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Something Extra
My name is Lisa Nichols, and I have spent the last 30 years as both the CEO of Technology Partners and as the mother to Ally, our daughter with Down syndrome. Down syndrome occurs when someone is born with an extra chromosome, but for Ally, her “something extra” goes beyond her DNA. She is one of the funniest, kindest, mostly joyful people you have ever met. Learning from Ally has taught me to look for the “something extras” in everyone I encounter. Join me as I interview leaders from around…
Episodes
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The Notion of Servant Leadership w/ Jim Cavellier
Jim Cavellier, joins Lisa on our 50th episode as he dives deep into the importance of making your employee's goals your goals and the most pressing priorities…
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The Concept Most Misunderstand w/ Rabbi Yonason Goldson
TEDx speaker, author, world traveler, and Rabbi, Yonason Goldson, shares "3000 years of wisdom" with lisa on this week's eye-opening episode. Guest Links…
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Contagious Connections w/ Dan Isom
Former St. Louis Chief of Police and current Executive Director at REJIS Commission, Dan Isom, joins Lisa and walks us through his detailed background from the…
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The Balance of Delegation and Retaining Authority and w/ Gary VonderHaar
Gary VonderHaar, an Executive Vice President at Mastercard, joins Lisa and touches on bringing your authentic self to work, desiring growth, and the balance it…
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The Realities of Commitment in Leadership w/ Lee Paris
Lee Paris, CEO at Meadowbrook Capital, LLC, Joins Lisa as they talk about what to do after your dreams fall through and growth through the most difficult times…
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Finding Empowerment Through Rest w/ Scott Kuehl
From leading a Top-100 US marketing agency to coaching leading CEO's, Scott Kuehl, Founder and President of BrandResolve, details a thorough look at a varied…
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Leading Others Into Greatness w/ Jennifer Povlitz
Division Director of one of Wall Street's largest firms, Jennifer Povlitz, talks about leading a division with revenue of over a billion dollars, the…
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The Freedom Found in Setting Boundaries w/ Jeff Johnson
4th-generation CEO, Jeff Johnson, joins Lisa and shares how seeds planted by those before us can affect people for years to come. Guest Links: Jeff's LinkedIn…
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Empathetic Leadership w/ Krister Ungerbock
Through multiple languages and the desire to understand people, Former CEO turned Author, Krister Ungerböck, shares how to connect with people across all…
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Believing in Something Bigger Than Yourself w/ John Kramer & Marc Braun
Marc Braun and John Kramer, President and CEO of Cambridge Engineering, Inc, show how focusing on something bigger than yourself and bringing dignity to what…
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Powered By Hope w/ Teri Greige
From her experience with the Ironman competition to adversities she overcame from her battle with cancer, Author and Speaker, Teri Griege, shares a personal…
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Showing Up for Others With Contagious Passion w/ Justine Froelker
With her trademark humor and contagious passion, Bestselling Author and Speaker, Justine Froelker, shares her personal story of overcoming real adversity and…
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Showing Up as Your Best Self w/ Linda Haberstroh
Now the President of Phoenix Textile Corporation, Linda Haberstroh continues her Mother's legacy of pioneering innovation and leading people to the best…
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Using Your Voice for the Betterment of All w/ Dana Lorberg
Dana Lorberg, Executive Vice President of Mastercard International, discusses the impact that parents have on our lives, the importance of your voice, and the…
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Something Extra w/ HBA Live Panel
With an exceptional panel of industry-leading experts, Lisa moderates a discussion on digital health and the far-reaching effects it has on people. Featuring…
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Turning Your Team Into a Family w/ Claire Kellett
Emmy award-winning reporter, Claire Kellett, stops by the show and shares both her stand-out story of going after her passions and the key to continuous…
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Leading With Courage w/ Mark Thom
Mark Thom, CEO of MiTek Industries (a Berkshire Hathaway company), shares how to celebrate the value in people and to equip the next generation of leaders…
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The Outpouring of a Purpose Driven Life w/ Trina Clark James
From seeing the rebirth of one of the most influential company's in the world, to changing the course of her life in a BIG way, Trina Dyan Clark James shares…
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Something Extra w/ Women In Technology Live Panel
In this special episode of the Something Extra Podcast, Lisa is joined by 4 leading technology experts in the discussion of Artificial Intelligence. Credits…
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Staying The Course With Curiosity and Anticipation w/ Dan Roberts
Listen as Dan Roberts, CEO of Ouellette & Associates, shares his 30 years of IT and leadership experience with 7 secrets of the greatest leaders in the…
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The Ability to See People Where They're At w/ Khalia Collier
Khalia Collier, Owner & General Manager at St. Louis Surge Women's Professional Basketball, tells how taking people to the next level and bouncing back from…
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The Three H's of Leadership w/ Carla Bailey
Carla Bailey, Senior Leader of Learning and Organizational Development at Washington University, joins Lisa to talk about how to not only become a leader --…
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Building Resilience That Lasts a Lifetime w/ Ed Corno
Ed Corno joins Lisa on the show to talk about emerging technologies and the future of how businesses interact with tech. Guest Links: Ed's LinkedIn IBM…
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The Fruit of Servant Leadership w/ Cindy Owens
With a lifetime dedicated to the betterment of people, Cindy Owens, CEO of the American Red Cross of Missouri and Arkansas, shares how serving others leads to…
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The Critical Component of Leadership w/ Meredith Knopp
Former Army Captain turned STL FoodBank CEO, Meredith Knopp, brings an unconventional look into leadership on this week's show. Guest Links: Meredith's…
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Speaking the Language of Millennials w/ Kerry Goyette
This week Kerry Goyette talks about the key to motivating your employees, how to speak the language of Millennials, and "The Age of Choice" in the workforce…
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The Plot Twist in Being Influential w/ Judy Sindecuse
Judy Sindecuse, A Harvard Law graduate with over 100 portfolio companies, joins Lisa on Today's episode. Guest Links: Judy's LinkedIn Capital Innovators…
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Giving The Uncomfortable Yes w/ Orv Kimbrough
On Today's episode, outgoing CEO of United Way of Greater St.Louis and new CEO of Midwest BankCentre, Orv Kimbrough, shares the most powerful words you can say…
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Unlocking the Potential of Those Around You w/ Jim Swanson
Jim Swanson, Global CIO for Bayer AG, joins Lisa and shares his 30-year's worth of IT knowledge and why he thinks people are crucial to the planet's long-term…
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The Impact of Sharing Your Success w/ Robert Teschner
Check out the life-changing story of Top Gun pilot, Robert Teschner, as he shares about his unprecedented fighter pilot career and taking his life back from…
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Leadership That Impacts The World w/ Dena Ladd
Today show features Dena Ladd, former fashion industry pro turned policy advocate with Missouri Cures. Guest Links: Dena's LinkedIn Missouri Cures Credits…
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Earning Trust w/ Sharon Fiehler
Sharon Fiehler, Former CAO of Peabody Energy & Founder of ABC to CEO, joins Lisa as she shares how she went from Germantown to the C-Suite of a Fortune 500…
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The Key to Influencing Others to Rally Behind Change w/ Danny Ludeman
Danny Ludeman, former CEO of Wells Fargo Advisors, joins Lisa this week to talk about when to change careers, the problem with prisons, and how to get an…
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The Necessity of Self Improvement w/ Jim Daly
Joining Lisa on this week's episode is Jim Daly, President of Focus on the Family, where they discuss the necessity of continual self-improvement, overcoming…
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The Endurance it Takes to Last w/ Cindy Kay Olson
Cindy Kay Olson, former CHRO at Enron joins Lisa to talk about the rise and fall of a Fortune 7 corporation and the endurance it takes to last. Guest Links…
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The Life-Changing Power of Networking w/ Adrian Bracy
This week Lisa is joined by former NFL executive and current YWCA CEO Adrian Bracy. Adrian shares what its like to work with for three different teams, the…
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The Animal You Should Want to Be w/ Jack Lannom
Jack Lannom, Founder of People First, talks with Lisa about what kind of animal you should want to be, what it's like to be a Kung Fu Grand Master, and the…
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Why You Need an Inner Circle w/ Judy West
On this week’s episode Lisa is joined by Judy West, Pastor from The Crossing Church in St. Louis, MO. Judy and Lisa talk about why Fortune 15 companies hire…
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The Need For Boundaries in Leadership w/ Dr. John Townsend
Lisa sits down with Dr. John Townsend to talk about setting good boundaries, finding your blindspots, and one of his favorite stories, "The Well." Guest Links…
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Something Extra Podcast w/ RISE Panel of Women Leaders in Technology
Lisa moderates a panel of female tech leaders on a variety of topics including their "something extras". Featuring Jennifer Hopper, Michelle Kaufman, Holly…
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The Extraordinary Power of Treating Your People Like Family w/ Bob Chapman
Bob Chapman, CEO and Chairman at Barry-Wehmiller Companies joins Lisa on the show to talk about growing up in Ferguson, reconnecting with his father, and why…
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Prioritizing Intelligence w/ Dr. Richard Blackaby
Dr. Richard Blackaby joins the show to talk about his family and his work. Guest Links: Dr. Blackaby's LinkedIn Blackaby Ministries International Experiencing…
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Thinking Differently Through Tech w/ Hunter Muller
Lisa sits down with Hunter Muller, President and CEO of HMG Strategy, to talk about his "Mad Man" father, the value of the CIO, and thinking differently…
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Legacies That Last w/ Rick Lytle
Rick Lytle joins the show to talk about the legacy his parents have left him, the importance of goal setting, and what it's like to be a CEO's CEO at the CEO…
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The Tenacity That Every Leader Needs w/ Lethia Owens
Lethia Owens joins the show to talk about dropping out of high-school, putting the right people in your life, and the tenacity that every leader needs to…
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Reaching a Million Leaders w/ René Vidal
Author, CEO, and Six-Time NCAA Tennis Champion René Vidal joins Lisa to talk about his father, morning routines, and his audacious goal of reaching one million…
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Making 'Him' Your Something Extra w/ Steve Green
Hobby Lobby president and author Steve Green stops by the show to chat with Lisa about his family, faith, and business. Guest Links: Steve's LinkedIn Museum of…
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Daring to Serve w/ Cheryl Bachelder
Cheryl Bachelder, author, speaker, and former CEO of Popeyes joins Lisa to talk about life after fast food and how to defy expectations and and dare to be a…
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How a Spice Grinder and Small Loan Changed The World w/ Atul Tandon
Atul Tandon joins Lisa to share how his story intersects with Opportunity International and how a spice grinder and small loan changed the world. Guest Links…
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The Power of a Red Pencil w/ Maxine Clark
Maxine Clark joins Lisa and as they discuss Maxine career, her mother, and the power that a red pencil can have on a child. Guest Links: Maxine's LinkedIn…
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Something Extra Podcast: Trailer
A first look at the new podcast Something Extra, hosted by Lisa Nichols! This season Lisa sits down with leaders from across the United States of both for…