219. Dr. Maureen Reusche – Graceful Generosity

Dr. Maureen Reusche reflects on her work ethic, the significance of being the first female superintendent, and the importance of representation in leadership roles.

“We lead how we were led.” “Generosity is giving of your time.‘” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Maureen Reusche 03:02 Dr. Reusche’s Educational Journey 06:12 Building Relationships in Education 09:00 The Influence of Family on Leadership 11:47 Generosity in Leadership 15:03 Navigating Challenges During the Pandemic 18:08 The Role of a Superintendent 21:04 The Importance…

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218. Steve Ramona – Always Be Serving

Shannon Cassidy interviews Steve Ramona, a super connector known for his ability to build partnerships through personalized introductions.

“Meet 10 to 15 new people every week.” “Ask, How can I help you? Shut up, listen.‘” “Get better 1% every day.” “Start building your network today.” “It’s bringing value to people and transforming them very little or transforming them a lot. That’s it.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Steve Ramona and His Impact 01:25 Building…

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217. Genein Letford – Brain Matters

In this conversation, Genein Letford, a pioneer in intercultural creativity, shares her journey from being an elementary school teacher to becoming a leading voice in creative and intercultural competencies.

“Generosity is good for the brain.” ”Be intentional and ask yourself, ‘When was the last time I did something for the first time?’” “We have to intentionally put ourselves in new spaces.” “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is today.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Intercultural Creativity…

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216. Abby Havermann – Get Out of Your Mind

In this conversation, Shannon Cassidy interviews Abby Haverman, a seasoned psychotherapist and speaker, who shares her journey of transformation from a life of external validation to one of self-acceptance and purpose.

“Growth is not linear” ”Focus more on who you’re being and less on what you’re doing” “We’re all human beings. One is not better than another” “Accept where you are when you’re there” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Abby Haverman 01:30 Abby’s Early Life and Background 03:05 Transformation Through Adversity 07:15 Awakening to Self-Worth 09:36 Understanding…

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215. Jabari Whitehead – Better Us, Better Them

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Jabari Whitehead, principal of Chatham Park Elementary School, shares his journey in education, emphasizing the importance of generosity, connection, and discipline in both personal and professional life.

“One of the best decisions I’ve ever made as a leader is just getting out of the way of people doing the work and being more of a support.” “To go to a place where people allow you to be yourself and to grow with you is a great form of generosity that no leader…

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214. Jeff Benton & Brett Weinroth – From Chaos to Coherence

In this conversation, Shannon Cassidy speaks with Jeff Benton and Brett Weinroth from Paragon Performance Evolution about their journey in peak performance training.

“We are the creators of our own lives.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Paragon Performance Evolution 04:52 Personal Journeys and Inspirations 09:55 The Impact of Stress and Mental Health 15:01 Understanding Emotions and Thought Patterns 20:06 Techniques for Coherence and Emotional Regulation 25:09 The Science of Heart-Focused Breathing 30:04 Generosity and Corporate Culture Transformation 31:18 Navigating…

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212. Brian Formato – Find Your Groove

In this conversation, Shannon Cassidy interviews Brian Formato, founder of Groove Management and creator of Leader Surf. Brian shares his journey from a challenging corporate career to establishing a unique leadership development program that combines surfing with personal growth.

“…if we could put people in the water and teach them to surf, we’d actually have to force them to suck at something again…In business, you don’t teach people to fail because failure is not an option. But our best learnings come from failure…” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Brian Formato and Groove Management 06:31 Innovative…

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211. Susan McPherson – The Lost Art of Connecting

In this conversation, Shannon Cassidy interviews Susan McPherson, a social impact expert and author of 'The Lost Art of Connecting.'

“…if you listen carefully when people tell you these things, which is so hard because we have so many distractions, but if you listen carefully, you can find ways to be helpful, to be responsible, to be reliable, to be trustworthy, all the things that make us fully functioning and valuable humans.” Chapters: 00:00 Introduction…

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210. Watch Your Language | Generous Leadership Coaching Tip

Shannon Cassidy discusses the importance of watching our language in the workplace.

“While letting out a curse or cuss word might feel harmless in the moment, it can leave unintended impressions and even disrupt the professional culture we work so hard to build. I am guilty and need this lesson more than anyone.” Host Bio: Shannon Cassidy is Founder and CEO of Bridge Between, Inc. a boutique…

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