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Program for Emerging & Transitioning Leaders - with Dr. Nancy Scott

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 33:34


The University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business Leadership Development Program Director, Dr. Nancy Scott, shares an overview of a new program offering for emerging and transitioning leaders.  

Excellence as an Administrative Professional - with Elizabeth McFall

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 31:37


Elizabeth McFall shares insights related to the role of an administrative professional as well as the Dare to Lead curriculum, workplace appreciation, IAAP certification and more.

Going All In - with Micah Stephens

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 33:12


Paper Giants Co-Founder & CEO Micah Stephens discusses his journey of launching a business including “betting on yourself”,  presentation tips, selecting a business partner and much more.

Grow Your Side Business - with Chad Becker

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2022 25:24


In this episode, Chad Becker discusses becoming an owner/operator of Stretch Fusion's second location, the importance of flexibility in overall health, what to look for in an office chair and much more.

Non-Profit Leadership - with Michele Lewis

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 24:25


Executive Director of the Loudon County Tennessee Education Foundation shares perspectives on non-profit leadership including mission shaping priorities, communication, daily schedule decisions and more.

Helping Others Be Their Best - with Sue Krienen

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 33:57


Sue Krienen, an experienced leader in the energy industry, discusses bringing out the best in those you lead, acquisitions, impacting your community and much more.

High Performing Teams - with Dr. Chuck Carringer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 27:47


Leadership Upside host Dr. Chuck Carringer shares observations and perspectives of high performing teams including creating alignment, sub-teams, leading for sustained success and more.

Resources for Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs - with Shannon Bryant

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 33:25


Sky City Entrepreneur Center Community Manager, Shannon Bryant, shares the organization's focus on innovation, collaboration & community as well as their own story of perseverance.

Beginning a New Business Venture - with Paul Boyles

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 34:14


When is it the right time to begin a new business venture? Listen as Paul Boyles, a Human Resources Executive, shares the actions he took to launch his own business along with insights related to current work force challenges.

Finding A Great Balance - with Bart McFadden

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 39:33


Bart McFadden, President & CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Tennessee Valley shares about leading an organization that serves over 7000 kids per year, with 80 full-time staff, a budget of 10M and a larger number of volunteers.

Getting Off To A Great Start In 2022 - with Dr. Chuck Carringer

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 19:42


Chuck Carringer, executive coach, trainer & host of Leadership Upside offers three suggestions to help you get off to a great start in 2022.

Season 1 Conclusion - with Dr. Chuck Carringer

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 1:54


Leadership Upside host, Dr. Chuck Carringer, concludes season one and briefly previews season two.

Navigating Rapid Organizational Growth - with Katie Linkous

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 37:38


Katie Linkous, along with her husband Clay, is the founder of Freedom Investment Group. Their organization has experienced 100% growth in 18 months. Katie shares about leading through rapid growth, building a team, entering new markets as well as work/life balance.

Unlocking Your Full Potential - with Dr. Angelique Adams

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 37:54


Dr. Angelique Adams is an author, course designer, keynote speaker and executive coach. In this episode Dr. Adams discusses five keys to unlock our full potential, imposter syndrome, how to realize your dream career and much more!

Combining Art & Business - with Nir Hindi

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 29:13


Nir Hindi, Founder of The Artian training company, applies methods and practices from art to business. Nir discusses how organizations can increase creativity & innovation, culture, suggestions for entrepreneurs and more.

Career Advancement & Gaining Influence - with Demetrius Kittrell

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 36:58


Demetrius Kittrell, Contract Specialist with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services discusses career advancement, networking, gaining influence and more.

Healthy Leaders - with Dr. Debbie Mackey

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 31:03


Dr. Debbie Mackey, Distinguished Lecturer, Intern Coordinator & SHRM faculty Advisor at The University of Tennessee discusses components of well-being, nutritional suggestions for busy professionals and more.

Marketing for Small Businesses - with Jack Underwood

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 28:00


Jack Underwood, co-owner of JSU Marketing shares insights, strategies, and recommendations to help small businesses attract potential customers.

Today's Workplace - with Dr. Debbie Mackey

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 24:22


Dr. Debbie Mackey is a Distinguished Lecturer, Intern Coordinator & SHRM faculty Advisor at The University of Tennessee. She discusses today's changing workplace, employee engagement, early career professionals and much more.

Grow your Business Through Knowledge & Client Service - with Karen George

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021 21:41


Karen George is a licensed realtor with Young Marketing Group and Realty Executives. In this episode Karen shares insights in today's real estate market, the value of continuing education & principles in customer service.

Manufacturing Today & In the Future - with Mary Beth Hudson

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 19:44


Mary Beth Hudson, Executive Director Smart Factory Institute, shares about collaboration, smart technology in manufacturing, building trust in leadership and more. 

Starting a Small Business As A Side Hustle - with Dillan Howell

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 32:42


Dillan Howell, Founder and Owner of The Wooden Spoon, and an executive with Amplio Systems, discusses his experience in launching a small business, the significance of marketing and his key leadership principles.

Leadership Impact - with Clark Twiddy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 24:32


In part 2 of his interview, Clark Twiddy, President of Twiddy & Company shares perspectives on customer service, navigating challenges and leading a growing company. (See episode #1 for part 1)

Building a Great Culture - with Dr. Shanequa Fleming

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 41:01


Founder & CEO of Culture Accelerators shares how to build a great organizational culture, strengthen resiliency, increase well-being and much more.

Team Building, Business Development & Navigating Success - with Jim LaPinska (Part 2)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 27:46


In part 2 of his interview, Jim LaPinska, Co-Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual's Knoxville, TN office shares concepts and tips that have led to success. (See episode #7 for part I)

Turning a Vision into Reality - with Paul Moody

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2021 33:34


Entrepreneur, Paul Moody shares the story behind the Smash Food Truck success, taking risks, and seizing opportunity.

Leadership Principles from a Military Officer (Part 2) - with John Garrity

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 30:34


John Garrity discusses leadership blind spots, follower-ship, and empowerment. You can listen to part 1 of this interview in episode 4.

Leadership Tips from a Chief Operating Officer - with Denise Ledden

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 26:00


Denise Ledden, COO of The Trust Company, shares about flexibility in leadership, self-awareness, being open to feedback, team-building and more.

Leadership Concepts from a Secret Service Agent - with Jason Brown

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 26:42


Jason Brown, a Resident Agent in Charge in the United States Secret Service shares leadership insights on team-building, communication, career advancement and more. 

Operational Excellence - with Denise Rice

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2021 28:42


Denise Rice, President & Owner of Peak Performance, Inc., and a Lean Manufacturing expert, shares key principles in achieving operational excellence.

Building A Great Team - with Matt McMahon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 34:53


Matt McMahon-Head Men's Basketball Coach at Murray State University shares about team core values, standards, & culture, navigating pressure, and much more.

Career Change from Higher Ed to Real Estate - with Cyndi Sweet

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 27:24


Thinking about a career change? Listen as Cyndi Sweet shares about her career move, insights on business development and building trust in your client relationships.

Speaking Tips from a Voice Coach - with Zach Campion

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 38:39


Zach Campion, owner of Voice Coach DC and a certified Fitzmaurice voicework teacher and coach, informs about the integration of mind, body and breath when presenting, overcoming stage fright and much more.

The Value & Impact of Strategic Planning - with Tracie Traver

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 26:32


Dr. Tracie Traver has been a successful physician for over 20 years, growing her practice and building a team to serve patients. Don't miss Dr. Traver's insights regarding strategic planning as she shares about her newest venture, Turning Point Leadership Solutions.

Building an Organizational Leadership Development Program - with Landon Hill

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 45:37


Landon Hill, coach of the National Contract Management Association's (NCMA) Leadership Development Program (CMLDP) shares insights and experiences from CMLDP that individual companies can use in building their leadership development program.  

Leading Through Empowering & Caring for Your Team - with Carla Briceno

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 48:00


Bixal CEO and Cofounder Carla Briceno shares her servant leadership philosophy, culture building, leading a thriving company, and much more.

Leading and Growing a Small Business - with Josh Andrews

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 29:20


Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Josh Andrews, Owner & CEO of Finish Point Trim and Millwork, Inc. shares his story of leadership, challenges, lessons learned and growth.

Entrepreneurship - with Nancy Barger

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 27:37


Nancy Barger is an entrepreneur who currently owns three growing businesses overcoming numerous hardships in the process. Listen as Nancy candidly shares her journey, tips for business and leadership success, lessons learned and the importance of self-care.

Building a Great Culture and Strengthening Resilience - with Fran Dean Bishop

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 39:39


Fran Dean Bishop inspires as she shares her leadership journey in building the thriving company, Aerobodies, Inc. Listen as Fran discusses organizational culture, resilience, emotional intelligence and more.  

Relationships, Expectations & Communication with Jim LaPinska

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 29:01


In this episode Jim LaPinska, Co-Managing Director of Northwestern Mutual's office in Knoxville, TN., shares three crucial elements to his leadership philosophy, relationships, expectations & communication. Enjoy listening to this outstanding leader.

Navigating Exponential Growth with Erika Flora

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 38:27


A dynamic leader, Erika Flora, President and CEO of Beyond20, a digital transformation consulting & training firm shares her experience in leading a company experiencing exponential growth. Erika shares her leadership journey, the significance of transparency, leading change, the importance of continual learning and much more.

An Amazing Story of Perseverance

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 28:48


Dr. Michael Santens shares his inspirational journey of perseverance. Surviving being hit by a car while driving his motorcycle, Michael connects the grit and persistence he demonstrated to profound takeaways for leaders.

Leadership Principles from a Military Officer with John Garrity

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 32:22


A distinguished former military officer, John Garrity shares leadership principles learned in the military that transfer to the corporate sector. Enjoy listening as John's passion for leadership shines through.

Defeating Burnout with Booth Andrews

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 36:45


High performers are not immune from burnout. Listen as trauma expert and former nonprofit Executive Director, Booth Andrews, shares her story and how she helps people today.

Advancing Your Career with Dr. Jody Goins

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 27:42


Dr. Goins, Executive Vice President of Lincoln Memorial University, shares insights into career advancement, strategic planning and much more.

Leading a Thriving Small Business with Clark Twiddy

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 27:58


As President of Twiddy & Company, Clark Twiddy faces numerous challenges associated with leading a growing small business. Enjoy listening to this terrific leader candidly share from his experiences.

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