Voice Of Influence

Equal Opportunity Schools (EOS) mission is to strengthen educator and system leader capacity to break down barriers to increase access, belonging, and success in rigorous college and career-prep secondary school courses for students of color and low-income students so that they may thrive in their postsecondary pursuits and life goals. Eddie is passionate about issues of social justice and educational equity. He is deeply committed to closing the opportunity gap for underrepresented youth and is proud to be an active member of his community. Eddie has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Seattle University and a Juris Doctorate from Thurgood Marshall School of Law. Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/252 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Did you know that the questions you ask yourself drive your thinking? In today's episode, Dr. Marilee Adams shares the difference between a Learner Mindset and a Judger Mindset, the Choice Map, and what makes a quality question.   Dr. Marilee Adams is an award-winning author and pioneer in the fields of inquiry-based coaching, leadership and organizational culture. She is CEO/Founder of the Inquiry Institute, a solutions and performance-focused company providing consulting, coaching, training, keynotes and eLearning. She is the author of the best selling book Change Your Questions, Change Your Life: 12 Powerful Tools for Leadership, Coaching and Results. Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/251 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

From resigning to quiet quitting, corporate leaders are trying to figure out how to keep people around and interested in their work, all the while struggling to feel engaged themselves. It's unrealistic for a leader to inject energy into their team and have it be sustainable. It's impossible for a supervisor to demand energy from their team and be successful. So what can be done to improve engagement?   In this episode, Andrea explores individual reasons for quiet quitting and how important it is for us each to find our own spark - the pleasure of living that makes us human.    Insights Paper with the Dynamics of Influence model  Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/250 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact  

Today we have Nicole Kalil, speaker and author of the new book, Validation is for Parking: How Women Can Beat The Confidence Con. Nicole Kalil’s passion for eliminating gender expectations and redefining “Woman’s Work” is both what keeps her up at night, and what gets her up in the morning. An in-demand speaker, leadership strategist, respected coach, and host of the “This Is Woman’s Work” Podcast, her stalker like obsession with confidence sets her apart from the constant stream of experts telling us to BE confident. She actually tells how you build it, and gives actionable tools – not just stories – to BECOME confident.    Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/249 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Dr. Judith Rich worked in the transformation and coaching industry for over 40 years before she wrote the book "Beyond the Box: Lean Out, Break Free, Rise Up!" at the age of 76. Then last spring she started The New Beyond podcast at the age of 80. Join the conversation between Judith and Andrea as they discuss the impact of generational trauma, how to move beyond the expectations you have on your life, and the value of staying a life-long learner.   * Dr. Judith Rich's website * The New Beyond podcast  * Book: Beyond the Box: Lean Out, Break Free, Rise Up!   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/248 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Dr. Akhtar Badshah is Chief Catalyst at Catalytic Innovators Group, where he advises organizations and individuals to catalyze their strategy focused on social and philanthropic investments. {A seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in international development, managing a corporate philanthropic program and co-founding a global nonprofit for social enterprise, Dr. Badshah led Microsoft’s philanthropic efforts for ten years, where he administered the company's community investment and employee contributions.} --Take out for Twitter   In this interview we discuss his recently published book: Purpose Mindset: How Microsoft Inspires its Employees and Alumni to Change the World Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/247 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Trust is something that is built or torn down based on how we interact with one another. Randy Conley is the co-author of the book Simple Truths of Leadership with Ken Blanchard. In this conversation with Randy shares the unique value of trust in relationships and teams, what extending trust looks like for servant leaders, and how to build instead of erode trust as a leader.   Simple Truths of Leadership  Leading with Trust- Blog   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/246 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Matthew Dicks is the author of Someday Is Today and nine other books. A bestselling novelist, nationally recognized storyteller, and award-winning elementary school teacher, he teaches storytelling and communications at universities, corporate workplaces, and community organizations. Dicks has won multiple Moth GrandSLAM story competitions and, together with his wife, created the organization Speak Up to help others share their stories. Speak Up Storytelling Podcast http://www.MatthewDicks.com Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/245 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Naz Beheshti is the author of Pause. Breathe. Choose.: Become the CEO of Your Well-Being. She is an executive wellness coach, speaker, Forbes contributor, CEO, and founder of Prananaz, a corporate wellness company improving leadership effectiveness, employee well-being and engagement, and company culture. Clients include Google, Facebook, Nike, JPMorgan Chase, First Republic Bank, UCSF Health, and Columbia University. Her work has been widely featured in the media, including CNBC, Forbes, BBC, Yahoo, Entrepreneur, Inc., Fast Company, and many more. Naz also cofounded Rise2Shine, a nonprofit helping to alleviate the suffering of young children in Haiti.   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/244 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Turning a culture around can be a daunting task for any leader, but it is a challenge worth taking. In this interview with Joni Wheeler, Senior Vice President of Talent and Enterprise Solutions at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska, we discuss practical ways to encourage human connection and maintain culture in a hybrid environment. Joni also shares her unique experience turning around a company culture, and how the shift prepared her, the leadership team, and employees to turn inevitable layoffs into a "launch," helping employees find new jobs and careers. Stick around until the end when Joni shares the inspiring story of how she went from surviving to thriving as an 11-year-old at camp.    Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/243 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Did you see the images coming out of NASA recently? In this episode, Andrea talks about the amazing feat of the successful Webb telescope creation, launch, and set-up; relates the experience of seeing these clear images of space with the importance of presenting a clear and compelling vision as a leader; and shares her personal reflections on what a privilege it is to be alive.   The James Webb telescope had 344 'single point failures' before launch. Then, success   NASA’s Webb Reaches Alignment Milestone, Optics Working Successfully   James Webb Space Telescope and 344 Single Points of Failure   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/242 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

How does a Fortune 150 company approach getting buy-in on an enterprise level? Why is it so important for emerging leaders to socialize their ideas for change? Why is diversity and inclusion so important for the company and communities they serve?    Scott D. Moore answers these questions and addresses leadership from the perspective of a corporate executive, state chamber executive board member, and former elected state government official. Moore is the Senior Vice President-Corporate Relations and Chief Administrative Officer for Union Pacific Railroad. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/241 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

How does a global intelligence analyst and defense strategist approach leadership communications? Join us as I talk with Karalee Picard, Ed.D., the Chief of the Intelligence Director's Action Group at U.S. Strategic Command. In this interview, Dr. Picard discusses her research into best practices for getting buy-in on change. She also shares from her experience persuading analysts to implement a new process that has been used for over a decade to help predict global change scenarios. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/240 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Dr. Bradley Ekwerekwu (eck-where-eck-woo) hails from Arlington, Texas, and currently resides in Omaha, NE with two sons-Vincent and Avery.    He currently works with the Learning Community of Douglas and Sarpy Counties and relies upon personal discipline, attention to detail, and teamwork in his daily travels. “Dr. Brad” joined forces with the Men Against Domestic Violence Action Coalition as the Education Chair. This appointment allows him to influence various learning environments in efforts to share his research, provide empowering education, and actively engage individuals in 'community' action plans. Drawing from various lived experiences, Dr. Brad has decided to continue to spread influence and motivation toward healthy relationships and progressive mindsets. The MADVAC mission is near and dear to his heart and mind, and powers his efforts toward reaching young men and boys.   In this interview, Dr. Ekwerekwu shares his personal connection to his life's work in mentorship and education, the before/durin

BONNIE LOW-KRAMEN is a highly sought-after TEDx speaker, teacher, and founder and CEO of “Be the Ultimate Assistant,” a curated training solution for corporate leaders and assistants creating synchronous and thriving work environments. She serves as a consultant to the World Administrative Summit and is the author of Be the Ultimate Assistant: A Celebrity Assistant's Secrets to Working with Any High-Powered Employer. Much of her work in this space is rooted in over 25 years of experience as a Personal Assistant to celebrity actor couple Olympia Dukakis and Louis Zorich. She is passionate about bridging the gaps in professional relationships, and elevating employees – especially women – by fostering equal and respectful collaborations.   In this interview Bonnie shares why we should stop using the word "boss," the importance of cultivating a workflow and system that is customized to the specific assistant-executive partnership, and her perspective on the real reasons people quit. Learn about how our Team

What opportunities and challenges are mid-market companies facing in 2022? And how do their CEO's view post-pandemic leadership? Today we're wrapping up our Mid-Market CEO interview series and highlighting three key takeaways from the insights they shared.  Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/237 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

As founder and managing director of CFO Systems LLC, Brett Frevert has helped clients  grow their businesses through a variety of innovative methods. He has an extensive resume of providing financial leadership to successful companies across the Midwest including SIRE, New Balance Commodities, Transgenomic, Heron Lake BioEnergy, AXIS, Capital, First Data, Grubb & Ellis, and Deloitte & Touche.  He draws upon his abilities to create, describe, and execute a vision as well as his communication and mentoring capabilities to provide expert assistance for premier businesses interested in growing and thriving in a challenging economic environment. CFO Systems is a team of CFO’s, controllers, bankers, accountants, finance, procurement, and human resources directors offering our clients practical experience. They’ve led clients through mergers and acquisitions, turnarounds, restructuring, spend management, steep growth, capital raises, organizational changes and more. Our clients rely on us to be objective pa

What are the driving forces behind creating a valuable company? In this interview Marla DiCarlo, CEO of Raincatcher, shares insights from her experience helping business owners prepare to sell their businesses. She shares attributes of a scalable business model, 8 factors that drive the value of your business, and the importance of being prepared with a risk mitigation plan.   Raincatcher helps rapidly transform small to medium-sized businesses into companies that are built-to-sell, and in turn help buyers find remarkable enterprises in which to create their own legacy. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/235 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Jill Ellsworth is the founder and CEO of Willow Industries. She is a creative and dynamic serial entrepreneur, with a proven track record of building and scaling companies in the health and safety sector. Jill has a background in science and consumer safety. As a Registered Dietitian with a Master of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science, she began her career in the food and beverage industry. She built and sold one of Santa Barbara’s first cold press juice companies, Vibrant Earth Juices, which resulted in her being named Female Entrepreneur of the Year in Emerging Business by the Santa Barbara Women's Economic Ventures group. In 2015, Jill founded the beverage distribution company, Vibrant Earth Distribution, which launched the first alcoholic kombucha brand in Colorado. Jill sold her second company in 2016 to a larger, local beverage distribution company, and after noticing a market opportunity to strengthen health and safety standards in the legal cannabis industry, she shifted her energies to

Have you ever left a meeting wondering what the plan really is and how the team will know if it's successful? Have you ever asked someone to complete a task and you end up wondering if it was completed?    There is an art to using opening and closing communication loops and there are consequences, as well. In this episode Andrea breaks down three different kinds of communication loops that are often opened up without closure, leaving people confused and feeling disrespected. Learn what to watch for and how to improve your communication loop culture at work. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/233 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact