there. A lot of gems in this episode for people just starting in their careers!

Episode 007 with guest Micki Cockrille. Micki is a Digital Marketing and Event Specialist with the Colorado Institute of Social Impact and Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado. He is also a founding member of the Aspiring Change Makers young professional group of Colorado Springs. Check out this episode for some advice on being a leader and serving the community in a way the compliments your natural talents and abilities!

Episode 006 with guest Annie Snead. Annie is the Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Pikes Peak United Way. She has a background in journalism and as a reporter gives and has a great perspective on giving back to the community! You won't want to miss her story!

Jason is the VP of mobilization at Outreach and the Host of ChurchLeaders Podcast! We had an awesome conversation about his journey and how he made a big decision when he was in college to change career paths. His insight on mentorship is a must listen for anyone looking for a mentor to help them along the way. "[Mentorship] is good for the mentor and mentee, equally."

Episode 004 with guest Jeffry Radspinner. Jeff is a successful young business owner who didn't take the traditional path in education. His entrepreneurial spirit and no quit attitude make this a must-listen episode for those young pro's looking to start off in the business world.

Episode 003 with guest Samuel Thomas Elliot. Samuel is a leader in the young professional (among many others) community in Colorado Springs. He has a truly insightful approach to providing value to his community, being impact driven, and growing as both a person and professional.

Episode 002 with guest Matt Barrett. His background with the Better Business Bureau and in business consulting gives him a wealth of knowledge in the fields of business, leadership, and life!

This is just a quick introductory episode. Learn a little more about Jonmarc and Brent, and why they decided to start the podcast!

Our first episode with guest, James Hagen. James is a man with a unique perspective on leadership and success. He inspires others through his music and participation in his local community.