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274: Do You Want to Be Virtually Unstoppable?!

November 30, 2020 Leave a Comment

You cannot serve from an empty vessel. —Eleanor Brown On Today's Episode: It is Catalyst University week! Carla and I walk through the amazing line up of speakers How going virtual allowed us to create even more impact I have attended a lot of conferences throughout my life, and I am convinced that the lineup of speakers we have for Catalyst University this year is the most impactful lineup any conference has ever seen! If you do not have a  ticket yet, there is still time … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, Carla Sones, Catalyst University, communication, development, growth, high performance team, high performing team, leadership, leadership development, podcast, professional development, purpose, Ron Kitchens, Southwest Michigan First, unstoppable, virtual conference

266: How to Light Your World Afire with Passion and Purpose

October 5, 2020 1 Comment

Every day you spend paralyzed by fear is one less day that we get to experience the gifts you have to give. —Liz Forkin Bohannon On Today's Episode: I talk with Liz Forkin Bohannon about changing the world through social entrepreneurship Liz is the co-founder and co-CEO of Sseko Designs, which provides college opportunities for women in East Africa. Why Sseko Designs has lit Liz's whole world on fire with passion How truly listening was the key to entrepreneurial success … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, Beginner's Pluck, Catalyst University, changing lives, development, growth, leadership, leadership development, Liz Forkin Bohannon, mission, podcast, professional development, purpose, Ron Kitchens, social entrepreneurship, Southwest Michigan First, Sseko Designs

265: Building a Visionary Brand That Will Stand the Test of Time

September 28, 2020 Leave a Comment

An organization can’t please every human being every time. But it never hurts to try. —Horst Schulze On Today's Episode: I talk with Horst Schulze, co-founder of the Ritz Carlton hotels and legend in the service world. Building a consistent, visionary brand What role the selection and hiring process plays How Horst wants to be remembered If you're looking for insights from a leader in the service industry who has founded world-famous culture and branding principles, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, Branding, Catalyst University, customer experience, customer service, development, growth, Horst Schulze, leadership, leadership development, podcast, professional development, Ritz Carlton, Ron Kitchens, service industry, Southwest Michigan First

264: Is It Possible to Change the World and Stay in Love?

September 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

If we change the world and lose our family, we lose. —André and Jeff Shinabarger On Today's Episode: I am joined by André and Jeff Shinabarger, wife and husband dream team authors of Love or Work Why burying your immediate needs builds resentment and discontentment The importance of having your partner be your cheerleader and sounding board Knowing the difference between listening and truly hearing your partner André and Jeff are no strangers to juggling career, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, andre shinabarger, authors, Catalyst University, development, growth, Jeff Shinabarger, leadership, leadership development, love or work, podcast, professional development, Ron Kitchens, Southwest Michigan First, storytelling, working couples

263: When Can You Take the Step from Side Hustle to Full-Time Career?

September 14, 2020 1 Comment

We forget the amazing lessons we learned and how much we grew then. We forget that as the battle got worse our stories were getting better.  —B.T. Harman On Today's Episode: I talk with B.T. Harman, storyteller and creative consultant We talk about how B.T. went from working in corporate America to making his side hustle his career His 2 big questions to ask: Am I still being challenged? Am I still adding massive value? How B.T. prepared himself to jump into … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Podcasts Tagged With: Always Forward, B.T. Harman, Catalyst University, Catlick, development, Entrepreneur, growth, leadership, leadership development, leap of faith, podcast, professional development, Ron Kitchens, side hustle, Southwest Michigan First, storytelling

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