Join Heather each Tuesday for new episodes on creating growth and sustainability in your business online, with awareness and visibility online and from your social media content. Listen in to get the scoop on what strategy is working to help Christian business leaders just like you so that you can be inspired, encouraged and empowered to lead well with a biblical worldview with your social media marketing efforts and create community, humanize your brand and build relationships while making ...
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This is the only leadership podcast that shows how today’s successful leaders developed the competence, confidence, and calm to lead their team and organization to success. We have in-depth conversations with exceptional people to unpack the leadership lessons they learned the hard way, so you don’t have to.
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Do you ever wonder why the top brands are winning? It’s because they provide customers with the one thing that most brands aren’t - simplicity. How can you learn from them and create the same experiences on a smaller budget? The SIMPLE brand podcast will help.Join Matt Lyles, and his guests, as they share tactics, tips and strategies to help your business brand out from the crowd. You’ll learn how to create simple experiences for your customers and your team members through marketing, brandi ...
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Empowering your nonprofit leadership Where Christian nonprofits explore the latest trends and strategies in nonprofit leadership! Practical tips to elevate your nonprofit leadership game QUICKLY. Valuable knowledge, inspiration & empowerment for greater impact! Don't miss out on the opportunity to take your nonprofit leadership to the next level!! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christianrocketeers/support
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343 : Are you creating Unforgettable Experiences in Your Business (and events)? w/ Phil Mershon
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Social Media Marketing World is an incredibly unique experience. When creating an event, it's important to make it memorable for the attendees. In today's episode, I'm joined by Phil Mershon, Director of Experience for Social Media and Social Media Marketing World as he shares some top things to make an event an unforgettable experience.…
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Building Balanced Teams with Heather Heuman
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Becoming a successful leader begins with knowing your ‘why.’ It’s the foundation for building a strong culture and developing an effective team. In this episode, Heather Heuman, CEO and founder of Sweet Tea Social Media Marketing, joins us to share her entrepreneurial wisdom and leadership insights. She brings a unique angle to leading a virtual te…
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Personal Development and Health in Leadership with Liz Higgins
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Leadership is not always about being center stage. It's about being able to hold other people up, help them feel supported, and guide them to success. In this episode of Executive Evolution, our host Craig Anderson sits down with Liz Higgins, the founder and therapist at Millennial Life Counseling, to dive into her journey as a leader. Liz dives in…
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342 : Are you Making Wounded Business Decisions?
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Life is full of opportunities for us to become hurt and offended. And sometimes those hurts and offenses stay with us and begin to change how we see life and make decisions. In today's episode, I'm joined by Athena Dean Holtz as she shares her story of how hurt and offense became a driver in her business decision making. If you found today's episod…
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Elevate Your Leadership Game Through Authenticity with Kathleen Steffey
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Authenticity… it’s a word we hear a lot. And leading with authenticity is the key puzzle piece to creating a successful team. In this episode, Kathleen Steffey, CEO and Founder of Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search, joins us to discuss the evolution of her leadership style, the impact of authentic communication on her team and clients, and the im…
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341 : How to Communicate you are Shifting your Business Offerings on Social Media
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In today's podcast episode, I'm sharing with you 6 things to consider and think about if you are shifting your business offerings. With the amount of content and information that is daily consumed on social media, it is not safe to assume that all of your followers will simply know what's going on with your business after 1 post. So let's chat abou…
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340 : Being an Author in 2024 w/ Pam Farrel
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60 books. Can you imagine writing 60 books? Today's podcast guest as done just that! I am excited for all the authors tuning in today (whether you're an aspiring author or this is your 2nd, 10th or beyond book) to hear the wisdom from Pam as she shares some of her best tips and lessons she's learned over the course of 30 years of authoring books. P…
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339 : Takeaways from The Social Media Marketing World 2024 Experience
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Have you wondered what the Social Media Marketing World experience is like? Tune in to today's episode where I share takeaways from 8 people I met at SMMW this year, including Phil Mershon SMMW's Director of Experience. AND tune in to hear how you can attend next year's conference for FREE!
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338 : Pitfalls To Avoid When Hiring {For Your Team} w/ Teri Clanton
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Hiring someone new to join your team can be exciting and also intimidating. What if the person ends up not being a good fit? In today's episode, I'm joined by Teri Clanton, an Online Business Manager and Director Operations, as she shares 5 pitfalls a business owner can avoid when hiring someone for their team.…
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A Leader's Journey From Self-Doubt to Self-Trust: Featuring Rachel Downey
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Roadblocks are a given when it comes to leadership. But it’s how you deal with these roadblocks that matters. In this episode, Rachel Downey, founder, CEO, and Executive Producer of Share Your Genius, joins us to share her personal story into leadership and valuable lessons that can help us navigate our own leadership paths with more confidence and…
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337 : 6 Proven Strategies to Supercharge Your Social Media Presence for a Stellar 2024
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In today's episode, I'm sharing 6 strategies (+ 1 bonus tip) for how you can supercharge your social media marketing efforts to have a stellar 2024. We'll chat things like branding photos, engaging in trending conversations and website links.
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336 : Angela Nash: Boards, Bricks, & Branding - Mastering Social Media Across Markets
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In today's episode I'm joined by Angela Nash who is well versed and has seen great success in using social media across different markets. From a branding house, real estate to running for school board, Angela has learned to leverage the power of social media. If you found today's episode helpful, I'd love to know! Send me an email to heather@sweet…
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Strategies to Develop the Next Generation of Leaders with Nick Smarrelli
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The younger generation is the future of leadership. And it’s our responsibility to equip them with the right tools and knowledge to succeed in their leadership roles. In this episode, professor, advisor, and performance coach, Nick Smarrelli, dives into the big challenges faced by young leaders and how to overcome them. He also discusses the the ev…
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335 : Content Creation with Conviction: Keeping Faith at the Forefront
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Recently I was at a conference and met several people that were pleasantly surprised to find that I am the exact same person offline as I am online. I believe this is in part due to my transparency and openness around my faith and beliefs. In today's episode I want to talk about how you, as a business owner, can intentionally incoprorate your faith…
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334 : Profit over Revenue with Robert & Kaylee Fukui
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Do you know the difference between profit and revenue? Oftentimes we hear about revenue, but profit is just as important! In today's episode I'm joined by Robert & Kaylee Fukui as they share about profit in business, asking the question 'how hard do you want to work' and 3 common mistakes entrepreneurs make when it comes to pricing. If you found to…
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Mastering the Message: Leveraging the Influence of Language in Leadership with Andrea Petrone
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In the fast-paced world of leadership, it's easy to get caught up in the power and status that come with the role. Leading with humility, relating to others, and demonstrating humility can create a more positive and inclusive leadership environment. In this episode, Performance and Executive Coach, Andrea Petrone shares his invaluable insights into…
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333 : 6 Ways for Non-Profits to Grow with Social Media Marketing
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If you're a non-profit wondering how you can have success using social media marketing, this episode is for you. Let's chat about 6 ways you can use social media to share your values, inform and increase loyalty with current stakeholders and supporters and also seek out followers.
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332 : Show Up and Shut it Down: Strategies to Helping Teams go to the Next Level w/ Toi Sweeney
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Today's episode is all about teams and how you can take your business and team to the next level. I'm joined by Toi Sweeney as she shares : The biggest mistake business owners make when it comes to their team Strategies you can apply to ensure your team is operating at it's best How to get team members to take greater responsibility over what they …
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Secrets of Successful Sales Leadership with Matt Nettleton
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When thinking about sales leadership, there are specific challenges that you’ll go through, but there are also a vast amount of opportunities that arise. In this episode, Matt Nettleton, President at Sandler DBT, joins us to share his insights on the key roles of successful sales leaders, the importance of setting up the right systems and creating …
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I have great expectation that the Lord is going to move this year. In my life and in my business. And - I believe He will do the same in yours. So where are you putting your focus so that you can partner with what He desires to do? Looking for community with fellow Christian entrepreneurs and business owners? Head on over and join my free Facebook …
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Uncovering Your ‘Why’ in Leadership with Matt Cuzzort
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Discovering your ‘why’ can be tricky. But once you figure that piece out, you can root back to purpose, and growth becomes natural rather than a challenge. In this episode, Matt Cuzzort, Head Coach at Orangetheory Fitness Broad Ripple, joins us to share his journey of becoming a leader in the fitness industry, reflect on his experience of leading t…
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Diversity of Thought in Leadership Teams with Pete Dunbar
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Diversity of thought is essential for evolution, but a lot of times leaders don’t embrace this opportunity. In this episode, Pete Dunbar, Regional President of American Bank of Freedom, joins us to share actionable advice on the importance of diversity of thought in leadership teams and the value it adds to decision-making processes, the power of i…
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Socrates, Plato, and Leadership with Jack Hope
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Your value lies in who you are as an individual, not what you do on a day-to-day basis. In this episode, Jack Hope, President of Hope Plumbing, joins us to discuss why as a leader you have to recognize your unique strengths and the perspective you bring to the table, be it understanding customers, strategic problem-solving, or team development. Alo…
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Chris Wallace - Frontline Employees: Your Key to Customer Insight
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In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Chris Wallace. Chris is the co-founder and president of InnerView Group - a brand consultancy that helps organizations improve alignment between their frontline teams and their go-to-market strategies. Chris and I chat about how to create a more collaborative relationship with your fro…
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Co-Creative Leadership Lessons with Lori Byrd
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Public speaking is hard, but does it have to be? For a long time the answer was ‘yes’ for Lori Byrd, President and Co-Founder of 1909 Digital. Quiet classrooms and museums were her comfort zone and then she found herself standing on stages talking to international audiences. In this episode, Lori shares her insights and experiences as a leader in t…
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Derrick Daye - Building a Brand That Lasts
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In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Derrick Daye. Derrick is the managing partner of The Blake Project, a strategic brand consultancy that helps businesses gain an emotional advantage, a distinctive advantage, and a connective advantage, moving them from brand awareness to brand insistence. He’s the founder of Branding S…
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Don’t Be Afraid to Crash with Melissa St. John
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“If you've not crashed, you're not driving fast enough.” Those words of wisdom come from Lyn St. James, a professional race car driver and motivational speaker. In this episode, our guest, Melissa St. John, CEO and Owner of Relocation Strategies, explains how she took that concept and applied it to her leadership journey. Many leaders are held back…
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How To Uplevel Your Nonprofit: A Treasure Map to Vision Clarity
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Embark on an inspiring journey with us in this episode of Christian Rocketeers Podcast as we talk about the world of vision clarity for your nonprofit. Our guest this week is the remarkable Momprenuer and Visionary Coach, Maureen Spell, who brings a wealth of insights to guide you in mapping out your nonprofit adventure like a treasure map. In this…
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Every Tuesday for the last 6 years we have shown up with a new podcast episode for you. I love hosting and creating new episodes, however, I felt that it was time to take a step back and take a break over the holidays. Tune in to this week's podcast episode - and the final one for 2023 for a quick update from me!…
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329 : From Motherhood to Marketplace: How God Works with the Willing with Misty Phillip
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One thing I love about God is that He can and will use anyone. All you have to be is willing. And that's the story of Misty Phillip who joins me on today's podcast episode as she shares her story of how God took her from being a stay-at-home mom to founder of Spark Media, who's mission is to equip Christian podcasters to launch, grow and monetize w…
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328 : Encouragement If you Feel Nobody Takes Your Small Business Seriously
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In today's podcast episode I want to share with you some encouragement. It can be easy to get discouraged as we find ourselves in the thick of trying to grow our business, maybe having to do things we're not the best at until we can hire someone, etc. And sometimes, we can start to feel that no one actually takes our business and what we do serious…
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The Power of Being Yourself with Jim Eickhoff
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Having a servant heart allows leaders to help their people shine and succeed, and who wouldn’t want that? In this episode we’re joined by Jim Eickhoff, President and CEO of Creative Dining Services. He shares valuable lessons on effective leadership, the importance of authenticity, and the impact of creating a vision that puts the team first. Join …
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In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Karin Hurt, author of Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates. Karin is the founder of Let’s Grow Leaders, a training firm focused on helping human-centered leaders find clarity in uncertainty, drive innovation, and achieve b…
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How To Stand Out On Social Media -Heather Heuman
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Is your social media helping your business/nonprofit– or hurting it? Potential donors, volunteers, and customers look at your social media and make a decision within seconds about whether to give, partner, or use your organizations services. Today's guest Heather Heuman gives you the formula to stand out on social media and share your message in an…
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327 : Leveraging LinkedIn as a Business Professional w/ Heidi Gollub
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In today's podcast episode, I'm joined by Heidi Gollub as she shares with us how to use LinkedIn the right way. She shares with us 2 success stories, good strategies for using LinkedIn the right way and also somethings not to do. Meet Heidi : Heidi Gollub is a big believer in opening all the doors and saying yes to new adventures. In the past decad…
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Leaning Into Extreme Ownership in Leadership with Dennis McLaughlin
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As leaders, we often strive to obtain the best information possible, but the reality is perfect information is a rarity. In this episode, Dennis McLaughlin, Chief Financial Officer at Fortis, shares his experiences of moving forward without perfect information and how they have shaped him into a better leader. Along the way, Dennis sheds light on t…
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Sylvie di Giusto - Discover Your Fair Advantage
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In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Sylvie di Giusto, author of Discover Your Fair Advantage: Leverage Your Unique Selling Points and Human Potential for Work, Life, and Business. Sylvie’s an international keynote speaker and expert in emotional intelligence, personal image, and leadership. And she’s the bestselling auth…
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326 : Every Click Matters and How it Impacts Your Time and Mental Health
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We're all familiar with the social media algorithms. What we engage with we get more of - and that includes the posts where we give angry face reaction or make disapproving comments on. When we comment and engage in that way, we will also get more of that type of content in our feed. And honestly, is that the kind of content we want to be seeing an…
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Staying Laser Focused: Navigating Your Nonprofit's Divine Assignment - Rebecca Garcia - Part 2
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In the world of Christian business and nonprofit leadership, distractions can abound, making it challenging to stay true to your divine assignment. In this enlightening episode, we invite you to tune in as we explore the vital art of staying laser-focused in the direction God has ordained for your nonprofit. Joining us is the remarkable Get Focused…
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325 : Is Andy Stanley Building on Solid Biblical Ground?
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If you're not familiar with Andy Stanley, he is the pastor of North Point Community Church just outside of Atlanta, GA. He is well known for his books and messages on leadership and influence. If you want to learn more about him, you can do so on his website. At the end of September, him and his church hosted a conference for the parents of LGBTQIA…
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Leading with Purpose and Impact with Ashley Monk
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Giving feedback is often seen as a potential source of conflict and so the hope becomes the situation will magically change without intervention. That is rarely the case which is why sharing and receiving is so critical for leaders. In this episode, Ashley Monk, Founder and CEO of Onya, with her wealth of experience in leadership and building a suc…
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324 : How to Accomplish 10x With 1 AI Tool w/ Dustin Stout
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I'm quite certain at this point that fyou've heard the words AI or ChatGPT. AI seems to be what everyone is talking about. Have you had a chance to use it yet? In today's episode I'm joined by Dustin Stout, creator of Magai, a different AI interface that is powerful, intuitive and robust. Dustin shares with us some of the unique features of Magai a…
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Nancie McDonnell Ruder - The Art and Science of Marketing Leadership
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In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Nancie McDonnell Ruder, author of How Senior Marketers Scale the Heights: What is Still True, More True, & Newly True. Nancie’s an executive coach, a leadership advisor, a marketing consultant and the founder of Noetic Consultants where they help companies build their internal marketin…
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323 : 2023 Miss Kentucky’s Teen America & How Social Media Has Been Part of The Journey w/ Sophia Todd
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In today's episode I'm joined by Sophia Todd, the 2023 Miss Kentucky's Teen America. Sophia shares with us how she uses social media to share her journey as Miss Kentucky Teen and to advocate for the organization ArtSpoken. Tune in to today's episode to hear from a unique perspective on how you can leverage social media to share your message and ha…
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Step Back and Lead with Trust with Brian Schools
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When you’re still an employee, it’s easy to want to be hands-on with everything you do. But you can’t act the same way as a leader. You can set the vision, but you have to trust your team enough to turn it into a reality. In this episode, Brian Schools, President and CEO of Chartway Credit Union, shares how he’s learned the value of learning to ste…
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322 : Building an Online Christian Community
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With the rise of social media, creating an online Christian community is now more accessible than ever before. In this episode, I discuss strategies, tips, and best practices for using social media to connect with like-minded individuals, cultivate meaningful relationships, and support one another in faith. Invite Heather to be a speaker at your ne…
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Staying Laser Focused: Navigating Your Nonprofit's Divine Assignment - Rebecca Garcia
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In the world of Christian business and nonprofit leadership, distractions can abound, making it challenging to stay true to your divine assignment. In this enlightening episode, we invite you to tune in as we explore the vital art of staying laser-focused in the direction God has ordained for your nonprofit. Joining us is the remarkable Get Focused…
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Henna Pryor - Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe
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In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Henna Pryor, author of Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become the Bravest You. Henna’s a workplace performance expert, a global keynote speaker, and a two-time TEDx speaker. She's been featured in Forbes, Real Simple, Fast Company, and more. An…
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321 : How to Leverage YouTube for a HYPER LOCAL BRAND w/ a GLOBAL Audience w/ Jessica Dante
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In today's episode I'm joined by Jessica Dante, owner of Love and London, a very local brand with a global audience as they reach those looking to travel to London. Jessica shares with us how she uses YouTube to grow her audience and get them on her email list. Join us on today's episode as we discuss why Youtube and how you can optimize your descr…
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Building a Leadership Legacy: Evolving from Individual Contributor to Leader with Adam Weber
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When you become a leader of a small company, the team becomes a witness to your growth. That might also mean being with you on days when you aren’t your best. But how you handle moments of frustration at the team goes a long way towards forging the leader you aim to be. In this episode, Adam Weber, SVP of Community at 15Five and host of the HR Supe…
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