Legends in Leadership

Native Texan Chandler Crouch is the founder and principal broker of Chandler Crouch Realtors. After starting his career as an investor buying and remodeling houses, he transitioned exclusively to helping others buy and sell real estate as a Realtor. With 18 years experience, he now manages an award-winning brokerage with almost two hundred five-star reviews and has been recognized in the Wall Street Journal in their list of “Top 200 Agents in America,” Keller Citizen Newspaper Best of the Best award, and voted top Realtor in Fort Worth.

On this episode, the guys are joined by Taylor Toynes, the co-founder and executive director of For Oak Cliff (which he started with students as a first-year teacher). Discouraged by the disparities and inequities his students experienced, and noting that nothing had changed since his childhood, Taylor was compelled to organize the inaugural FOC Back to School Festival for his students and community. The festival drew attention to the needs of the community and led to collaborations with system leaders such as United Way of Metropolitan Dallas. Taylor is committed to the Oak Cliff community and lives in the neighborhood with his family. For his leadership, Taylor has received awards from the United Nations, the NAACP, and Southern Methodist University (SMU), to name a few. Taylor and the FOC team won Teach For America’s Social Innovation Award and Echoing Green Fellowship. For Oak Cliff has been recognized by national news outlets and gained the trust of their most proximal neighbors in South Oak Cliff. Taylor is the proud father of Wednesday Toynes and husband of Ariel Toynes. Taylor is a graduate of University of North Texas and has a master’s degree from SMU. Taylor also serves as Dallas Park and Rec Board Member.Legends in Leadership is brought to you by:https://www.carringtonfo.comhttp://isfsite.org

Teresa Coleman Wash is a producer, playwright, and founding artistic director for the Bishop Arts Theatre Center whose mission is to cultivate a diverse and vibrant arts community while creating opportunities for local and emerging artists through performance and education. Wash is a National Arts Strategies fellow having studied at Harvard Business School and she holds an MA in Arts Management from Goucher College. She is the 2019 recipient of the Theater Communications Group’s prestigious Peter Zeisler Memorial Award for artistic integrity and ingenuity and in 2018, she received the National Guild for Community Arts Education’s Milestone Award and the Dallas Business Council for the Arts’ Obelisk Award in the category of Visionary Nonprofit Arts Leader. Mrs. Wash also earned several Irma P. Hall Awards including the 2020 Irma P. Hall Theatrical Excellence Medal. In 2017, Teresa was elected to the Dramatists Guild of America Council representing the Southern region where she also served on the steering committee.Legends in Leadership is brought to you by:https://www.carringtonfo.comhttp://isfsite.org

On today's episode of Legends in Leadership, the guys are joined by Gabe Abshire, CEO of Utility Concierge.Gabe Abshire is founder and CEO of Utility Concierge, where his visionary approach fuels industry-leading growth. He is an expert in workplace culture and a member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization Dallas board of directors.Legends in Leadership is brought to you by:https://www.carringtonfo.comhttp://isfsite.org

On today's episode of Legends in Leadership, the guys are joined by Calvert Collins Bratton.Calvert Collins Bratton serves as Vice President of Strategic Events and Relationships for Methodist Health System Foundation. Prior to joining Methodist in 2015, she spent a decade as a television reporter in Omaha, Las Vegas and here in Dallas with FOX 4.She is a seventh generation Texan, born and raised in Dallas, then attended the University of Missouri (Mizzou). Calvert is very passionate about her community and helping others, so outside of work, she serves as President and District 13’s representative on the City of Dallas Park and Recreation Board. She sits on the boards of Safer Dallas Better Dallas, Christ Family Clinic, SMU Simmons School of Education, and SMU 21st Century Council. She lives in Dallas with her husband and three young daughters.

Rosaura Cruz currently serves as Junior Players Executive Director, but her engagement with Junior Players is all-encompassing, she is a Junior Players student alumna, was the 2003 Junior Players Texas Commission of the Arts summer intern, a former theater and dance teacher, and Junior Players previous Program Director. Since stepping into her current role in 2015, she has led Junior Players through many new and creative initiatives, including producing and broadening Junior Players artistic production seasons, co-creation of Junior Players Presents: The Transformation Project, arts-centric panel conversations, a myriad of community collaborations, the co-creation of the D-PAC (Dallas ISD Playwriting Arts Collective) collaboration, the conception of the Transformation Project’s Residency program, and the creation of the 2017 Youth in Arts Panel: Create, Transform, Heal. She has a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit management industry and is responsible for the overall direction of the agency and artistic quality of the agency. Additionally, Rosaura is currently represented by The Campbell Agency and served on the 2016/2017 Mayor's Star Council Leadership class as well as serving as the 2018/2019 Mayor's Star Council Development Chair. She also serves as a Board member of The Greater North Texas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and is a member of Altrusa Dallas on the Service Committee. Most recently, she was a distinguished honoree of the 2020 Dallas Business Journal’s 40 under 40 cohort.

As Director of Board and External Affairs, she is responsible for building and maintaining Texas 2036’s board of directors and ensuring diversity across several demographic measures – ethnicity, geography, industry, age, and gender. Additionally, Enisha is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with community, civic, and business leaders across the entire state of Texas.Enisha joined Texas 2036 after five years at the George W. Bush Institute. She served as Senior Program Manager for Leadership Programs. In this role, Enisha launched and oversaw the day-to-day operations of the Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program that included scholar and speaker logistics, program development, and communication efforts. She also supported the execution of the Presidential Leadership Scholars, Liberty and Leadership, and WE Lead programs.A Dallas native, Enisha is deeply involved in various community organizations that advance outcomes for underserved populations. She is a past president of the Mayor’s Star Council and currently serves on the board of directors. She also serves on the board of the George W. Bush Institute’s 43 Club; ScholarShot, an organization that helps at-risk students complete vocational associate, or undergraduate degrees; and the Community Advisory Board for KERA. Nationally, Enisha was selected to become a member of the American Enterprise Institute’s Leadership Network, a policy education and professional development program. Most recently, Enisha became a Dallas Business Journal's 40 Under 40 Award honoree which celebrates up-and-comers and influencers in the North Texas community.Enisha is a proud graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and serves on the board of the local alumni chapter, Dallas TexasExes.Legends in Leadership is brought to you by:https://www.carringtonfo.comhttp://isfsite.org

Andy Harvey’s leadership experience covers both military and law enforcement professions.Chief Harvey champions community policing having authored a book titled Excellence in Policing which has been presented to and read by police of all ranks around the country. Harvey is a speaker and is frequently interviewed on local and national news programs, and is a host of his podcast that covers topics on excellence and confidence. Harvey just released his new topic, Lion Up-Become the Leader Others Need You to Be.Legends in Leadership is brought to you by:https://www.carringtonfo.comhttp://isfsite.org

Susy Solis is a journalist, entrepreneur, and consultant who now uses her platform to encourage and advise entrepreneurs and empower women and minorities. Solis is a media and communication expert, having spent more than a decade on radio and television and later launching her media consulting firm, Solis Media Strategies.Most recently, Solis came out of radio retirement and is a morning anchor on NewsRadio 1080 KRLD in Dallas, which is the oldest radio newsroom in Texas.

Linda Septien is a music artist development professional with 25+ years of experience, whose success is measured by the number of successful pop icons she has prepared, trained and helped launch into thriving careers. She is the President and CEO of Septien Entertainment Group.Named on the cover of the Dallas Observer as the “Kingpin of Pop Talent, Linda is the forefront authority on all phases of launching a singer’s career including vocal technique, vocal disorders, vocal production, stage presence & vocal branding for all ages of artists. Linda specializes in challenges of singing and speaking in the pop culture of Generations X, Y, & Z.With over 15,000 students to her legacy, including branded icons Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Kacey Musgraves, Kidz Bop Kids, Leggo Friends L2M Group, Ryan Cabrera, Ashley Boetcher, Malise Jow, and Jessica Simpson, among many more, Linda prides herself on her ability to recognize talent & create an effective development strategy to launch a branded long term career artist.For more information, visit:https://theseptiengroup.comhttps://www.facebook.com/legendsinleadershippodcastLegends in Leadership is brought to you by:https://www.carringtonfo.comhttp://isfsite.org

Melanie Shaffer is an expert in diagnosing talent related pain points that keep organizations from achieving their highest potential and designing solutions to impact results. She marries data with proven methodologies to provide leaders clarity on how to attract and hire the best talent as well as how to develop their current talent to be the most productive. Melanie has served hundreds of clients over the span of her career in talent management, business ownership and executive recruiting. She consistently ranked in the top 5% of recruiters in a $1 billion, publicly held recruiting firm before moving to a Managing Partner role in the CFO Suite where she was a two-time winner for the SMU Cox Dallas 100 fastest growing companies award. In 2018, she founded Talent Suite, LLC, with a mission to build stronger, more productive workplaces and people by teaching companies how to align their people strategy with their business strategy.For more information, visit:https://talentsuitellc.comhttps://www.facebook.com/legendsinleadershippodcastLegends in Leadership is brought to you by:https://www.carringtonfo.comhttp://isfsite.org

Cory Procter is a former NFL football offensive lineman that played with the Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, and Miami Dolphins from 2005 to 2010. After football, Cory opened his investment firm for players and speaks on a national stage. It is now his mission, to spread his story, his strength, and his experience to groups that desire growth both personally and spiritually. He has a gift that helps inspire others to become empowered through his strength and convictions. Cory has been married to Megan Procter since 2011. Together they have a daughter, Grace, born in 2015.Website: www.coryprocter.com

Jill Young, a certified EOS® implementer, speaker, and author, specializes in guiding business owners to create vision, experience traction, and form unified teams. She has a BS in Psychology and an MBA and has held leadership positions in a variety of fields. Before becoming a full-time EOS implementer in 2014, Jill was the president of a forward-thinking CPA firm, where she advised and guided clients using the EOS tools. Jill now implements EOS with over 80 companies and coaches entrepreneurs who are on a journey to become their best. She has written two successful books: “Earn It!” and “In Courage.”

Christine Hoover is a pastor's wife, a mom, an author, a podcaster, and a Bible teacher who loves encouraging women with gospel truths. Her most recent book is "With all your heart" and can be found on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Christian Book, and Books a Million. "By Faith with Christine Hoover" is her podcast. In "By Faith," author and blogger Christine Hoover asks this big picture question by getting into the details and daily lives of her guests: men and women who are walking forward by faith.

The guys of Legends in Leadership have returned from quarantine in a virtual round table of discussion that recaps what has been going on in each of their lives over the past few months during the COVID-19 pandemic. They also talk about the financial impacts on businesses and the options available for assistance.

Froswa Booker-Drew joined the State Fair of Texas in 2016 as director of community affairs and strategic alliances. Prior to joining the State Fair of Texas, she was the national community engagement director for World Vision – US Programs, responsible for a team across the US including staff in North Texas. Froswa’ is responsible for the development and implementation of the State Fair’s philanthropy as well as the department’s community and educational programming. Froswa’ is the recipient of the 2019 Dallas Business Journal’s Women in Business Award as well as 2020 TEDx SMU speaker. Visit https://www.facebook.com/legendsinleadershippodcast

Tom Bronson is the founder and President of Mastery Partners, a company that helps business owners maximize business value, design exit strategy and transition their business on their terms. Mastery utilizes proven techniques and strategies that dramatically improve business value that has been developed during Tom’s career 100 business transactions as either a business buyer or seller. As a business owner himself, he has been in your situation a hundred times, and he knows what it takes to craft the right strategy. Bronson is passionate about helping business owners and has the experience to do it.https://www.facebook.com/legendsinleadershippodcast

Ginger Curtis is the owner and founder of Urbanology Designs, the award-winning design firm in Dallas-Fort Worth. When she started her design firm it was with a very clear purpose and vision. To bring simple creativity and beauty into once ordinary spaces. Breaking far away from the mundane and ordinary and ushering in a look that as unique and unexpected, with an uncompromising spirit of excellence but never pretentious.

Tim "TK" Klund is a U.S. Air Force Veteran and is regarded as one of the top industry leaders as a "Relationship Specialist" in the world of Corporate and Sports Marketing. He is a leading authority when working with professional athletes and celebrities on their personal name branding campaigns and potential endorsement campaigns. "TK" is currently the CEO and Founder of Verve Systems, LLC which is focused on products that enhance performance, protection and recovery for our bodies.

We're discussing mentoring and growing leaders. What it takes and how someone can improve their leadership skills.

Kevin Lackey serves as the President and CEO of Freedom Powersports, LLC. And is also the largest individual owner of the company. Kevin began his career in powersports at the current Freedom Weatherford location in 1998 while attending Weatherford College. Freedom Powersports now operates 14 dealerships and has grossed over $134M in sales annually.

Everybody’s got something that might be keeping them awake at night, so let’s talk about some of those issues and see if we can do some good. We want you to be an active part of this so send us your questions or concerns below and tell us a topic you would like us to unwrap for you. Whatever it is, if it’s keeping you awake at night, we’ll try to help.

Donna Richardson Joyner is a best-selling author and an international motivational speaker. She is a renowned wellness/lifestyle expert who has traveled to 50 states, 51 countries and 6 continents helping people to become healthier; mind, body and soul. Donna continues on the path to wellness by empowering, educating and energizing women who are 40 and over. Her “Donnamite Show”, a travel & lifestyle show; premieres next month along with her travel and wellness online magazine, Roam Magazine.

Kate Delaney is an Emmy-award winning journalist, speaker and author. She's interviewed thousands of people, including U.S. presidents, Fortune 500 CEO's and Hall of Fame athletes.

Lt. Col. Allen West believes it will be principled constitutional conservative policies, not politics, which secures a sound economic future for Americans – with growth, opportunity and returning the promise of the American dream for this generation and those to come.He is the third of four generations of military servicemen in his family. During his 22-year career in the United States Army, Lieutenant Colonel West served in several combat zones and received many honors including a Bronze Star, three Meritorious Service Medals, three Army Commendation Medals, one with Valor device, and a Valorous Unit Award. In 1993 he was named the US Army ROTC Instructor of the Year.For more information visit:https://theoldschoolpatriot.com

Kim Francis of Dallas, TX is a graduate of the University of North Texas and has over 19 years of experience in sales, marketing, corporate sponsorships, media and special events within the entertainment, telecommunications, sports, and non-profit industries. She’s produced numerous events and created innovative promotional campaigns across multiple platforms for AXS TV, HDNet Movies and Magnolia Pictures as the Director of Affiliate Marketing owned by Mark Cuban.Kim started 1911 Media Marketing working with a variety of clients from oil and gas to health and wellness. You can connect with Kim at 1911consulting@gmail.com or her Facebook page “Break The Mold”.

George Fuller has been a resident of McKinney, Texas for 25 years and was elected Mayor in May 2017.Mayor Fuller is currently a builder and developer of custom homes and commercial properties with George C. Fuller Contracting. He and his wife, Maylee, have 4 wonderful children.Visit:http://www.fullercustomhomes.comhttps://www.theguitarsanctuary.com

Milagros Pacheco is the Director of Marketing and Advertising for the Texas Rangers.Milagros received her MBA from New York University and her Bachelor’s Degree from Lehigh University.She is an author of Today’s Inspired Latina Vol. IV. and she is highly involved in giving back to the multicultural community and youth.

From the backfield to the boardroom, NFL Pro Bowler Justin Forsett has morphed from football standout and fan favorite to successful entrepreneur and businessman. No stranger to hard work, perseverance and beating the odds, the 9-year NFL veteran is the CEO and co-founder of ShowerPill, a thriving activecare brand that he helped build into a multi-million dollar business. Since retiring from the NFL in May 2017, Forsett has transitioned into a full-time role with ShowerPill, most known for its Body Wipe, an extra-thick, disposable wipe proven to kill 99.9 percent of germs.For more information, visit:https://www.showerpill.com

In today's episode of Legends in Leadership, we sit down with the founder of DIVAS Impact & Veteran DIVAS Angie Leigh Monroe. Angie is is an International Speaker, Strategist and Consultant focused on guiding people to identify and obliterate obstacles. A fellow podcast herself, Angie is the host of the Warrior DIVAS | Real Talk for Real Women Podcast and today we'll learn about her careers in the Navy and her role as Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team.

John Royer is a Principle for URSUS Capital which includes investments in 3 Nations Brewing Company and Central Texas Specialty Growers. John brings more than 17 years of direct Human Capital expertise as a key business partner to senior executives and leaders within various organizations in which he worked. He has managed numerous global and regional human resource and staffing teams over his successful HR career. Additionally, he has coached, mentored and managed numerous senior leaders in the building of high-performance management teams.Visit https://3nationsbrewing.com

Jay Young has a lifelong passion for oil and gas exploration and is the fourth generation of his family to dedicate their career to the industry. His affinity for the oil patch led Mr. Young to found King Operating Corporation.King’s business model is designed to minimize risk by acquiring and developing in areas with a long history of producing oil and gas. Mr. Young and his associates developed a unique method for the oil and gas business to acquire scalable assets in a proven field, utilize equity to start and debt to prove up the field and divest to a larger company.Complimenting his professional endeavors, his wife Michelle and four daughters represent focal points in his life pursuits. An avid Texas Rangers fan and former partial-owner, Mr. Young has fond memories of the MLB team’s run for the World Series in 2010 and 2011.Additionally, Mr. Young enjoys participating in local and national philanthropic organizations such as serving on the Executive Board of Directors for Circle Ten Council (Boy Scouts of America) and his alma mater, Angelo State University’s Foundation Board where he graduated with a BBA degree in 1985.For more information, visit:https://kingoperating.com

Born and raised in Abilene, Texas, Stacey then moved to California for college. She graduated from National University in San Diego, earning her Bachelor of Arts in Communications. Stacey then built a successful career in sales. After deciding California was no place for this Texas girl, Stacey returned to the Lone Star State.In 2005, Stacey met the love of her life – Michael Magovern, a police officer in Abilene, TX. Michael and Stacey married and moved to Dallas-Fort Worth in 2007. During their time in DFW, Stacey learned what most people don’t know about police officers. These amazing people that put their lives on the line every day are paid very little in most departments.Law Enforcement Officers rely on off-duty work to make ends meet. Some actually earn more working off-duty than they do in their departments. As the wife of a police officer, helping these officers became a passion for Stacey. She started Point Blank Safety Services in 2012, a management company that employs off-duty Texas police officers for highway safety work.After huge success as CEO and Founder of Point Blank Safety, Stacey wanted to find a way to do more for police officers and their families. As a result, Blue Family Fund, Inc. was created. She is listed as the Secretary of the nonprofit.For more information, visit:- https://www.pointblanksafety.com- https://bluefamilyfund.com

Austin Pennington is a trial lawyer who handles a variety of civil and criminal cases. He founded The Pennington Firm five years ago at the age of 27 and now supports a team of four professionals serving hundreds of clients. Outside of law, Austin is the chairmen of the Texas Tech Alumni Association’s Scholarship Program based in Dallas called the Quarterly Business Briefing. Every year Austin spearheads a fundraising and sponsorship effort focused on raising scholarship funds for Dallas County high school seniors planning on attending Texas Tech. The organization has raised over $400,000 since its inception. Austin also works with his college fraternity’s national organization to develop programming and coaching focused on training young college men in leadership skills for their collegiate and professional lives.Visit: https://pfdallas.com

A true Texan, Carey Stinson, is a professional photographer, actor, motivational speaker and now host and executive producer of a NEW podcast coming this fall. Before that, Stinson played the coveted role of Barney the Dinosaur for 22 years touring the world along with seven seasons staring on the TV show Barney and Friends. The experience of playing the role of America’s favorite dinosaur inspired Carey’s love and passion for spreading love and inspiration through photography and now a podcast. As a proud Texan, Carey loves to capture the true roots of Texas in his fine art photography, which can be found in Sparrow’s Gallery in Denison, Texas. Coming soon, Carey will be bringing inspiration and insight to the world with the launch of his podcast that will feature insider conversations from the people involved in children’s entertainment.

Jeff Crilley retired from TV news after 25 years in the business to start the country’s first “all journalist” PR firm. During his career he made hundreds of national news appearances including CNN, CNN Headline News, FOX News, The Discovery Channel, Good Morning America and The CBS Early Show. He has been recognized by his peers with dozens of national and regional awards including the Emmy, the National Headliners Award, the Edward R. Murrow Award, the Thurgood Marshall Award and in 2004 was named by the Texas Associated Press, “The Best TV Reporter in the state.”Having seen the failures of the public relations industry first-hand from within the news room, CEO Jeff Crilley founded Real News PR with a vision to equip his company with a team of media experts. The mission of Real News PR is “to deliver publicity at the speed of news, with the purpose of delivering results instead of promises.”Visit: https://www.realnewspr.com

The guys have a round-table discussion about adversity and what to do when you encounter the unexpected in life and in business.

Carly Burson is the Founder & CEO of Tribe Alive, an ethical fashion brand focused on moving the industry toward a more sustainable approach, while educating and meaningfully employing artisan men and women. Tribe Alive was born from Carly’s decision to utilize her years of experience in the fashion industry as a platform to alleviate poverty. In four years, Tribe Alive has grown from employing 4 female makers in Honduras, to supporting 8 artisan design cooperatives in 5 different countries, where over 250 people are sustainably employed. Utilizing her drive for social justice and years of experience in the fashion industry, Carly shares her passion for activism, social enterprise, and impact consumerism as a means to empower women. She believes that business should only be used as a platform for positive change and that elevating women and girls is the only way to guarantee a brighter future.

Kristen joined Beazley Insurance Group as an underwriter in 2010, later adding the roles of Strategic Cyber Initiatives Team Leader and Head of Office – Dallas. She is currently Head of Middle Market Cyber and Tech while also responsible for all US Heads of Office. In her current role she most enjoys building relationships, binding deals, expanding the reach and benefit of the Beazley Breach Response cyber product, and seeing her team of underwriters grow in their careers.

Having a penchant for out-of-the-box thinking, Andrew Snow spent his college career testing and perfecting ways to buck conventional wisdom redesigning traditional events, parties, and any rulebook he opened. He learned the workings of smaller nonprofits leading the development team of the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center. He brought organizational changes and a new paradigm to the organization that lead to record-breaking revenue to the organization. Andrew’s dream of starting Track15 began years ago and became a reality after several late night discussions with his business partner Chris Shultz. He currently serves as the President of Go Oak Cliff, the Treasurer of the Better Block Foundation, and is on the Finance Committee for Highland Park United Methodist Church.

Jacqueline Camacho-Ruiz is an award-winning entrepreneur, international speaker, philanthropist and author of 14 books. She is founder of The Fig Factor Foundation focused on unleashing the amazing in young Latinas and the creator of the Today's Inspired Latina book series and international movement. She has received almost 20 awards for her business acumen and achievements around the world.

Perla Elizabeth Tamez is a visionary serial entrepreneur, speech pathologist, and public speaker. For the last decade, she has dedicated her life’s work to empowering others to unlock their truest potential. From her thriving outpatient pediatric clinic to her advocacy work for healthcare and children’s rights policies, this powerhouse is only at the beginning of creating her legacy.To learn more, visit perlatamezinspiration.com

Gabriela Rodil (Gabby) was born and raised in Brazil. A few million miles later, Gabby has lived or had extended assignments in over 20 countries including Canada, Mexico, China, Belgium, France,Argentina, Guatemala, Italy and the US. In her 20+ years of experience in multiple industries and markets she became a multilingual, global executive. Gabby is an experienced CFO; with deep expertise in the critical areas of financial strategy, systems management and execution. Gabby Rodil is now the founder and CEO of Gabriela Rodil & Co. Gabriela Rodil & Co. is a consulting services company that solves the puzzle of reliable financial reporting, efficient processes and IT tools for small and midsize business.To learn more visit:https://www.grodilco.com

Brandon founded Clean Finances in 2015 after completing his B.S. in Economics from the University of Texas at Arlington while working as the Finance Director for two established non-profit organizations. As a recent graduate, he realized the need for small businesses to be able to partner with a team of professionals that would handle their bookkeeping for them on a weekly basis and provide insightful reporting in an elevated and easy-to-understand format (Clean Dashboard). #founder #leader #inspirationalTo see if Clean Finances is right for you visit cleanfinances.com

Merrick is the founder & CEO of Artist Uprising - a concept she believed could efficiently bridge the gap between brands seeking cutting-edge artists & entertainers. Today, the company has sourced or managed countless paid opportunities for creators with brands like Stella Artois, Nike, Lush Cosmetics, Sony, MTV, ComiCon, Miller Lite, and more. Porcheddu is very passionate about coaching talent in how to make a full time career in arts and entertainment, pushing them strategically through their "tipping point."To learn more visit https://www.artistuprising.com

Mark Mitford changed his career focus after a successful 20+ year Corporate HR career to start his own HR Strategic consulting company, HR Catalyst Consulting in 2013. During his career, Mark has successfully worked in mid-sized to Fortune 50 companies such as PepsiCo,Ericsson, Nortel, Telmar, and Safeco.Meet Mark: https://www.hrcatalystconsulting.com

On today's episode our hosts Jason Smith, Kyle Watkins and Blair Ritchey discuss what 30 podcast episodes have taught them about leadership.Join the conversation!#LeadershipLessons #CareerAdvice #GrowingProfessionally

Ryan Cassin is the CEO of The Asset. He is a digital and political strategist at the intersection of business, politics, and technology. Ryan has developed a reputation for creative solutions and innovative ideas that deliver results.Meet Ryan:http://deploytheasset.com

On today's episode of 'Legends in Leadership' we welcome Adam Alfia. He is the Managing Director of Mystar, Maestro, Avenue Entertainment Group and most recently the founder of the Feedback App. He is one of the founding owners of several successful concepts such as Shell Shack, Playground, Theory Nightclub, TXR, Landmark and The Yard.

On today's episode of 'Legends in Leadership' we welcome Christa Haberstock Colson. She blurs the line between ‘Talent’ and ‘Agent’ by living large on both sides simultaneously. Christa is President & Founder of See Agency, a firm ranked in the top List of America’s Fastest Growing Companies.

On today's episode of 'Legends in Leadership' we welcome Curtis Hite, CEO and Founder of Improving.com, a company recognized as one of the best work places in Texas.