Something Extra with Lisa Nichols

Join our CEO Lisa Nichols as she interviews leaders from around the world to share their stories and show us what it takes to influence, encourage, and be a true leader in our daily lives.

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Episode 278: Empowering Women and Embracing Neurodiversity in Tech w/ Kimberly Martin

Join Kimberly Martin, EVP at Mastercard, as she shares insights on leading globally distributed teams, advocating for women in tech, and fostering inclusivity for neurodiverse demographics. With over three decades of industry experience, Kimberly emphasizes the importance of analytical skills and strategy in driving organizational success. She also champions the cause of inclusivity. Tune in to gain valuable insights from Kimberly’s career journey and discover how to leverage diversity and innovation in today’s business landscape.

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Episode 277: Investing in Your Own Growth w/ Sarah Petty

Sarah Petty looks through everything with a boutique lens. After leaving corporate America, she founded the Premier School For Advancing Your Portrait Photography Business because of the lack of educational institutions offering what photographers need to be profitable and successful in the industry. Listen in to find out how investing in herself – and her relationships – helped Sarah pull off boutique excellence.

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Episode 276: Rediscover What It Means to Play w/ Kristi Herold

Need more play in your life? Meet Kristi Herold. Best-selling author, professional speaker and award-winning CEO & Founder of JAM, Kristi is obsessed with building “workPLAYce cultures.” What started as a lifestyle business has grown through 10+ acquisitions into one of the world’s largest adult recreational sports league providers. In her book, “It Pays to PLAY,” Kristi helps organizations playfully connect with their teams and see improvements in retention, engagement, and innovation. Check out our episode and then close the laptop, step away, and play.

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Episode 275: Leading Beyond Boundaries w/ Jana Merfen

Whether training for a triathlon or leading the transformation of a cross-functional business unit, Jana Merfen truly gives it her all. When she was recruited into one of the top professional services firms as a new college graduate, little did she know that within 14 years, she would be named among Ingram’s “40 Under 40” executives for exhibiting the highest levels of integrity and community engagement. Listen to Jana share stories about her ascension to Chief Technology Officer, and see how she pushes companies and teams into new realms.

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Episode 274: Balancing Motherhood, Career, and Tech w/ Jen Wischnowsky

Join an inspiring conversation with Jen Wischnowsky, a technology leader at Ameren, to explore her journey from finance to data transformation. Jen shares insights on navigating the challenges of motherhood alongside a successful career, all while driving the charge in Robotic Process Automation and other exciting technologies. Get ready for a candid conversation filled with practical wisdom and inspiration.

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Episode 273: Learn How to Believe Like Ted Lasso w/ Coach Donnie Campbell

Meet Coach Donnie Campbell, a high school math teacher and basketball coach from Kansas, whose life took an unexpected turn when he became the source of inspiration for actor Jason Sudeikis and his world-famous persona, Ted Lasso. Discover how Donnie’s wisdom and positivity influenced Jason’s character during their time together on the basketball court at Shawnee Mission West. Donnie shares insights around his core values and the enduring impact of believing in yourself…and those around you.

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Episode 272: Breaking Through Your Comfort Zone w/ Michelle Greene

By pushing herself to achieve excellence, Michelle Greene has risen from a data analyst to chief information officer for a leading healthcare institution. With over two decades of global tech expertise, she places a premium on servant leadership, a people-first culture, and equipping her team to drive innovation. Learn from Michelle’s inspirational journey and her vision for fostering kindness and collaboration.

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Episode 271: Become a Leader Worth Following w/ Jeremie Kubicek

The best-selling author of “Making Your Leadership Come Alive” – among other popular titles – Jeremie Kubicek is a living model of encouragement and ideas. Learn more about his background building companies across the world, and find out why he believes that the secret of leadership is knowing yourself and your tendencies.

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Episode 270: Nurturing Teams for Tech Success w/ Jess Evans

An IT executive with an exceptional record driving digital transformation, Jess Evans’ energy is infectious. She has built a distinguished career spanning diverse sectors like supply chain, consulting, banking, insurance, and higher education. Tune in to find out why Jess says ‘Caring is an element that separates not just good leaders, but great leaders.’

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Episode 269: Empowering Fatherhood and Driving Change w/ Roland Warren

President and CEO of Care Net, Roland Warren is a prominent advocate for the importance of fatherhood in America. His unmatched dedication to empower men for this pivotal role is evident in both secular and faith-based groups. Check out his discussion with Lisa for tips on leveraging your vision, strategic abilities, and determination to bring about change.

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