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Leadership may come with a list of privileges. However, many often discover that being on top is somewhat lonely and challenging. Without knowing how to perform with intentionality, your team may see you as distant and too hard to reach. This disconnect will adversely affect any team, causing it to underperform and under-deliver. Welcome to The Intentional Leader, the podcast dedicated to transforming good leaders into great ones. In this show, we focus less on the theoretical aspect of lead ...
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Host Jon Olson, US Navy (Ret.) Interviews different experts to learn about current and historical events with a focus on national security. Topic's include: the economy, climate change, cyber security, nuclear weapons, intelligence operations, and more. New episodes released Wednesdays.
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Getting Rid Of The Bullies With Renee Thompson
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Various reports claim that bullying is rampant within the healthcare industry, especially among nurses, and this leads to instability and incivility. Renee Thompson has experienced this problem herself, and now she is taking a stand to get rid of the bullies once and for all. Joining Sean Olson, the author and owner of Healthy Workforce Institute d…
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From the No Labels party to transportation and infrastructure for the region, the Former Governor has plenty of opinions, including on the current chaos in politics.Panelists:Joe Waters, Co-Founder and CEO, CapitaBrian Etheridge, President, Leadership North CarolinaBy Carolina Business Review
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Tom Barkin, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
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A one-on-one with Tom Barkin, President and CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. Barkin responds to the Fed's vote to hold borrowing costs and discusses new data that could indicate a change at the FOMC's September meeting. Other topics include: inflation, housing, commercial real estate, consumer spending, and jobs.…
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Catherine Truitt, North Carolina State Superintendent of Public Instruction
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After a shocking loss in the Primary, Catherine Truitt reflects on her time in office and shares her perspective on the two candidates for her job. She also shares how education being used as a wedge issue is impacting students and explains why the unique governing model limits the job.By Carolina Business Review
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Getting Back Up After A Bad Day With Phebe Trotman
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Whenever we experience failure, it is pretty easy to stay down and give up. However, Phebe Trotman begs to disagree: when having a bad day, the only solution is to get back up and continue moving forward. Joining Sean Olson, she shares valuable leadership lessons from her soccer career and explains how she applies them today in the entrepreneurship…
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Machelle Baker Sanders, NC Secretary of Commerce
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In this Executive Profile with the state's top economic developer, we talk about economic growth in a volatile economy, leveraging the state's talent pool, workforce challenges such as affordable housing and childcare and the department's position on Diversity, Equity and InclusionBy Carolina Business Review
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Leading With Agility: How Can Agility Can Make A Difference With Kieron James
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Today's conversation explores the journey of a leader who thrives on embracing the unexpected. Kieron James, CEO and Co-Founder of Wonderful, shares how his career path zig-zagged across industries, from teaching economics to web design and even domain name registration. Through it all, Kieron honed his skills in selling digital services and cultiv…
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Fearless Minds, Fearless Leadership: Overcoming Limiting Beliefs With Colin Kingsmill
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Think limiting beliefs are blocking your road to success? Buckle up, because this episode is all about shattering those barriers and overcoming limiting beliefs. Join Sean Olson as he chats with Colin Kingsmill, the cofounder of Whole Human Coaching, who helps leaders achieve fearlessness. From his early days in Swiss banking to navigating the comp…
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Understanding Intentional IMPACT With Patrick Donadio
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To be an effective leader who inspires instead of creating conflicts, one must know how to communicate the right way. Here is Patrick Donadio, communication strategist, author, and coach, who presents his six-step process for communicating with intentional IMPACT. Together with Sean Olson, he breaks down his recommended approach to leadership commu…
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From Layoff To Laughter: Improvising Your Way To CEO With Leanne Linsky
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Ever dream of chucking your corporate job and chasing your comedy dreams? Leanne Linsky, founder of the innovative comedy platform Plauzzable, did just that – and she's here to share her hilarious and inspiring journey. From rising through the ranks at a Fortune 500 company to facing a life-changing layoff, Leanne found the courage to pursue her pa…
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Guests: Wit Tuttell, Executive Director, Visit NCDuane Parrish, Director, South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & TourismBy Carolina Business Review
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Sean Suggs, President, Toyota Battery Manufacturing, North Carolina
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Panelists:Terik Tidwell, NC IDEA Foundations' Black Entrepreneurship CouncilManaging Partner, 642 Partners Dr. Nicholas J. Hill, Dean, School of Business, Claflin UniversityBy Carolina Business Review
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The Founder of a brand that intersects business, art and upscale, Southern Culture talks about their origin story, scaling, and challenges of being an entrepreneur.PanelistsDr. Monique Perry-Graves, Executive Director, Teach for America NC Dr. Nicholas J. Hill , Dean, School of Business, Claflin University…
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The Modalities Of Thinking For Next Level Leadership With Alan Lazaros
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Ever wonder why some leaders just seem to get it? This episode dives deep with Alan Lazaros, CEO of Next Level University. Alan shares his powerful story of overcoming a near-death experience and the shift it sparked towards personal growth. He unveils the four modalities of thinking (numbers, words, pictures, and energy) and how understanding thes…
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The Secrets To Landing Your Dream Board Seat With Debra Boggs
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Tune in to this episode of the Intentional Leader Podcast as host Sean Olson welcomes Debra Boggs, founder of D&S Executive Career Management. From first-generation college student to boardroom expert, Debra shares her inspiring journey and insights into becoming "board ready." Discover the qualifications needed for senior leaders seeking board rol…
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The Power To Speak Naked: On Leadership And Public Speaking With Sean Tyler Foley
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Feeling like your leadership style is more "suffocating sweater" than "power suit"? This episode rips off the mask with communication expert and author of the bestselling "The Power to Speak Naked," Sean Tyler Foley. Tyler dives deep with host Sean Olson on how his unique childhood with multiple father figures shaped his leadership approach, and wh…
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David DiBenedetto, Senior Vice President and Editor in Chief, Garden & Gun Magazine
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Topics: changes in the publishing industry, the popularity of Southern culture, cultural heritage tourism, and building a brand.PanelistsAaron Nelson, President and CEO, The Chamber For a Greater Chapel Hill-Carrboro Dr. Tonya Matthews, President and CEO, International African American MuseumBy Carolina Business Review
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An Executive Profile with Todd Olson, CEO, Co-Founder at Pendo. We dive into artificial intelligence. Other topics include future growth and a potential IPO.By Carolina Business Review
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Harry Lightsey III, South Carolina Secretary of Commerce
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An Executive Profile with South Carolina Secretary of Commerce, Harry Lightsey. Where does SC go next in light of the South's record-breaking economic development?Other topics: worker issues, sectors seeing recovery and growth, advanced energy opportunities, the S.C. Department of Commerce rebrand, and manufacturing success.…
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Leadership Lessons In Unexpected Places: From Lab Coat To Pastor With Keith Minier
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Have you ever felt like you were on a completely different path than what you originally planned? In this episode, Sean Olson interviews Keith Minier, Lead Pastor at Grace Fellowship, about his surprising journey from the world of beakers and Bunsen burners to the pulpit. Keith shares his story across unexpected twists and turns that led him from b…
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Self-Leadership: The Key To Achieving The Good Life With Lenny Richardson
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There probably isn’t one person on this planet who doesn’t want a good life. It might mean different things to different people, but ultimately, we all want what we think is good for us and what we think we deserve to have. How does that happen? Today’s guest believes that it’s all about self-leadership. Lenny Richardson argues that to achieve “eud…
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The head of the largest HBCU in the country for 10 years in a row talks about impact, developing future leaders, and funding in his last year as Chancellor.Panelists Anna Beavon Gravely Political Analyst, Restless Politico James McQuilla President, Orangeburg Chamber of CommerceBy Carolina Business Review
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Episode 25: Episode 25 - Season One Recap
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Host Sean Olson shares some of the great leadership take-aways from Season 1 of The Intentional Leader Podcast. He also shares some insights as to what is coming with Seanson 2, including the expansion of the podcast to a vodcast.
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Jimmy Staton, President and CEO, Santee Cooper
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Are we in an energy crisis? We ask the head of South Carolina's state-owned utility Santee Cooper. Plus the race to energy transformation and managing growth. PanelistsAnna Beavon Gravely, Political Analyst, Restless PoliticoJames McQuilla, President, Orangeburg Chamber of CommerceBy Carolina Business Review
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Dr. Karrie G. Dixon, Chancellor, Elizabeth City State University
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PanelistsSandy H. Davis, President and CEO, Myrtle Beach Regional Economic DevelopmentKevin J. Price, President and CEO, National Institute of Minority Economic DevelopmentBy Carolina Business Review
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Episode 23: Episode 23 - Listeners Questions Answered
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In this episode, Host Sean Olson provides some answers to listener questions. Hear some insightful coaching around:
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Andreas Michaelis, German Ambassador to the U.S.
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Just months into the job, Germany's ambassador to the U.S. chose to visit the Carolinas. Why? Because we hold one of, if not the biggest concentration of German companies in America. Ambassador Andreas Michaelis discusses what makes this transatlantic relationship so special.By Carolina Business Review
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In this episode, Host Sean Olson interviews Tony Chatman. The evolution of how Tony thinks about life is riveting. He describes his journey from being all about the product and process to learning that life is really about taking care of people. His insights on workplace relationships and culture are practical and you can apply them to your life an…
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Higher interest rates and construction costs aren't keeping our panel of experts from a positive outlook for commercial real estate in 2024. In this episode, they discuss the future of office space, the apartment boom, the future of malls and more.By Carolina Business Review
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In this episode, Host Sean Olson interview Julian Chapman. Most people focus on leaders and leadership alone. Julian focuses in on the strategy and structure that enables leadership. Listen in to see how you can create great places to work that deliver the strategy. Learn how you can add value to your organization no matter the level you serve. Lin…
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Dale Folwell, North Carolina State Treasurer
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State Treasurer Dale Folwell has been the keeper of North Carolina’s state purse during one of the most volatile times in modern history. Now, he’s running for governor.By Carolina Business Review
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In this episode, Host Sean Olson interviews Juan Alvarado. Juan shares how he took his lessons from the military and now uses that to push others to excellence. He is inspiring and his servant heart will encourage you. Hear how he leads others with the motto, "Connection before correction!" Links: Instagram Facebook LinkedIn YouTube The Relevant De…
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Steve Henry, Domtar President of Paper and Packaging
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Domtar has an extraordinarily low turnover rate. What makes this South Carolina-based manufacturing company's culture so different? Also, innovations born out of the supply chain crisis and why Domtar invites teachers to tour their facilities.By Carolina Business Review
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National Security This Week with Tom Hanson, 12-27-23
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For his final episode, host Jon Olson talks with Tom Hanson, Diplomat-in-Residence at the Alworth School at the University of Minnesota - Duluth, about the state of global affairs at the end of 2023. Hanson was also the show's very first guest in January 2020.By Jon Olson | KYMN News
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Some of the top economists in the Carolinas reflect on 2023, including the impact of higher interest rates, inflation and the housing market. Plus, are we in another Roaring Twenties?By Carolina Business Review
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National Security This Week with Dr. Jennifer Wistrand, 12-20-23
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Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Jennifer Wistrand, Deputy Director of the Kennan Institute at the Wilson Center in Washington, DC, about Central Asia and the Caucasus region.By Jon Olson | KYMN News
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Charleston-based US Brick is one of the largest of its kind in the nation. In this episode, CEO Mikee Johnson talks about the balance between skilled labor and artificial intelligence and why he believes the Carolinas could withstand a slowdown in the economy.By Carolina Business Review
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Episode 19: Episode 19 - Markus van Alphen
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In this episode, Host Sean Olson interviews Dr. Markus van Alphen. Markus has written three leadership books and has a sharp focus on communication. He shares how we can go deeper in our listening skills by listening for the emotion and loaded words that others share with us. His approach will change how you execute your next one-on-one meeting. Li…
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National Security This Week with Dr. Constanze Stelzenmueller, 12-13-23
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This week, host Jon Olson welcomes Dr. Constanze Stelzenmueller from the Brookings Institution. They discuss EU and NATO security policy, the trans-Atlantic partnerships, and Germany’s evolving security policies.By Jon Olson | KYMN News
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National Security This Week with Authors JJ Harrigan, David Bruns, and David McCloskey (National Security Thrillers), 12-6-23
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Host Jon Olson's guests are noted authors JJ Harrigan, David Bruns, and David McCloskey. They discuss the intersection of national security thriller novels and actual national security challenges and opportunities. JJ Harrigan is former state department Foreign Service Officer and was a political science professor, David Bruns served in submarines …
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In this episode, Host Sean Olson, interviews Julie Pham. She has developed a full range of content around The 7 Forms Of Respect. Learn and identify which forms are most meaningful to you and how knowing how others receive respect can transform your leadership. Links: Website Website
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National Security This Week with Dr. Jeff Mankoff, 11-29-23
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Host Jon Olson talks with Dr. Jeff Mankoff from the Institute for National Strategic Studies at the National Defense University in Washington, DC. They discuss Central Asia, with a focus on the role Kazakhstan plays in the region.By Jon Olson | KYMN News
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Restaurant industry insiders discuss how businesses have had to adapt since the pandemic, the recipe for success in today's world and current trends.By Carolina Business Review
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National Security This Week with Devry Boughner Vorwerk, CEO of DevryBV Sustainable Strategies, 11-22-23
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Host Jon Olson talks with Devry Boughner Vorwerk, CEO of DevryBV Sustainable Strategies about the nexus of food security and national security.By Jon Olson | KYMN News
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Todd Hall, Truliant Federal Credit Union President & CEO
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Truliant is helping Main Street America do business in innovative ways. Also in this dialogue, the impact of AI on financial services and how the economy is affecting business development in the region.By Carolina Business Review
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Companies are investing in South Carolina by the billions. In this episode, we discuss what makes the Palmetto State so attractive, the education pipelines that are making sure those businesses have enough workers and the public/private partnerships critical to making it all happen.By Carolina Business Review
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In this episode, Host Sean Olson, interviews Shawn Nason. Shawn shares his story of working with Disney and grasping "Experiences" as a powerful movement in leadership. He is now known as the "Experience Evangelist" and clues us in on how experiential values can move your company forward. He wil entertain us and he educates us. Links: LinkedIn Webs…
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National Security This Week with Christopher Townsend, 11-15-23
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This week's guest is Christopher Townsend, President of the Navy League of the United States. He and Host Jon Olson discuss the maritime services and American national security interests in the maritime arena.By Jon Olson | KYMN News
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William Floyd, SC Dept. of Employment and Workforce Executive Director
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William Floyd, SC Dept. of Employment and Workforce Executive Director by Carolina Business ReviewBy Carolina Business Review
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National Security This Week with Yuki Tatsumi, 11-8-23
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Host Jon Olson talks with Yuki Tatsumi from the Stimson Center about Japan’s defense policy and both challenges and opportunities for Japan in the Indo-Pacific region.By Jon Olson | KYMN News
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