Snack Leadership

Clarity is the state or quality of being clear or transparent. "The best way to succeed is to have a specific Intent, a clear Vision, a plan of Action and the ability to maintain Clarity. Those are the Four Pillars of Success. It never fails!" Steve Maraboli Three Leadership Principles to Live By: Clarity, Empowerment and Accountability How to Lead with Clarity of Purpose, Plan, and Responsibility Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

Clarity is the state or quality of being clear or transparent. "When leaders learn to coach employees learn to lead." Stan Gibson Stan Gibson is a corporate executive turned author, entrepreneur, speaker, and success coach of Oxygen Plus. He is a long time corporate real estate executive with over 35 years of leadership with Fortune 500 firms. His ability to mix and communicate strategies on the athletic field and in the business, world is timely to all leaders wanting a reset "at home and in the workforce". Stan has a tremendous passion for well-being as a consultant helping businesses, leaders, and their teams go through transformation and positive leadership training. His passion for leadership inspired his best-selling book Living a Rich and Intentional Life. Favorite snack is ice cream. Stan Gibson LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

Manifesting is the ability to make something happen by imagining it and consciously thinking that it will happen. "Thoughts become things. If you see it in your mind. You will hold it in your hands." Bob Proctor The Science of Manifestation Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

Manifesting is the ability to make something happen by imagining it and consciously thinking that it will happen. "You are not a manager of circumstance you're the architect of your life's experience. " Tony Robbins Shelly Roby is the CEO and founder of Shelly May. As a producer, partner, and media relations professional, she's committed to developing, producing, and executing ideas which are a force for good in the world—and partnering with other humans who have a desire to do the same. Her ultimate goal is to support visionary individuals and organizations get what is inside of them— out and into the world. Favorite snack is coffee. Shelly May Roby LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

Belonging is the feeling of security and support when there is a sense of acceptance, inclusion, and identity. "Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance." Brene Brown https://hbr.org/2022/08/a-sense-of-belonging-starts-with-self-acceptance Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

Belonging is the feeling of security and support when there is a sense of acceptance, inclusion, and identity. "Listen with the intent to understand, not the intent to reply." Stephen Covey Dr. Steve Yacovelli ("The Gay Leadership Dude™") is the Owner & Principal of TopDog Learning Group, LLC – a learning and development, leadership, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting firm based in Orlando, FL. With over twenty-five years' experience in leadership, strategy, organizational learning, and communication, Steve is a rare breed of professional that understands the power of using academic theory and applying it to the corporate setting to achieve business results. His award-winning and critically acclaimed book, "Pride Leadership: Strategies for LGBTQ+ Professionals to be the King or Queen of their Jungle" released in June 2019 and his second book, "Your Queer Career: Workplace Advice form the Gay Leadership Dude" was released in 2024. Favorite snack is cheese. Top Dog Learning Group LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

High Frequency is the energy level we vibrate at with our thoughts and beliefs that broadcast out a signal to everything and everyone. https://www.thefrequencyofleadership.com/frequency101 "Opening my heart in gratitude tunes me to a higher vibration of love." Debra L. Reble, PhD Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

High Frequency is the energy level we vibrate at with our thoughts and beliefs that broadcast out a signal to everything and everyone. "Get rich from the energy you create." JJ DiGeronimo Award-winning author JJ DiGeronimo helps women raise their frequencies and empower their future impact through tried-and-tested strategies, mindfulness, and energetic practices. Formerly a leading woman in the tech industry, she now passionately strives to help women gain more seats at more tables by sharing the key findings that have helped her and countless others illuminate a path forward. Her work includes three books, two podcasts, two global online communities, and in-person experiences. Favorite snack is chocolate. JJ DiGeronimo LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

Confidence is a feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities. "We gain strength, courage and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face … we must do that which we think we cannot." Eleanor Roosevelt Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

Confidence is a feeling of self-assurance arising from one's appreciation of one's own abilities or qualities. "Fall down seven times, get up eight." Japanese Proverb Don Schmincke is the author of the Best-Selling book The Code of Executive and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal and USA Today. He is an Award-Winning Speaker, Researcher, and Founder of the SAGA Leadership Institute. ​ Favorite snack is Bourbon. Saga Leadership LinkedIn Facebook Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

Heart leadership is the skill of connecting to a deeper part of our self that provides emotional data for insights, inspiration and decision making. It is the doorway to our feelings and to our energy field. By shifting our consciousness into our heart, we can more readily access a vast field of information, improve our ability to read situations, connect to others in a much deeper way, improve dialogue, motivation, and empowerment. "To handle yourself, use your head. To handle others, use your heart." Eleanor Roosevelt Leadership with Heart: The Awakening of The Heart in Business 3 Keys to Heart-Centered Leadership Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

Heart leadership is the skill of connecting to a deeper part of our self that provides emotional data for insights, inspiration and decision making. It is the doorway to our feelings and to our energy field. By shifting our consciousness into our heart, we can more readily access a vast field of information, improve our ability to read situations, connect to others in a much deeper way, improve dialogue, motivation, and empowerment. "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us." Marianne Williamson ​Sandra Pinnington is a speaker, certified Executive and Team Coach and founder of the Women Leaders Association. Her expertise is in bringing the heart back into the workplace and inspiring leaders to find their courage, passion and calling and inspire others to do the same. Sandra is an avid fan of personal and spiritual development. She has spent over 20 years working with some of the best people in their field, in the UK and in the USA. She has overcome many setbacks in life, healed a lot of past traumas and is now living her best and most fulfilling life. Favorite snacks are wild thyme and rosemary crisps. Women Leaders Association LinkedIn YouTube Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

Time management is the ability to use one's time effectively or productively, especially at work. "I have come to believe that caring for myself is not self-indulgent. Caring for myself is an act of survival." Audre Lorde Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

Time management the ability to use one's time effectively or productively, especially at work. "Control what you can control and make a to do list. Erasing the thought of being out of control on things and stay focused on what you can control and release the other thoughts to calm yourself and make you much more effective." Vaughn Sigmon Vaughn is the co-founder of Results-Driven Leadership. He is a leadership development expert, podcaster, and author. His methods are brought from his real-world experience working on the front lines and living the role of being a high-impact leader and manager. His coaching and training programs offer no theory, just common-sense advice, and direction. He is a former executive with CarMax, the world's largest and most respected company in the auto industry, and is a Fortune 100 Best Places to Work. ​ Favorite snack peanut MnMs. Results Driven Leadership LinkedIn Facebook YouTube Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

Mentorship is a period where one receives guidance from a mentor. "The delicate balance of mentoring someone is not creating them in your own image but giving them the opportunity to create themselves." Steven Spielberg Mentoring Matters: Three Essential Elements of Success Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Mentorship is a period where one receives guidance from a mentor. ​"A leader is anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes and has the courage to develop that potential." Brene Brown Michelle Harris is the CEO and Founder of Bosstrack. A company focused on supporting and developing women leaders with a focus on building an ecosystem of new women leaders who are driven to become high impact, confident leaders, and experienced women leaders who want to give back and provide mentorship to those new women leaders. Michelle is passionate about leadership development and mentoring and teaching others! She is also the host of the "Her HypeSquad with Bosstrack" podcast. Favorite snack is a celery stick with almond butter. Bosstrack LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Youtube Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

Delegation is the act of giving a particular job or duty. to someone else. How to Delegate Effectively 3 Elements of Delegation All Managers Should Know "Delegation requires the willingness to pay for short term failures in order to gain long term competency." Dave Ramsey Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Delegation is the act of giving a particular job or duty. to someone else. "Leadership begins with trust." Randy Conley Randy Conley is Vice President and Trust Practice Leader for The Ken Blanchard Companies®. He is a co-author of Blanchard's Building Trust training program and works with leaders and organizations around the globe helping them build and restore trust in the workplace. Randy co-authored the book, Simple Truths of Leadership: 52 Ways to Be a Servant Leader and Build Trust, and is a contributing author to three other books, including Leading at a Higher Level with Ken Blanchard. His award-winning Leading with Trust blog has influenced 4 million viewers and counting. Since joining Blanchard in 1996, Randy has partnered with some of its largest clients in delivering transformative leadership and organizational development solutions. His experience in working with companies such as Amgen, American Express, Burlington, Wells Fargo, American Honda, Pfizer, and the San Diego Padres demonstrates his ability to build high levels of trust in client relationships. As a popular keynote speaker, presenter, and trainer, Randy brings a sincere, authentic, witty, and genuine approach to the audiences he engages. Randy is a recognized authority in the fields of trust and leadership. Trust Across America gave him their Lifetime Achievement Award for being a top thought leader in trust; Inc.com named him a Top 100 Leadership Speaker & Thinker; and American Management Association included him in their list of Leaders to Watch in 2015. ​ Favorite snack is a glazed donut. The Ken Blanchard Companies LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

Financial Freedom means being in control of your finances and your life choices. How Entrepreneurs Can Safeguard Their Financial Futures-And Work Toward Financial Freedom from Forbes.com "A big part of Financial Freedom is having your heart and mind free from worry about the what-ifs of life." Suze Orman Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Financial Freedom means being in control of your finances and your life choices. "Step on the gas when everyone is stepping on the brakes." Tom Riekse, Sr. Erin Marcus is the founder and CEO of Conquer Your Business, an international company helping driven entrepreneurs and small business owners get the financial and emotional freedom they need to build a business and a life they're proud of. Having made the successful leap from corporate executive to entrepreneur, Erin uses that experience, along with her MBA education and street-smart upbringing, to help her clients reach heights they never dreamed possible. And have fun doing it! Erin is also an international speaker and the host of Ready Yet?! Podcast​ Favorite snacks are ice cream and popcorn. You can find Erin Marcus on the following platforms. Conquer Your Business LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

A proactive leader anticipates challenges and has a plan for handling them. "I believe that everyone chooses how to approach life. If you're proactive, you focus on preparing. If you're reactive, you end up focusing on repairing." John C. Maxwell https://communityleader.com/proactive-leadership/ Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Proactive leadership is about anticipating challenges and having a plan for handling them. "The most important leader is the one that is within you." Unknown Dr. Benjamin Ritter, founder of Live for Yourself Consulting, is a leadership and career coach, Talent Development Executive, values geek, international speaker, online course instructor, and podcaster (The Executive, and The Live for Yourself Revolution), who's passionate about guiding leaders to be the leader of their own career and create a career they love. With over 11 years of experience working with clients from companies such as Amazon, Coursera, Doordash, Google, Fiserv, Northwestern, Pinterest, and Yelp, Ben understands how to navigate any career path you decide you want to travel. From empowering professionals to get unstuck, to guiding senior leadership on how to stand out from the competition, develop executive presence, and feel confident in being a leader, Ben is an expert in his field and will guide you toward truly living for yourself at work and in life. Ben received his Doctorate in Organizational Leadership with a focus on value congruence and job satisfaction and earned an MBA in entrepreneurial management, and an MPH in health policy administration. Favorite snack are Siete chips. Live For Yourself Consulting LinkedIn Facebook Instagram YouTube Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA).

Voice is the part of us that communicates who we are, what we want, and why we exist in the world around us. It's an intrinsic tool that allows us to be expressive, be heard, be understood, and be seen. How to Find Your Leadership Voice from Entreprenuer.com "Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning." Maya Angelou Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Voice is the part of us that communicates who we are, what we want, and why we exist in the world around us. It's an intrinsic tool that allows us to be expressive, be heard, be understood, and be seen. "Do not use a hatchet to remove a fly from your friend's forehead." Chinese Proverb Deena Kamm is an executive voice coach with a career as a singer, songwriter, musician, and voice over artist spanning over 25 years in her hometown of Los Angeles, CA. After leaving LA over a decade ago, and moving to Bend, Oregon, she refocused her entertainment experience and dedicated herself to empowering people everywhere to access, embody, and lift their voices both independently and within their community. Deena is the founder and director of VOICE UP, where she works with regular folks, community leaders and corporate VIPs to develop a strong connection to their physical voice and tap into the power of self-expression through clear, confident communication. Another passion of Deena's is her signature singing event, "Public (ROCK) Choir" where she brings people of all walks of life together with an in-house rock band that unifies the room through fun music and the amazing science of sound. Deena's mission is to create a world where everyone has the knowledge, courage and societal permission to tap back into the unrestrained voices that we are all born with. ​Favorite snacks include pretzels and cream cheese. You can find Deena Kamm on the following platforms. Voice Up LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Team Building is the action or process of causing a group of people to work together effectively as a team, especially by means of activities and events designed to increase motivation and promote cooperation. "Team. Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success." Henry Ford Why Team Building Is The Most Important Investment You'll Make. Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Team Building, in regard to what it looks like to build a group of team members. "A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new." Albert Einstein Tom Stewart is a former Country Club COO turned vacation rental COO with Resort Realty of the Outer Banks. He loves life and living in the Outer Banks of North Carolina with his wife Julie. The kids are long gone, so his cat Max, fills their home. As empty nesters they spend their off time traveling! ​Favorite snack includes a mix of almonds, walnuts, dried cherries and pepitas. LinkedIn Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Boundaries are the rules and guidelines workers implement for themselves and human resources establish for a company to set clear lines between one's professional and personal life. Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others. Brene Brown https://www.masterclass.com/articles/boundaries-at-work Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Boundaries look like a real or imagined line that marks the edge or limit of something. When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time. Maya Angelou Natalie Cutsforth is an intuitive reader, healer, mentor, and the author of "Tame Your Energy Sensitivity," helping empaths reduce the stress of feeling so much. She has facilitated life changing transformations in over 3000 private sessions with clients all over the world. Natalie teaches how to unlock the power of one's intuitive nature through focused practices. Calling on her 22 years of experience working in corporate, she mentors' growth-oriented intuitive women professionals who want to integrate their spiritual gifts into their life's work, in order to experience a deeper sense of fulfillment, purpose and empowerment. Favorite snack includes tamari sunflower seeds. Natalie Cutsforth LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Business Networking is the sharing of information or services between people, businesses, or groups. It is also a way for individuals to grow their relationships for their job or business. The currency of real networking is not greed but generosity. Keith Ferrazzi 12 Tips for Networking Out of Office Tips Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Business Networking is the sharing of information or services between people, businesses, or groups. It is also a way for individuals to grow their relationships for their job or business. "Complacency is devastating" Unknown Justin Ford is an International Short-Term Rental Safety Expert and the Director of Safety & Certification Programs at Breezeway; where he is helping property managers and owners maintain the safety of short-term rental properties. Justin was the first to elevate awareness of safety in vacation rentals back in 2013. He has appeared on ABC's Good Morning America as a commentator on addressing safety in the home. Favorite snack is Jujyfruits. LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Self-care is the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health. "Taking care of myself doesn't mean "me first." It means "me, too." L.R. Knosts Get Your Voice Up EMDR Therapy Acupuncture Harmonic Egg Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Self-care is the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health. "Not a year of my life has missed a baptism by ocean, not one. Why this relationship between mother and water, breaking waters. We are born from what is fluid, not fixed. Water is essential, a mother is essential. The ocean as mother is mesmerizing in her power, a creative force that can both comfort and destroy." Terry Tempest Williams Nina Simons is Co-founder and Chief Relationship Officer at Bioneers, and leads its Everywoman's Leadership program. Throughout her career spanning the nonprofit, social entrepreneurship, corporate, and philanthropic sectors, Nina has worked with nearly a thousand diverse women leaders across disciplines, race, class, age and orientation to create conditions for mutual learning, trust and leadership development. ​ She co-edited Moonrise: The Power of Women Leading from the Heart, and authored Nature, Culture, and the Sacred: A Woman Listens for Leadership—was released as a second edition in June 2022 with an accompanying discussion guide and embodied practices. ​ Favorite snack includes lime and jalapeno flavored corn chips and dried golden berries. LinkedIn Nina Simons Bioneers Facebook Instagram Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Sales method is a framework or set of principles that guide your sales process to close clients. Why Relationship Building Selling is STILL the Most Important Tactics Salespeople Need to Master "Business is all about relationships... how well you build them determines how well they build your business." Brad Sugars Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Sales method is a framework or set of principles that guides your sales process to close clients. "The true test of a man's character is what he does when no one is watching." UCLA Basketball Coach John Wooden Todd Laurence is an accomplished sales leader, strategic advisor to start-ups, adjunct professor, and philanthropist. In his current role as Managing Director of Thimble Peak Advisors, Todd helps early-stage entrepreneurs in all aspects of Sales and Go-to-Market planning and execution. As an adjunct professor at the Cascades campus of Oregon State University, he teaches various classes in Business and Entrepreneurship, while also coaching the OSU Sales team in undergraduate collegiate sales competitions. In addition, Todd manages a small family foundation dedicated to "venture philanthropy", whose mission is to provide seed grants and mentoring to promising early-stage non-profits. Favorite snack is Chicharrons. LinkedIn Thimble Peak Advisors Facebook Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Risk is taking a chance. When taking a risk fails, it results in making mistakes with a potential for loss or injury. "Take risks: if you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise." - Gina Milicia Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Risk is taking a chance. When taking a risk fails, it results in making mistakes with a potential for loss or injury. "If you are not willing to risk the unusual, you will have to settle for ordinary." Jim Rohn Danielle doesn't just talk about sales; that's how she made a living. As a Fortune 500 Senior Sales Manager, Danielle led a historically poor-performing team to #1 despite downsizing, restructuring, and acquisitions. As an individual contributor, she earned four consecutive Presidents' Club awards. With over 15 years of experience in medical sales, she has taught thousands of people how to achieve their goals with unshakable confidence and live their best lives through keynote speeches, corporate programs, and one-on-one coaching.Danielle is a member of the National Speaker Association, leads the Training Pillar of the Military Spouse Economic Empowerment Zone Committee, Career Transition Advisor for the Dallas Professional Women. Tampa Chamber of Commerce Workforce Development Committee, Women of Influence Committee, Military Advisor Committee, and Working Women of Tampa Bay member.Danielle is the host of "Dream Job with Danielle Cobo Podcast," a devoted military spouse and mother to 5-year-old twin boys. Favorite snack is PB2 Fit (powder peanut butter) Website Dream Job Podcast LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Genuineness is a personal quality and learned behavior. It promotes sincere, honest, respectful, and direct communication in an open and responsible manner. "A growing relationship can only be nurtured by genuineness." Leo Buscaglia Brene Brown Boundaries Genuineness in the Workplace-How Essential is it to Team Work? Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Genuineness is a personal quality and learned behavior. It promotes sincere, honest, respectful, and direct communication in an open and responsible manner. "True generosity is an offering given freely and out of pure love no strings attached, no expectations." - Suze Orman Brooke Pfautz leads Vintory, the first and only CRM & Sales and Marketing Automation Platform designed exclusively for Vacation Rental Managers to grow their inventory. In 2022 he released the book, from 0 to 500 Properties in Five Years: A Playbook on How to Grow Your Short-Term Vacation Rental Inventory. Brooke brings a vast amount of knowledge from owning his first business in his early 20's. Favorite snack is a clementine and cashews. Vintory LinkedIn Facebook Instagram 0 to 500 Properties in 5 Years Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Human Connection is a deep bond that's formed between people when they feel seen and valued. During an authentic human connection, people exchange positive energy with one another and build trust. Human connection makes you feel heard and understood and gives you a sense of belonging. "Connection is the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgement; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship." Brene Brown https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffboss/2018/05/08/a-lack-of-workplace-connection-is-costing-you/?sh=3660b4f535da https://blog.jostle.me/blog/why-connection-in-the-workplace-matters#:~:text=Connection%20is%20perhaps%20the%20most,efficient%20our%20workplace%20will%20be

Human Connection is a deep bond that's formed between people when they feel seen and valued. During an authentic human connection, people exchange positive energy with one another and build trust. Human connection makes you feel heard and understood and gives you a sense of belonging. "Ask big questions and take bold action because you are here for a reason." - Molly Mandelberg. Molly Mandelberg is the Founder of Wild Hearts Rise Up, Creator of "Magnetic Influencer Collective" and the writer and illustrator of "The Wild Hearts Rise Up Oracle Deck". She is the host of both "Tactical Magic" Podcast and "Reveal the Game of Life" Podcast, and she's a bestselling author. After spending years mastering content creation and online marketing, Molly finds her bliss in bridging the worlds of heart centered healing and transformation, with the practical business strategies of leverage in games-sage into a global movement. She is a certified NLP Coach, an Access Consciousness Bars Facilitator, a Transformational Leadership Coach, and a fulltime Nomad. Molly works with coaches, healers, and conscious leaders to broad cast their messages with ease, so they can reach more people, and make more money with less time spent. She travels the world full-time and runs her 6-figure business out of herself-converted sprinter van tiny-home. Molly loves helping her clients to systemize their work and master the magnetics of marketing, so they can experience more freedom and make an even bigger difference. Favorite snack is Oregon strawberries. https://www.wildheartsriseup.com/ https://www.wildheartsriseup.com/podcast/tmpodcast/ https://wildheartsriseup.mykajabi.com/reveal-the-game-of-life https://www.facebook.com/wildheartsriseup https://www.instagram.com/wild_one_rising/

Values are a person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life. "Values are like fingerprints. Nobody's are the same, but you leave 'em all over everything you do." Elvis Presley https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2021/12/30/values-that-create-a-strong-company-culture/?sh=cf227364d1d0 Music - "Homesick"; Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Values are a person's principles or standards of behavior; one's judgment of what is important in life. "And what is good, Phaedrus, And what is not good-Need we ask anyone to tell us these things?" Robert M. Pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Erik Kancler is the owner of Kancler Consulting where he is not a traditional lobbyist. His background is in journalism, scientific research, and nonprofit management. He doesn't like playing politics yet likes getting things done. The process of navigating the political process and getting results for his clients, is very rewarding for him. I encourage you to check out a TedxBend talk recorded in 2018 on Making Politics Great Again. Favorite snack includes potato chips with cottage cheese. https://kanclerconsulting.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ekancler/ https://www.ted.com/talks/erik_kancler_making_politics_great_again Music - "Homesick"; Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Gossip is casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true. "First and foremost, we need to be the adults we want our children to be. We should watch our own gossip and anger. We should model the kindness we want to see." - Brene Brown https://positivepsychology.com/positive-gossip/ Music - "Homesick"; Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Gossip as defined by Humm Kombucha is Talking about someone else's experience that is not yours to share. "Anytime you are arguing with reality you lose, but only 100% of the time." - Byron Katie Michelle Mitchell's passion for kombucha started over a decade ago and led to her founding Humm Kombucha. She is the primary keeper and driver of Humm's amazing culture and brand ethos within their staff-centric organization. She believes her mission is to bring love and light to the world and is instrumental in creating an air of positive energy and forging a culture of joy and freedom at Humm. Michelle is a graduate of Central College in Iowa, where she studied music, Spanish, and biology. She has completed 3 Ironman triathlons, studied Arabic extensively, founded an English school in Cairo serving multiple orphanages, and spent three years traveling around the world before settling in Bend. Favorite snack is Ben & Jerry's half baked ice cream. https://hummkombucha.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-mitchell-0a95a2b2/ https://www.facebook.com/HummKombuchaTaproom https://instagram.com/hummkombucha?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Music - "Homesick"; Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, considerate, and helpful. It is not for the benefit of oneself. It is altruistic. "Kindness begins with understanding we all struggle." Charles Glassman https://emergenetics.com/blog/why-kindness-matters-for-effective- leadership/#:~:text=Being%20kind%20takes%20self%2Dawareness,choices%20in%20 all%20their%20interactions. Music - "Homesick"; Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Kindness is the quality of being friendly, generous, considerate, and helpful. It is not for the benefit of self. It is altruistic. "How can I help others around me succeed? Having one hand up learning from someone else to succeed and one hand down grabbing whoever is next behind us." Justin Freeman Justin Freeman owns and operates Bagel Sphere and Oregon Copacking in the Eugene/Springfield metro area, as well as consults with businesses on strategy and "getting unstuck." He also serves on the board of Oregon Tilth and Supervisory Committee of Oregon Community Credit Union. His professional education background is in information technology, bioinformatics & biological research, and business, and enjoys using aspects of each in his daily work. In this podcast Justin talks about kindness in association with the choose kindness foundation. Favorite snack caprese salad bites. https://choosekindnessfoundation.info/ https://www.bagelsphere.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/freemanjustin/ https://www.facebook.com/bagelsphere https://www.instagram.com/bagel.sphere/ Music - "Homesick"; Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Transparency is the practice of being open and honest with others, no matter how challenging it might be. "Honesty and transparency make you vulnerable. Be honest and transparent anyway." —Mother Teresa https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonyoushaei/2021/11/19/3-ways-to-be-a-more-transparent-leader/?sh=be244ce3143a Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Transparent leadership means leading with openness and honesty. "You playing small doesn't serve the world." Marianne Williamson Amber Hurdle of Amber Hurdle Consulting helps leaders confidently define and position their value so they can maximize their influence, focus and results. She is the founder of The Bombshell Business Bootcamp group coaching experience and the Velvet Machete Leadership Academy certification course, she pioneers using both science and marketing principles to strengthen brands and leaders from the inside out. She is also the author of The Bombshell Business Woman and host of the Bombshell Business Podcast. Amber understands how to accelerate success as a teen mom turned powerhouse businesswoman, having worked with celebrities, executives and Fortune 100 companies alike. She was recognized among the "Top 40 Under 40" by the Nashville Business Journal, by the The Nashville Area Chamber's Nashville Emerging Leader Awards (NELA) as the winner in the Business Services category, and by Global Gurus for being among the top 30 brand professionals consecutively from 2020 through 2022, ranking #8 in the world in 2022. Favorite snack is radish medallions and water. https://amberhurdle.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/amberhurdle https://www.facebook.com/theamberhurdle https://twitter.com/theamberhurdle https://www.linkedin.com/in/theamberhurdle/ http://www.youtube.com/user/amberhurdle/ Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Perfectionism is the refusal to accept any standard short of perfection. When perfectionism is driving us, shame is riding shotgun and fear is that annoying backseat driver. Brene Brown https://brenebrown.com/wholeheartedinventory/ https://hbr.org/2019/04/how-to-manage-your-perfectionism Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)

Perfectionism is the refusal to accept any standard short of perfection. "Perfection happens in hindsight not in foresight" - Ben Easter Benjamin Easter the Founder and Head Coach at Lucid Shift Coaching where he helps freedom-seekers to develop the resources, strategies, and mindsets they need to build authentic businesses so that they can experience more meaning, fulfillment, and impact. Favorite snack is chicken with mustard and spinach. https://lucidshiftcoaching.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamineaster/ https://www.facebook.com/LucidShiftCoaching https://www.instagram.com/lucid_shift_coaching/ Music-"Homesick" Copyright 2018. Written by Shireen Amini. Produced by Shireen Amini and Mike Davidson of Plaid Dog Recording (Boston, MA)