The Main Thing Podcast

Building a Legacy of Wisdom with Clay Davis: The Power of Presence, Patience, and Reflection Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. Ready to build some wisdom? I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Clay Davis - a podcast host, author and technology executive. We explored his intriguing journey and the philosophy behind his aptly named podcast "Build with Clay." We're given an intimate glimpse into Clay's world, from his adventures with his family to his thought-provoking insights on the power of a growth mindset, which he credits as a driving force in his life. So, if you seek clarity on your journey to personal growth and success, or simply need a refreshing perspective, this episode is for you. As we venture further into Clay's world, he shares nuggets of wisdom, stressing the importance of pausing, reflecting, and avoiding the relentless rush of life. He takes us inside the three emotions all humans have a deep craving to experience. You'll also get to hear his inspiring advice on parenting, which he uses to illustrate the principles of nurturing patience, embracing curiosity and the transformative power of taking action. Clay's life reflects a beautiful amalgamation of his passions and experiences. Our invitation to you: don't just listen - build with us! Brief Bio for Our Wise Guest Clay Davis is a father of three and a husband of one. He is a podcast host, author of a global newsletter and a technology executive. Clay is a career coach. He's one who views himself as both mentor and mentee, while embracing both roles. His hobbies include golf, pickle ball, basketball and flag football. Residing in Raleigh, NC, Clay's purpose is to be there for and with others. Buckle up and get ready! Over the next 9 minutes, you will discover why Clay Davis is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Connect with Clay on LinkedIn Listen to Clay's podcast "Build with Clay" Check out Clay's newsletter Book recommended by Clay, written by John Mark Comer: "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" order from My Bookshop or Amazon My appearance on Clay's show: "Episode 36 - Build with Skip Lineberg" Listen on Spotify or listen on Apple Podcasts Learn more about the full wisdom offerings we provide on our Main Thing website. Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski PR + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Graphic Design Chloe Lineberg Stay Connected with Us on Social YouTube @themainthingpod Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn You Can Help Support the Growth of this Podcast Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Episode Chapters [0:03:05] - Importance of Building and Mentors Clay Davis shares his journey from starting his career to becoming a technology executive, podcast host, and career coach. We discuss the importance of mentors, how to cultivate a growth mindset, and the power of taking the time to pause and reflect. [0:06:12] - Clay's Main Thing Wisdom Clay emphasizes the need to not be in a hurry, and shares how his discovery of this wisdom changed his life. He also explains how his mentor, Mark Bidgood, connected him to me. Finally, Clay reveals the three emotions we all strive for—curious? You'll have to listen for the reveal of the three. [0:08:46] - The Dilemma of Focus: Email and Parenting How a fateful Saturday morning caused Clay to delete an app from his phone. Learn how this experience led him to powerful learning that changed his parenting style and weekend mindset. [0:13:49] - Final Thoughts and Advice for Listeners Seeking Personal Growth Clay Davis shares his advice for listeners looking to grow and succeed. He encourages them to give themselves grace and patience, and to focus on the act of trying. Clay emphasizes the importance of collaboration, and the value of taking action. Show notes supported partly by Podium: https://podium.page

From 'Watch for Deer' to Wisdom: A Journey of Creativity, Resilience, and Self-Discovery with Pamela Kesling Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. Growing up in the countryside of West Virginia, my dear friend Pamela Kesling was infused with a creative spark that continues to shine brightly in her life today. Her journey is a captivating tapestry of creativity, resilience, and wisdom. It's one that's seen her wear many hats, from being a business development director for a law firm to the president of the board for Habitat for Humanity, and from being a writer and singer to a joy-seeker. We fondly reminisce about our shared country roots and explore how her childhood catchphrase 'Watch for deer' embodies her journey from rural life to her cross-country music tour, never losing sight of her beginnings. As we delve deeper, Pamela authentically shares her experiences on how remaining soft and open can help to connect with diverse people, rewrite our narratives and strengthen our resilience in the face of life's adversities. We touch upon her spiritual journey of self-awareness and inner peace, exploring her practices of reading religious texts, meditating, and journaling. Listen in to discover how Pamela's insights on mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and the power of introspective moments can bring clarity and calm to your life. Get ready for an inspiring conversation with one of the wisest people I know, Pamela Kesling. Brief Bio for Our Wise Guest Pamela Kesling is the business development director for Spilman, Thomas and Battle, a mid-sized regional law firm based in Charleston, West Virginia. She is also the president of the board of Habitat for Humanity of Kanawha and Putnam. In her free time, Pamela is, by turns, a writer, singer, creator and joy seeker. Pamela has co-founded an online music festival, helped produce albums and performed on stages across the country. She also enjoys photography, but her real love is reading and writing poetry. She is a mother to a 10 year old boy and a rescue dog and cat. Resources Connect with Pamela Kesling on LinkedIn Pamela Kesling on Instagram: @pamelalives Pamela's website for her shared creative works Books recommended by Pamela, both by author Don Miguel Ruiz: The Four Agreements The Fifth Agreement Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski PR + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Graphic Design Chloe Lineberg Stay Connected with Us on Social YouTube @themainthingpod Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn How Can You Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Episode Chapters (0:03:55) - Growing Up in Rural West Virginia and "Watch for Deer" Pamela Kesling shares her childhood creativity and wisdom on nature's role in her life. The story behind her Tweet, an essential WV phrase that went viral (0:7:30) - Making a Lifelong Connection Serving coffee in a book shop, leading to a career in marketing and business development, plus a lifelong friendship. (0:10:00) - Pamela's Main Thing Wisdom Pamela shares her journey to inner peace through reading, reflection, meditation and intentional joy-seeking. Her focus on being soft and open is key to letting go and being resilient. (0:12:40) - How to Avoid Getting Caught Up in the Swirl Being present and pausing: a quick, in-the-moment meditation to become centered and calm. Pamela discusses her journey to self-awareness and learning to trust herself. ~~~~~ Show notes developed in part with resources from: https://podium.page

Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast. Our special guest is a savvy, serial entrepreneur with several start-ups and successful exits to his credit. Marc Gorlin is the founder and CEO of Roadie, a UPS Company. Roadie is a logistics management and crowdsourced delivery platform that provides businesses with a faster, cheaper, more scalable delivery solution. Before launching Roadie, Marc co-founded Kabbage Inc., VerticalOne Corporation, and Pretty Good Privacy (Also called "PGP"). He received the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® National Award in 2021 and the John Imlay Leadership Award in 2022. Marc joins us today from Atlanta. Buckle up! Over the next 9 minutes, you will discover why Marc Gorlin is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Marc Gorlin on LinkedIn The Roadie website News article announcing Marc as the 2021 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® Stay Connected with Us on Social YouTube @themainthingpod Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski PR + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell So You'd Like to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Content You'll Enjoy in this Podcast [00:01] - Intro [01:07] - Brief bio for Marc Gorlin [02:00] - Welcome and opening dialog [02:35] - The story behind Roadie; Marc's moment of inspiration; Glenn from UCLA [05:01] - How Marc and Skip are connected; Steve Denton (Episode 53) [05:33] - The source of entrepreneurial inspiration in Marc's life; value of struggle [07:00] - Opportunity for you to support our work and help keep the wisdom flowing [08:08] - Marc reveals his Main Thing; the value of a journalism degree [08:55] - How to gain customers and partners … or convince that first employee to join [09:30] - Igniting people's imagination; bringing your ideas to life [10:00] - Real examples of the business model solving problems; Roadie comes to life [10:27] - Skip describes the movie that was playing inside his mind [11:30] - Marc shares two specific pieces of advice for aspiring entrepreneurs [12:39] - The value of an MVP versus the mythical perfect product [13:20] - Thank you and so-long [13:43] - Outro

Welcome back to the Main Thing Podcast. Today's special guest is someone who had the honor of flying Air Force One, for President George W. Bush. Mike Grenke is a retired Air Force pilot and Lieutenant Colonel with 21 years of service. He started out flying the KC-135 in the Air Force and then transitioned into flying the nation's leaders in Gulfstream III/IV/V before finishing his career flying Air Force One. Today, Mike is the Chief Pilot for LAW Aviation, working in a small flight department that flies a Global 6000. Mike is married to Tammy Grenke and has 2 daughters Courtney and Ashley. He is the proud grandfather of Reagan and Cayden. Mike is an outdoor enthusiast who likes biking, hiking, hunting and fishing. He comes to us today from his home in Ohio. Fasten your safety belt and put your seat in the upright position. Get ready for take-off. Over the next 9 minutes, you will discover why Mike Grenke is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Mike Grenke on LinkedIn Episode 51 featuring mutual friend Scott Rider The Poem Mike Read: "Just A Weaver" by Benjamin Malachi Franklin My life is but a weaving Between my Lord and me; I cannot choose the colors He worketh steadily. Oft times He weaveth sorrow And I, in foolish pride, Forget He sees the upper, And I the under side. Not til the loom is silent And the shuttles cease to fly, Shall God unroll the canvas And explain the reason why. The dark threads are as needful In the Weaver's skillful hand, As the threads of gold and silver In the pattern He has planned. Stay Connected with Us on Social YouTube @themainthingpod Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski PR + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell How Can You Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Content You'll Enjoy in this Podcast [00:01] - Intro [01:20] - Brief bio for Mike Grenke [02:26] - Welcome and Opening Dialog [02:44] - How we know each other; Scott Rider, inspirational leader, friend [03:35] - Mike's background as an Air Force Pilot [06:50] - Presidential Pilot duty; flying President Bush in Air Force One [08:18] - Mike's Main Thing is revealed; powerful quote from WWII Admiral Bull Halsey [09:14] - Leaning into wisdom as we navigate life's challenges [10:22] - Mike's wife Tammy; her health journey [12:54] - Some meetings are more important than others; pivotal decision; wise counsel [14:10] - Tammy comes back home; faith [15:00] - Finding comfort and joy amidst hardships; Mike shares a treasured poem [16:08] - Discerning the Lord's pattern; the real Superhero in Mike's story - Tammy [17:07] - Thank you; so long for now [17:30] - Outro [17:48] - An opportunity for you to help us keep the wisdom flowing

In this special episode of The Main Thing, our show host Skip Lineberg switched microphones with entrepreneur Mark Burdette. As Mark interviewed Skip, they explored his journey of hacking wisdom over the past three and a half years. This show was recorded at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston, WV. People know Mark Burdette as the voice of entrepreneurship in West Virginia. Whether it is coaching business owners one-on-one, in a group setting, or collaborating with business and community leaders to help them develop and grow, an entrepreneurship ecosystem is what drives Mark. Mark Burdette is a gifted connector and a devoted, generous 'people person' whose hobbies include photography, media, technology, sports and podcasting. He presently serves as Program Coordinator of West Virginia Business Link. From Skip's lifelong attraction to wise people to his recent interview with Tom Peters, this episode is a testament to the transformative power of wisdom, mentors, purpose, and faith. Listen in as they discuss Skip's experience at a retreat with Tom Peters where he asked, "What did God put you on this earth to do?" This question prompted self-reflection that helped Skip identify and articulate his life's purpose for the first time. They discuss how taking the time to reflect on these themes can make a significant impact on our personal and professional lives. Join the duo in exploring the concept of living a good life by pursuing purpose with strong faith. Resources Episode 86 - Tom Peters Shares Excellent Wisdom Mark Burdette's website Stay Connected with Us TheMainThingPodcast.com YouTube - @themainthingpod Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - The MainThing Podcast Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Public Relations + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Ready to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Purchase Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. --------- CONTENT YOU'LL LOVE IN THIS PODCAST --------- [0:00:00] - Hacking Wisdom Skip and Mark discuss hacking wisdom, time, wise people, technology, and entrepreneurship. [0:05:55] - Tom Peters' Impact on Entrepreneurship and Skip's Career Tom Peters' book, In Search of Excellence, has shaped business principles and impacted the host's life journey from 1982 to 2004. [0:19:22] - Discovering Life's Purpose With Tom Peters Tom Peters facilitated self-reflection to identify life's purpose, including a life-shaping summit in Tom's hometown of Bennington, Vermont in Winter 2004. [0:28:19] - The Last Interview With Tom Peters Skip connected with Tom Peters, discussing his roots, career triumphs, shared Baltimore roots and - of course - his Main Thing. Who knew it would be Tom's final media appearance? [0:37:33] - Living With Purpose and Faith We reflect on living a good life, purpose, faith, reflection, Tom Peters' wisdom, and hacking wisdom.

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! This is a special episode. It's the next in our mini-series "Wisdom Revisited," where we are reconnecting with a few of our most popular guests from Seasons 1 & 2. As we revisit those guests and their 'main thing' wisdom, what will we find? Has it remained a primary driving force in their life? Or has something new taken that place of prominence in their heart and mind? Three years ago, Jeff Jarrell appeared as our wise guest on Episode 19. In this special 25-minute episode, we have the pleasure to revisit Jeff and his main-thing wisdom from 2020. Jeff Jarrell is a financial advisor and small business owner. He has written his first book, which will be published in late May 2023. Jeff is a passionate about serving others, especially through his volunteer efforts in the autism community, as well as other community service. Jeff's hobbies include cycling, golf, travel and exploring coffee shops. And he's one of the wisest people I know. Jeff joins us from his home in Columbus, Ohio. Listen and discover how Jeff Jarrell has applied - and perhaps evolved - his Main Thing wisdom. Resources Ep.19 - The Main Thing Podcast featuring Pragmatic Wisdom from Jeff Jarrell Connect with Jeff on LinkedIn Autism resources and education CARES Jeff's company website visit Jarrell Black online. Stay Connected with Us on Social YouTube @themainthingpod Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski PR + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell How Can You Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Content You'll Enjoy in this Podcast [00:01] - Jeff's's Main Thing #wisdom from Episode 19 [00:20] - Intro [01:18] - Welcome and brief look back to May 2020 [02:30] - Expectations [03:31] - Brief bio of Jeff Jarrell; loving coffee, Jesus & people; serving others [05:05] - Superpower of inviting and including others [05:36] - Change & adapt; Jeff's life events of past three years; autism; surgeries [06:45] - When parenting requires tough love; authenticity [07:50] - Overcoming health challenges [08:15] - Revisiting Jeff's Main Thing: "I don't know" [09:30] - Jeff reveals a new guiding principle [10:40] - The value of a five-minute pity party [11:35] - Power of a positive mindset; the stories we tell ourselves [12:05] - Skip relates Jeff's wisdom to Maureen Doyle and Greg the Technician [14:00] - Jeff's powerful story illustrates how he applied his main thing wisdom [16:40] - Discussing Jeff's new book, "Setbacks and Step-Ups" (coming May 2023) [19:25] - CARES for WV to benefit from Jeff's book [20:00] - What's on the horizon for Jeff? [21:35] - Who among the community of listeners might need Jeff's help? [22:05] - Thank-you and goodbye [23:25] - Outro [23:45] - An invitation for you to help support our wisdom programming ###

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast. Our special guest is a Chicago native who's lived in Nashville for the past 30 years. Maureen Doyle's path has offered her many twists and turns. As the daughter of an Irish immigrant, she has always felt free to follow her own curiosity and passion. Maureen Doyle's initial career in banking was followed by a call to adventure in the airline industry until she became enamored by education as a single mom, raising two daughters. The joy she witnessed in their learning led her to the inspiring fun of teaching Spanish, English, and science to middle schoolers for several years. Ten years ago Maureen combined all of her experiences and began coaching others through their new beginnings. Today, Maureen Doyle is a Life Coach and bestselling author. She's inspired every day, as she witnesses her clients' inner voices awaken while they create lives that light them up. Maureen continues to welcome life's twists and turns as natural challenges that are part of the human experience. Maureen joins us today from Nashville, TN. Get ready! Over the next 9 minutes, you will discover why Maureen Doyle is one of the wisest people I know! Resources Maureen Doyle's website Maureen on Instagram Stay Connected with Us TheMainThingPodcast.com YouTube - @themainthingpod Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - The MainThing Podcast Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Public Relations + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Ready to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Content You'll Love in This Episode [00:00:01] - Intro [00:00:58] - Welcome and updates [00:01:52] - Brief bio for Maureen Doyle [00:03:02] - Opening conversation [00:03:20] - What's the bigger challenge: school teacher or flight attendant [00:04:38] - Her career progression into professional coaching [00:05:20] - Her coaching niche, brain science; the stories we tell ourselves [00:06:30] - Going from lit up to talking ourselves out of something [00:07:10] - How to connect with Maureen [00:08:00] - Opportunity for you: help keep this pipeline of wisdom flowing [00:09:12] - Maureen Shares Her Main Thing [00:10:26] - Life incident that led to discernment of wisdom [00:11:28] - Times when Maureen relies upon her Main Thing wisdom [00:12:40] - Skip challenges Maureen with a fill-in-the-blank question [00:14:04] - Thank-you and so long for now [00:14:22] - Outro

Discover the power of a 9-minute dose of wisdom. Each show introduces you to a wise guest who will inspire and enlighten you. In the time it takes you to brew a pot of coffee, unload your dishwasher or fold a load of laundry, you will gain wisdom. Wisdom to help you get unstuck. Wisdom to give you a new perspective. Wisdom to help you level-up for a new life stage. Wisdom in the form of a new Aha Moment. I'm your host Skip Lineberg, and I invite you to come along on my quest to hack wisdom in the form of deep, meaningful conversations with the most creative, smart and effective people on earth. So, let's go. Let's get better at life - together.

Welcome back to the Main Thing Podcast! Our special guest, Tom Minturn, is incredibly wise and one of the most generous people I've ever known. Tom Minturn grew up in the mountains of West Virginia, as the son of a pastor. An athlete, he played basketball in high school and college. He earned his master's degree from Liberty University. Tom began his career with Chick-fil-A in 2000 in Lynchburg, VA. He worked his way up in the corporation through experiences in CO and OH before taking ownership of his first restaurant in 2006 in Columbus. In 2011, Tom moved back to WV to take ownership of the Chick-Fil-A store in Southridge area of Charleston. In his spare time, Tom enjoys reading, running, working out and watching sports, especially college basketball and football. Tom, his wife Jen and their two daughters reside in Charleston, WV. Over the next 9 minutes, you'll discover why Tom Minturn is one of the wisest people I know! Resources Tom's Chick-Fil-A website Tom Minturn on LinkedIn Stay Connected with Us TheMainThingPodcast.com Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - The MainThing Podcast Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Public Relations + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Ready to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Content You'll Love in This Episode [0:02:07] - Brief bio for Tom Minturn [0:03:20] - Opening dialog; the meaning behind "My pleasure" [0:04:21] - Tom's generosity and its roots [0:05:56] - Having a day of reflection; building margin into the week [0:07:16] - Opportunity for you to keep the pipeline of wisdom flowing [0:08:24] - Tom shares his Main Thing wisdom lesson [0:09:34] - How to have a feedback conversation [0:10:01] - The expectations we place upon ourselves [0:11:02] - Holding someone accountable to expectations [0:12:39] - Situations where Tom has to promote someone to guest [0:13:07] - Tom reflects on the road ahead; his goals & dreams [0:14:03] - Thank-you and goodbye [0:14:19] - Outro

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! Our special guest, Kate Reed, is a wise and gifted teacher whose passion for discovery will inspire you. Kate Reed works with leaders across West Virginia in her role as Communications & Development Manager at Leadership West Virginia. Kate also works as Co-Founder & President of Wonder & Grow, a non-profit she co-created in 2018. Its mission is to ignite a sense of wonder and grow understanding and connection with the natural world through curiosity driven exploration and mindfulness practices. Kate earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at West Virginia Wesleyan College and a Master's Degree at George Washington University. She is a certified teacher, experienced in yoga, along with various modes of meditation and mindfulness. Kate spends her free time exploring in nature with her family in the Monongahela National Forest among the Allegheny Mountains in West Virginia. Settle in and get ready. Over the next nine minutes, you will discover why Kate Reed is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Wonder & Grow website Kate Reed on LinkedIn Book Kate mentioned "Lord Teach Me to Pray" on Amazon Stay Connected with Us www.TheMainThingPodcast.com Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - The MainThing Podcast Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Public Relations + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Ready to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Content You'll Love in This Episode [0:02:00] - Brief bio for Kate Reed [0:02:58] - Opening dialog [0:03:13] - Explore the meaning and richness of wonder [0:04:57] - Growing up in nature amidst the Allegheny Mountains [0:05:48] - Kate paints a word picture of the Monongahela Forest [0:07:32] - How Skip and Kate are connected [0:08:31] - Opportunity for you to keep the pipeline of wisdom flowing [0:09:42] - Kate shares her Main Thing wisdom lesson [0:10:24] - Kate recalls when her Main Thing crystallized; a special book [0:11:33] - Story of a recent time when Kate had to apply her wisdom [0:12:19] - Signals inside our bodies tell us we need to slow down [0:13:28] - Thank-you and goodbye [0:13:50] - Outro

Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast. I'm your host Skip Lineberg, and I'm thrilled to bring you this very special episode. Along with millions of business professionals around the world, I discovered Tom Peters in the early 1980s with his break-out, best-selling book In Search of Excellence. I was captivated by Tom's fresh way of looking at companies, cultures and customers. Tom and his co-author Bob Waterman introduced a new lexicon of phrases that colored business thinking … and leadership. Tom's book influenced my choice of college major and my career path. In 2004, I met Tom Peters at his Re-Imagine Summit where I had the great blessing of spending 48 hours with Tom and his passionate ideas for reforming American business. Tom's ice breaker question at the town hall. Helped me to discover my purpose. Today, almost 20 years later, you'll not only hear how I answered Tom's own soul-piercing question, you will also hear about his terrific new book Tom Peters' Compact Guide to Excellence. Tom was born and raised in Maryland. He studied Civil Engineering at Cornell University and served in the US Navy. After his military service, Tom moved to California and earned his MBA and PhD from Stanford University. He began his distinguished career in business consulting with the firm McKinsey and Associates. In 1981, Tom founded The Skunkworks Inc., The Palo Alto Consulting Center, and The Tom Peters Company. Tom has written more than 20 books over the course of his career. After residing many years in Vermont, Tom and wife Susan Sargent now live near Buzzard's Bay in South Dartmouth, MA. Strap in for this power-packed episode and discover why Tom Peters is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Tom Peters website Check out Tom Peters' Compact Guide to Excellence on Amazon Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - The MainThing Podcast Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Public Relations + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Ready to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Content You'll Love in This Episode [02:48] - Welcome & opening dialog; Tom's Re-Imagine Summit 2004 [04:21] - Tom's question prompted Skip to discover his life's purpose [06:51] - Tom's new book "Tom Peters' Compact Guide to Excellence" [07:55] - The impetus behind this new book; Nancye Green's role [10:09] - Tom reveals his Main Thing, inspired by Henry Clay [10:50] - A trip to the pharmacy; a BMW, a baseball hat and a retired cop [12:23] - A biotech CEO's secret to success; hire nice people [13:15] - Examining Tom's legacy; reflecting on his impact. [14:10] - Difference between Tom Peters and Tony Robbins [15:25] - Thank-you and goodbye [15:42] - Outro [16:01] - An opportunity for you to help keep the pipeline of wisdom flowing

Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast! Our wise guest, Connie Cruthirds, is a storyteller, photo-journeyist, and weaver of words. She writes in the style of Mary Oliver and David Whyte, helping readers discover the intriguing life within us all. Her work has been featured in Beyond Knowing, Huffington Post, A Sacred Presence, and Lifeline. Her new book, "The Current" is a collection of soulful poetry and beautiful illustrations. When not writing prose poetry, Connie is a certified creative coach who's mission is to help people find their way through life. Much like her supposed-cousin, Mark Twain, Connie lives on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River, where the currents of life lap past her door. She is married with two adult children. Over the next 9 minutes, you will discover why Connie Cruthirds is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Connie Cruthirds' website Check out Connie's book "The Current" on Amazon Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - The MainThing Podcast Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Public Relations + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Ready to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Content You Will Enjoy in This Episode [00:00:01] - Intro and welcome [00:01:19] - Brief bio for David Homan [00:02:18] - Greetings and opening dialog [00:02:40] - On becoming a poet; poets and psalmists [00:03:45] - How a 'photo-journeyist' approaches life [00:04:35] - Stepping into Connie's book, "The Current" [00:05:55] - Connie's intention: become listless [00:06:55] - Release! A one-word poem [00:07:20] - How Skip and Connie are connected [00:09:14] - Connie reveals her Main Thing wisdom [00:10:40] - Creativity is spirit and breath; getting help; the point of surrender [00:12:24] - Opportunity for you to help keep the pipeline of wisdom flowing [00:13:33] - Symptoms of being stuck or blocked; unblocking creativity & spirit [00:14:50] - Opening the door just a crack to let light enter darkness [00:15:00] - Thank you and good-bye; the importance of storytelling [00:16:04] - Outro

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is an author, manager and dear friend. Steffanie Peterson is also one of the most courageous people I know. On Episode 82, you heard 9 mins. of her wisdom. That was "The Main Thing." Today you get "The Whole Thing." In this 25-minute show, you'll get more of my conversation with this bold dynamo, who's also a gifted and hilarious storyteller. The Whole Thing is a less edited, more organic version of my inspiring and laughter-filled conversation with Steffanie Peterson. Get ready for an lively look at her personal journey, including taking risks and making a bold, calculated leap. Steffanie shares lessons to help us re-discover our hopes & dreams and live a life that's truly meaningful. Bio (in case you missed Ep. 82) A West Virginia native, Steffanie Peterson is a single mother, who took on the biggest challenge of her life, when she relocated her Broadway-dreaming daughter to the bright lights of New York City. By day, Steffanie manages a busy plastic surgery center in Manhattan on 5th Ave. By night, she manages the career of her daughter, the talented vocalist Hannah Jane. In her spare time, Steffanie focuses on her writing. This published author is currently working on her second book, titled "The Hot Mess Express: Flying Solo." Resources Steffanie's book "The Hot Mess Express - The Peterson Girls Adventures" Connect with Steffanie on LinkedIn Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - The MainThing Podcast Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Public Relations + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Ready to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop.

Welcome to the Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host, Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is a powerhouse thinker and connector. He's as gifted in crafting harmonies and melodies as he is in composing high-impact connections between action-oriented, natural-givers. Tune in to discover the power and impact of David Homan's unique approach to relationships, connections and composing. David Homan is a classical composer and connector, who built Orchestrated Connecting, a community of impact focused super-connectors whose relationship value is beyond comparison. David focuses on the interaction of access and impact, with a particular focus on areas such as climate change, mental health, investing in women and diverse founders, health and wellness, and philanthropy. You can find his music simply by asking Alexa to play it. David joins us today from New York, NY. Settle into your symphony hall seat. Over the next 9 minutes, you will discover why David Homan is one of the wisest people I know. Resources David's website for his company Orchestrated Connecting Connect with David on LinkedIn Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - The MainThing Podcast Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Public Relations + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Ready to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You Will Enjoy in This Episode [00:00:01] - Intro and welcome [00:01:33] - Brief bio for David Homan [00:02:30] - Greetings and opening dialog [00:03:00] - "Smells Like Teen Spirit" rediscovering his love for music [00:04:19] - Realizing the value and investment embedded in relationships [00:05:10] - Accelerating change; relationship value & pressure; avoiding shame [00:06:25] - Not a business but a model for connectors to be valued; accelerating trust [00:06:50] - Your opportunity to help keep our pipeline of wisdom flowing [00:08:00] - David reveals his Main Thing wisdom [00:09:10] - Differences between wants, desires and needs; true source of happiness [00:10:00] - Anatomy of the Ask … seeing the value we are asking or taking [00:10:45] - Relationship inequality, givers and takers, the imbalance [00:11:30] - Understanding and claiming the value we bring as connectors [00:12:10] - Being selfish while being selfless [00:13:00] - How to learn more about David's model or to connect with him [00:13:20] - Being selfish while being selfless [00:14:50] - Thank you and good-bye [00:15:34] - Outro

Welcome back to the Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host, Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is a dear friend and a bold dream-chaser. Today, you will get a firsthand dose of courage, faith and humor from Steffanie Peterson. A West Virginia native, Steffanie Peterson is a single mother, who took on the biggest challenge of her life, when she relocated her Broadway-dreaming daughter to the bright lights of New York City. By day, Steffanie manages a busy plastic surgery center in Manhattan on 5th Ave. By night, she manages the career of her daughter, the talented vocalist Hannah Jane. In her spare time, Steffanie focuses on her writing. This published author is currently working on her second book, titled "The Hot Mess Express: Flying Solo." Get ready! Over the next 9 minutes, you will discover why Steffanie Peterson is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Steffanie's book "The Hot Mess Express - The Peterson Girls Adventures" Connect with Steffanie on LinkedIn Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - The MainThing Podcast Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Public Relations + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Ready to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You Will Enjoy in This Episode: [00:00:01] - Intro and welcome [00:01:10] - Brief bio for Steffanie Peterson [00:02:15] - Greetings and opening dialog [00:02:35] - Moving to New York City, how everyone's doing after 8 years [00:03:25] - Mustering up the courage to make such a bold move, timing [00:05:00] - Less about a grand master plan, more about God moving mountains [00:05:40] - Wisdom of listening to the small inner voice, trust your heart & soul [00:06:05] - Glimpse into her book "Hot Mess Express - the Peterson Girls Adventures" [00:07:05] - How Steffanie and Skip are connected [00:07:45] - A place for you to find books written by guests of this show [00:08:25] - Steffanie shares her Main Thing [00:09:10] - Wisdom requires time to crystallize and clarify [00:09:45] - Steffanie shares her rollercoaster ride, rejection rates, big-break news [00:10:30] - Symptoms of not knowing or practicing her wisdom: unsettled, [00:11:30] - Resistance to making a major life change, the lies and excuses we hear [00:12:14] - God exceeded Steffanie's expectations when she trusted [00:13:00] - Thank you and good-bye [00:13:12] - Outro

Welcome to the Main Thing Podcast! Our special guest today is one of my favorite authors. For more than 30 years Michael Card has endeavored to engage with the text of Scripture, whether through the writing of music and books or in the context of the conference or the classroom. In the course of 30 albums, 22 books and numerous concerts, Michael has invited listeners and readers to honestly wrestle with the Bible, seeking to grasp the meaning of the text with all the heart and mind. A graduate of Western Kentucky Univ., Michael received his bachelor's and master's degrees in Biblical Studies. Michael travels frequently each year, teaching and sharing his music at Biblical Imagination Conferences. He also facilitates annual Life of Christ tours in Israel. He and his wife, Susan, have four children and four grandchildren. Michael lives in Franklin, Tennessee, where along with a group of close friends, he pursues racial reconciliation and neighborhood renewal. Get ready! Over the next 19 minutes, you will discover why Michael Card is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Michael Card's website Michael's book "Luke - The Gospel of Amazement" Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - The MainThing Podcast Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Public Relations + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Ways You Can Support the Growth of this Podcast Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You Will Enjoy in This Episode [00:00:01] - Intro and welcome [00:01:35] - Brief bio for Michael Card [00:03:00] - Greetings and opening dialog [00:03:15] - The inspiration for his book "Luke - The Gospel of Amazement" [00:04:50] - Digging into the concept of Imaginative Inquiry [00:05:50] - There are facts, and then there's the question: What do the facts mean? [00:06:32] - Jesus spent 3 months of every year walking [00:07:30] - Are you a heart-learner or a mind-learner? [00:08:20] - How Michael and Skip are connected [00:09:30] - A place for you to find books written by guests of this show [00:10:15] - Michael shares his Main Thing [00:12:20] - Meeting his mentor, Dr. William Lane; the incarnation of an idea [00:14:05] - Skip shares the impact of Michael's book in 2011 [00:15:45] - A recent experience when Michael had to apply his main thing [00:17:40] - Where to go to discover more about Michael, his books and music [00:18:05] - What's next for Michael? The next book and beyond [00:19:09] - Thank you and good-by9 [00:14:20] - Outro

Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast! A shout out of gratitude to my subscribers. And a sincere thank-you to our returning patron, Bill from Tennessee. Folks like Bill help to keep this pipeline of wisdom flowing. Our special guest today is a wise, insightful and gifted person. Max Knapp is a born and raised West Virginian who prides himself on his curiosity, and attributes his open-mindedness to the perspective he gained from his time spent outside his home state. Upon receiving his graduate degree, Max spent the early years of his career working as an analyst on Wall Street, helping advise large-scale businesses on mergers and acquisitions. In 2016, Max decided to return to West Virginia with his newly-acquired skillset in hopes of helping revitalize the place he's always called home. In the ensuing six years, Max has played a role in several business acquisitions himself, and continues to guide aspiring entrepreneurs with similar ambitions. Max co-founded the wealth management firm Blackbear Capital, working with individuals and institutions throughout West Virginia. Max resides in Charleston, West Virginia, with his wife Kylie and young son, Dexter. Get ready! Over the next 9 minutes you will discover why Max Knapp is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Blackbear Capital website Connect with Max Knapp on LinkedIn Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - The MainThing Podcast Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Public Relations + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Ready to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You Will Enjoy in This Episode [00:00:01] - Intro and welcome [00:02:12] - Brief bio for Max Knapp [00:03:17] - Greetings and opening dialog [00:03:50] - Max provides a glimpse of life working on Wall Street [00:04:38] - Moving back to West Virginia; time slows down [00:05:20] - Good connections; how Max and Skip are connected; Dr. David Clayman [00:06:50] - An opportunity for you to help keep the pipeline of wisdom flowing [00:08:00] - Max shares his Main Thing [00:08:35] - Chasing things is not the pathway to success; what truly matters [00:09:30] - Skip relates with a story about Berkshire Hathaway [00:10:15] - The competitive desires; the urge to compete; the need to be fully present [00:11:13] - Skip shares his struggle to resist chasing metrics as a podcaster [00:11:53] - Focus on money, don't make it; Focus on what's important, the rest follows [00:12:25] - Max provides his personal definition of success [00:12:50] - Regaining balance + freedom in his life; his practices for greater focus [00:14:00] - What Max doesn't want to happen at the end of life; no future regrets [00:14:45] - Thank you and good-bye [00:14:58] - Outro

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! This special episode is part of our mini-series "Wisdom Revisited," where we are reconnecting with a few of our most popular guests from Seasons 1 & 2. We will revisit those guests and revisit their wisdom, their main thing. Has it remained the driving force in their life? Or has something new taken that place of prominence in their heart and mind? In this special 25-minute episode, we are joined by Helena Brantley, a public relations executive, who helps scholars and subject matter experts share their ideas widely, most often in book format. She first appeared on The Main Thing Podcast in October 2020. Listen and discover how Helena Brantley has applied - and perhaps evolved - her Main Thing wisdom. Recap of Helena's Bio: After an early career in public relations and marketing, Helena founded Red Pencil Publicity + Marketing in 2010. She works with a small team of design, edit and production professionals on projects for authors, publishers and nonprofits. Helena lives in Alameda, California with three avid readers: her husband and two daughters. Resources Helena's website Red Pencil Publicity + Marketing Link to cookbook Helena recommended on this show "The Cook You Want to Be" Helena's keynote address for the PPN Conference 2022 Ep. 31 of The Main Thing Podcast featuring 9 mins. of wisdom with Helena Brantley Helena's Instagram: @HelenaBrantley Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski PR + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Support and Help Sustain this Podcast Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You'll Enjoy in this Podcast [00:01] - Helena Brantley's Main Thing wisdom from October 2020 [00:10] - Intro, welcome and opening dialog [02:00] - Quick recap of Helena's bio [03:05] - Helena's passion for food - eating it, cooking it and reading about it [05:01] - Book recommendation from Helena [06:00] - Revisiting Helena's main thing; looking back on "valuing relationships, all of them" [07:26] - An invitation for you to help keep the pipeline of wisdom flowing [08:38] - Skip tests an idea with Helena; who we meet along the path of life [10:55] - Surprises along the way; difficult people and difficult encounters [12:24] - Removing hardness from our hearts; Helena reflects on her practice [14:45] - The temptation to choose anger; reminding oneself of better choices [15:30] - Praying as we put on our armor; lesson from Helena's father [16:44] - Temptation to fire off an anger-laden email response; seeking guidance [17:32] - Being mindful of signals inside our bodies [18:40] - Skip reflects on his practice and releasing hardness from his heart [19:40] - Helena delivers a keynote speech; an introvert's challenge with public speaking [22:30] - Balancing all the heavy things in the world today, while seeking a soft heart [24:05] - Thank-you and goodbye

Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host - Skip Lineberg. My new friend, Debbie Henne, is a speech-language pathologist by day and an author by night. All day every day, she is a wife, mother and Jesus lover. Debbie can often be found typing away at her computer after tucking her kids in at night. She doesn't always write at a computer. Sometimes she can be found writing with an old-fashioned pen and paper - or creating musically on the piano keyboard. Debbie Henne believes life is not about being perfect. It's about being "ever changed." Her vision is to connect hearts to the heart of God, so people can live in the empowerment and victory that comes through a genuine connection to God. Debbie comes to us today from her home in Reading, Pennsylvania. Get ready! Over the next 9 minutes you will discover why Debbie Henne is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Deborah Henne's website Check out Debbie's podcast Get Debbie's book "Gentleness" on our Bookshop store Episode 58 featuring RL Shawver Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - The MainThing Podcast Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Public Relations + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Ready to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You Will Enjoy in This Episode [00:00:01] - Intro and welcome [00:01:35] - Brief bio for Debbie Henne [00:02:33] - Greetings and opening dialog [00:02:50] - Debbie previews her new book "Gentleness - It's Not What You Think" [00:03:35] - Why Gentleness? What motivated her to write about it? [00:04:50] - With gentleness comes power; contrast with fear and timidity [00:06:00] - How Skip and Debbie are connected [00:07:15] - Learn about our online book store [00:07:52] - Debbie Henne shares her Main Thing [00:08:45] - The downside of not living with Debbie's wisdom [00:09:52] - Skip shares the experience of being around a friend who's always negative [00:10:43] - How to avoid becoming Negative Nancy or Pessimistic Pete [00:12:40] - A few examples when she's applied her Main Thing [00:13:40] - What God is telling Debbie to help her get through fear, pursue her calling [00:14:30] - Thank you and good-bye [00:15:07] - Outro ###

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! In this special 18-minute episode, we are joined by Andy Malinoski. Three years ago, Andy appeared as our first wise guest on Episode 1, the debut of this show. Andy Malinoski is the director of the Office of Marketing and Communications for the West Virginia Department of Commerce, where he leads a talented team of creative professionals. He's also a content creator who directs, hosts and produces podcasts and videos. Andy and his family reside in Charleston, West Virginia. He is a frequent advisor to show host, Skip Lineberg. His daughter, Emma Malinoski, is a talented graphic designer who helped craft the brand for this podcast. Andy is a skilled problem-solver, strategist and leader. And he's one of the wisest people I know. Listen and discover how Andy Malinoski has applied - and perhaps evolved - his Main Thing wisdom. Resources Link to Andy's podcast The Daily 304 Connect with Andy Malinoski on LinkedIn Ep. 1 of The Main Thing Podcast featuring 9 min. of wisdom with Andy Malinoski Special Episode (Ep. 36) "Switching Microphones with Andy Malinoski" Books mentioned by Andy in this episode: "Four Thousand Weeks" by Oliver Burkeman "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield Thank-You to Our Show Sponsor Jarrell Black Our friends at Jarrell Black encourage you to keep growing and seeking wisdom. Jarrell Black is pleased to serve small business clients from offices in Dublin and Mount Vernon, Ohio and its headquarters in Teays Valley, West Virginia. To learn more, visit online. Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski PR + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell How Can You Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You'll Enjoy in this Podcast [00:01] - Andy's Main Thing #wisdom from September 2019 [01:08] - Intro, welcome and opening dialog [03:09] - Brief look back over our lives the past 3 years since Episode 1 dropped [04:33] - Investments in self-care; new priorities in life [05:42] - Message from our friends and show sponsors - Jarrell Black & Company [06:15] - Testing Andy's 2019 wisdom: is it still his main thing, or has it shifted? [08:05] - Building on Pause with new #disciplines [10:04] - Burkeman's book; how many weeks do we have left? [10:55] - The first breath each morning; Andy denies being a zen master [11:09] - Skip's observation on guests' attitudes toward legacy and impact; mortality [12:50] - Real, pure humility in the context of taking care; what matters [13:45] - Andy shares the mindset of 'being on vacation' no matter the location [14:05] - Getting inside the mind of a content creator; Pressfield's book; helping others [15:35] - Wasting the time of a marketing professional is communication malpractice [16:08] - Andy wraps it up; encourages us not to be afraid to ask for help [16:44] - Thank-you and goodbye [17:10] - Outro ###

Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast! Our special guest today is an empathetic entrepreneur. Jill Scarbro is the 2022 National Small Business Person of the Year, a prestigious honor bestowed by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Having grown up in rural West Virginia with dyslexia, Jill's need for specialized services to learn how to read shaped the trajectory of her life. This sparked her to start Bright Futures, a school for one child in her grandmother's kitchen. She has grown that organization to become a nationally recognized therapy center for children with autism. Jill Scarbro is a board certified behavior analyst. She is the founder of Community Autism Resources and Education Systems (CARES) and CEO of Bright Futures Learning Services. She holds a bachelor's degree in Special Education and a master's in Behavior Analysis. Jill lives in Winfield, West Virginia, where she is partner to Tim and mom to Caroline and Garrett. Over the next 9 minutes, you will discover why Jill Scarbro is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Jill Scarbro on LinkedIn Jill's company Bright Futures Learning Services Inc. Magazine story on Jill landing SBA's top honor Thank-You to Our Show Sponsor Jarrell Black Our friends at Jarrell Black encourage you to keep growing and seeking wisdom. Jarrell Black is pleased to serve small business clients from offices in Dublin and Mount Vernon, Ohio and its headquarters in Teays Valley, West Virginia. To learn more, visit online. Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - The MainThing Podcast Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Public Relations + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Ready to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You Will Enjoy in This Episode [00:00:01] - Intro and welcome [00:01:50] - Brief bio for Jill Scarbro [00:03:11] - Jill reflects on winning the top honor from US SBA [00:03:55] - Growing up in the coalfields of southern WV; her early learning struggles [00:05:00] - Jill's vision for a career of helping kids overcome challenges [00:05:30] - How Jill and Skip are connected [00:06:32] - Jill reveals her Main Thing; unpacking the meaning [00:07:59] - Jill shares a personal example of how she's applied her Main Thing wisdom [00:09:30] - Jill confesses that she really does want to save the world [00:10:12] - A day in the life of someone who is on the autism spectrum [00:11:40] - Perspectives: neurotypical thinking compared with neurodivergent thinking [00:12:45] - Thank you and so long for now [00:13:22] - Outro

Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast! Today we are joined by a very special guest - my wise and beautiful wife, Lisa Lineberg. Lisa is a gifted communicator. An experienced entrepreneur. She's a confidante to me and countless friends in our community. Lisa is a Jesus follower. She's someone who is adventurous, perceptive and very genuine. A friend to many, Lisa is one of the most gifted, skillful listeners God put on this earth. Born in the southern West Virginia coalfields of Williamson in Mingo County, Lisa Lineberg earned her bachelor's degree in exercise physiology from West Virginia University. She went on to become a certified fitness nutrition specialist and a serial entrepreneur in the fitness - nutrition space. Lisa is mother to two wonderful children, Chloe and Sherman. Without a doubt, Lisa is my "secret weapon" and soulmate. She is my wife of 25 years. Today, on the 25th anniversary of our wedding, we fired up the microphones to share wisdom for relationships. Buckle up! Get ready to hear from one of the wisest and most dynamic guests, ever to appear on The Main Thing Podcast. Resources Lisa Lineberg on LinkedIn Books discussed in this episode: Order your copy of "The Five Love Languages - How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate" by Gary Chapman Get your copy of "At Your Best" by Carey Nieuwhof (this is the Red Zones reference) Stay Connected with Us Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - The MainThing Podcast Twitter @themainthingpod Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Public Relations + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Ready to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests at our online BookShop. Content You Will Enjoy in This Episode [00:00:01] - Intro and welcome [00:01:50] - Brief bio for Lisa Lineberg [00:03:20] - Why we've chosen to celebrate our 25th anniversary with a podcast [00:04:01] - Who can benefit from wisdom on relationships; Parkwood scene-setter [00:05:30] - How Lisa and Skip became connected; God's timing is perfect [00:08:23] - Lisa launches into wisdom nugget number one: Get the Full Story; go deep [00:11:30] - Unpacking the second wisdom nugget: Love Language is No Quid Pro Quo [00:13:34] - The importance of Cave Time; Lisa presents the "She BnB" [00:16:55] - Understanding our Red Zones; avoid heavy conversations during this zone [00:21:30] - Wrapping it all up; reflecting on the relationship wisdom we've gained [00:23:01] - Family, blood and the appeal of quirkiness [00:23:45] - Thank you and happy anniversary! [00:24:02] - Outro

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! This is a special episode. It's the next in our mini-series "Wisdom Revisited," where we are reconnecting with a few of our most popular guests from Seasons 1 & 2. As we revisit those guests and their 'main thing' wisdom, what will we find? Has it remained the primary driving force in their life? Or has something new taken that place of prominence in their heart and mind? In this special 20-minute episode, we are joined by Anna Sale, host and founder of the fabulous, award-winning podcast, "Death, Sex & Money." She and her show have won numerous awards and recognition, including Gracie and Webby Awards. Anna is a professional journalist, who worked for public radio for nearly a decade, covering politics. In her work she has interviewed such notables as Jane Fonda, Kevin Bacon and Madeleine Albright, just to name a few. A proud West Virginian, Anna published her first book in 2021, "Let's Talk About Hard Things." Anna first appeared on The Main Thing Podcast in September 2020. Listen and discover how Anna Sale has applied - and perhaps evolved - her Main Thing wisdom. Resources Link to Anna's book in our BookShop online store Official website of "Death, Sex & Money" Ep. 32 of The Main Thing Podcast featuring 9 minutes of wisdom with Anna Sale Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski PR + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Please Help Support the Growth of this Podcast Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You'll Enjoy in this Podcast [00:01] - Anna Sale's Main Thing #wisdom from September 2020 [00:20] - Intro, welcome and opening dialog [01:25] - Look back at Episode 32 - Anna's Main Thing; the covid time warp [02:05] - Anna's brief bio; Skip's proud to have a signed copy of Anna's book [03:01] - Places and politics- Northern California, Wyoming and West Virginia [04:44] - Skip calls the question: Is Anna's Main Thing still her main thing, or has it shifted? [06:05] - Anna craves a changing of the channel; balancing hard things with lighter things [07:15] - Karaoke sing along parties, a lighter alternative to traditional book signings [09:25] - Skip tosses out Tears for Fears and Toad the Wet Sprocket as karaoke suggestions [09:45] - An opportunity for you to help keep the pipeline of wisdom flowing [10:55] - Anna's experience publishing her first book; irony of book theme and timing [13:20] - New muscles gained as a result of the pandemic; shifts and cracks [14:22] - A hard thing Anna's been working through; new stages demand new approaches [18:00] - We riff on how marriage isn't always easy and requires work [19:15] - Cooking for a family; Anna's ace in the hole for dinner in a pinch [20:15] - Her journalist's perspective on the mood of America today; bunkers [22:40] - How can journalists present stories that foster understanding? [24:00] - Hoping for a durable way forward that's not a force play; overcoming entrenchment [26:55] - Skip shares for context a recent conversation with his son; car time [28:35] - Women's issues are important discussions for fathers and sons, not just women [29:00] - Thank-you and goodbye

Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast! Our special guest is a wise and gifted person. He's one of those people with whom you always feel better, smarter and lighter, having spent time in their company. Gaurav Arora is a professional coach and guide who helps leaders move to the next level in their personal and professional lives. Through his work, Gaurav assists leaders to bring out the most in their leadership gifts, while gaining new skills and techniques. He believes that Coaching has arrived as an incredibly effective way to help people develop others — and themselves. He has been blessed with the gift of extracting wisdom from people by connecting with them at the deepest possible level. Gaurav is passionate about sharing wisdom broadly with others to help them learn and grow. One way he does this is through his weekly podcast "The xMonks Drive." Gaurav joins us from New Delhi, India. Get ready: over the next 9 minutes you will discover why Gaurav Arora is one of the wisest people I know! Resources Gaurav Arora on LinkedIn The xMonk's Drive Podcast site Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - The MainThing Podcast Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Public Relations + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You Will Enjoy in This Episode [00:00:01] - Intro and welcome [00:01:52] - Brief bio for Gaurav Arora; his podcast The xMonks Drive [00:03:25] - Gaurav shares a snapshot of his home - New Delhi, India [00:04:25] - A story from his visit to Mount Bonnell in Austin, Texas [00:06:07] - How Gaurav and Skip became connected; paths meant to cross [00:07:15] - Special opportunity for you to help keep the wisdom flowing [00:08:25] - Gaurav Arora shares his Main Thing [00:09:24] - Gaurav unpacks wisdom about expression, connection and contribution [00:09:55] - "I always wanted to become …"; feeling suffocated or misaligned [00:10:55] - The importance of discovering our superpower [00:11:24] - Human beings are wired for connection; letting go of the masks we wear [00:12:28] - Gaurav is a product of the genuine connections he's built in this lifetime [00:13:20] - Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King exemplify 'Contribution' [00:13:40] - What good is a half-baked cake? [00:14:00] - Gaurav's purpose; Shukrana in action equals service; advice from his mom [00:15:00] - Skip reflects on the wisdom triad of expression + connection + contribution [00:15:35] - Thank you and looking forward [00:16:14] - Outro ###

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. This is a special episode. It's the next in our mini-series "Wisdom Revisited," where we are reconnecting with a few of our most popular guests from Seasons 1 and 2. We will revisit those guests and revisit their wisdom, their main thing. What will we find? Has it remained the primary driving force in their life? Or has something new taken that place of prominence in their heart and mind? Here in this special 20-minute episode, we are joined by Jason Gray, a singer, musician and songwriter, who shares his talent and artistry across the Contemporary Christian music space. "Jason Gray has emerged as a songwriter of extraordinary depth, with a noteworthy ability to convey deep theological truths," according to Charisma Magazine. Jason has earned two ASCAP Performance Awards for his hit songs and also holds the distinction of having a #1 ranked song that stayed atop the charts for 9 weeks. His latest album, released in 2020, is titled "Order, Disorder, Reorder." Originally from Minnesota, Jason now resides in Nashville. Listen and discover how Jason Gray has applied - and perhaps evolved - his Main Thing wisdom. Resources The official Jason Gray music website Ep. 9 of The Main Thing Podcast featuring 9 minutes of wisdom with Jason Gray Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You'll Enjoy in this Podcast [00:01] - Jason Gray's Main Thing #wisdom from January 2020 [00:40] - Intro, welcome and opening dialog [02:28] - Quick look back at Episode 9 - Jason's Main Thing; deeper listening [03:15] - His expanded, nuanced main thing; a quote from Jason's mentor [04:05] - The trouble with words; a past conversation with his son; aggression hides hurt [05:30] - What are the obstacles to being a good listener; being a healthy listener [06:45] - Working to bring a healed self to relationships; past trauma and present triggers [07:35] - Marriage as an example; we see the evidence that we've decided to see [08:55] - Healing trauma within helps to avoid a disproportionate response [09:23] - Skip relates with a personal example; a nudge from best friend [10:30] - Collaboration in song writing [12:30] - Jason gives a glimpse into four potential new albums [13:10] - An opportunity for you to help keep the pipeline of wisdom flowing [14:22] - Touring; looking back over past two years on smaller shows [16:00] - The challenges of the commercial aspect of being a professional recording artist [16:50] - Jason reveals the best cheeseburger in Nashville [17:40] - Exploring Jason's thoughts and observations on self-righteousness [18:40] - Fear, failure and cancel culture; why we are all so invested in being right [20:25] - Discovery mode contrasted with self-righteous mindset [20:54] - Jason quotes Jordan B. Peterson [21:50] - Thank-you and goodbye

Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast! If you enjoy climbing mountains, whether literally or figuratively, you are going to love today's show. And you will be enthralled by the stories of our wise guest Lei Wang. In 2004, Lei, who grew up as a Beijing city girl who had no athletic training, set out to climb Mount Everest. She was on a promising career track in finance with an MBA from Wharton. But she was excited about proving that an ordinary person could climb Everest. That excitement empowered Lei, not only to climb Everest, but to become the first Asian woman to complete a journey to the summits of the highest mountains on each of the 7 continents and to the north and south pole, a feat called the Explorer's Grand Slam. Today, as an executive coach, speaker, author, and adventurer, Lei travels the world to ascend new summits and empower individuals and organizations. She joins us from her home in the Seattle area. Strap on your crampons and shoulder your pack! Over the next 9 minutes you will discover why Lei Wang is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Journey With Lei Website To get Lei's book "After the Summit" - please visit her website Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - The MainThing Podcast Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Public Relations + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You Will Enjoy in This Website (00:00:01) - Intro (00:00:XX) - Welcome; brief bio for Lei Wang (00:03:25) - How Lei has reframed falling (00:04:07) - The spark to begin climbing mountains (00:06:05) - Summit is only half the climb (00:07:07) - Special opportunity for you to help keep the wisdom flowing (00:08:12) - Lei Wang shares her Main Thing (00:09:01) - Lei unpacks her wisdom; importance of gratitude; daily discipline (00:10:55) - How she pushes through challenging climbs when others quit (00:12:01) - Pitfalls of invincible self confidence; mind-over-matter isn't enough (00:13:40) - How you can connect with Lei (00:14:20) - Final thoughts and a few coaching points from Lei (00:15:12) - Outro ###

Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. This is a special episode. It's the next episode in our mini-series "Wisdom Revisited." In response to your feedback, we are reconnecting with a few of our most popular guests from Seasons 1 & 2. We will find out if their main thing has remained the driving force in their life? Or has something new taken that place of prominence in their heart and mind? We are reconnecting with Bobby Herrera who first appeared on this podcast in August 2020 on Episode 27. Bobby is president of The Populus Group. He is a proud US Army veteran and an avid mountain climber. Bobby grew up as part of a large family, whose parents were hardworking migrants from Mexico. His book, "The Gift of Struggle," has become a personal favorite, and I have shared it as a gift with several of my closest friends. This proud father of three joins us from Portland, Oregon. Here in this special 25-minute episode of Wisdom Revisited, you'll find out how Bobby Herrera has applied - and perhaps evolved - his wisdom. Resources Connect with Bobby Herrera on LinkedIn Bobby's company - The Populus Group website His Book The Gift of Struggle - get it at our online Bookshop The Wisdom Pyramid by Brett McCracken - discussed in this episode Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - The MainThing Podcast Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You'll Enjoy in this Podcast [0:01] - Bobby Herrera's Main Thing #wisdom from July 2020 [0:25] - Intro [1:25] - Greeting and opening dialog; his bio in brief; fatherhood [2:55] - Hail the underdogs; his modest upbringing; appeal of #transformation stories [4:00] - Update on the past two years; pain, pleasure and growth; blessings > burdens [5:40] - Challenges associated with leading a business during the pandemic [6:14] - Skip reflects on how he has changed; softening the heart [6:40] - Is his main thing still the main thing - or has it changed? [7:15] - A big question Bobby received from his wise mentor; why we should number our days [8:15] - Questioning how much of impact he's truly making; live forward with intent [9:05] - Triangle of Love; assessing how he's investing his resources [10:15] - Having the Why and the What; increasing his focus on the How [11:10] - His story-telling roots; building upon that foundation #storytelling [13:40] - Choose the hardest right over the easiest wrong; uphill climbs [15:30] - Bobby shares thoughts on how he works to gain more wisdom; a vital ratio [16:35] - Self-assessing our sources of wisdom; a helpful book "The Wisdom Pyramid" [17:57] - Diversifying what he reads; mixing it up on purpose [18:40] - Taking joy in being wrong and in recognizing our own ignorance [19:15] - Leading The Populus Group during the pandemic; managing the VUCA [20:50] - Slow the game down to avoid mistakes and sharpen focus [22:25] - What's on the horizon for Bobby Herrera; looking ahead [23:20] - Helping kids from the wrong side of the opportunity divide; helping veterans [12:50] - Thank you, salutations and good-bye [24:08] - Outro [24:30] - An invitation for you to get involved and help keep the wisdom flowing [25:54] - End ###

Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest brings another inspiring turnaround story and a passion for professional networking. When Covid hit, Ben Albert was furloughed from work. He found himself down and out, staring at an empty handle of Jim Bean Whiskey. Ben was unemployed, depressed, and feeling unworthy. Hesitantly, he opened his laptop and started reaching out to strangers on LinkedIn. This spearheaded his entrepreneurial journey. Ben Albert is the owner of Balbert Marketing. He is also the curator of the "Real Business Connections Network." In a little more than a year's time, Ben has replaced the income from his prior sales job. And is now running a successful marketing firm. A fellow podcaster, Ben hosts five podcasts. His shows include "Rochester Business Connections" and "Learn Speak Teach." Ben resides in Rochester, New York. Get ready. Over the next 9 minutes, you will discover why Ben Albert is one of the wisest people I know. Resources About Ben + Press Appearances: https://balbertmarketing.com/meetbalbert/ Balbert Marketing LLC: http://balbertmarketing.com/alllinks Real Business Connections Podcast: https://realbusinessconnections.com/ Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn company page Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski PR + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell PodDecks "Interview Deck" - poddecks.com Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Feedback? Send it to [email protected] Content You'll Enjoy in this Podcast [0:01] - Intro and welcome [1:05] - Ben Albert's background and brief bio [2:04] - Greetings [2:20] - Lightning Round featuring 5 quirky questions from PodDecks [4:16] - Ben shares how he got into podcasting and what he loves about it [5:14] - How Skip and Ben are connected; strategically utilizing LinkedIn [6:55] - Get some Main Thing Merch and help support our show; 10% discount [7:51] - Ben shares his main thing [8:30] - Unpacking Ben's wisdom lesson [9:40] - Ben's philosophical position sparks thoughts on openness, receptivity [9:55] - A quick riff on perfectionism [10:38] - Ben sets an intention for all of us [11:31] - Thank-you and goodbye [11:48] - Outro ###

Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. Our guest today brings an amazing and inspirational life story to our wisdom journey. Terrance Pope was born and raised in the city of Detroit. After the incarceration of his father and the sudden death of his mother, a life-altering exchange in 2011 would land Terrance in the hospital. This incident led to Terrance being shot seven times, as a result of gang affiliation and the influence of drugs. Terrance, now a paraplegic incomplete, is a believer in Christ, a husband and father. His mission is to make an impact in the lives of men and women, helping them find hope and live out their true identity. Terrance is CEO & Founder of Transitionz7, a mentoring program aimed at helping young men transition from the streets. Through targeted services and strategic impact, the program leads young men into a more positive, functional way of living. Terrance Pope is the author of "Sitting Down was the Tallest I Ever Stood: from MOB to M.O.G." His new book gives the reader an up-close and personal view into his life story and his powerful transformation. Buckle up. Get ready to be inspired. Over the next 25 minutes you will discover why Terrance Pope is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Learn more about Terrance's work and mission here. Buy a copy of Terrance Pope's book here. Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn company page Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski PR + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Feedback? Send it to [email protected] Content You'll Enjoy in this Podcast [0:01] - Intro and welcome [1:45] - Terrance Pope's brief bio [2:45] - Greetings; two men who each survived a seven-day coma [4:10] - How we are connected [5:55] - About Terrance's new book [6:35] - Growing up in inner-city Detroit; Terrance's early years [7:18] - Terrance discusses the effects of gang culture on his life [8:14] - Fateful day: story of Terrance being shot by rival gang members [9:35] - Dying on the parking lot of a convenience store [10:10] - He cries out to God; police saved his life, bent the rules [11:20] - Skip recites an inventory of remarkable occurrences [12:45] - Clinging to life in the back of a police cruiser [14:01] - Twice dead; then a coma [15:01] - "I can't feel my legs" [15:20] - Overcoming depression, other struggles; reclaiming his life [16:10] - Courage to look in the mirror; dealing with powerful emotions [17:00] - Skip describes the book "Sitting Down Was the Tallest I Ever Stood" [17:35] - Terrance shares about adapting to life in a wheelchair [19:35] - Living fully dependent on God; discovering his true identity [20:35] - Fear and insecurities; replacing lies with the truth [21:00] - Terrance shares his Main Thing [22:00] - Courage to step into the unknown from the known [23:20] - Things he wouldn't do standing up, he now does sitting down [23:45] - Physical transformation; impact on mental health; a related big goal [25:10] - Thank-you and goodbye [25:33] - Outro ###

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is an entrepreneur, psychologist and story-teller. On Episode 65 you heard 9 mins. of her wisdom. That was "The Main Thing." Today you get "The Whole Thing." In this 20-minute show, you'll get more of my conversation with this soulful dynamo, who's known as The Horse Whisperer. It's a less edited, more organic version of my liberating and laughter-filled conversation with Trish Ring. You'll learn about a life-changing trip to Africa. And you'll discover how and why Trish became a horse whisperer. Get ready for more stories and more expansive riffs on how to avoid the trap of people-pleasing, while forging our own way. Bio (in case you missed Ep. 65) Dr. Trish Ring is a psychologist who has re-invented her career many times, as a therapist, a speaker, a radio-show host, a personal coach, a lifestyle guru and a horse whisperer. She is now turning her attention to writing a memoir, "By the Book: A Bible Belt Memoir of Growing Up Good and Southern." In it, she weaves together tales of a childhood in the American South, as well as good southern yarns about family skeletons, how to believe in yourself no matter what and how to live with courage and lots of love. She comes to us today from her home in Memphis, TN. Resources Learn more about Trish's writing and coaching at TrishRing.com Interact with Us on Social Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You'll Enjoy Inside This Podcast [0:01] - Recap of Trish's Main Thing [0:25] - Intro, preview and welcome [2:00] - Trish's background with horses begins in Africa [3:00] - Life-changing impact of her trip to Africa [4:00] - Building Blue Star Ranch in North Carolina [5:00] - A place to get off the grid, for discovery and interacting with horses [5:55] - Horse whispering connects with Africa, psychology and writing [6:45] - How Skip and Trish are connected [8:08] - Trish shares her Main Thing wisdom nugget [9:25] - Why this wisdom feels like "it's targeted right at me" for most of us [10:35] - Fitting-in is such a deep seated concern for so many; the psychology of it [12:10] - Be on guard to avoid over-valuing and catastrophizing this thing [12:30] - The lie we all need to recognize and reject [13:05] - How rejecting the lie leads to freedom [13:33] - Skip tries "risk taking" on for size [14:20] - How to know if this is affecting you; over-achievers take note [15:30] - Breaking free from the 'hamster wheel syndrome' [16:20] - Trish has counseled many women who share a common set of burdens [17:00] - Control is an illusion [17:40] - Trish serves up a smidgeon from her new book [19:20] - Thank-you and goodbye [19:50] - Outro [20:10] - An appeal: your opportunity to help keep the wisdom flowing

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is so dynamic. When I think of this person, I can't help but think of The Energizer Bunny. He just keeps going … and going … and going. Jim Strawn is a charismatic leader, doing his part to make America and his home state of West Virginia a better place … to live, work, learn and play. In pursuit of this, Jim wears many hats: author, TV show host, emcee, marketing & PR strategist, fundraiser, radio personality, basketball public address announcer, track athlete and university professor. He is also the president of Jim Strawn & Company. Jim and wife, Lisa, reside in Charleston, WV. You're in for a whirlwind of wisdom from this energetic, wise guest! Resources Learn more about Jim's story, his work and his interests here. Check out Jim's "Sad Mad Glad Book" series here. Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn company page Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Feedback? Send it to [email protected] Content You'll Enjoy in this Podcast [0:01] - Intro and welcome [1:20] - Jim Strawn's brief bio [2:15] - Greetings [2:22] - Jim's track & field pursuits in the WV Senior Games [3:15] - The source of Jim's boundless energy [4:02] - Does Jim ever have a down day, or is he always up? [4:45] - Jim shares his morning routine and a bit about his faith [5:42] - How we're connected; shout out to mutual friend Jeff Jarrell [6:40] - An invitation for you to help keep this pipeline of wisdom flowing [7:50] - Jim shares his Main Thing [8:55] - Looking deeper into adaptability, stress and empathy [9:35] - Breaking free from the 'hamster wheel syndrome;' women take note [10:50] - Jim shares the inspiration behind his book series - "The Sad Mad Glad Books" [12:52] - A contest for listeners and a chance to win a set of four books "Sad Mad Glad" [13:40] - Thank-you and goodbye [13:55] - Outro ###

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. Dr. Trish Ring is a psychologist who has re-invented her career many times, as a therapist, a speaker, a radio-show host, a personal coach, a lifestyle guru and a horse whisperer. She is now turning her attention to writing a memoir, "By the Book: A Bible Belt Memoir of Growing Up Good and Southern." In it, she weaves together tales of a childhood in the American South, as well as good southern yarns about family skeletons, how to believe in yourself no matter what and how to live with courage and lots of love. Trish brings smarts, hard-earned wisdom and a wry sense of humor to her writing that appeals to all ages of Southerners and Yankees alike. She comes to us today from her home in Memphis, TN. Saddle up! Get ready to discover why Trish Ring is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Learn more about Trish's writing and coaching at TrishRing.com Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn podcast page Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Feedback? Send it to [email protected] Content You'll Enjoy in this Podcast [0:01] - Intro and welcome [1:25] - Share this show with someone you care about. [1:35] - Trish Ring's brief bio [2:40] - How Trish became a horse whisperer [3:55] - How we came to know each other [5:14] - Trish shares her main thing [5:51] - What workaholics, rule followers and people-pleasers have in common [6:45] - Not fitting in - perhaps the most common fear [7:20] - The lie we all need to reject [8:10] - Who's ready to take a wise, healthy risk? [8:45] - How to know if this is affecting you; over-achievers take note [9:35] - Breaking free from the 'hamster wheel syndrome;' women take note [10:45] - Control is an illusion [11:30] - Trish serves up a smidgeon from her new book [12:47] - Thank-you and goodbye [13:17] - Outro ###

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is an author, serial entrepreneur and creator. On Episode 63 you heard nine minutes of his wisdom. That was The Main Thing. Today you get The Whole Thing. In this 30-minute show, you'll get more of my conversation with this polymath, who's known as Silicon Valley's "secret spark plug." It's a less edited, more organic version of my intriguing and wisdom-laden conversation with Rajesh Setty. Get ready for more in-depth discussion of radical giving. Plus, you'll learn the meaning and power of 'Ichigo Ichie.' You will be astonished and inspired when you discover how Rajesh views Parkinson's Disease as gift, instead of a burden. Bio (in case you missed Ep. 63) Rajesh Setty is constantly in the middle of running experiments across a variety of seemingly unrelated areas of interest, always with the common goal of how to create a better world through the projects he incubates as one of the founders or participates in some meaningful capacity to help the founders. He is passionate about hunting for wisdom, curating, packaging, amplifying and expanding its reach, far and wide. One of the startups Rajesh co-founded, Audvisor, is designed to do exactly that. Through Audvisor, he brings over 125 world-class experts together to share actionable knowledge in the form of micro-podcasts delivered via an app. As a result, even busy people can grow wherever they go. Rajesh joins us today from Sunnyvale, California in the heart of Silicon Valley. Resources Get the Audvisor app and learn more at audvisor.com/rsan Find more about Rajesh at www.rajeshsetty.com Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You'll Enjoy in This Podcast [0:01] - Rajesh Setty's "Main Thing" recap [0:20] - Intro and meet Rajesh [1:30] - Greeting and non-traditional engineering career paths [4:15] - The intrigue of being a wisdom-seeker; the appeal of wise people [5:30] - Being fully present enables Rajesh to see in high fidelity [6:05] - Ichigo Ichie [7:20] - How we know each other; the first guest to be triple-nominated [8:25] - Rajesh introduces his philosophy of pre-liking [9:50] - His main thing wisdom revealed [12:00] - Unpacking and exploring Rajesh's main thing [13:00] - Defining meaningful help; 4 modes of listening "J-O-I-N" [14:40] - Assigning metrics to the value of helping [16:30] - Skip wants to know how Rajesh became such a generous person [18:40] - Skip shares a bit of his pre-show prayer [19:25] - Rajesh's karma account is overflowing; the business case for giving [21:30] - The latency inherent in radical generosity [22:45] - Skip would rather learn how to fish than be given a fish to eat [23:50] - Rajesh introduces us to his philosophy of "TMMD" [24:36] - Rajesh shares his views on his Sparkinson's [26:02] - Living in two modes: acceptance and wonder [27:00] - The power in slowing down [29:30] - How to avoid living in low fidelity [30:30] - Thank you and so long for now [31:25] - Outro [31:45] - An opportunity for you to help keep the wisdom flowing ###

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg, coming to you again from Parkwood Studios. Our special guest Rajesh Setty is an author, founder, serial entrepreneur and super connector. Rajesh is often referred to as the Silicon Valley's secret "spark plug" for startups, scale-ups (and shake-ups). Being a polymath, Rajesh is constantly in the middle of running experiments across a variety of seemingly unrelated areas of interest, always with the common goal of how to create a better world through the projects he incubates as one of the founders or participates in some meaningful capacity to help the founders. He is passionate about hunting for wisdom, curating, packaging, amplifying and expanding its reach, far and wide. One of the startups Rajesh co-founded, Audvisor, is designed to do exactly that. Through Audvisor he brings over 125 world-class experts together to share actionable knowledge in the form of micro-podcasts delivered via an app. As a result, even busy people can grow wherever they go. Rajesh joins us today from Sunnyvale, California in the heart of Silicon Valley. Buckle up! Over the next 9 minutes, you'll get a whirlwind of wisdom from this dynamic, incredibly generous and wise guest! Resources Get the Audvisor app and learn more at audvisor.com/rsan Find more about Rajesh at www.rajeshsetty.com Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You'll Enjoy in this Podcast [0:01] - Intro [1:00] - Welcome and thank-you to our newest patron, William [1:33] - Rajesh Setty show biography; about his start-up Audvisor [3:00] - Opening dialog; living a quest for wisdom; packaging and sharing wisdom [3:45] - How we met; a trio of referrals [4:50] - Rajesh shares his Main Thing [5:15]- Unpacking Rajesh's wisdom [6:30] - ROI is Return on Interaction [7:12] - Recapping Rajesh's Main Thing [7:30] - The secret to providing meaningful help [8:08] - What influenced Rajesh to live a life of radical generosity [8:50] - Imagine if you worked in a temple [9:40] - The business case for radical giving without expectation [10:40] - Skip shares a Chinese proverb [11:23] - "TMMD" [12:00] - Thank you; so long for now [12:30] - Outro [13:03] - Get Rajesh's book and check out our curated library in our online book shop ###

Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. This is a special episode. It's the first episode in our mini-series "Wisdom Revisited." In response to your feedback, we are reconnecting with a few of our most popular guests from Seasons 1 and 2. We will revisit those guests and revisit their wisdom, their main thing. What will we find? Has it remained the primary driving force in their life? Or has something new taken that place of prominence in their heart and mind? Today, we are joined by Dr. David Clayman. He's a clinical psychologist with specialized training in medical psychology. Dr. Clayman first appeared on this podcast in Ep. 13 from Season 1. "Doc" is also a longtime friend and mentor to me. He comes to us from Charleston, West Virginia. Here in this special 20-minute episode of Wisdom Revisited, you'll find out how Dr. David Clayman has applied - and perhaps evolved - his wisdom. Resources Connect with Dr. David Clayman on LinkedIn Clayman & Associates website Dr. Clayman's induction into the WV Healthcare Hall of Fame Ep. 13 of The Main Thing Podcast feat. 9 Mins of Wisdom from Dr. Clayman Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You'll Enjoy in this Podcast [0:01] - Dr. Clayman's Main Thing #wisdom from March 2020 [0:15] - Intro [1:15] - Greeting and opening dialog; looking back at his wisdom; events of March 2020 [2:07] - Changes in Doc's life since that time; coming to grips with #vulnerability and #mortality [3:45] - The responsibilities of a leader; dealing with uncertainty while striving for peace [4:40] - Recognizing blessings every day; picking up the pennies - not waiting for dollar bills [4:55] - Is his main thing still the main thing - or has it changed? [5:50]- Main thing: a daily duty - or a buoy to attach your boat line? [6:52] - Looking deeper into vulnerability and connecting with his main thing [7:50] - The origin of Doc's main thing; 1970s campus protests and Rabbi Abraham Heschel [9:40] - The essence of life; a phone call home to daddy [10:44] - A kiss on the forehead and a promise [11:23] - Doc reflects on wisdom of Bobby Herrera (Ep. 27) and other Main Thing guests [12:30] - God helps to weave this community of caring, unselfish leaders and life-long learners [13:40] - Legacy, impact of mentors on our lives; paying it forward; framed photo of "The Chief" [15:30] - Doc shares what's on his horizon; celebrating an important victory; his upcoming book [16:55] - Love, gratitude and good-bye [17:17] - Outro [17:44] - An opportunity to join Dr. David Clayman in a worthy cause [19:30] - End ###

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest brings an intriguing topic to our wisdom journey. Ryan Frederick is an international expert on the role of place to live a long, healthy and financially secure life. As Founder & CEO of SmartLiving 360, Ryan advises national real estate developers, institutional investment firms, leading health systems, among others. His first book, Right Place, Right Time: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Home for the Second Half of Life (Johns Hopkins University Press), was released in October 2021. It has been an Amazon Bestseller. Ryan's work has been chronicled in The Washington Post, Forbes, CBS and other leading outlets. Ryan Frederick is a graduate of Princeton University and Stanford Business School. He comes to us from Austin, Texas, where he resides with his family. Get ready! Over the next 9 minutes, you will discover why Ryan Frederick is one of the wisest people I know. Resources The Right Place Right Time online Assessment Tool Connect with Ryan Frederick on LinkedIn Website for Ryan's company SmartLiving 360 Recent feature story in Well and Good magazine Order Ryan's book "Right Place, Right Time" from our BookShop Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You'll Enjoy in this Podcast [0:01] - Intro, welcome and Thank-you [1:35] - Brief biography of Ryan Frederick [2:45] - Greeting and opening dialog; Ryan shares what it was like to write a book [4:06] - How we know one another - Jacquelyn Kung from Ep. 48 [5:07] - Ryan's main thing [6:25] - Change is harder as we get older. Longevity and personal assessments. [7:33] - Quality of Life and Longevity [8:54]- Making things practical and applicable via the book and the online assessment [9:44] - If not a change of place, what other changes can boost longevity? [10:34] - Skip lobbying Ryan for access to the assessment [11:14] - Ryan connects his main thing back to the importance of Place. [11:51] - Recap, thank-you and good-bye [12:07] - Outro [12:33] - A glimpse inside our online, independent bookstore

Welcome to our celebration. It's a recap of Season Three. Sixty episodes into this wisdom journey. Thank you for tuning in. I'm Skip Lineberg, host of The Main Thing Podcast. Coming to you today from Parkwood Studios. Special guest Rachel Bell will help us look back over the past season and 24 gems of wisdom. Rachel is a book publishing professional and startup founder who is on a mission to propel the book industry forward. She works with authors, distributors, printers and brands to elevate and amplify their stories. Rachel Bell is the cofounder of Overcup Press, an award-winning independent publishing company. During the early stages of COVID-19, when the book industry faced supply chain and distributions issues, Rachel founded Printer's Row, a business-to-business online marketplace. She serves as Vice President of the PubWest board of directors. Her previous publishing experience includes Adweek Magazines and Pomegranate Communications. Rachel is driven by the power of books to save us, give us a window into the larger world, and preserve humanity through storytelling. She joins us from Portland, Oregon. Buckle up. Get ready for wisdom, laughter and a travel adventure! Our Show Sponsor This episode was made possible in part by generous support from our friends at Jarrell Black & Company. Learn more about the services they provide for businesses and individuals on their website. Resources Connect with Rachel Bell on LinkedIn. Check out Rachel's company Overcup Press. Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You'll Enjoy in this Podcast [0:01] - Cold open and Intro [2:00] - Meet Rachel Bell [2:50] - Special message from Jarrell Black & Company [3:30] - Rachel reports in from Portland [4:15] - A familiar story takes shape [4:45] - Skip & Rachel riff on "The Wizard of Oz" [5:25] - Wisdom with courage [9:05] - Wisdom for the heart [11:50] - Wisdom for the brain [15:10] - Cameo guest appearance by Bob Hotchkiss [16:15] - Bob's bonus wisdom pick [17:10] - How Skip & Rachel are connected [17:40] - The overarching vibe of Season 3 [18:30] - Season 3 by the numbers [20:00] - A look at what's coming next season [21:00] - Bob taps the brake pedal [21:40] - Opportunity for you to become a supporting patron

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! Our special guest, Bill Spitz, is a Founder and Principal of Diversified Trust Company, a privately owned trust company. Diversified Trust provides investment management, advisory and family office services, trust & estate management and institutional services. Previously, Bill held the position of Vice Chancellor for Investments at Vanderbilt Univ. for 22 years. During his tenure, the Vanderbilt Endowment grew from $300 million to $3.5 billion. Bill was also a Clinical Professor of Finance in Vanderbilt's Owen School of Management. He currently serves as a Director of the MassMutual Financial Group and Acadia Realty. He spends his leisure time exercising and has been one of the top amateur ballroom dancers in the U.S., having participated in approximately fifty competitions. Bill and his wife, Sandy, have three daughters and three grandchildren. He joins us today from Nashville, TN. Put on your dancing shoes and get ready. Over the next 9 minutes, you will discover why Bill Spitz is one of the wisest people I know. Our Show Sponsor This episode was made possible in part by generous support from our friends at Jarrell Black & Company. Learn more about the services they provide for businesses and individuals on their website. Resources Connect with Bill Spitz on LinkedIn Stay Connected with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You'll Enjoy in this Podcast [0:58] - Welcome [1:30] - Introducing Bill Spitz [2:38] - Greetings and opening dialog [3:00] - Bill gives the inside scoop on being a competitive ballroom dancer [4:17] - How we are connected [5:00] - Special holiday message from sponsor Jarrell Black & Company [5:45] - Bill shares his Main Thing [6:40] - Evidence of how noise affects us as a society [7:40] - Symptoms you might be feeling if you're allowing too much noise into your life [8:15] - Bill suggests several tactics for tuning out the noise [9:55] - Skip shares his self-care practices and daily disciplines [10:30] - The downside for anyone who has not yet embraced this wisdom [11:05] - Living in an increasingly noisy world - looking ahead to how this plays out [11:55] - The Aha! moment for Bill [12:35] - Thank you and good-bye [13:18] - A special opportunity for you to help keep the pipeline of wisdom flowing ###

Welcome back to the Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host, Skip Lineberg. Anyone who's had to persevere through an extended struggle will really want to lean into today's show. If you're in the midst of a struggle, you will come away inspired and equipped with valuable lessons. Our guest today is an author and a gifted communicator. R.L. Shawver grew up in a small town in West Virginia. Working in the IT / data profession, he claims to have made a career over-analyzing everything. R.L. has redirected those analytical and communication skills toward writing and speaking, in part to help process his traumas and victories. In recent years, he has poured his focus into mental, physical and spiritual health. R.L. is the father of two boys, the proud husband of Stephanie, and a man of strong faith. He joins us from Pittsburgh, PA. Get ready. Over the next 9 minutes, you will discover why R.L. Shawver is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Get R.L.'s book at our BookShop Connect with R.L. Shawver on LinkedIn His Book "For This Child I Have Prayed" - on Amazon Connect with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You'll Find in this Podcast [2:28] - Greetings and salutations [2:45] - R.L. shares the "elevator pitch" for his book [3:15] - Six open heart surgeries for his infant son over 18 months [4:00] - How we are connected [4:50] - Chicken soup for healing [5:15] - R.L. Shawver shares his Main Thing [6:50] - When did this become apparent to you as wisdom truth [7:22] - How was life different before you discovered this wisdom? [8:05] - Reading his book changed how I pray [8:25] - How to pray when you're in the midst of a struggle [9:50] - Our words have power [10:45] - How I am praying through a struggle [11:25] - Thank you and goodbye [11:55] - Outro [12:15] - An opportunity for you to support this show

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is a trail-blazer. Amy Shuler Goodwin is the first female mayor of Charleston, West Virginia. Amy was the first female to play on the men's golf team at Wheeling Park High School. When she was 11, Amy worked at the "Hole 'n Run," re-gripping golf clubs and stocking running shoes. After graduating college Goodwin lived in London, England. Her obsessions include power washing, good food, and "Ted Lasso." Mayor Goodwin and husband Booth have two boys – Joe and Sam. Their dog, Gus the Bus, is a Kanawha County animal rescue pup. Buckle up! You're in for a whirlwind of wisdom from this bold, trailblazing, wise guest. Resources City of Charleston website Twitter @AmySGoodwin Our Sponsor Thank you to our show sponsor Lafayette Flats Boutique Vacation Rentals. Learn more here. Connect with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You'll Find in this Podcast [1:06] - Unique facts about Amy [2:11] - Greetings and salutations [2:20] - Where she got her courage and boldness [4:05] - How we know one another [6:25] - Mayor Amy's main thing [7:45] - The hardest thing she does every day [8:30] - On hiring a chief of staff [9:30] - Impact and duty of being first female mayor [10:15] - Build a diverse, young, robust team and why it matters [11:35] - Amy bent my brain, responding to this question [12:30] - Thank you and goodbye [12:40] - Outro ###

Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest today has the demeanor of a Clark Kent. But I suspect he will drop Superman-like wisdom on us. Jay Williams is a financial strategist and Advisor with McKinley Carter Wealth Services. He is a Certified Financial Planner, a Certified Investment Analyst and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary. Jay Works with clients across the U.S. to help them take next steps in understanding their money and achieving their financial goals. He comes to us from Charleston, West Virginia where he resides with his wife Breana and his two young children. Hang onto your cape! Over the next 9 mins., you will discover why Jay Williams is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Jay Williams on LinkedIn 401 Jay website Twitter @_401Jay Connect with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-main-thing-podcast Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You'll Find in this Podcast: [2:20] - Welcoming Jay to the show [2:28] - Friday shirts. Or is that a cape I see peeking out there? [3:05] - His actual superhero persona is not Superman, but 401Jay [3:30] - How many other Jay Williamses does he know? Living with a common name. [4:20] - A Facebook group worth a 30-sec chuckle [4:55] - Jay and Skip explain how they know one another [5:30] - Jay shares the Main Thing he's learned in his lifetime so far [6:30] - Why people tend to shy away from (or overlook) this topic [7:11] - Robots can't do this as well as Jay can [7:40] - Biases, math, feelings and emotions [8:00] - Skip offers a food comparison. Shocking! [8:40] - Understanding the process and laying out a plan [9:07] - Application: what someone can do tomorrow to start down this path. Jay shares a few action steps. [10:19] - Sobering statistics about Americans and money [11:10] - Freedom. It's there for all of us. [11:24] - Thank you and good-bye [11:30] - Outro [11:53] - How you can support this show to keep the wisdom flowing ###

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest is a marketing maven, entrepreneur and TEDx speaker. On Episode 54 you heard nine minutes of her wisdom. That was The Main Thing. Today you will get The Whole Thing. In this 20-min. show, you'll get more of my conversation with this expert on aptitudes and mentor to many, Betsy Wills. It's a less edited, more organic version of my intriguing and wisdom-packed conversation with Betsy. Get ready for more in-depth discussion of aptitudes, more laughter and more riffs on why building is way more gratifying than back-filling. Bio (in case you missed Ep. 54) My special guest, Betsy Wills, is the co-founder of YouScience, a national online psychometric assessment service. It is used by 25% of high schools in the U.S. Additionally, tens of thousands of adults in over 20 countries utilize the online program to shape and manage their ongoing careers. Since 2002, Betsy has consulted with individuals, corporations and groups on personal & professional development. She is a regular guest lecturer at Vanderbilt University and Tennessee State University. Betsy has been a featured speaker for TEDx Women. This Nashville resident is a graduate of Vanderbilt Univ. and holds an M.Ed from Peabody Coll. Resources Betsy Wills on LinkedIn Her company - YouScience website Betsy's TEDx presentation Connect with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-main-thing-podcast Credits Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand and Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and consider supporting us on Patreon with a nominal, goodwill monetary donation. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content in This Podcast [0:20] - Introducing Betsy [1:50] - Betsy explains the development of an aptitude assessment [3:00] - How we know one another [4:20] - How you can become a patron & supporter of this show [5:35] - Betsy reveals her Main Thing [6:20] - Focusing on our innate abilities, versus struggling to gain competence across a broad range of tasks and activities [7:00] - Skip applies Betsy's wisdom lesson to CrossFit theory - a comparison [8:00] - Understanding oneself better leads to greater satisfaction [8:20] - Common misunderstandings; aptitudes are different than Myers-Briggs or Enneagram or Strengths Finder [8:50] - You can't game or outsmart an aptitude assessment [9:15] - Why Skip will never be a left-handed calligrapher [10:12] - Examples of aptitudes: spatial ability, sequential reasoning, idea rate and more [13:30] - Betsy's 100 year-old grandmother influenced her to think long-term [14:15] - How Betsy eliminated the "Tyranny of Choice" [14:55] - Why Betsy became an art blogger [15:25] - Why we shouldn't put our current job "on the witness stand" [15:40] - Skip contends that his job is not his identity [16:20] - Betsy helps people transform from "the walking dead" to "the energizer bunny" [17:20] - Providing help for students and adults to evaluate life's array of options [17:45] - Why we need to recognize the risk of obsolescence and learn how to deal with this threat [18:20] - Betsy shares about her experience on the TEDx stage [19:40] - Betsy explains how to access YouScience aptitude assessments; generously offers a free consulting session for the first 15 listeners to reach out to her. Contact her via email to [email protected] [20:30] - Thank you and good-bye [21:00] - Skip invites you to shop at the Main Thing Merchandise Store

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! Special guest, Betsy Wills, is the co-founder of YouScience, a national online psychometric assessment service. It is used by 25% of high schools in the U.S. Additionally, tens of thousands of adults in over 20 countries utilize the online program to shape and manage their ongoing careers. Since 2002, Betsy has consulted with individuals, corporations and groups on personal & professional development. She is a regular guest lecturer at Vanderbilt University and Tennessee State University. Betsy has been a featured speaker for TEDx Women. Betsy is a graduate of Vanderbilt Univ. and holds an M.Ed from Peabody Coll. She lives in Nashville, TN. Over the next 9 minutes, you'll discover why Betsy Wills is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Betsy Wills on LinkedIn YouScience website Connect with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-main-thing-podcast Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You'll Find in this Podcast [1:43] - Introducing Betsy [2:55] - Betsy explains the development of an aptitude assessment [3:33] - We discuss how we know one another [4:30] - Betsy reveals her main thing, her wisdom lesson [5:05] - Focusing on our innate abilities, versus struggling to gain competence across a broad range of tasks and activities [5:35] - Understanding oneself better can lead to greater satisfaction [6:07] - Common misunderstandings about aptitudes [6:31] - You can't game or outsmart an aptitude assessment [6:50] - Why Skip will never be a left-handed calligrapher [8:12] - Betsy's 100 year-old grandmother influenced her long-range thinking and life-planning [8:45] - How Betsy eliminated the "tyranny of choice" [9:20] - Why we shouldn't put our current job "on the witness stand" [9:50] - Betsy helps people transform from "the walking dead" to "the energizer bunny" [10:30] - Why we need to recognize the risk of obsolescence and learn how to deal with this threat [11:05] - Betsy explains how to access YouScience aptitude assessments; generously offers a free consulting session for the first 15 listeners to reach out to her. [11:45] - Thank you and good-bye ###

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest today is a long-time, personal friend. He's someone whom I've known since high school, who has achieved tremendous success. Steve Denton is the CEO of Ware2Go, a UPS company. A serial entrepreneur with deep expertise in digital technology, e-commerce and AI, Steve is now squarely focused on creating smarter fulfillment networks and democratizing delivery. Prior to joining Ware2Go, Denton was President and Chief Revenue Officer of Collective[I]. He's also served as GM and VP of eBay Enterprise Marketing Solutions. Prior to his career in technology, Steve held leadership roles at FedEx and Pepsi. He is the father of two college students and is married to his college sweetheart. They currently reside in Atlanta, GA. Resources Steve Denton on LinkedIn Ware2Go [A UPS Company] Connect with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-main-thing-podcast Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You'll Find in this Podcast [2:45] - The spark that ignited Steve's entrepreneurial journey [3:44] - His early days at big corporations, Pepsi and FedEx [4:03] - Steve characterizes himself more as an "intrapreneur" [4:45] - Rewinding the clock; how we know one another [6:00] - What's the Main Thing he's learned in his lifetime so far? [6:45] - His learning was rooted in getting the hard stuff wrong [7:20] - The pivotal power of intentionality, prioritization and focus [8:30] - Where discipline comes into the mix [9:10] - Steve shares a recent example of facing the hard stuff [10:54] - The symptoms of not getting the hard stuff right [11:40] - Thank-you and good-bye

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. Today's special guest is the youngest ever to appear on our show. At age 19, she brings a unique perspective and some terrific wisdom. My guest today is an artist. She loves to travel and has been to Italy and Haiti, as well as many cities across the U.S. Her hobbies include cycling, painting and photography. Presently, she is studying Interior Architecture at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She is my daughter. Chloe Lineberg joins us today from Charleston, West Virginia. Get ready. Over the next 9 minutes you will discover why Chloe Lineberg is one of the wisest people I know. Connect with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-main-thing-podcast Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You'll Find in this Podcast [3:00] - Chloe reflects on the difficult 2020/21 academic year, her Freshman year, amidst the hardships and unknowns of Covid-19. [4:19] -Don't assume that she and her peers have an endless supply of resilience. [5:30] - What parents of college students might be missing, or possibly under-estimating, in terms of how rough last year's college experience actually was? [7:14] - Mental health: jettisoning the stigma [8:29] - How we know one another [8:50] - The Main Thing Chloe has learned in her lifetime so far [11:15] - The downside or risk for someone who has not yet embraced that wisdom? [12:00] - Thank-you and good-bye ###

Welcome back to the Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest today is an athlete, a financial expert and a man on a mission. Scott Rider is a graduate of The Ohio State University where he was twice the Captain of the Men's Track & Field team, 3 time Big Ten Champion and a 2 time All America. In fact, Scott still holds the men's outdoor record at Ohio State in the 800 Meter Run to this day. Professionally Scott founded the Rider+Reinke Financial Group in 1988, where he served as managing partner until January of 2017. Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at age 47 Scott has attacked the disease with a combination of vigorous exercise and positive attitude. In fact in the last 4 years Scott has logged in excess of 10,000 miles on his bicycle in an effort to delay the impact of Parkinson's disease on his body. Today at the age of 61 and retired Scott has dedicated himself to encouraging others with Parkinson's disease to never give up in the fight against PD. Scott serves on the board of the Parkinson's Foundation Development Committee, the Carolina's Parkinson Foundation Board, is an Aware In Care Ambassador for the Parkinson's Foundation' and has twice served as co-chair of the Parkinson's Foundation Volunteer Summit. Scott writes a monthly blog, has a YouTube channel about life with Parkinson's disease and is passionate about encouraging those with PD and educating those with and without PD. Scott Rider was born and raised in the Columbus Ohio area. Married to his High school sweetheart Kelly they have three children, Katie, Jacob and Emma. Scott comes to us today from Beaufort, South Carolina. Show Sponsor This show is made possible in part by generous support from Jarrell Black & Company. Find them online at www.JarrellBlack.com. Resources Scott's YouTube Channel IWNQ Ride Across America - raising Parkinson's Disease awareness - website Connect with Us Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook - @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-main-thing-podcast Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski You Can Help Support the Growth of this Podcast Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and support us on Patreon with funding. Buy a book authored or recommended by our wise guests on BookShop. Content You'll Find in this Podcast [00:57] - Welcome [01:12] - Thank-you Patrons! [01:28] - Meet Scott Rider; his bio [03:12] - Thank-you to our show sponsor Jarrell Black & Company! [04:05] - How we know one another [04:40] - Summary of upcoming, awareness-builder event - Parkinson's Across America [07:30] - Life as Div.1 track athlete at Ohio State University; his record for the 800m run [10:30] - Opportunity to help fund this show & keep the wisdom flowing [11:50] - Scott expands on his Main Thing #wisdom nugget [13:15] - Downside for those who have not yet embraced this wisdom [14:25] - How he's been blessed by his journey navigating life with Parkinson's Disease (PD) [15:35] - How Scott leans upon the athlete's mindset to battle PD [17:00] - Scott talks about faith [17:35] - Scott's content stream on YouTube + his blog; the importance of "IWNQ" #iwnq [19:12] - Farewell #hackingwisdom

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is someone I greatly admire. She's someone with whom I've done business for several years. You heard her essential wisdom in Ep. 49, our standard nine-minute show. Today you will get The Whole Thing. This is a less edited, more organic version of my intriguing and wisdom-packed conversation with Lauren. Get ready for more stories, more laughs and more riffs on building a great company culture. Bio (in case you missed Ep. 49) Lauren Dixon began her career as a news broadcaster and still considers herself a storyteller. Since founding Dixon Schwabl Advertising 30+ years ago, she has led by inspiration and example. Always accessible to clients, Lauren is a hands-on executive dedicated to fostering a great workplace culture that enables people to do their best. Under her leadership, DS has landed on the Great Place to Work® list for 15 consecutive years and won national recognition from Fortune magazine as the nation's #1 place to work in advertising and marketing. Lauren comes to us today from Canandiagua, New York. Resources Learn more about Dixon Schwabl Advertising Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn Credits Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand and Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and consider supporting us on Patreon with a nominal, goodwill monetary donation. Buy a book from our Book Shop - see below. Our Book Shop Enjoy books authored or recommended by guests of The Main Thing Podcast - here. Content in This Podcast [1:30] - How it feels to pull back from her primary #leadership role [1:50] - How her company helped me get started as a #podcaster [3:20] - A look inside the award-winning #culture at Dixon Schwabl Advertising [4:00] - A time when they had to fire a client [4:30] - Don't settle for a crummy culture [4:44] - Why employees leave companies [5:30] - How a poor work experience inspired #corevalues of Dixon Schwabl [6:35] - Lauren introduces us to Positive Patty and Negative Nancy [6:55] - Selecting people to fit your culture and values #hiring #teamwork [8:22] - Community #arts project that remains a source of #pride for Lauren [11:40] - Tough choices: Lauren's favorite aspect of the advertising business [12:35] - Sustaining a great culture and a #greatplacetowork is not a "one & done" [13:55] - The best advice Lauren got from her dad [14:50] - Lauren's advice for new grads and young professionals #dabble [16:25] - Lightning Round - quirky questions and lots of laughs, brought to you by @PodDecks [poddecks.com] [17:10] - Bora Bora [17:20] - Fluffernutter sandwich [18:40] - #UnitedWay [19:20] - Farewell #hackingwisdom

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest today is someone I greatly admire. And someone with whom I've done business for several years. Lauren Dixon began her career as a news broadcaster and still considers herself a storyteller. Since founding Dixon Schwabl Advertising 30+ years ago, she has led by inspiration and example. Always accessible to clients, Lauren is a hands-on executive dedicated to fostering a great workplace culture that enables people to do their best. Under her leadership, DSA has grown into one of Upstate New York's largest ad agencies, landed on the Great Place to Work® list for 15 consecutive years as one of the 25 Best Workplaces and won national recognition from Fortune magazine as the nation's #1 place to work in advertising and marketing. Lauren comes to us today from Canandiagua, New York. Over the next 9 minutes you will discover why Lauren Dixon is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Learn more about Dixon Schwabl Advertising Connect with Lauren on LinkedIn Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Support the Growth of this Podcast Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and consider supporting us on Patreon with a nominal, goodwill monetary donation. Buy a book from our Book Shop - see below. Our Book Shop Enjoy books authored or recommended by guests of The Main Thing Podcast - here.

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest today, Dr. Jacquelyn Kung, is someone who's passionate about improving aging services in the U.S. Jacquelyn is CEO of Activated Insights, a software company that improves employee and customer experiences in eldercare. Previously, she managed one of the largest retirement communities in the U.S. and worked in McKinsey's healthcare practice. Jacquelyn's book "Old is the New Young" was featured on The Today Show. Her BA and MBA are from Harvard, and her PhD is from Johns Hopkins. Jacquelyn joins us today from the Dallas area. Get ready to discover why Dr. Jacquelyn Kung is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Connect with Jacquelyn on LinkedIn Get Jacquelyn's Book "Old is the New Young" from Amazon Learn more about Jacquelyn's company Activated Insights Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and consider supporting us on Patreon with a nominal, goodwill monetary donation. Buy a book from our Book Shop - see below. Our Book Shop Enjoy books authored or recommended by guests of The Main Thing Podcast - here.

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest today is someone who changed the trajectory of my life. Jeremy Mullins is a fitness and nutrition specialist. And an innovator. At his core, Jeremy's superpower is motivating others through education and encouragement. Jeremy Mullins is Director of the "MyTransPHORMation" challenge at 1st Phorm. He has more than two decades of experience in the fitness & strength-conditioning space. He is a Registered Dietitian, an Officer in the Army National Guard, father and husband, who has helped thousands of people regain their health. I met Jeremy through CrossFit in 2008. He helped me get back in shape, discover my strengths and learn how to be fit, stay fit and take ownership of my health. Originally from Jolo, West Virginia, Jeremy now resides in the St. Louis area with his wife Katie and their two children. Buckle up for an engaging ride as Jeremy Mullins shares his energetic and inspiring brand of wisdom. Resources Connect with Jeremy on Twitter Follow Jeremy on Instagram @jeremy.d.mullins Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Become a patron of the show and consider supporting us on Patreon with a nominal, goodwill monetary donation. Buy a book from our Book Shop - see below. Our Book Shop Enjoy books authored or recommended by guests of The Main Thing Podcast - here.