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How does Cameron Colan come up with creative ideas for TikTok? We asked him to describe his process for thinking outside the box. One example is working with P&G to craft a campaign called Lead with Love.https://clios.com/sports/winner/partnerships-sponsorships-collaborations/procter-gamble/lead-with-love-102347Besides his work at TikTok, Cameron is a burgeoning artist and writer in NY whose work is being shown regularly in galleries across the city. You'll learn new and artistic ways of approaching not only your work, but your life. Tune in Monday, 12:30PM Central.TPOV'S: ⦁Never miss the opportunity for an adventure.⦁Always leave a place better than when you found it⦁Use empathy as your superpower allowing you to share more of your authentic self.⦁Try putting your feelings into art. ⦁When you create, it helps others learn how.⦁Don't be precious with your ideas. Share them.⦁Ego is overdressed in security – by Quincy Jones#DoingitRight #podcast #ValerieSokolosky #CameronColan #tiktok #creative #artist #contemporaryart #abstractpainting #nycartist #fineart #emergingartist

Timmy Newsome is one of the top NFL players of all time. The moment we met, his wide smile and easy-going stride led to a down-to-earth conversation about his childhood, playing for the Dallas Cowboys with legendary coach Tom Landry, and being inducted into the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. From a stellar football career, his gift for computer science inspired Timmy to start his technology company - Newtech Business Solutions. Timmy shared that he always knew there was “something better” for his life. Listen in to hear his pivotal moment that led him to founding one of the most successful tech companies in the southwest. Tune in at 12:30CT May 30th on Doing it Right! TPOV'S: ⦁Find a way to fit in and you'll be accepted.⦁When challenged, it's your substance rather your style that will carry you through.⦁If you don't have the resources you'd like, find ways to counteract & stay positive.⦁As long as you're still in the game, you have a chance to win.⦁Do something new and better every day.@timmy_newsome (Twitter) @WSSU_Athletics @dallascowboys @NAMINTX @Lifepath86 @NFLAlumni @ProFootballHOF #NSCHOF #StudentAthlete #2022NCHSOFInductees #AmongLegends #OurSportsOurHistory

Author of the book Do It Right!, Valerie Sokolosky discusses back to office etiquette and ways to keep from annoying your co-workers.

So, you want to hire a coach! But who can you trust? Will your information stay confidential? The Global International Coaching Federation is the gold standard! They are the hub for all things coaching. Any coach who has been certified by this non-profit organization takes their role seriously. And it's a difficult certification to secure. Three of the ICF leaders elaborate on the stringent process to become a certified coach, their ethics and standards, and their passion for helping coaches improve the lives, relationships and business performance of their coaching clients.Join me this Monday, May 16th at 12:30 to hear us talk about what it takes to become a coach and how to find the right coach for YOU. TPOV'S: Anik:⦁Listen with your whole body⦁Courageous leaders are vulnerable⦁Keep your promises⦁Be authentic. Dare to show your true colors.Mickey:⦁Keep a positive work environment⦁Lead by YOUR example⦁Know your team-their outlook, abilities and stage of career⦁Seek KAIZEN – continuous improvement⦁Delegate, empower and encourage#InternationalCoachingFederation #ICF #coaching #InternationalCoachingFederation #ICF #coaching #executivecoaching #careercoaching #coachingcorecompetencies #lifecoaching #wellnesscoaching #businesscoaching #whatiscoaching #relationshipcoaching #valeriesokolosky #doingitrightpodcast

The movie is Miracle on Ice. Our guest is the one and only Mike Eruzione – captain of the 1980 Gold medal-winning U.S. Men's Olympic hockey team and player who scored the winning goal against the Russians in a game that truly was a miracle.Now—42 years later—Mike's tells the greatest American underdog sports story ever told; how a team of college kids and unsigned amateurs beat the elite Soviet hockey team on their way to winning the gold medal. Listen for a story on Doing it Right that he'd not shared in his book! Don't miss this lively, very personal discussion with a fascinating look back on Mike's career then and life now. Tune in at 12:30CT May 2nd on Doing it Right! Tune in at 12:30CT May 2nd on Doing it Right! TPOV'S: If you don't believe you'll win, you probably won't.You don't have to like your coach. Just keep working on your skills.If you work hard, at some point you'll get what you want.You only have one family. Stay close to them.Quit whining & start working. Everyone encounters opportunities. It's what you do with them that counts.The gold medal doesn't define me.@MERUZIONE (Twitter) @mikeeruzione21 (instagram)#mikeeruzione #miracleonice #80MiracleTeam #80gold #usahockey #usaolympics #goldmedal #olympichockey #teamusa #CampCountdown #miracleonicebook #miracleonicemovie #sportshero #underdogstory

Do you remember the song from Barney & Friends? “I love you, you love me, we're a happy family.” Carey Stinson, the purple dinosaur on Barney & Friends, shares how he created Purple Roads podcast featuring other famous guests from all over the children's entertainment industry. We had a wiggly good time celebrating the 100th anniversary show highlighting his friend, the Blue Wiggle – Anthony Field. Carey has inspiring stories of traveling around the world as Barney - going to hospitals and helping kids. The idea for Purple Roads was to capture Inspiring conversations with The Biggest Children's Television Personalities. Guests include the voice of Mickey Mouse, performer of Big Bird and the voice of Charlie Brown - to name a few. Tune in to hear Carey's journey from 22 years playing Barney to now hosting his successful podcast, Purple Roads. TPOV'S: Learn to trust yourself – THEN listen to others.Never tell me I can't.Once you say you're going to do it – DO IT.What is YOUR purple road? Find it!Jump at every opportunity – whether you fail or not.Put yourself out there. Ultimately it's all on me.Follow Purple Roads on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PurpleRoadsPodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PurpleRoadsPodcastInstagram: @purpleroadspodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/roadspurple​​​​​​Tik Tok: @purpleroads

Her family fled Ukraine to America with nothing but faith and a future focus. Lorraine Snider-Hanley, first generation of Russian immigrants, co-authored Miracles on My Doorstep with her daughter Linda Kaye. Having just turned 90 and recently becoming blind, she and Linda discuss the demands of raising 9 children birthed in an 81-month period over a 13-year span. Listen to Linda Kaye and Lorraine reveal how faith, family, & hope have met life's challenges. Tune in Monday, 12:30PM Central.For more information visit: www.miraclesonmydoorstep.com#Ukranianwar #Ukraine #Ukrainerefugees #fightforfreedom #MiraclesOnMyDoorstep #MiraclesInFaith #LindaKayeToday #OpenRoads #PassivePiggyBank #PhoneTips #PersonalityTypes #CloseBusinessFaster #BuildQuickRapport #StartingConversations@LindaKayeTPOV'S: Life offers you a second chance. It's called tomorrow.Stop whining, start moving. You can always do somethingLearn to lean-on God that is.Freedom isn't free. Give back!Teach your children core values. If they stray, never give up.Freedom of religion has responsibility. It starts with me.

Remember watching the Strong Man at the circus? That was before the Bodybuilding movement in America began in the 1930's when men became interested in developing their physiques. Full length mirror sales soared!Greg McCoy is an expert in training men and women for body building Olympian events. You'll see him as a ‘normal looking' body building enthusiast who believes that Discipline wins over Motivation. Tune in Monday, 12:30PM Central.TPOV'S: Discipline wins over motivationSeek knowledge – be hungry to learn moreYou ARE who you spend the most time withListen to God and to your heart#fitnessgoals #fitnesslifestyle #bodypositivity #bodypositive #bodybuilder #bodybuilding_motivation #bodybuildingtips #DoingitRight #podcast #ValerieSokolosky #ValerieandCompany @GregMcCoy

Tom Hulsey defied defeat! Diagnosed on his 61st birthday with prostate cancer and then heart disease, Tom competed and finished the Iron Man 11 times & Mountain Man Winter Triathlons 6 times. Tom's story is a beacon of hope as he shares ways he turned fear into fearlessness & courage into confidence. His book, The Winning Mindset, applies his principles to our everyday life challenges. Hope and Inspiration – that's what you'll hear from this mission driven man. Tune in Monday, 12:30PM Central.TPOV'S: How we choose to deal with life's challenges will define us.There is nothing more gratifying than making a difference & paying it forward.Don't keep negative emotions bottled up – talk about it.

Leaders –Pay attention. When Dr. Pete Fader talks….companies like Starbucks, Nike and others listen. He calls himself the “nerdy mathy guy.” A Phi Beta Kappa graduate from M.I.T. & Professor of Marketing at Wharton, Dr. Fader is known worldwide as the expert's expert. He applies his proficiency to analyze how customer behaviors affect long-term growth….and he does this so well, Nike bought his company! A fun-loving and down-to-earth kinda guy, Pete speaks to how being geeky was not cool when he was a kid. But, ignoring all naysayers, his passion & natural gift for math has brought success for companies beyond his imagination. You'll smile as you hear Pete poke fun at himself in this interesting discussion. Tune in Monday, 12:30PM Central.TPOV'S: ⦁Being nerdy is now cool. (5:34)⦁Companies should not see customer service as a cost. (7:02)⦁Not all customers are valuable customers-know the difference. (10:22)⦁Admire others for the joy they bring to others (27:27)⦁There's no better way to bond with family than playing board games. (28:01)⦁There's nothing more gratifying than someone saying, “because of you I see the world differently.” (33.52)

Let's talk about ghosts! Ghost writing that is! If you want or need a book to share your compelling message… but don't have a clue how to write it – this episode is for you.Ann's name is a bit ironic….Ms. Lov – ett loves TO WRITE IT. Her gift is to listen deeply, find YOUR voice and then be the writer behind the scenes. Tune in Monday, 12:30PM Central.TPOV'S: ⦁To avoid writers block, write freely to allow your creative brain to do its work.⦁A ghostwriter helps you with a different perspective.⦁If you have a compelling message – write a book for the world to see.⦁Be clear why you want a book and who will be the reader.⦁Listening is the greatest skill a ghostwriter can have.

How does Tik Tok come up with creative ideas? We asked Cam Colan, the Content Creator, to describe his process for thinking outside the box.You won't want to miss his artistic ways of approaching an idea!Tune in Monday, 12:30PM Central.TPOV'S:-Use empathy as your superpower allowing you to share more of your authentic self.-Putting your feelings into a medium like art will benefit you. It could even inspire others.-When you create, it helps others learn how.-Don't be precious with your ideas. Share them.-"Ego is overdressed insecurity" – by Quincy Jones

Pastor Neil Tomba embarked on an amazing journey across America bicycling from Santa Monica, CA to Annapolis, MD. That took 33 days covering 3,000 miles. His simple mission was to stop along the way to have intentional conversations with people from all walks of life and belief systems about the things that really matter in their lives—issues of faith, matters of the soul, experiences that affect everything people think about. The toll it took physically was excruciating having started the trip with injuries riding his bike just days before!His book The Listening Road is a fascinating account of the physical strain it took, his health he almost lost, yet an incredible journey hearing real people share ‘real talk' with a perfect stranger – Pastor Tomba.Tune in to hear surprising chats Neil had with perfect strangers.

Why do women consistently make poor choices in men? Do you think before you leap... into marriage?Dr. Trillion Small tells her own experiences of how to make the right choices with the right expectations.You won't want to miss her candid, sometimes humorous advice!Tune in Monday at 12:30pm Central!TPOVS:-Do not marry potential.-Set expectations from the beginning.-Nobody has the same "Normal".-To grow, you must be willing to change.-Inconveniences aren't that bad.

Want to know the secrets to becoming a handbag designer? There are none – you must decide to decide and make it happen.Stephanie Taylor, Founder & CEO Stephanie Taylor Handbags, was drawn to handbags even as a kid – the shape, the color, the designs. Her unconventional first design was a cardboard tote mockup with enough pockets to keep any busy woman organized.As a successful marketing executive, Stephanie determined NOW was the time to turn her passion into reality; thus, she launched her company featuring the Cameron Tote – a one of a kind luxury tote designed for the woman on the go. And she IS one.This episode is full of hearty laughter and insights as this visionary handbag designer tells her design story from a cardboard mockup to a beautifully designed tote – and MADE IN THE USA.Don't miss it. Tune in Monday, 12:30PM Central.

Has this happened to you? It's near dinner – what to cook? Quick – run to the grocery frozen foods section. There are way too many choices. From personal experience, I suggest you find John Soules already cooked Frozen Fajita Chicken or Fajita Beef. You can't miss them – the picture of the meat covers the entire package.John Soules Foods began in 1975 when his dad sold hamburger patties to local restaurants. Today with John and his brother Mark, the company is exploding with offering meat products (and even video recipes) that make it easy to enjoy delicious meals.Learn interesting things John shared like ‘there's such a thing as electronic tongues and noses.' Don't miss the ins and outs of this large-scale national food distribution company along with humorous stories of the journey to success.Tune in Monday, 12:30PM Central.TPOV'S:* God believes in hard work and diligence, but nothing happens without his hand. 10:21* You don't have to be at all the places you ‘thought' you had to be. 11:54 * The great thing about a family-owned business is that you learn things about each other you would have never known outside of business. 14:16* Work hard but understand God is in control. Things always work out. 15:47* Business is simple. Like in football, you may block and tackle but what's important is that you stay in the game. 16:19* Do it right and stay honest with your customers. 17:15

People hope for a “calling” in their life! For Katie Norris it began with a phone call from a desperate woman needing help. On our show we talked about how that call was a divine moment that launched her career as Founder and CEO of Fotolanthropy. From a photographer to a film producer, Katie's deeply held purpose is to use film to capture and celebrate stories of hope from those who have defied great odds. Today she is nationally recognized for producing award winning documentaries of remarkable people who have modeled extreme resilience.Open your eyes and hearts as Katie shares poignant reenactments of journeys filled with faith, love and resilience.Be inspired! Tune in Monday @ 12:30PM Central.

It ain't easy. But did you know how un-easy it can be? Just listen to what it took for Kyle Waldrep to do what he did. Raise $4M to start his tech company – in the big, wide ocean of commercial real estate. After all – hadn't the big players figured it out yet? Obviously the answer is NO. So, Kyle did, and the rest is history.Tune in to hear Kyle talk about the hard parts of what it took to make it big. Monday, 12:30PMCentral.TPOV'S:- Startups take longer than you think- Put in the hard yards. (Focus – no time for fluff stuff)- Be laser focused.- Persevere beyond the negativity.- People are generally opposed to change

Kevin's unconventional path to business and personal success has taught him that winning in business and in life requires anything but conventional thinking. His blue-collar roots linked to streetwise aptitude instilled in him a ‘never quit attitude.'With a best-selling, short little book called The Hero Effect®, Kevin has been traveling the globe spreading his simple philosophy: Heroes are extraordinary people who choose not to be ordinary.Meet Kevin Brown—a man on a mission to help us dream big dreams, achieve great things, and leave us better than they found us. His mission comes a heart filled with low lows before hitting his high highs in life.Tune in this Monday, October4th at 12:30PM Central Time and take advantage of a special gift announcement.TPOVS:* The more I close the gap between who I am on and off the stage, the more I become successful.* Heroes are extraordinary people who choose not to be ordinary. Ordinary is a choice.* Be a thought starter, not a thought leader.* People don't care how much you know until they know how much it will help them.* Redefine the lines. Boundaries are a conditional process.* Pull out the next version of yourself.

John Kinzer – the ultimate Entrepreneur in one of the most difficult industries – RESTAURANTS!According to the National Restaurant Association, as of January 2021, there was a 65.91% year-on-year decline in consumers dining in restaurants in the U.S. as result of Covid-19 pandemic. Yet, John's establishments survived and even thrived! Why?Learn his secrets to success from a private equity executive to operating four bar & restaurant establishments. The variety of these will astound you. From upscale casual to sushi to pizza—all designed with a “community” atmosphere catered to the neighborhood.How does he run a thriving business in this pandemic? You'll learn about creativity, practical ownership advice and John's visionary accomplishments.Watch and listen on September 20th at 12:30CTTPOVS:-Be a friend of the neighborhood.-Lead from the front.-Be creative, think outside of the box.-Support local businesses.-Culture comes from the top.-Soft skills are more important than ever.-Think before you speak.-Hubris is the deadliest sin.

Do to or not to do! That's the question our Town Hall panelists discussed.Four prestigious senior leaders from four industries weighed in. We asked these questions:-How are you flexing your return-to-work policy now with this Delta variant exploding?-What kind of conversations are you having at the senior level and with your employees?-What innovative ways are you attracting and keeping talent?-How can employees help their leaders' mental fatigue?These relevant questions and more you must hear! Watch or listen to our first Town Hall on September 6 th at 12:30CTTPOVS:-Flexibility is key in an ever-changing environment.-Check the pulse of your people and have open dialogue.-Transparency is key.-Nobody has a set playbook.-Use this opportunity to learn more about people.-Be prepared to adapt to different situations.-Leaders can show vulnerability too.-Encourage communication.-Don't be afraid of changes to culture.-Find time every day to relax.-Focus on what's important to you.-Ask your team how they are doing and listen.

- Leadership Lessons You Can't Afford to Miss - Meet David Cottrell— founder & CEO of Cornerstone Leadership—one of the nation's largest publishers of management and leadership resources. Having written over 30 books himself, David holds a bold yet simple philosophy: “Leadership is about influence. It exists throughout the organization – not just in executives, managers and supervisors.”His newest book and workbook - Quit Drifting, Lift the Fog, and Get Lucky - is providing practical strategies every leader can use in our current pandemic.TPOVS:Am I doing the right things to develop the person I want to become?Make time to reflect, but never stop moving forward.Move towards new opportunities rather than leaving jobs.Impostor syndrome? Nobody is perfect.Take time to fill up your own cup.Without relationships, there is no fulfillment.

- How to Start Your Business by Giving Away a Book -Jeff quit his lucrative, award winning career as a television reporter to become an entrepreneur!Just like that—in his home. Never did he imagine that 13 years later he'd have 8,000 sq. feet of offices running 90 tv shows a month supported by a staff of 20.Tune in to hear how Jeff uses his #1 mantra to grow his company – “Let's make us a Thank God It's Monday culture instead of a thank God it's Friday mentality.”TPOVS:- Quitting your job is like the lion in the woods vs. the lion in the zoo. You have to hunt – you're not fed twice a day.- Never let yourself be highjacked by an employee. One bad employee can ruin the vibe.- Diversity and inclusion get better by those little conversations that happen every day.- You do have a choice about how you will begin the day. Either wake up with a smile or concentrate on all that is lacking in your life.

Etiquette expert Valerie Sokoloski discusses whether its offensive to ask someone if they have been vaccinated.

- VALUES-BASED CULTURE DESIGNED BY THE PEOPLE, FOR THE PEOPLE -Darrin D'Agostino, Provost / Chief Academic Officer-Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center & Steve Sosland, Vice Chancellor for Leader & Culture Development – Texas Tech System.Texas Tech is implementing a values-based culture providing leader development throughout the system's five universities beginning with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. TTUHSC's Provost Darrin D'Agnostino is championing the journey throughout the institution's campuses in six Texas cities. Steve Sosland is facilitating the journey for all five universities located across Texas impacting over 75,000 students, faculty and staff.Tune in to hear how their personal stories WHY this was paramount to them personally and professionally.TPOVS:- Purpose is when you influence the lives of those who will transform the lives of others. Values based culture is the conduit of that. - Values come from lessons learned growing up hard. - Watch people long enough and their behaviors tell it all. - The problem with common sense is it's not common practice. - Build trust first – then you can get results. - To have a values-based culture, focus on core values that already exist – from everyone.- Wisdom is scar tissue. If we're not learning from our mistakes, we're not learning.- Ego untampered is arrogance. - Leaders + Followers creates Movement.

Tina Jacobson is a gemologist, turned PR Professional, turned missionary. We explored together every fascinating “facet” of her journey.From their first business trip to Jaipur, India, Tina and her husband recognized a need for nutritious food to feed a nearby leper colony. As Jaipur being the gemstone capitol of the world, Tina saw a funding opportunity by selling jewelry she creates in Jaipur and sells in America.As CEO of Gems of Jaipur, Tina has expanded this mission to include teaching native villagers how to minister to their communities.Tune in to hear this unique story of a woman who designs jewelry with a purpose.TPOVS:- Follow your gut. God has a plan.- Know your own strengths and weaknesses.- Visionaries must executive accept that you can't do it all.- Go where your heart is. Passion is important.

- How Her Basement Business became a $40M Company -Sherry Deutschmann is quick to tell you, “If you have that entrepreneurial bone, it just can't be denied!” She defied denial and made it big. Her story is about HOW she did this as a single mom with no formal education, no skills, and no money. Sherry was determined to make a life for herself and her baby girl. Unafraid to follow her dream to sing, Sherry moved from her humble home to Nashville. Although that dream didn't materialize, she beat the odds, started a business and is now a multi-millionaire with a heart for helping entrepreneurs.If you need a reason for being – a hope from helplessness – or an inspiration for motivation, then listen in. You'll get it all.TPOVS:- GRIT & DETERMINATION, WITH A HEAVY DOSE OF DELUSION.- DON'T LET A BAD BOSS MESS WITH YOUR MOJO.- KINDNESS & COMPASSION ARE CONTAGIOUS. SPREAD THE LOVE.- TRANSPARANCY & AUTHENTICITY BUILD TRUST THAT REINFORCES VALUES.- POWER OF LISTENING – TO UNDERSTAND RATHER THAN RESPOND.- HUMAN BEINGS HAVE A BASIC NEED TO HAVE A VOICE AND BE HEARD.- SEASONS CHANGE & DREAMS DO TOO – LOOK AHEAD.

Southwest Airlines Executive Learns She is AdoptedJennifer Paine, Sr. Director of Technology at Southwest Airlines, demonstrates the company's values in every aspect of her life. A warrior spirit – a servant's heart – a fun-luving attitude. That's Jenn in a “NUTSHELL.” As a leader in Southwest's Technology department, Jenn's natural inclination is to mentor others – just as she was mentored by non-other-than the company President Emeritus Colleen Barrett. Jenn feels it's her responsibility to stay closely connected with her team. Even when it grew to 100 people, she invested time to engage one-on-one with every single person throughout the year. That's commitment! That's Jenn's heart.This same servant's heart and warrior spirit led Jenn to seek her roots at the age of 40. She learned as a child that she was adopted but didn't seek her birth mother's identity until then. Tune in to this extraordinary story of her process for finding her birth mother and reuniting with her extended family. It's “never too late” to build family relationships.Watch at 12:30PM ……..June 14th, 2021 TPOVS:- When you focus on leading people instead of the work, the work will take care of itself.- If you focus on leading people instead of your own achievements, your effect will be multiplied- Being willing to engage in tough conversations gets easier each time you do it.- Seek ways to lift people up and show genuine interest in them- Always assume positive intent when working on a team- Understand the value of diversity in teams and relationships.

-From Cotton Farm to Worldwide Coach Training- As President of The Academies for Coach Training, Susan Britton is an expert in brain-based coaching. As she grew up working in her family’s large cotton farm, Susan learned the ethics it took to work 24/7. She says, “I was born to work hard, to show up and to be an entrepreneur like my family.” Aligning her love of music and sensitivity for people, Susan’s career began in music therapy. Now she’s an author of 7 books, an expert in brain-based coaching, and runs a profitable coach training academy.Here’s a story of a strong woman with a genteel manner who makes the point “you don’t have to be aggressive to win.” Tune in to hear how Susan uses her empathetic style to successfully run her large organization. Watch at 12:30PM ……..May 31, 2021 TPOVS:PAY ATTENTION TO THE STORY – THE STORY WE TELL OURSELVES.NOTICE THE STICKY THINGS IN YOUR LIFE. YOUR BIOLOGY DRIVES YOUR BELIEFS. YOUR BELIEFS DRIVE YOUR BEHAVIORS. IMPOSTER SYNDROM CAN IMPACT YOUR SENSE OF IDENTITY. HAVE BONE MARROW BUDDIES.

The Only Black Woman in Her Newsroom!Crystal Berger began her media career as a sports intern with CBS affiliate and went on to work as a national feature reporter and senior booking producer for the Fox News Channel in NY. Now she calls herself a Journalist turned Innovator. With awards gazoo (including NAACP Freedom Fighter Award, a Social Media Ambassador for the United Nations Foundation, another others) Crystal found a niche in media that’s hot. Her new company will connect podcasters and experts in any field with press media opportunities. Check her out at https://www.pinnaclevt.media/TPOVS:* Don’t stay with what’s safe. Find your purpose!* Hold tight to your gifts. Use them!* There are no boxes, so get out of yours.* If you have a vision in your heart, follow it with persistence, excellence & integrity.* If you have integrity it can bring you career longevity & success.* Being content can be good or bad. ask yourself if you’re being of service.

Quadriplegia at 17 to MD, Anesthesiologist/Critical Care PhysicianOne week before graduating from high school Jaffer Odeh was in a car accident leaving him with Quadriplegia. Determined to become a physician, Jaffer was released from the hospital into a wheelchair and out to class at University of Michigan. “Nothing would stop me,” he said.The willpower that returned him to class that day carried him through his years of rigorous medical training AND through hearing naysayers tell him to give it up! When they told him “you can’t” he gracefully said “I disagree.”Today he’s not only a successful Anesthesiologist and Critical Care physician—he holds the prestigious position of Associate Professor at UT Southwestern Medical School.This is an episode on PURE GRIT! Be inspired to believe in yourself & JUST DO IT!TPOVS:Don’t let someone stoke your fire. Just show them you can!Never give up when your purpose is clear.Be nice – even in times of conflictGive others the benefit of the doubtPractice active listening – hear them first!#DoingitRight #ValerieSokolosky #JafferOdeh #MD #Medical #Doctor #Leader #Healthcare #Expert #Dedication #HardWork #Leadership #Anesthesiologist

LEADERSHIP AGILITY & RESILIENCY If you are a leader of leaders, who do you go to? What are your greatest leadership challenges you’re facing differently now? What support do you need balancing family pressures while working from home? How can you continue to be stable during so many external fluctuations? How do you maintain hope? As Founder & CEO of Christian Life Institute and a practicing psychologist for many years, Kate Pang talks about the struggles leaders have as they prepare for the new normal. Her wisdom is grounded from experience in corporate life, as an entrepreneur and currently in her psychology counseling practice. Kate shared deep insight you won’t want to miss. Tune in and capture life’s truths. TPOVS:-Self-care is not selfish-We do not have time unless we choose to make time. (10:01)-You CAN have courageous conversations with your boss. (11:53)-Recognize where you DO have choices (15:41)-Resentments are like cancer cells. They’re killers! (17:46)

Carlos Vaz had $300 in his pocket when he arrived in the USA from Brazil to take anon-paying internship. With 4 jobs and night school, this grateful immigrant aspired for a better life in America. And wasn’t afraid to work for it.One of 9 kids Carlos understood what work meant. Early to rise, his dad knocked oneach door ONCE. “Let’s get to work” was the chant. Coming from loving parents whoraised the family with necessary disciplines, Carlos took that message at face value.Get up early, go to work and make yourself better in everything you do.Today he is CEO of a successful multifamily real estate investment company, has ledover $1.25B in real estate transactions, and has helped his company earn recognitionas a Great Place to Work and one of America’s fastest-growing private companies.Tune in for this modern story of one immigrant’s rise to achieve the American Dream.Teachable Points of View:- Humans are entitled to three things: get up early, get to work and make yourself better in everything you do.- Have gratitude for living in America. It you want to make it better, consider what YOU can do.- To have opportunities, you must pursue personal growth and learn daily.- Execution is not just doing – it’s doing things right.- Respect has no titles.- Everyone’s voice should be heard. Speak up!

What would you do if you suddenly contracted a rare disease that had no cure? Dr. David Fajgenbaum developed Castleman’s Disease during his 3rd year of Med School.Just prior he could bench press 375 lbs.—a healthy former football star and promisingdoctor. The disease almost killed him not once, not twice—but five times. That’s whenDavid decided to experiment on his own body in hopes of finding a cure.You won’t want to miss the most miraculous story ever to be featured on Doing It Right.Teachable Points of View:-Turn your hope into action with 3 T’s:1 – TOMORROW. What is it that you have been praying for, wishing for, hoping for? Whatever that is –2 – TEAM. Who do I have on my team that I can turn to, because none of us can achieve anything unless we have an amazing team working with us?3 – TODAY. What can I do today to get closer to what I’m praying for, wishing for, hoping for?-Think it, Do it!-WE’RE IN OVERTIME: Live every second-There’s power in humor: Laugh with people you love#Doctor #David #Fajgenbaum #Chasing #My #Cure #Author #Expert #Resilience #Action #DoingitRight #ValerieSokolosky #Inspiration #Education #Health #Lifestyle

Wendy Whiteman of Wendy Whiteman Law evolved her legal career as a prosecutor to navigating the needs of elder care. As she began her decade long journey caring for her mom, (“Ms. A”), Wendy was inspired to write her book as a practical guide for those with aging parents. It provides encouragement and lessens the fear for those families with similar challenges.Wendy enlightens us on:*How do you approach your parents and what should you say?*What can you do to secure the caregiving help needed?*Who will pay for caregiving?Tune in to hear her informative discussion for those of us facing the aging population’s often fearful and consuming needs of caregiving.Wendy's Teachable Points of View:*Lighten up and make it fun*Have candid conversations tempered with Love.*Plan ahead and do it right*Slow down*Ask for help and take it#candidconversations #parentingyourparent #agingparents #doingitrightpodcast #authenticleadership #leadershipdevelopment #valerieandcompany #valeriesokolosky #dallastx

COVID-19 Vaccine Questions and AnswersDr. Kevin Wheelan answers our questions about the Covid-19 vaccine.* Should I take the vaccine?* Which one?* How long will it last?* Will I have to take it every year?Dr. Wheelan is a cardiovascular expert heavily involved in COVID 19 research.Now that the vaccine is becoming increasingly more available to segments of the population, it can be confusing with mixed messages from the media. Dr. Wheelan helps sort things out for us.If you’ve been haunted by the myriad of advice out there, tune in and hear candid facts— not opinions!TPOVS:- Be your own boss so that your successes and abilities are reflected in yourachievements.- Reputation is hard to build and easy to destroy.- When sending an important text or email, let it sit awhile. Then come back to read itbefore you hit the send button.- Be the best YOU can be and be honest with yourself.- Never compromise your personal values, like honesty and integrity.#executivecoachdallas #careercoachdallas # businesscoachingdallas #executivetrainingdallas #leadershiptrainingdallas#BaylorDallas #bswhealthf

Now celebrating its 75th Anniversary, TDIndustries, Inc. mechanical construction and facilities services company has made the list of Best Places to Work every year since the awards inception in 1998.TD was the first company to embrace Servant Leadership! And what exactly IS Servant Leadership? You’ll hear Jack and I talk heart-to-heart about the tidbits of his life as a leader, husband and father.You’ll hear how TD was introduced to the founding visionary of the servant leadership movement, Bob Greenleaf. That story and others are golden nuggets of a life well lived that you’ll only hear on this podcast—just Jack and me sitting in our living room set – discussing things like:-How did Jack become friends with the first NASA astronauts?-What did he aspire to be when he grew up?-What was it like to come to work with his dad, Jack Lowe, Sr. (founder of TD)?-What were the best and worst times for being the CEO?-Who did Jack go to for support when he needed advice?-How did his dad start school de-segregation peacefully in Dallas?-How did TD survive the downturn of the 80’s with financial help from theiremployees?-How do you hold people accountable for operationalizing servant leadership?-Was it hard to retire after 52 years at TD?Tune in to hear this Legacy Leader share his life’s journey with us.TPOVS:-TRUST until people prove they are NOT trustworthy!-If WHAT you do is WHO you are – it’s hard to retire.-Have each other’s back…..take care of what’s in front of YOU and count on your buddies to take care of what’s in front of THEM.-Hold people accountable for two things: produce business results…andhelp those around you grow!-Play to each other’s strengths.#tdindustries #bestplacestowork #servantleadership #doingitrightpodcast #leadership #buildingtrust

Valerie Sokolosky revisits and reflects on her 99 segments – what she’s learned fromamazing guests across the US. All her featured guests have Made Their Mark & Make ItCount!With coffee in hand, she’ll candidly talk with YOU, answer YOUR questions, and showYOU the 4 “best of the best” shows.* One that inspired her* One that made her tear* One that was pure fun* One when she learned something totally newYou’ll see Valerie get surprised on this show! Let’s get real in her living room set. Tunein for our special anniversary 100th podcast.

Kate Weiser, owner of Kate Weiser Chocolate, discusses how she switched from being achef to her fascination with making chocolates, and how she rose in 6 years to being onthe coveted Oprah’s Favorite Things list as a Top 10 Chocolatier in North America.Kate almost lost her business during the 2020 Covid pandemic. She was forced todownsize her 35 person staff to 2, start over doing everything herself and painstakinglypull out the plugs to prepare for a chance to recover.#Chocolate #Chocolatier #Specialty #Business #Dallas #TrinityGroves #Texas #Oprah #Valerie #ValerieandCompany #Branding #Expert #Resilience #Influencer #kateweiserchocolate #oprahsfavoritethings #valentinesday #hotcocoabombs #leadershipcoach #personalbranding #inspirationbusiness #personalbrandingcoach #personalbrandingexpert #executivecoach #leadershipcoaching #executivecoachingforwomen #softskillsdevelopment #emergingleaders #presentationskills #valerieandcompany #valeriesokolosky #doingitrightpodcast

Sandra Joseph spent a decade in the Broadway production, Phantom of the Opera playing Christine Daa’e. As a keynote speaker she talks about the masks we wear in life and business and how they block us from creating the authentic connections we need to thrive.Now, here we are in a time when mask-wearing has taken on a whole new meaning. We are asked to cover our faces to take good care of each other. Yet, inwardly, it’s more important than ever to take off our masks to be real with each other. Listen to Sandra’s celebrity status stories and journey playing Christine on stage six nights a week, more than 1300 times, for 140 million people during her long run on Broadway. She’ll delve into her new message to the world—take off your mask and don’t be afraid to be seen as who you really are. PS – She married THE PHANTOM (Ron Bohmer!) You won’t want to miss this episode.TPOVS:1 - Persistence comes from your inner knowing. When you truly believe in your dream, it rarely is fulfilled like a bolt out of the blue. Do you feel it? Do you sense it? Then believe IN it. No matter how outrageous. It starts with belief in your dream and in yourself—knowing it will have obstacles. Takehold and take responsibility to keep moving forward.2 - Examine your “I could never” beliefs and question them. One of the signs you are onto something meant to be is that it often comes with a feeling that “I could never – that’s too big for me.” Don’t let that message stop you. Reexamine your beliefs and alter them enough to stop that negative voice.3 - Be willing to get out there unmasked – just be YOU. When you’re ready for a new journey, take whatever time you need to pray, meditate and think reflectively. Once you have the vision – be willing to wait for the right time. Expect to be vulnerable and even scared.4 - It’s the unmasking of ourselves that matters. When you look at what really matters in your life, you’ll see it’s more about BEING than DOING.

Best-Selling Amazon children’s author, Sandra Magsamen has written 60+ books that have sold over 5 million to date. As a featured columnist on Oprah.com, Sandra’s signature lifestyle book—Living Artfully—was accompanied by the television special, “Living Artfully with Sandra Magsamen.” Moms know Sandra by her soft, huggable children’s books including Looky, Looky and YOU.Tune in to hear us talk about how we can live artfully!

The first voice of SIRI…and Susan Bennett had no idea! Not until a friend told her!How that happened is intriguing.Susan was a favored IVR talent (interactive voice recording) who had recorded manyvirtual assistant and GPS voices. We talked about how HER voice was selected as theSIRI persona. You’ll hear the “behind the scenes” of what it takes to do theserecordings. Who knew she would be doing what’s called CONCANTONATION—that’sfascinating in and of itself!Don’t miss a minute of her story, which she now shares with audiences around theworld as a keynote speaker.Susan is a multi-talented woman who began playing piano by ear at age 4. Add to thather beautiful singing voice that led her to tour with celebrities including Burt Bacharachand Roy Orbison to name a few. She sang jingles for such clients as Coca Cola,Georgia Power and Kroger. And when you don the halls at Delta Airline hubs, you’llhere Susan’s voice steering you to the right gate.Tune in with ears wide open as Susan talks “Siri language” during our interview.TPOVS:1 – Follow Your Dreams, but don’t ignore other opportunities. You might fear thatyou will be type cast in one niche and not be given opportunities in other areas. Don’t letthat stop you. Doors might open in fabulous new ways you would never have knownexisted! 29:132 – Take chances. Try new things. You might be really good at something you don’texpect. You never know what positive things could happen. Keep trying and takingadvantage of every opportunity. 21:493 – Fight the fear! We all have it. Sometimes it helps us not do something incrediblystupid or dangerous. More often fear can keep us from moving forward because we’reafraid to fail, or we’re afraid to look stupid. Face those fears and move ahead.4 - You’re never too old to learn. You could learn early or in your late 60’s andbeyond. Stay excited .22:035 – Be realistic. If you’re 5’2” you’re probably not going to be a model. There’s aplace for all of us. We must know ourselves and find our way. Our pluses and minuses.Building cultures through authentic leadershipYour presence –– your communication — your brandSome things we can’t change. So, be realistic in your goals—know what you like to do.If you end up DOING what you LIKE to do, you’ll have struck gold. 26:09

When a woman tries to crack the male dominated medical industry – it’s never easy. Dr. Kathryn Waldrep and her partner Kim Vernon did what any determined, highly accomplished women would do. They started their own practice, went head to head and never looked back. Now they can boast as being the first female OB/GYN practice in Dallas.As an aside – when Dr. Waldrep entered the studio as my guest, she had been up all night delivering a baby – one of over 6,000 to date. Tune in to hear humorous stories as a working mother of 3, her challenges overcoming COVID restrictions and how she maintains her happiness quotient during stressful situations.TPOVS:-God has a calling for each of us. Following that calling is when we are most fulfilled 2:00-Pray before you do! No one is smart enough to effectively counsel others without divine help. 16:44-Don't expect that you can "have it all." There are always tradeoffs in making wise decisions you feel are best at the moment. 11:54-Always be willing to give 110%. As a physician, I am expected to be the MOST competent, the MOST caring, and the MOST prepared to serve others. You should approach whatever you do the same. Just do things right to the best of your ability. 9:05-Happy people are those who serve others. As humans, we all have times when we are downhearted-even depressed. The best medicine is to allow yourself to feel them, but only for a few moments. Then get up and find someone to serve. Making someone happy lifts your spirits and takes the sting out of self-pity. 22:00#DoingItRight #ValerieSokolosky #KathrynWaldrep #Doctor #Medicine #COVID #OB-GYN #Education #Expert #Podcast

“I kinda fell into construction.” So says Nikki Morgan, Executive Vice President atTDIndustries. Looking back 23 years she remembered the interview that landed her firstjob at TD as an executive assistant. It didn’t take long for her to be recognized foroutstanding talents and leadership capabilities that led to her current role.Nikki’s story is an example of successfully forging a path in the construction industrywhere currently only 10% are roles filled by women. Her message is clear – “don’t bemisconceived that trade workers need to be men.” Nikki takes pride in sharing howmuch opportunity and financial gain is available for women in the trade.Tune in as she speaks passionately about the many skills that women can learn andenjoy as they benefit from unlimited rewards and salaries.TPOVS:1 – To lead during Covid – stay in touch, be available. You never know how peopleare feeling. That will affect the work product, their family and everything down the linefrom that. - 20:152 – Be authentic, read the room and the situation. It’s one thing to be strong willedand assertive but understand the situation. As a woman leading in a male dominatedindustry, don’t be overwhelming. Pushing when you shouldn’t push doesn’t win you anyawards. - 21:473 – Never stop learning & write it down – take advantage of the training that’savailable. And if you don’t understand something, ask or go back and review whatyou’ve just learned. Never leave a point without understanding the full context. - 6:47 4 – Speed up technology Stay on top of it. You must push more and utilize what helpsyour company be efficient and competitive - 25:325 – Debunk the theory that “if you’re not in the office you’re not working.”Millennials have been telling us all along. We’ve all had a mind shift. Those who cancome back to the offices want to. 25:576 – If you need me, just pick up the phone! We’ve become so used to the back-to-back zoom meetings, don’t hesitate to call if need someone. - 32:247 – Be well. Take care of yourself every day. (you have this one) - 31:29#doingitrightshow #doingitrightpodcast #valerieandcompany #valeriesokolosky #TDStrong #TDIndustries #ServantLeadership #womenintrades #careersforwomen #femaleempowerment #constructioncareer #diversity #womeninconstruction

Is your company already a zombie company? As the saying goes, “what got you here won’t get you there.” Terry Jones is the authority in turning DISRUPTION into INNOVATON. He did that for himself, coming from a degree in history to working in marketing and IT at American Airlines to founding Travelocity and Kayak— all from “just doing it and doing it right!”Six months into becoming a travel agent, Terry did a successful startup. After several others, his company was sold to American Airlines leading him to become the CIO. That’s when the big opportunity came his way – taking a little department that was selling tickets online and turning it into a big department called Travelocity.Terry’s a curious kinda guy. That curiosity let him to continued entrepreneurial successes—from travel to the computing part of travel, on into marketing and IT.How did Terry learn such varied competencies and turn them into prosperous businesses? Tune in as Terry highlights his life’s mission is helping companies change that don’t change, revealing ways to stay alert to disruptions in your industry and turn them into a culture of innovation. Both the names of his two books, Disruption OFF and ON Innovation.WEBSITE: TBJONES.COMBooks available on Amazon: Disruption Off and On InnovationCampingandEducationFoundation.orgKenzieAcademy.comTPOVS:You gotta learn how to learn.Don’t let your “delivery muscle” be stronger than your “discovery muscle.”You have to take more risks.Kill projects, not people.As an employee with a good idea to share, you have to get through the bozonelayer.You must draw your own margins.Anyone at any level can innovate.

Mentoring Made It HappenClint Carlos hit the jackpot with mentors. Giving credit to their wise counsel Clint helped start 7 companies while studying Entrepreneurship at Brigham Young University.Already a serial entrepreneur, Clint started his first company in 8 th grade. He and his football buddies filled and sold sandbags to telecom and construction companies. What he learned about hiring and managing people, handling logistics and basic hard work served him well as he continued turning startups to step ups.As the youngest Partner at GALLUP, Clint worked and was mentored by Paul Allen, founder of Ancestry.com. That relationship led them to start SOAR, a technology platform dedicated to “uplifting humanity.” For them – this is their legacy project dedicated to using technology for good. It’s a platform designed as THE destination for human development. Soar’s offerings startwith connecting vetted coaches plus an audio AI based learning platform housing a plethora of interesting content.Tune in as Clint shares his leadership journey and lessons learned as a “serial entrepreneur” who has found his life’s purpose.TPOVS:14:58 Figure out your purpose before figuring out what to do22:33 Discover and play to your strengths. You have potential in something!7:57 Actively seek mentors, then create value for them.32:40 Make an ROI contract with yourself. Always contribute more than you take.

Want your message to have a massive impact? The secret lies in understanding the greatest piece of equipment on the planet – your brain. When we coach, teach, and lead how the brain learns best, change is easier, life is better, and we equip people to reach their full potential.Sherry Yellin is a brain-based learning expert. 20 years ago, Sherry became fascinated with how the brain learns . At the time, she was working with a group of manufacturing workers at a major communications company and realized that to inspire people and optimize entire organizations, they had to understand the underlying equipment …called the brain.It was a light bulb moment. And it turned Sherry toward a quest for studying how the brain learns best. That was then. This is now. She earned a Ph.D. and began her company – The Learning Connection.Let’s learn about our brain and how it learns …..from the expert, SherryYellin. https://lnkd.in/g6YyCaD.Get her free e-book here: www.sherryyellin.com/leadBe sure to subscribe and click the bell, so you don't miss it!To receive Valerie's Voice free monthly Leadership Tips and to learn more about her leadership programs and coaching, visit her website: https://valerieandcompany.com/ Listen and watch Doing it Right the Stories that Make Us- https://bit.ly/2E483Hx Subscribe, rate, and write a review on Apple Podcast- https://apple.co/2SHDDmo Subscribe on Google Podcast- https://bit.ly/2I8i6zn Follow Valerie Sokolosky Online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesokoloskyFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/ValerieAndCompany #valerieandcompany #valeriesokolosky #doingitrightpodcast #doingitright

Mark Johnson is not only the CEO of JP & Associates— a rapidly growing full-service real estate brokerage firm— he’s a HELLUVA Spartan athlete who never settles for safe. His book, One Helluva Move, is intended to help us get a grip on ways to heighten our effectiveness, hit new highs, and shatter old records.Who better than Mark to embrace these truths! He served our country in Desert Storm, he later took on climbing the world’s tallest free-standing mountain – Kilimanjaro, completed the Spartan tri-fecta, the LA Marathos and the world-famous Iowa border to border RABGRAI ride. Each of these is a HELLUVA accomplishment.Mark is still “running” as CEO of JP & Associates. He knows that these are unprecedented times and Mark is leading with an unprecedented style of grit mixed with grace. He’s learned how Keystone Habits carry over into all aspects of your life.Join us to learn more about keystone habits and other wits of wisdom from someone who has lived them to the fullest.TPOV's:1. The silent dream killer.2. Grit – It’s about abiding perseverance, adaptability, and flexibility.3. Parkinson’s Law: Work expands to the time given.4. Done is better than perfect!To receive Valerie's Voice free monthly Leadership Tips and to learn more about her leadership programs and coaching, visit her website: https://valerieandcompany.com/ Listen and watch Doing it Right the Stories that Make Us- https://bit.ly/2E483Hx Subscribe, rate, and write a review on Apple Podcast- https://apple.co/2SHDDmo Subscribe on Google Podcast- https://bit.ly/2I8i6zn Follow Valerie Sokolosky Online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesokoloskyFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/ValerieAndCompany

How does one become a celebrated fashion designer? What skills will get your noticed? How do you know the trends? What does it take to survive the Covid crisis or other economic downturns? These are some of the questions we asked Levi Palmer of palmer//harding iconic clothing collections.(Levi is offering YOU a 20% discount off your first order - sale or full price! To receive your code, email valerie@valerieandcompany.com)Palmer is joined by his mentor Jan Strimple, runway superstar for established designers like Carolina Herrera, Yves St. Laurent, Lanvin and Bob Mackie to name a few. In her current career as a premiere fashion event producer, Jan delights in mentoring young fashionistas who are affectionately called “Janterns.”As you hear these industry leaders delve into the “behind the scene” business of fashion, you’ll be mesmerized and entertained by their insights.Teachable Points Of View In This Episode:1: You don't always learn from only success 7:302: Learn to become a highly effective communicator 9:303: Stay adaptable - Things change quickly! 12:154: Stay transparent. Remain true to yourself and keep people informed 16:015: Plan for the worst. Always have a plan B & C 19:396: Be grateful to have been put through the fire and survived 26:267: Plan for the worst. Stay adaptable. 29:048: Stay transparent. Remain true to yourself and keep people informed 38:539: Be grateful to have been put through the fire and survived 39:03 #clothing #doingitright #clothing #womensshirts #Janstrimple #model #femalemodel #couturemodel #janstrimpleproductions #doingitrightpodcast #valeriesokolosky

Cardiologist Dr. Fahmi Farah comes from a culture where women are not typically encouraged to be leaders. Yet, that’s the story here. Dr. Farah’s strong will to become a doctor began when she witnessed first-hand a lineage of heart disease that prematurely took the lives of many family members.Fahmi comes from a lineage of strong women including her grandmother and her mother. Her mother was one of the first female supreme court lawyers in Bangladesh and has instilled a strong sense of leadership and independence in her. Today Fahmi runs her own Bentley Heart Medical Institute – named after her beloved dog.We talked about her life in NY as a gifted child who sang beautifully and discovered her artistic talent, while at the same time never losing site of her goal – to become a doctor. Now she’s taken this passion to the world stage as a founding director for Global Health Alliance – a platform focused on healthcare, education, human rights, women empowerment and disaster management.

Discovering his love for photography at an early age, Dewitt Jones is one of America’s top photographers. Twenty years with National Geographic photographing stories around the globe has earned him the reputation as a world-class photojournalist. As a motion picture director, he had two documentary films nominated for Academy Awards before he was thirty.Dewitt has spent the last 20 years speaking to audiences about the Power of Vision – using images and stories from his time at National Geographic. His newest VIRTUAL KEYNOTE has been intentionally designed during this Covid 19 time in history that has sent shockwaves through every organization in the country. In times like these, how can you inspire your workforce to move forward with optimism and confidence? https://dewittjones.com/pages/dewitt-jones-virtual-keynoteYou won’t want to miss our episode this week as Dewitt shares his wisdom from the depth of his soul.-His experiences from nature that taught him a sense of self-How he paddled 1100 miles across the coast of Japan-Ways to see what’s beyond what’s in front of you-Leadership lessons learned from shooting thousands of frames of film to get “the one right shot”-Mystical ways to live life abundantly

Is it possible to create intelligence that is digital based? Do you fear Artificial Intelligence? When did it begin? How will humans interact with AI ethically and innovatively? How far has it evolved toward the human experience? Will we have our own AI “buddy”some day? What are Smart Cities?Matthew James Bailey is a global pioneer of Innovation and IoT – the Internet of Things. As he consults with our US government and organizations, his knowledge will pique your curiosity about the evolution of AI in aiding decision making. It even beat the world’s champion in the game of GO!Not only is Matthew an expert in AI, he has co-founded the innovation development of Smart Cities. When living in a Smart City, you would be assisted in things like shopping with ready parking spots. Your City would be alerted when the waste containers are full and it would alter traffic when an accident happens. These ideas and so much more – from a man who is determined to maintain the ethics and free will of the individual.Fascinating subject from a fascinating expert. Stay tuned on Monday, August 3rd at 12:30PM CT#EvolutionaryAI #EvolutionaryEthics #AIEthicsTo receive Valerie's Voice free monthly Leadership Tips and to learn more about her leadership programs and coaching, visit her website: https://valerieandcompany.com/ Listen and watch Doing it Right the Stories that Make Us- https://bit.ly/2E483Hx Subscribe, rate, and write a review on Apple Podcast- https://apple.co/2SHDDmo Subscribe on Google Podcast- https://bit.ly/2I8i6zn Follow Valerie Sokolosky Online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesokoloskyFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/ValerieAndCompany

Comedian Tom Dreesen was a scrappy little boy with a shoe-shine box in South Chicago trying to make money for his 7 brothers and sisters. Tom later earned the right to front Frank Sinatra’s shows for 14 years. “It was like being in rarified air,” he recounts.What was it like to fly in his private jet all over the world? And stay in his home six times a year? You’ll find out as Tom describes the Frank Sinatra he knew – the man behind the scenes with stories not heard before.Tune in Monday at 12:30CT as Tom relates his life’s journey as a world-renowned Stand Up Comedian who worked with the greats, including David Letterman, Johnny Carson, and Sammy Davis, Jr.His new book, Still Standing: My Journey from Streets and Saloons to the Stage, and Frank Sinatra is available on Amazon.

Ollie Chandhok, President and Publisher of Dallas Business Journal says his multicultural family values have equipped him to lead the Business Journal during the Covid-19 debacle. A Canadian citizen whose father was from India and mother was from the Philippines, Ollie discusses how he has relied on his CAN-DO attitude to navigate the staff through these ambiguous times.“No one has all the answers,” says Ollie. “What I CAN DO is lead with transparency.” And that he is doing—sharing with his team not only metrics, but his thoughts and ideas. “I benefit from listening to my team. It’s empowering to allow them to share their thoughts. Hey, I have only one brain and I need 24 others to contribute. It helps them to own and thrive in their roles.” Put these together and Ollie is steering with trust, empowerment, and transparency!Now into his second year at the Dallas Business Journal, Ollie shares:-His journey from leaving his home in Toronto moving to the U.S. on both golf and academic scholarships-The secret to job transitions and moving cross country-What it was like to move from sales to his current high-profile leadership role-What is takes to be a successful leader in a new city-What’s most important about being plugged into the community-His vision for the future – professionally and personallyPlus, some unrevealed secrets!Don’t miss this episode with the President of Dallas Business Journal– OLLIE CHANDHOK!

What can we do when technology is moving faster than we are? Get over it! It always will!According to Kevin Cummings, Editor of NTX Inno , the startup community is accelerating at breakneck speed to develop unique products and services to enhance our faster, better, cheaper world . Young entrepreneurs are materializing to capitalize on the marketplace demands—and Kevin covers the scene every day. Join us to hear the innovative technology trends. To receive Valerie's Voice free monthly Leadership Tips and to learn more about her leadership programs and coaching, visit her website: https://valerieandcompany.com/ Listen and watch Doing it Right the Stories that Make Us- https://bit.ly/2E483Hx Subscribe, rate, and write a review on Apple Podcast- https://apple.co/2SHDDmo Subscribe on Google Podcast- https://bit.ly/2I8i6zn Follow Valerie Sokolosky Online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesokoloskyFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/ValerieAndCompany

Trisha Cunningham, President & CEO of N. Tx. Food Bank, reminds us that “hunger isn’t hidden anymore.” 40% of those in crises hunger are first timers receiving food. Texas has the 2nd highest number of people with food insecurity in the US – behind CA. Car lines are up to 2 miles long waiting to receive the more than 60,000 kits of food each week. A woman intent to be #1 in the car line, waited from 1:30AM until the food began distribution at 9AM.The stories are heartfelt and humbling. Yet, Trisha shares the hope that is grounded in her determination to overachieve in food delivery for those in need.Don’t miss hearing the stories of how the N. Tx. Food Bank’s innovation has been born from crises. Their processes, success and outcome will serve as a roadmap for others to follow in the future.To receive Valerie's Voice free monthly Leadership Tips and to learn more about her leadership programs and coaching, visit her website: https://valerieandcompany.com/ Listen and watch Doing it Right the Stories that Make Us- https://bit.ly/2E483Hx Subscribe, rate, and write a review on Apple Podcast- https://apple.co/2SHDDmo Subscribe on Google Podcast- https://bit.ly/2I8i6zn Follow Valerie Sokolosky Online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesokoloskyFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/ValerieAndCompany

Dr. Michael Brainard founded Brainard Strategy to help leaders more positively affect their employees’ experience at work. He figured that if he could influence change within one leader, that would have a positive ripple effect; thus, other people’s lives would be better, more productive, and more engaged.Now a consummate knowledge seeker, Michael learned discipline and work ethic through excelling in wrestling, then professional boxing while still in graduate school.Be sure to listen for the end when you’ll hear how this seemingly disparate background turned Michael’s direction to earning a Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology.To receive Valerie's Voice free monthly Leadership Tips and to learn more about her leadership programs and coaching, visit her website: https://valerieandcompany.com/ For a free gift visit: www.valerieandcompany.com/giftListen and watch Doing it Right the Stories that Make Us- https://bit.ly/2E483Hx Subscribe, rate, and write a review on Apple Podcast- https://apple.co/2SHDDmo Subscribe on Google Podcast- https://bit.ly/2I8i6zn Follow Valerie Sokolosky Online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesokoloskyFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/ValerieAndCompany

Dr. K. Shelette Stewart has over 20 years of leadership experience in teaching, strategic business planning, marketing, and business development with prominent academic institutions and Fortune 500 companies including Harvard Business School, The Coca-Cola Company and BellSouth Corporation/AT&T. She is a Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Program Specialist and holds a Doctorate in Business Administration.A graduate of Harvard University, Shelette currently serves in a leadership role with Harvard University, overseeing strategic partnerships with global corporations for Harvard Business School. She is also the principal and founder of Stewart Consulting, LLC, a business consulting and leadership development firm serving both corporate and non-profit clients.Shelette’s board memberships include the LEAD Program, New Hope & Compassion (NHC) for China, the Warren Holyfield Boys & Girls Club, and Morehouse School of Medicine – School of Public Health Visiting Committee. She is the recipient of The YWCA of Greater Atlanta & The Coca-Cola Company Salute to Women of Achievement Award and is available for Keynote Presentations, Seminars, Workshops, and Professional Consulting Sessions nationally and internationally.Her book is called "Revelations in Business": https://www.amazon.com/Revelations-Business-Connecting-Your-Purpose/dp/1512780987

In summer 2004 Shake Anderson entered the hospital wondering if he would die. A year later he beat the odds and entered rehab. That’s when Shake started making soul music that hit the top charts.Audiences are moved when this man starts playing his piano or guitar and singing from the depth of his toes. He’s more than an entertainer. He brings emotion that penetrates an audience and evokes the same feelings he’s experienced. It’s about life – and Shake performs what he’s lived.When asked how he defines Soul Music, Shake answered, “it’s music that comes from those deep recesses of my heart and reveals itself whether I want it to or not.” He’ll tell you that working as a musician today, he “does music and life.”A long-time friend, Carey Stinson knows the ropes of being an entertainer. Playing Barney, the Purple Dinosaur for two decades and now host of the podcast Purple Roads Podcast, Carey experienced Shake’s music and just had to meet him. Their special friendship ensued , which Carey explains on the show. He explains “I love people who inspire, who want to do something with their life. That is the essence of who Shake is—as a person, entertainer, father and husband. The real deal.”To receive Valerie's Voice free monthly Leadership Tips and to learn more about her leadership programs and coaching, visit her website: https://valerieandcompany.com/ Listen and watch Doing it Right the Stories that Make Us- https://bit.ly/2E483Hx Subscribe, rate, and write a review on Apple Podcast- https://apple.co/2SHDDmo Subscribe on Google Podcast- https://bit.ly/2I8i6zn Follow Valerie Sokolosky Online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesokoloskyFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/ValerieAndCompany

William Arruda never thought of himself as an Entrepreneur. Yet he built a successful personal branding business and has been credited with turning the concept of personal branding into a global industry.Being the Personal Branding guru that he is today began as he innately paid attention to what was around him. As a highly curious guy, William is attuned to little things in life that are interesting, unusual, thought provoking. On a particular day nearly 23 years ago, he noticed the front cover of Fast Company magazine. The headline read The Brand Called You: You Can’t Move Up If You Don’t Stand Out. The article urged readers to start thinking of themselves AS A BRAND! It went on to discuss how to identify your personal brand and use it to create greater success by standing out from the crowd.William was enthralled with the idea of teaching others to harness the power of authentic personal branding. As a marketing executive he had been branding companies. Why not do branding for individuals? William knew that the world of work was changing. No longer was it the norm to stay with a company for life. Mergers and acquisitions were on the rise, companies were downsizing, people were being riffed. William saw an opportunity to help individuals take charge of their own career by identifying their unique value their authentic personal brand.Leaving a well-paying job and an expat package that had him living in Paris, he focused on developing the Reach Personal Branding Company and is the co-founder of Career Blast TV. Today he’s an author, senior contributor at Forbes and motivational speaker on one topic— Personal Branding!Was this idea risky and foolish? Or was it a bold move to pursue his passion and change the world one person at a time?Listen to how William’s optimistic approach brought him success beyond imagination.Email: williamarruda@reachcc.comWeb: williamarruda.comreachpersonalbranding.comcareerblast.tvLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/williamarrudaTwitter: @williamarrudaForbes: forbes.com/sites/williamarruda/

Lucy Billingsley has made a name for herself through real estate, developing and managing commercial developments. A pioneer back in the late 70's, she gave Dallas a unique perspective in the industry by co-founding Billingsley Company with her husband and adding art to the building business. Among her most recognized real estate development diamonds are the Austin Ranch, Cypress Waters and the Arts Plaza campus in the Dallas Arts District.As a serious award-winner innovator and entrepreneur, Lucy quickly progressed into her next passion: the nonprofit world. Committed to making a difference besides in the urban space, Lucy got involved with several global entrepreneurship organizations that facilitate financial help and business education for communities in third world and war-torn countries. She enjoys inspiring, serving and advising younger generations proving that there's no cap to the skill set that one can collect.Today as a grandmother of eight, Lucy doesn't see a reason for slowing down. She stays active at the Tower Center at SMU and Council of Foreign Relations.Learn more about the work of those groups that are dear to Lucy’s heart:World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort WorthSMU Tower CenterTo receive Valerie's Voice free monthly Leadership Tips and to learn more about her leadership programs and coaching, visit her website: https://valerieandcompany.com/ Listen and watch Doing it Right the Stories that Make Us- https://bit.ly/2E483Hx Subscribe, rate, and write a review on Apple Podcast- https://apple.co/2SHDDmo Subscribe on Google Podcast- https://bit.ly/2I8i6zn Follow Valerie Sokolosky Online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesokoloskyFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/ValerieAndCompany

Early in her career running large organizations, Marie McCoy Zimenoff learned that “if anything could go wrong, it will go wrong.” Marie is the CEO of Career Thought Leaders, a global think tank for coaches, counselors, resume writers, and other professionals looking to stay up to date on trends, expand their practice, and guide clients to success.During Marie’s college years, she became acquainted with overcoming obstacles and learned invaluable life lessons that she has applied in her company. Just last year over 1,500 professionals graduated from the platform's courses, furthering their credentials and growing professionally.Now juggling career and life as a mom of two, Marie has gained a brand new perspective on the difference between control and persistence.In this episode we’ll discuss the keys to resilience and resourcefulness.To learn more about Marie, or Career Thought Leaders, please visit:Website: https://www.careerthoughtleaders.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareerThoughtLeadersTwitter: https://twitter.com/CareerTLLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/career-thought-leaders-consortium/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/careerleaders/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CareerthoughtleadersTo receive Valerie's Voice free monthly Leadership Tips and to learn more about her leadership programs and coaching, visit her website: https://valerieandcompany.com/ Listen and watch Doing it Right the Stories that Make Us- https://bit.ly/2E483Hx Subscribe, rate, and write a review on Apple Podcast- https://apple.co/2SHDDmo Subscribe on Google Podcast- https://bit.ly/2I8i6zn Follow Valerie Sokolosky Online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesokoloskyFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/ValerieAndCompany

Dr. 'Chip' Fagadau has an eye for excellence and a commitment to providing stellar patient service! In fact, his mantra is to “treat every person as if they are in your family.”As a prominent member of the Ophthalmology Community since 1983, Dr. Fagadau mentors his peers about the importance of soft skills in providing stellar customer service. It starts at the front desk and continues throughout the patient experience.A man of integrity, Chip says his clinical attitude was built into his character during his early years of Medical School. Having studied in prestigious institutions including Yale University, Baylor University Medical Center, and Johns Hopkins Hospital, Dr. Fagadau vividly remembers the pivotal moment when his teacher taught him the importance of "straight talk" and how that would shape his work ethic. In this episode Dr. Fagadau will share his expertise in optical health and explain which medical procedures are available to give eye opening and eye caring to our most prized possession ­– our vision.

Steve Gallegos (affectionately known as Stevie G) has achieved the impossible. At age 17, Stevie G joined the US Marines to escape his parents abuse. Being called “good for nothing” all his life caused him to consider options. His damaged ego deliberated suicide, but instead he chose joining the Marines. Stevie was at his lowest state of self-worth! Going through the stringent discipline in the Marines buoyed his self-esteem empowering him to show his leadership capabilities. When he entered civilian life his talents and grit steered him through a variety of successful careers including a police officer, a trial lawyer, a singer-songwriter/recording artist, internet start-up founder, and commercial photographer.Today, Stevie G believes we’re always reinventing ourselves. His experience has led him to the opinion that we are not necessarily designed to come to this planet and do only one thing! The time may come that we want to reinvent ourselves into the next best version of ourselves. And Stevie G. knows how to do that! His depth of compassion comes through as he shares WHY he now coaches executives through their “stuckness” into seeing new, purposeful direction.

What happens when two corporate high-achievers feel called onto a faith-based path? They shape for the better how Christians see their role in the workplace! After years of serving in leadership roles, Diane Paddison and Donna Skell took upon themselves to create a support network that enables and empowers people to live their faith and find their purpose.Diane is a former executive in companies including CBRE, ProLogis, and Trammell Crow Company. She currently serves as an independent director for two corporate and four not-for-profit boards.Fueled by the power of faith-based values in the business world, Diane has authored Work, Love, Pray and Be Refreshed ... a year of devotions for women in the workplace. This laid the foundation for 4word, a 501(c)3 organization to help professional women reach their God-given potential with confidence.Donna and her husband Anton previously owned and operated Cosmopolitan Lady with 600 employees generating $10M. Today she is the Executive Director for the 40 year old Roaring Lambs Ministries where she oversees all conferences and operations. Additionally, she is Editor and Compiler of the award-winning book series, Stories of Roaring Faith and co-hosts an international radio show called, “A Time to Dream.” Donna serves in an advisory position with the Fellowship of Professional Women and the Christian Women in Media Association.Tune into Monday's episode to learn how the power of faith can drive any professional to become their best self and greatly impact our society. To learn more about the organizations please visit:4wordwomen.orgwww.roaringlambs.org

A lifetime honoring the uniform and values of truth taught Major General Craig Whelden firsthand about leadership. During his 30 years serving in senior and executive positions in the U.S. Army, the U.S. Marine Corp, and in the corporate world, he brings to life his leadership lessons now told in a compelling and personal way. On U.S. soil, Craig managed and lived through many National Security emergencies (including 9/11) and helped shape the Department of Homeland Security into what it is today. After years of leading teams and successfully delivering projects under pressure, Craig decided to jump with both feet into his next challenge: to speak as an authority on leadership and performance excellence. Make sure you don't miss Monday's episode at 12:30 PM CT Live on Facebook and YouTube. Take notes on what 50 incredible years of leadership and life lessons are relevant today in whatever role YOU are in.

Willie Baronet- Stan Richards Professor in Creative Advertising at SMU, Founder WE ARE ALL HOMELESS Project Artist and Professor Willie Baronet has purchased close to 2,000 homeless signs since 1993. He uses this collection to create exhibits that raise awareness about homelessness.Willie’s passion for the homeless began over 20 years ago out of his own awkwardness and guilt he felt when ignoring people he encountered on the streets. He began his quest to understand it all. Why were these people homeless? Why did he feel this way? How could he change his feelings and views about homelessness? In 2014 Willie and three filmmakers drove across the U.S. buying signs and talking to the people behind them. This trek became a Prime Video documentary called Signs of Humanity. The news coverage of the trip resulted in 138M media impressions, was on the front page of Reddit, and an article picked up by the Associated Press was featured in media across the United States. One of Willie’s most memorable stories is from the streets of Philadelphia where he met Eddie Dunn, who was suffering from addiction, homeless, and disconnected from his children. In 2016, after a year and a half of sobriety, Eddie contacted Willie. Tune in to hear Eddie’s rise from hopelessness to happiness.

Carey Stinson played Barney the Dinosaur for 22 years!Can you imagine being an adult doing a 360-degree jump wearing Barney the Dinosaur’s 50-pound suit? That’s what Carey Stinson did for 22 years as the beloved Barney the Purple Dinosaur. At 23 years old, Carey was dubious of playing the role that had to include dancing—a talent he didn’t have. Wait ‘til you hear how he learned his craft and won the hearts of children around the globe. And here’s something you may not know. Barney the Dinosaur started out in Texas. Before gaining national and international fame, Barney began making appearances at birthday parties. Carey was the guy who entertained the children and eventually became the main Dino on stage and screen. In his long running character role, Stinson toured the world while appearing seven seasons on the TV show Barney and Friends. It was this experience that inspired Carey’s passion for spreading love and inspiration through photography and now a podcast—Purple Roads. The show features guests sharing moving stories from the world of children’s entertainment and pop culture. Today, you’ll find Carey using his talent as a professional photographer who loves to capture the true roots of Texas in his fine art photography. His work is displayed in Sparrow’s Gallery in Denison, Texas.

Every child deserves to find his greatness. Byron found his through a mother who fortified his confidence even while struggling within an abusive marriage.Byron Sanders, President and CEO – Big Thought – shares his challenging childhood living in an abusive home in South Dallas. As a youngster Bryan instinctively learned how to help his mother through her struggles. In turn, she fortified his confidence and unlocked his creativity to discover how wide the world could be and that he had a place in it. Now he is on mission to enable under-resourced young people reach their potential through an innovative, multifaceted approach to education. To receive Valerie's Voice free monthly Leadership Tips and to learn more about her leadership programs and coaching, visit her website: https://valerieandcompany.com/ Listen and watch Doing it Right the Stories that Make Us- https://bit.ly/2E483Hx Subscribe, rate, and write a review on Apple Podcast- https://apple.co/2SHDDmo Subscribe on Google Podcast- https://bit.ly/2I8i6zn Follow Valerie Sokolosky Online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriesokoloskyFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/ValerieAndCompany

Dr. Nancy Vish has made a career out of touching other people's hearts...literally. In 2002, she helped open Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital and serves as its president and chief nursing officer. A lifetime of work has helped her lead the hospital to state and national renown.Dr. Vish has built a culture of safety and quality. "We spend a lot of time selecting just the right people for the job," she says.While the personal, hands-on approach is always important to building a great culture with patients, Dr. Vish says they're also looking to the future and building better treatments and results through data. She says working alongside AI can help make healthcare better, and do it faster. It's just one of the ways that Dr. Vish is committed to doing more than just enough to get the job done.To receive Valerie's Voice free monthly Leadership Tips and to learn more about her leadership programs and coaching, visit her website: https://valerieandcompany.com/Listen and watch Doing it Right the Stories that Make Us- https://bit.ly/2E483HxSubscribe, rate, and write a review on Apple Podcast- https://apple.co/2SHDDmoSubscribe on Google Podcast- https://bit.ly/2I8i6znFollow Valerie Sokolosky Online:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/…/valeriesokol…Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ValerieAndCompany

Jason Alba knows how a job search “should” work. He learned a major lesson during his epic failure-of-a-job-search in early 2006. After having a successful start in his IT career, Jason found himself an unwilling participant in the job market. In 2006 it was supposedly a "job seeker's market."Jason quickly found that a "job seeker's market" does not mean the job search will be easy or short. His experience left him frustrated— feeling like a failure. Not someone to take that lightly, Jason determined to learn from his experience. By using his software and project management skills, Jason created a sales tool for job selection.Thus was born his app affectionately called JibberJobber, the first tool that allowed a job seeker to manage and organize a job search. The tool developed as Jason’s understanding of job search, career management, personal branding and networking evolved. JibberJobber went from a tool to track a job search into a tool that has helped tens of thousands manage multiple job transitions during one’s entire career.Today Jason manages his Utah business while he and his wife raise their family of 5 children. Tune in to learn from Jason’s experience PLUS receive two free offerings he will share on the show.

Alzheimer’s – how can you help the caregiver? Having lost his wife of 60 years, Gene Vezina tells the story from Kay’s first diagnosis to the end. He gently says, “The mind may fade but the heart never forgets.” Gene’s grace is evident as he tells the ups, downs and even periodic humor. His chronicle is captured in his enlightening book, “Dementia of the Mind, Not of the Heart.” Not only is it his journey, it’s a guide for anyone dealing with this devasting disease.Listen to Gene’s leadership lessons from a career in pharmaceutical sales and how some of them helped him through this difficult stage of his life.To order, “Dementia of the Mind, But Not of the Heart: A Caregiver's Journey”, go to https://bookstore.perimeter.org/perimeter-favorites.

She’s a leader with an “anything is possible” attitude that uplifts those around her. Robin Daniels is an innovative and passionate marketing communications leader who thrives in mission-driven organizations. Feeling blessed with her successes, a motivation to inspire others drew her to higher education. Her focus on building authentic relationships allows her to connect genuinely with those around her— learning from them and sharing her insights with others. When she’s not running the McMurry University brand as VP of Marketing & Communications, she’s literally running! She motivates and inspires others every time she hits the pavement. Her drive, and “anything is possible” spirit, has allowed her to run 15 half marathons! Robin’s inspiration comes from her favorite quote by Audrey Hepburn. “Nothing is impossible. The word itself says I’m possible.” #leadership #career #DoingitRightPodcast

Scott Miller knows what it’s like to fail. He was demoted from his first leadership position after only three weeks—and that’s just one of the several messy management experiences on his two-decade journey to leadership success.Scott’s not alone. Everyone fails. But something sets Scott apart; his transparency and willingness to openly share his story in a way that is immediately relatable. His new book Management Mess to Leadership Success illuminates what Scott’s real-life experiences have taught him. If you have failed and struggled with what’s next, don’t miss this podcast. Scott will disclose how his success has been honed by FranklinCovey through years of research that illustrate how to rise when you fail and how to survive (even thrive) as an unfiltered leader.

TD, a Member of Fortune’s “Legends” list of companies that made the “100 Best Companies to Work for” list for 20-plus years, is an American facility, services and construction company that provides mechanical services for the lifecycle of a building. For almost 70 years, TD has embraced a culture of Servant Leadership, and continually seeks “trusted partner” relationships with customers, subcontractors, and internal Partners. Learn more at www.TDIndustries.com.Denton Independent School District has been committed to providing a quality education since it was founded in 1882. The school district is one of fastest growing in North Texas with four comprehensive high schools, eight middle schools, 23 elementary schools, two early childhood centers, an alternative high school, an advanced technology complex and other specialized schools and centers. Learn more at www.DentonISD.orgDr. Wilson will shed light on the importance of the school environment contributing to the mission of Denton ISD in educating and empowering lifelong learners. Denton ISD and TD have worked together for more than a decade to provide facility solutions that creates an optimized learning environment all while increasing energy efficiency.

AJ Javed is one of the youngest assistant vice presidents at Comerica Bank, now serving his customers in the new, fully automated Snider Plaza Dallas Branch. This pilot enterprise aligns with the DRC’s focus on supporting the launch and growth of innovative ventures in the Dallas Region.To learn more, subscribe to Dallas Innovates online news platform – a collaboration of the DRC and D Magazine covering what’s new + what’s next in Dallas – Fort Worth innovation.https://dallasinnovates.com/AJ’s story began as an eager 19-year-old from Pakistan who entered America with only 100 Euros and an eagerness to start a new life. From day one AJ took nothing for granted. Without ever grumbling that he had no bed nor means for buying a car, he landed his first job as a teller at Wells Fargo Bank. Riding his bike 15 miles each way was no hill he couldn’t climb. He was focusing on the opportunities afforded to him in the United States.Comerica Bank recruited AJ eight years ago where he continues to be recognized as an annual top performer year after year.

Most of us keep a to-do list. Lt. Colonel Allen West keeps 3x5 cards ready to pull from his jacket to share poignant leadership points of view. A combat veteran and Christian constitutional conservative, we often see him on national television sharing his wisdom and knowledge of our constitutional values. During our show you’ll hear personal stories of his life defined as one of service, sacrifice and commitment to our country. Colonel West is a man who practices his strongly held belief that each of us wake up every morning with three things to hold and cherish: Our Honor, Character and Integrity. Tune in to hear Colonel West’s personal side as a husband, father, mentor and disciplined athlete who is a Master scuba diver, motorcyclist, avid distance runner and in his spare time enjoys cheering his beloved Tennessee Volunteers.

Jeff Crilley is an Emmy Award winning television anchor who now finds joy in his second act as CEO of Real News PR firm—an all journalist employed public relations and communications organization.With a solid foundation of faith and dedication to making a difference in his industry, Jeff built the firm’s culture calling it “TGIM” (Thank God it’s Monday).In his words, “My company is built on employees who use their creativity to wow and amaze our clients.”As CEO and Founder of his multi-million dollar firm,Jeff is proud of building a culture where staff fervently run the company with a drive to work, serve, thrive and innovate; I.e. doing it right …as they exhibit their commitment to excellence.

A simple device can change your child’s life. Renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Steve Byrd uses his God given instincts to develop a solution that corrects an infant's misshapen ears. He invented the EarWell - trademarked, patented world-wide - a non-surgical, no pain, easy fix IF parents act immediately.

Heritage Counseling & Consulting’s research in Bio/Neurofeedback helps families who struggle with mental health and emotional wellness. Brandi Sinclair, founder of the practice, says her focus is on promoting professionalism and forward thinking in the field of psychology—for every client regardless of age.“My motivation in founding our practice 15 years ago was to specialize on the total well-being of our clients and patients. Today, my husband and our twos sons are involved in our family-owned business as well as a team of highly skilled professionals in counseling, assessment, and psychiatry. As a people developer, I get my energy from seeing families learn skills to navigate challenges we all face today.”

David Cottrell describes his leadership legacy as Grace upon Grace. As president and CEO of CornerStone Leadership Institute, David authored over 30 best-selling books before he wrote his personal life story! Grace Upon Grace gives us practical insights how God’s grace has encompassed his life from the depth of despair to the heights of notoriety. Listen how he’s come through each stage recognizing the grace he’s been given. To receive Valerie's Voice free monthly Leadership Tips and to learn more about her leadership programs and coaching, visit her website: valerieandcompany.com

Learn from Eric Strafel, President/CEO of Aviall, a Boeing Company & Vice President of Supplier Management for Boeing Global Services. His immersive leadership uses tools such as the common whiteboard to unlock uncommon transformation. Eric’s radical leadership style engages an entire workforce and fosters a transparent and inclusive workplace. As Eric says, when you connect people to the bigger vision and let them determine strategy, sustained success follows.

For someone who didn’t have the same opportunities as granted to others, Todd Williams had mentors who told him about doors he could open when he had no idea there were even doors there. As The Commit Partnership's CEO & Chairman, Todd is now in a position to help transform education that impacts the future of underprivileged children and raises the quality of their lives.Take notes as you listen to Todd impress upon us why he believes that life is more about significance than success.

As a lobbyist for 30 years, Mary Jackson’s job has been to gain an audience with legislators in order to influence and enlighten their thinking that might affect the industry she represents.Do lobbyists get a bad rap? Listen as she explains the services they provide and how she has remained a person of integrity who is definitely “doing it right.”

Lighting is the business. Bringing light into her company is Debbie’s purpose. As Oncor Electric’s Chief Customer Officer and SVP-HR, Debbie Dennis has created exceptional customer service that connects people and communities. It is her belief that anyone can influence others. Listen as she shares what makes a good influencer & how to coach employees to success.

Remembering from age 6, Judy Hoberman heard messages like, “girls don’t do this,” or “girls don’t do that.” That led her to become an advocate for women in leadership as she speaks and writes on how to be treated equally, not identically. To receive Valerie's Voice free monthly Leadership Tips and to learn more about her leadership programs and coaching, visit her website: valerieandcompany.com.

In E49 Valerie Sokolosky and I talk about here book "Do it Right" The Stories That Make Us. We talked about being Grateful, Giving yourself permission, and being true to yourself, as well as dressing for success. Find Valerie Sokolosky at valerieandcompany.com.The BS of Bob Schmidt podcast featuring entrepreneurs, business and marketers this time around, talking without Fox News contributor leadership. Brander and author of eight books including doing it right. 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Well I better either read some more or get on the computer or watch some television or do something in order to figure out you know something so that we can always learn something for the day really relevant for you and what you did Bob you so many people you gotta be so knowledgeable about so many things you will ask a lot of questions. I talk to people that are much more knowledgeable than myself as why you're my guest. Well, so what's the one with the where where what should we be wearing when were out doing things that matter if it's like Christmas is coming up so wearing something to ask company Christmas party is probably different than wearing something to a networking situation. Share: very simple minded person simple answer to that cell. How do I want to be. How do I widely seen what I want to give in this situation. For example, I was at a luncheon today for an organization. Nine in the organization is full of people. 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Yes, what's expected and respected anything for me and always easy to wrong and a nice shirt and a pair of slacks and honestly Nalgene nice dark press genes are are great and younger you're right person you're with jacket. Maybe the car to throw on walking with and then take off right. I guess it's easier to be a man and when it comes to dressing up and it would be for you or my wife or other women that are listening but actually thank you for that. People need help right now you have a good point Bobby many options with women, and so I will still say no jacket. The game even for a woman Blau or sure whatever you throw in jacket on, you immediately raise the bar the same philosophy in the way does a sweater work in place of the jacket for woman letter works just fine. Bring down a little bit, but it still in between jacket and some great letters out there this year. What is notice to that more women are wearing those scarves, the endless scarf. If you don't mean that. It's like one piece. The circular thank you for sharing our car for a woman can be a great three you can. Where are all kind of different way. Yes, there is that continuous circular scar in all kinds of shapes and scarring for women are I would Google go on YouTube and search for ways to where scar is out there showing you different way to tie scar that you can take one out and throw different guards on. You know for different situations are really a whole new jewelry like and three. So the book is called do it right and I'm sorry for getting it wrong earlier. Do it right. Part of it is about about what to wear part of it. You mentioned is networking. What was the third part, people don't like the word I know person. So why should I write. I believe it does you think that are not. We are a much more casual than most except Wall Street if you're on Wall Street, you're on Wall Street to be much more engaging companies are doing everything I can to drive engagement in one of the things that they are finding that by walking around as a leader and being more engaging themselves in having a dress code. The old dress code being more business casual and some industry. I will say I'm just getting ready to go to sample Florida Power & Light which is called here and now they bring me every year to do it today program on exactly what I'm sharing with you because they want their from director level they want their people to address with a jacket yes taken off when you're in the office that they still want that professional that Florida Power & Light don't really have to know what the industry is and what that company. Let me assist them because we we we both know that the way people dress is different than it was like when my dad was working. It's different that it was when you know when when we are growing up. Does that mean that the quality of work is slept at all because of that, you know, because of the slacking of the dressing. That does make a difference when someone get a little slovenly with the business casual right people in the company back and say what a business class will look like all over the ballpark. In fact, I actually wrote that I mentioned for one of them is called business-class school clarify please read some that some people have like you have to specify close toed shoes because some people would show up to work in those flip-flops are second toes because it didn't say it's a comfortable shoes but not safe for you know not not those flip-flops, though I couldn't believe that I'm telling you the true story here. I always do. Being asked to come into a law firm downtown law firm and they said I want you to just walk around and you can observe before we bring you in what we are bringing you and I'm sure their lawyers. Some of the women did not flip flop, but those clogs have a business is on and clogs don't know what we don't know don't know what they don't know you got to tell them if they business casual that look like my bike now going to an inventor to a party or to the job interview. Business casual table that look like you say, we don't know we don't know because my dad would always say that we are arguing about the kid to be like you know what you don't know and I remember when I turned about 16 or 17 Valerie I looked minimum like your dad. You're right. I don't know what I don't know but you don't know what you don't know how to shut them up. I went to my book and opened up the table of contents what other things like wine okay travel I put in something on different abilities, working with people with this ability, international etiquette are common sense things are probably a lot of people don't have as a regular thing. One of my best friends is disability so I know how to deal with people disabilities but what comes like wine and things like that. I'm not really sure when it comes to international types of etiquette. I have no clue whatsoever because I haven't had that experience well. The book is called the right. You also mention it is about networking to so what's the proper way to go out network with somebody happen to other people and certainly have to me when you walk up to a group fully people will contact and smile, which means which body language is saying come on right right time when I would walk up to a group. I don't know anybody in this whole conference and I walked up to the group and they're all busy talking to each other. They probably been talking to each other for a while and no eye contact or welcoming body language happened. Smile at somebody and turn and leave. That's about all you can do that when you are able to walk up and someone welcomes you in a sort that being said, and not on my and people are gracious and most people are someone will welcome you mean more and give you that opportunity to say something but don't feel like you have to just walk in and start conversing because you don't you can learn a lot more frankly listening, then doing all the talking, sitting there listening sometimes you might get uncomfortabl

In E49 Valerie Sokolosky and I talk about here book "Do it Right" The Stories That Make Us. We talked about being Grateful, Giving yourself permission, and being true to yourself, as well as dressing for success. Find Valerie Sokolosky at valerieandcompany.com.The BS of Bob Schmidt podcast featuring entrepreneurs, business and marketers this time around, talking without Fox News contributor leadership. Brander and author of eight books including doing it right. The, the stories that make us it's Valerie Sokolowski and I've had Valerie in my radio program many times and I can't believe he actually married into that last name when I met my wonderful Bobby many years, my name would grant and I'll never forget the first time I met him I thought and thought with all my goodness you know what Bobbitt goal setting to take you a while to figure out how to spell it or that such that's so true, so much talk a little bit about doing things right is the name of the name of your latest book is a doing it right and so how do we actually do it right. Is it possible to do things right there by one thing the name of the book is right. You can either do it only do more things to write about in terms now I'm doing a lot of professional workshops around the country so I'm talking to emerging leaders who are wanting to know just part of it. They want to know what kind are appropriate or not. We both know, times change networkers to read my legacy program, put them all in a book called why we book it just can't can't can't can't About the different areas so you long time to put together this book of tips information timeline with an audience. I will ask them to write down your top three question in each of those categories and from court came to book Bob matter what level of person their career path I can talk to college. I can talk to recent college grant I can talk to CEO Christian will now see what should I wear or should I approach someone that cocktail party when I wish I weren't there in the first place. Likely QUESTIONS including all learning all absolutely. If there's a day that goes by that I don't learn. I tend to myself. Well I better either read some more or get on the computer or watch some television or do something in order to figure out you know something so that we can always learn something for the day really relevant for you and what you did Bob you so many people you gotta be so knowledgeable about so many things you will ask a lot of questions. I talk to people that are much more knowledgeable than myself as why you're my guest. Well, so what's the one with the where where what should we be wearing when were out doing things that matter if it's like Christmas is coming up so wearing something to ask company Christmas party is probably different than wearing something to a networking situation. Share: very simple minded person simple answer to that cell. How do I want to be. How do I widely seen what I want to give in this situation. For example, I was at a luncheon today for an organization. Nine in the organization is full of people. So I wore business looking out that I certainly wasn't in business casual. I had a nice really nice jacket and shirt underneath it and my and I looked trendy but professional and so I dressed that way this week will go to party. I'm going to one weekend, much more casual, and go party. So I'm jacket a business jacket. I'm going to be in a letter for the work, great color that I know looks good so just stop and think what I want to give to the people I'm getting ready to be involved in things to do when you're not sure. Back to first of all what I said earlier. Who are you meeting with right know what is there hell of a big company would be different than a small business down the street and so forth and still think about the message you want to get to that person would expect respected right person would have in mind okay right that makes a lot of sense. Yes, what's expected and respected anything for me and always easy to wrong and a nice shirt and a pair of slacks and honestly Nalgene nice dark press genes are are great and younger you're right person you're with jacket. Maybe the car to throw on walking with and then take off right. I guess it's easier to be a man and when it comes to dressing up and it would be for you or my wife or other women that are listening but actually thank you for that. People need help right now you have a good point Bobby many options with women, and so I will still say no jacket. The game even for a woman Blau or sure whatever you throw in jacket on, you immediately raise the bar the same philosophy in the way does a sweater work in place of the jacket for woman letter works just fine. Bring down a little bit, but it still in between jacket and some great letters out there this year. What is notice to that more women are wearing those scarves, the endless scarf. If you don't mean that. It's like one piece. The circular thank you for sharing our car for a woman can be a great three you can. Where are all kind of different way. Yes, there is that continuous circular scar in all kinds of shapes and scarring for women are I would Google go on YouTube and search for ways to where scar is out there showing you different way to tie scar that you can take one out and throw different guards on. You know for different situations are really a whole new jewelry like and three. So the book is called do it right and I'm sorry for getting it wrong earlier. Do it right. Part of it is about about what to wear part of it. You mentioned is networking. What was the third part, people don't like the word I know person. So why should I write. I believe it does you think that are not. We are a much more casual than most except Wall Street if you're on Wall Street, you're on Wall Street to be much more engaging companies are doing everything I can to drive engagement in one of the things that they are finding that by walking around as a leader and being more engaging themselves in having a dress code. The old dress code being more business casual and some industry. I will say I'm just getting ready to go to sample Florida Power & Light which is called here and now they bring me every year to do it today program on exactly what I'm sharing with you because they want their from director level they want their people to address with a jacket yes taken off when you're in the office that they still want that professional that Florida Power & Light don't really have to know what the industry is and what that company. Let me assist them because we we we both know that the way people dress is different than it was like when my dad was working. It's different that it was when you know when when we are growing up. Does that mean that the quality of work is slept at all because of that, you know, because of the slacking of the dressing. That does make a difference when someone get a little slovenly with the business casual right people in the company back and say what a business class will look like all over the ballpark. In fact, I actually wrote that I mentioned for one of them is called business-class school clarify please read some that some people have like you have to specify close toed shoes because some people would show up to work in those flip-flops are second toes because it didn't say it's a comfortable shoes but not safe for you know not not those flip-flops, though I couldn't believe that I'm telling you the true story here. I always do. Being asked to come into a law firm downtown law firm and they said I want you to just walk around and you can observe before we bring you in what we are bringing you and I'm sure their lawyers. Some of the women did not flip flop, but those clogs have a business is on and clogs don't know what we don't know don't know what they don't know you got to tell them if they business casual that look like my bike now going to an inventor to a party or to the job interview. Business casual table that look like you say, we don't know we don't know because my dad would always say that we are arguing about the kid to be like you know what you don't know and I remember when I turned about 16 or 17 Valerie I looked minimum like your dad. You're right. I don't know what I don't know but you don't know what you don't know how to shut them up. I went to my book and opened up the table of contents what other things like wine okay travel I put in something on different abilities, working with people with this ability, international etiquette are common sense things are probably a lot of people don't have as a regular thing. One of my best friends is disability so I know how to deal with people disabilities but what comes like wine and things like that. I'm not really sure when it comes to international types of etiquette. I have no clue whatsoever because I haven't had that experience well. The book is called the right. You also mention it is about networking to so what's the proper way to go out network with somebody happen to other people and certainly have to me when you walk up to a group fully people will contact and smile, which means which body language is saying come on right right time when I would walk up to a group. I don't know anybody in this whole conference and I walked up to the group and they're all busy talking to each other. They probably been talking to each other for a while and no eye contact or welcoming body language happened. Smile at somebody and turn and leave. That's about all you can do that when you are able to walk up and someone welcomes you in a sort that being said, and not on my and people are gracious and most people are someone will welcome you mean more and give you that opportunity to say something but don't feel like you have to just walk in and start conversing because you don't you can learn a lot more frankly listening, then doing all the talking, sitting there listening sometimes you might get uncomfortabl

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