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Leadership is Personal Podcast w/ Kevin D Wright

Tired of the same old soft-stepping BS on tough issues? That"s if they"re addressed at all. Not here! - Kevin is bringing you real-world solutions to real-world challenges. - Not telling you what you’ll hear everywhere else, or even what you want to hear. - Kevin’s hitting real challenges head-on, like only he does. - He tackles the tough stuff in plain english without spin, making it easy for you. And sometimes you may not like it. Hint: It takes extreme pressure to make a diamond. Growth is

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31:40

Baker Tilly Partner, Rachel Polson Shares Her...

Leadership is Personal Podcast w/ Kevin D Wright ·

2019/07/18

My Dad used to love to sing his favorite song in church, "Let The Life I Live Speak For Me." What will the life you lead say about you? After talking with Rachel Polson, Partner at Baker Tilly, I get the sense that she hopes the life she lives and legacy she leaves, speaks for her. Are you a woman leader that wonders how other women lead? Are you a man that thinks the rules of the game are the same for all of your contemporaries? Ever wonder what the conversation is when leaders go behind closed

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18:25

22 surgeries and 16 years after a head-on drunk...

Leadership is Personal Podcast w/ Kevin D Wright ·

2019/06/21

In the blink of an eye, Sadie's life was tragically changed. And yet somehow, her path forward was also created. After 16 years and 22 facial reconstruction surgeries, it's become simply part of Sadie's story. Out of this story, Sadie now passionately leads the Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge "Know the Truth"substance abuse prevention program. She is responsible for the organization visiting over 160 schools. We're never too young to teach and never too old to learn. Listen in to Sadie's story of

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32:46

Never About Favor, But Parity. Greg Cunningham Tells...

Leadership is Personal Podcast w/ Kevin D Wright ·

2019/05/17

Massive, complex and ever changing... You ever wonder what leading diversity is really like in major corporations? US Bank's Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Greg Cunningham brings life to brands. The consummate story teller leans in, sharing his perspective on the work. He shares why he thinks diversity is always about making space for people different than you and working across that difference for a common goal. It's always a pleasure to sit down with GC and gain his perspective

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29:34

Former Head of Strategy for Principal Financial...

Leadership is Personal Podcast w/ Kevin D Wright ·

2019/04/18

Former International Consultant turned Head of Strategy for Principal Financial Group, has again taken the leap into the entrepreneurial "deep end" as the President & CEO of Signature Health. This episode is filled with extremely insightful content for those thinking of making the jump from the corporate structure into an entrepreneurial endeavor. Having been an entrepreneur here in the US and in the United Kingdom, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and proven insight. He gives

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34:57

Serial Entrepreneur Goes Inside - Ricardo Johnson II...

Leadership is Personal Podcast w/ Kevin D Wright ·

2019/04/04

Extremely connected serial entrepreneur takes his talent for identifying the right players, to marry with the right opportunities to deliver MARVELous results to Marvel Citizen. Ricardo Johnson II is simply a strategist's, strategist. He's the guy behind the scenes that illuminates the vision, and brings all the right players together to make magic. But few know he's even been there because he doesn't stick around for the cameras. When I talk about this guy, I simply say, "Those who know, know."

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34:42

Entrepreneurial Thinking, Execution and Being Your...

Leadership is Personal Podcast w/ Kevin D Wright ·

2019/03/28

Rarely do we get the opportunity to hear the ins and outs from people that have reached the pinnacle in the corporate structure as well as played very large as an entrepreneur. Corporate executive, turned one of the largest Applebee's franchise owners in the country, and back. He's been a President as well as CEO of multi-billion dollar organizations, Anton shares his boomerang journey between corporate and entrepreneurial endeavors. One of The Leadership is Personal Podcast's most listened to

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23:29

What You Need To Think About Before You Walk Away.

Leadership is Personal Podcast w/ Kevin D Wright ·

2019/03/21

Welcome to Season 3 of The Leadership is Personal Podcast. We are starting the season talking with individuals that are either Entrepreneurs that have left their corporate roles or once took the leap, and have returned to the corporate structure. For many, it is a romantic notion to "be my own boss." However, many step out without a real sense of the mindset and knowledge of the amount of dedication, sweat and yes, sometimes tears it takes to make it. It's more than a notion and definitely not for

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34:31

This Sh*t Ain't Black & White! Dr. Rudder Dishes On...

Leadership is Personal Podcast w/ Kevin D Wright ·

2019/02/22

It's nuanced and necessary. But it's not black & white. This is a hard one to peg. I try to give you a bit of what we discuss here, but Dr. Rudder leaned in on so many areas of our patriarchal society. Covering men, masculinity and having to answer tough questions on the roles we've played in silencing women. Is it the privilege of men that's created the necessity for a #MeToo movement? Dr. David Rudder dishes on the perspective of change and the rise of women. How men are having to confront the

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35:30

C-Suite Executive, Kim Nelson Talks #MeToo & The Role...

Leadership is Personal Podcast w/ Kevin D Wright ·

2019/02/14

Fascinating discussion with Kim Nelson, former President, General Mills Executive Leadership Team Member and Mother of two young ladies of her own. Listen as she leans in on courage, personal engagement and the role that men play in the movement. Clear-eyed and cogent, her feedback oozed with experience, insight and chutzpa. From raising confident women to her "put me coach" attitude to big jobs, it's clear where she stands. I'm with Kim!

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37:11

Movements Take More Than A Moment - #MeToo

Leadership is Personal Podcast w/ Kevin D Wright ·

2019/02/07

We planned this month's leadership topic months ago. Unfortunately, it is so pervasive, it seems we are never out of coverage that touches on the topic. The #MeToo Movement is ever-present. We've watched mortified, the accounts of Harvey Weinstein, Bill Cosby and recently the docu-series, Surviving R. Kelly, crowd the airways with information of improprieties, Amidst all of that, we watched a Supreme Court Justice embroiled in his own accusations of assault and even heard our 45th President of The

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21:36

Where Sales Culture Collides w/ Code-switching &...

Leadership is Personal Podcast w/ Kevin D Wright ·

2019/01/31

We sit down with Art Johnson, CEO, Infinity Systems Inc. Art was also a Sales Leader and Head of Sales organizations at both Medtronic and IBM. Art talks about code-switching in juxtaposition to mirroring in the sales process and authenticity. If people buy from people they like, then who should you be? Art gives vivid examples. Like when doing this one thing, it's as bad as trying to start a car that's already running. And we know what that sounds like... Click NOW to listen.

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28:34

From Plant Floor To Executive Floor - We Talk Code...

Leadership is Personal Podcast w/ Kevin D Wright ·

2019/01/25

We sit down with Carson Funderburk, Chief Supply Chain Officer of Sara Lee Frozen Bakery. Carson talks about the different ways of communicating and connecting with different people. Whether connecting with those in the plant to those in the senior executive suite, he explains how you connect. He even shares what's in his office closet that helps!

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25:57

Could Code-switching Be A Form of Prejudice?

Leadership is Personal Podcast w/ Kevin D Wright ·

2019/01/18

We're talking code-switching and authenticity with Dawnna St Louis. Unlike every other leader that has sat down with us, Dawnna has a different perspective around code-switching. Per usual, her perspective dances on conventional wisdom and adds to the list of "Things that make you go hmmm..." Listen close, and tell me what you think!

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28:57

Code-switching vs. Soul-switching and The Unseen...

Leadership is Personal Podcast w/ Kevin D Wright ·

2019/01/10

You’ve invited them to the party. You’ve even asked them to dance. But who’s on your playlist? Have you created a culture of inclusion? We talk Code-switching & Authenticity w/ James Burroughs, Chief Inclusion Officer for the State of Minnesota on the Leadership is Personal Podcast.

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44:49

Code-switching, Authenticity & The Real Key To Winning

Leadership is Personal Podcast w/ Kevin D Wright ·

2019/01/03

Code-switching & Authenticity straight-talk from a recognized, award-winning industry leader. Anton Vincent knows what it takes to excel and succeed in the corporate hustle and bustle. He shares the ins, outs and true key to success with us. Anton also addresses the "fallacy of perfection," what humility doesn't equal and asks what you're wound up in. He even gets clear on who does it right. Listen as he shares the wisdom that helped him rise in this Season 2, don't miss episode of The Leadership

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36:14

Peanut Butter, Ramen and Questioning God. How Delay...

Leadership is Personal Podcast w/ Kevin D Wright ·

2018/12/27

Award-winning CEO, Darnyelle Jervey transparently shares. This best selling author with 7 books to her credit, and Coach of the Year by Stiletto Woman Media, shares amazing pearls. Recognized by Small Business Trends, you want to hear what she has to say. Combining spiritual principles with business growth strategy, Darnyelle, CEO of Incredible One Enterprises, LLC takes a different approach on sales, systems and scale-ability. Empowering people to shake the planet and build a business that serves

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21:42

Are The Balls You're Juggling Glass or Rubber?

Leadership is Personal Podcast w/ Kevin D Wright ·

2018/12/21

Are The Balls You're Juggling Glass or Rubber? Phenomenal leader, Gail Peterson, VP Global Marketing at Ecolab, shares how she approaches her role and reasons as a leader, mother and woman in industry. From the halls or Princeton and Harvard to the halls of General Mills and Ecolab, this authentic women tells of mistakes and making moves.

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29:13

From Homeless Teen to Multi-million Dollar Tech...

Leadership is Personal Podcast w/ Kevin D Wright ·

2018/12/06

As a teen Dawnna was homeless. Even still, she has always done things her way; and today is no different. Dawnna shares her experiences and expertise to give insight into some of the challenges women face and how to run through them. Refreshing, rewarding and raw. Homeless is but part of her narrative. So is getting a degree at the age of 40. Yes. 40. This was after she retired at 39. Yes. Retired. Dawnna started an IT consulting agency that she grew and sold. $xxx,000,000 was the number. Yes. Nine

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05:48

"Are You Playing It Safe?" Leadership is Personal...

Leadership is Personal Podcast w/ Kevin D Wright ·

2018/11/02

The sun came up, sitting at my desk, I peered out my office window over the snow-covered, frozen pond. As I contemplated the move to corporate, I cracked open an old presentation to acclimate my thinking. The deck was a little dated but prepared collaboratively with one of the largest and most respected consulting firms in the world. The cover had only a date and the title of the project. I flipped the page to the Table of Contents and there it was. Right there. The third bullet... With all

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03:08

"Three Questions Is All You Need" Leadership is...

Leadership is Personal Podcast w/ Kevin D Wright ·

2018/11/02

You're beginning your day, haven't had your coffee, the phone is ringing and you have a meeting in 7 minutes. In today's pressing times, less of it is spent with your people. This time has largely been replaced by emails, which require the time to read and sometimes decode. As if the drain on your time wasn't enough, there are unlimited meetings. Some cultures requiring a "meeting before the meeting;" and sometimes one after. There is one way to maximize the individual efforts of your teams and

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