The Main Thing Podcast

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! This is your nine minute jolt of wisdom. I'm your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest is the most "human" human I've ever met. Jeffrey Seglin is a senior lecturer and director of the Communications Program at The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Jeffrey is the author of several books on writing, ethics, and business. He is the former executive editor of Inc. Magazine and has written the syndicated ethics column "The Right Thing" since 1998. He is a graduate of Bethany College in West Virginia and Harvard Divinity School. Jeffrey comes to us today from Boston. Settle in. Over the next 9 minutes you will discover why Jeff Seglin is also one of the wisest people I know. Resources Connect with Jeffrey Seglin on Twitter Get Jeffrey's Book "The Simple Art of Business Etiquette: How to Rise to the Top by Playing Nice" from our Book Shop. Check Out Jeffrey's syndicated ethics column here. 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! My special guest Crystal Good is one of the most creative people I know. You heard her bold wisdom in Episode 44, our standard nine-minute show. Today you will get The Whole Thing. In this 25 minute show, you'll get more of my conversation with the dynamic, wildly creative Affrilachian Poet and three-time TEDx speaker, Crystal Good. It's a less edited, more organic version of my fascinating conversation with Crystal. More wisdom. More laughter. And you'll learn more about her creative work, her advocacy and her life's journey. Bio (in case you missed Ep. 44) Crystal Good is hard to put in one category, the poet and performer prefers artist, advocate, digital media entrepreneur. Crystal is building BlackbyGod.org, author of a poetry collection titled "Valley Girl" and is a known US Supreme Court nominee dissenter. She serves in the completely made up but totally real office of Social Media Senator for The Digital District Of West Virginia. Crystal comes to us from Charleston, West Virginia. Resources Connect with Crystal Good on Twitter @CGoodwoman Black By God website Check out all of Crystal's featured creative works Crystal sells panties & other cool merch: BoomBoomPanties.com. She inspired Jeff James to write this book 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. What You'll Hear [1:45] - Crystal describes her new project Black By God dot org [4:05] - How we are connected #connections [6:05] - The day she inspired Jeff James to write the book "Giving Up Whiteness" The inspiration for her Main Thing [9:55] - The impact of being "that one person" [10:45] - An example of when Crystal applied her #wisdom [12:20] - Listening to that little voice [13:10] - We're not on this planet alone [14:30] - Listening to and trusting the Holy Spirit #faith [16:00] - From age 16 to 46 a wisdom journey #personalgrowth [16:55] - Downside of not living the wisdom: self-doubt, anger, #depression [17:30] - Her #recovery journey and sharing the experience openly [18:48] - Crystal reveals her runner-up Main Thing [19:20] - Mark 5:41 applying the scriptural command "Get up, girl" [21:00] - Crystal leaves me speechless. Host cries mid-show for the first time #tears [21:25] - Lightning Round - quirky questions + lots of laughs, brought to you by @PodDecks [poddecks.com] [22:40] - A remote control Barbie that can do fashion runway [23:20] - Crystal invents a fancy biscuit with sausage and gouda [24:45] - The Hint Water lady, Jeff James and us - we're all connected #connections [25:00] - goodbye #hackingwisdom

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest today is one of the most dynamic, creative people I've ever known. She's also bold and courageous. Crystal Good is hard to place in one category. The poet and performer prefers 'Artist, Advocate, Digital Media Entrepreneur. She is a three-time Ted-X talker and an "Affrilachian FolkReporter." Crystal is building BlackbyGod.org, author of a poetry collection titled "Valley Girl" and is a known US Supreme Court nominee dissenter. She serves in the completely made up but totally real office of Social Media Senator for The Digital District Of West Virginia. Additionally, Crystal sells panties (plus other stylish merchandise) on the internet: BoomBoomPanties.com. Crystal comes to us from Charleston, West Virginia. Resources Connect with Crystal Good on Twitter @CGoodwoman Black By God website Check out all of Crystal's featured creative works 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. Our special guest today is Hans Appel. He's an educator, speaker and writer, deeply committed to inspiring the whole child. Hans is the author of, Award Winning Culture: Building School-Wide Intentionality and Action Through Character, Excellence, and Community. Additionally, he's the Director of Culture for the Teach Better Team, Co-host of the Award Winning Culture podcast, and the Co-Creator of Award Winning Culture. He and his wife Jennifer reside in Kennewick, Washington. Get ready! Over the next nine minutes, you will discover why Hans Appel is one of the wisest people I know! Resources Get to know Hans on YouTube Connect with Hans Appel on Twitter: @HansNAppel Check out Hans' podcast "Award Winning Culture" on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Podcasts Get Hans' book "Award Winning Culture: Building School‑Wide Intentionality and Action Through Character, Excellence and Community" at our Book Shop Credits Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand & Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Connect with Us on Social Facebook @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - The Main Thing Podcast Twitter @TheMainThingPod Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. 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! You're in for a real treat with today's special guest. Chris Fussell is a former Navy SEAL Officer and President of McChrystal Group, a premier leadership and management consulting firm founded by General Stan McChrystal. He was commissioned as a Naval Officer in 1997, and spent the next 15 years on US Navy SEAL Teams. Since leaving the military in 2012, Chris has focused on bringing his Special Operations experience and expertise in cross-functional collaboration, knowledge sharing, and decision making with large corporations facing similar challenges. Chris serves as a Senior Fellow for National Security at New America, a board member of the Naval Postgraduate School Foundation, a Fellow and teacher at Yale's Jackson Institute for Global Affairs, and is a lifetime member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Chris lives in Fayette County, West Virginia, with his wife and two children. Get ready! Over the next 9 minutes, you will discover why Chris Fussell is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Connect with Chris Fussell on LinkedIn McChrystal Group website Check out Chris' podcast "No Turning Back" - on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify Podcasts Credits Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Brand & Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski Connect with Us on Social Facebook @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn - The Main Thing Podcast Twitter @TheMainThingPod Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. 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 [01:50] Guest bio for Chris Fussell [02:30] Good afternoon, Chris! You're coming to us from Fayetteville, West Virginia, right? [02:50] What went into Chris' decision to relocate to West Virginia? #NRG [03:20] Help our audience understand how we're connected. Andy Malinoski from Ep. 1 and Ep. 36 when we #switchedmicrophones [03:45] Speaking of being behind the microphone, Chris you have a podcast too? Tell our listeners a bit about "No Turning Back." #podcast [04:40] Chris Fussell, what's the main thing you've learned in your lifetime so far? #mainthingpodcast [07:12] An example of when Chris applied that wisdom. [07:30] Applying his wisdom principle in the counter-terrorism space. #SEALteam #NavySEAL [08:25] What was SEAL training school experience like? How close is the Hollywood version we've all seen on TV and movie screens to the actual experience? #hollywood #teamwork [10:20] Wrap-up. Thank-you and good bye. #hackingwisdom - END -

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! My special guest Jeff Johnson is an IT pro and a professional communicator. He's gifted as someone with the best people skills among the thousands of people I've known in my lifetime. Jeff is a self-described "military brat" who attended nine different schools before graduating high school. He says, "I know what it's like to be the 'new guy.'" After his career in IT with stints at Nokia and Deloitte, Jeff moved into communications. He says, "I basically translate marketing to tech and back." Today, Jeff works as Director of Technology Communications for Frontier Communications. He loves to bring teams and individuals together to accomplish amazing goals. Jeff married his teenage sweetheart, and they have two teenage children. They've traveled and lived many places such as Finland, England and various states in the U.S. before settling in Dallas, Texas. Get ready to discover why Jeff Johnson is one of the wisest people I know. [02:35] - The Dallas, Texas area has been through a rough stretch. Tell us about the past week's #winter #storms and #power outages. [04:03] - How we are connected. #connections #relationships [05:05] - Jeff shares wisdom - his Main Thing. #wisdom [06:40] - When an Apple phone is not a real Apple phone. #apple [07:05] - He utilizes this wisdom lesson in approaching people. [07:25] - Why each of us is "the good guy" in our story. #stories [08:19] - Doing magic at the Nokia retreat in Finland. #nokia [09:40] - We all want a home-cooked meal from Momma. [10:02] - The blissful state, like an eagle soaring on an updraft. #bliss #flow [10:31] - Dealing with an angry person. #conflict [11:33] - Utilizing a judo move. #judo Resources Connect with Jeff P. Johnson on LinkedIn Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. 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 is an educator, professional communicator and a mentor to me. You heard the short version of her wisdom in Episode 39, our standard nine-minute format. Today, you'll get "The Whole Thing." It's a less-edited, deeper dive into my recent, fascinating conversation with M.E. Yancosek Gamble. This is a 30-minute show. Mary Elizabeth "M.E." Yancosek Gamble is a college professor and a gifted professional communicator. She is also a tireless advocate and champion for small businesses, especially those based in West Virginia. Hobbies are a challenge for her - as someone who's a confessed "busyness addict." M.E. lives in the Foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, where she is restoring her parents' farm house where she was raised. Listen now and discover why M.E. Gamble is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Connect with M.E. on LinkedIn Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Our Book Shop Enjoy books authored or recommended by guests of The Main Thing Podcast - here. Help Support the Growth of this Podcast Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. 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.

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest is today is a someone I greatly admire. Someone I seek for advice and guidance. She's a mentor to me and a trusted advisor to many. I can't wait to hear the wisdom she's chosen to share with us today, because she is fount of wisdom. Mary Elizabeth "M.E." Yancosek Gamble is a college professor and a gifted professional communicator. She is also a tireless advocate and champion for small businesses, especially those based in West Virginia. Hobbies are a challenge for her - as someone who's a confessed "busyness addict." M.E. lives in the Foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, where she is restoring her parents' farm house where she was raised. Get ready! Over the next 9 minutes, you will discover why M.E. Gamble is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Connect with M.E. on LinkedIn Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Our Book Shop Enjoy books authored or recommended by guests of The Main Thing Podcast - here. Help Support the Growth of this Podcast Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. 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.

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest has an amazing life story. You heard the short version of it, along with his chosen wisdom in Episode 37, our standard nine-minute format. Today, you'll get "The Whole Thing" - a less-edited, more natural version of my recent, fascinating conversation with Serges Himbaza, the multi-talented producer and film maker. This is a 35-minute show. Serges Himbaza is a technology professional and a masterful content creator, whose life began during the Rwandan genocide of 1994. His family fled to a refugee camp in The Congo, where Serges was born. They relocated to Kenya, before coming to America in 1999. Today, he is the Managing Partner of Populus Media Group, a business & technology consulting agency. Early in his career, Serges was an instructor at Duke Talent Identification Program, his alma mater, where he earned a degree in Econometrics and Qualitative Economics. Later, he worked for Microsoft. Today, he works as a producer: of music, film and technology solutions. Serges lives in the Dallas - Fort Worth area. Listen now and discover why Serges Himbaza is one of the wisest people I know. Resources LowkeyMovie.com Follow Low Key Movie on Facebook PopulusMediaGroup.com LeaderQuips on YouTube Books Mentioned on This Show "The Dip" by Seth Godin "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle "Principles: Life and Work" by Ray Dalio "Discover Your True North" by Bill George Our Book Shop - enjoy books mentioned on The Main Thing Podcast - here. Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. 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. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Strategic Advisor Andy Malinoski

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest has an amazing life story. Serges Himbaza is a technology professional and a masterful content creator, whose life began during the Rwandan genocide of 1994. His family fled to a refugee camp in The Congo, where Serges was born. They relocated to Kenya, before coming to America in 1999. Today, he is the Managing Partner of Populus Media Group, a business & technology consulting agency. Serges worked for Microsoft and holds several Microsoft certifications. Early in his career, he was an instructor at Duke Talent Identification Program, working for his alma mater, where he earned a degree in Econometrics and Qualitative Economics. Today, he works as a producer: of music, film and technology solutions. Serges lives in the Dallas - Fort Worth area. Over the next 9 minutes, you will discover why Serges Himbaza is one of the wisest people I know. Resources- LowkeyMovie.com Follow Low Key Movie on Facebook PopulusMediaGroup.com Stay Connected with Us on Social- Facebook Page for The Main Thing Podcast Twitter: @TheMainThingPod Our LinkedIn Page Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. 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.

In this special, year-ending episode I've switched mics with prior guest Andy Malinoski. Following his debut in Episode 1 of The Main Thing, Andy returns to interview me. We delve into the concept and inspiration for this podcast. You'll hear about the impact of the wisdom shared by 35 guests of this show. You'll also learn about the ways our audience members listen to our nine-minute jolts of wisdom. Andy Malinoski is an expert on marketing, communications and strategy. And he's one of the wisest people I know. Resources Connect with special guest Andy Malinoski on LinkedIn. Connect with Show Host Skip Lineberg on LinkedIn or Twitter @lineberg. Check out Episode 1: Nine Mins. of Wisdom with Andy Malinoski Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Our Book Shop Enjoy books authored or recommended by guests of The Main Thing Podcast - here. Help Support the Growth of this Podcast Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. 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.

Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! Special guest Kara Goldin is one of the most dynamic, creative people I've ever met. She is an entrepreneur, a business disruptor, a published author, and she hosts a podcast of her own. Kara is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water, and the author of Undaunted: Overcoming Doubts and Doubters. This terrific new book, published by Harper Collins Leadership in October 2020 is making its way up the best-seller lists. Kara is an active speaker & writer. She hosts the podcast "The Kara Goldin Show," where she interviews founders, entrepreneurs and other disruptors across various industries. Kara lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and four children. Get ready! Over the next 9 minutes, you will discover why Kara Goldin is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Connect with Kara on all social media @KaraGoldin Learn more about Kara's book and Hint here Thank-You to Our Show Sponsor! This episode is made possible in part by support from LeaderQuips. Get your LeaderQuips at LeaderQuips.com, YouTube or delivered to your email inbox. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Our Book Shop Enjoy books authored or recommended by guests of The Main Thing Podcast - here. Help Support the Growth of this Podcast Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. 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.

Welcome back to the Main Thing Podcast! I'm your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest today is unique in several ways. At age 31, he's the youngest guest so far on The Main Thing. He's also the first guest who is a French ex-patriate. If that weren't enough, he is the first "Forbes 30 Under 30" honoree to appear on this show. Cyril Berdugo is Co-Founder of Landis, a company that helps American renters transition to home ownership. He is also an investor in early-stage companies. Prior to building Landis, Cyril was a venture capitalist at Fifth Wall Ventures and a director at Crown Acquisitions, a New York real estate investment firm. Before joining Crown, he worked at Citigroup and at Houlihan Lokey, where he advised companies on mergers and acquisitions. Throughout his career, he has completed over $10B in transactions. Cyril holds an undergraduate degree from Emory University and an MBA from Stanford University. Over the next 9 minutes, you will discover why Cyril Berdugo is unquestionably one of the wisest people I know. Resources Connect with Cyril on LinkedIn Learn more about his company: Landis Thank-You to Our Show Sponsor! This episode is made possible in part by support from LeaderQuips. Get your LeaderQuips at LeaderQuips.com, YouTube or delivered to your email inbox. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. 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 to The Main Thing Podcast - your nine minute dose of wisdom. I'm your host Skip Lineberg, and I am delighted to introduce you to my special guest today, Jeff Lovejoy. Jeff is a lifelong student of leadership, a virtual sponge of ideas and concepts around that topic. He is a value-centered servant leader with high-integrity and a consistent history of business & personal success. Jeff has proven himself to be an effective leader, over an extended period of time, in the highly competitive technology marketplace. He is engaged and passionate. Whatever he does, Jeff always leaves a positive impact on the people he touches. A delightful, free-spirited soul, Jeff's hobbies include surfing, rock-climbing, bungee jumping and skydiving. Born and raised in Virginia Beach, today Jeff lives in Dallas with his wife and daughter. Over the next nine minutes, you'll discover why Jeff Lovejoy is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Jeff Lovejoy on LinkedIn Jeff's video series: Leader Quips Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. 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 to The Main Thing Podcast - your nine minute dose of wisdom. I'm your host Skip Lineberg. I am absolutely thrilled to introduce you to my special guest today, Anna Sale, a journalist and podcaster whose work I have greatly admired for many years. Anna is the host of the fabulous podcast "Death, Sex & Money" from WNYC Studios about "the things we think about a lot and need to talk about more." After debuting at the top of the iTunes chart in 2014, "Death, Sex & Money" was named the #1 podcast of the year by "New York Magazine" in 2015. Anna won a "Gracie" for best podcast host in 2016, and DSM won a 2018 "Webby" for best interview show. Her guests have included Jane Fonda, Bill Withers, Madeleine Albright and Kevin Bacon. Before developing "Death, Sex & Money," Anna covered politics for nearly a decade. She has contributed to "Fresh Air" with Terry Gross and "This American Life" and is currently working on a book for Simon & Schuster called "Let's Talk about Hard Things." Anna grew up in West Virginia. Today, she lives with her husband and two daughters in Berkeley, California. Resources Connect with Anna here. Check out Anna's award-winning podcast: "Death, Sex & Money". Thank-You to Our Show Sponsor! This episode is made possible in part to support from Jarrell Black & Company. On the web at www.jarrellblack.com Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. 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 to The Main Thing Podcast - your nine minute dose of wisdom. I'm your host Skip Lineberg. I am delighted to introduce you to my special guest today, Helena Brantley, who helps scholars and subject matter experts share their ideas widely, ideas most often found in book form. After an early career in public relations and marketing, at Rubenstein Associates, DeVries Public Relations, Spectrum Science, RTC, HarperCollins, and others, Helena founded Red Pencil Public Relations + 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, CA with three avid readers, a husband and two daughters. Resources Red Pencil Publicity + Marketing Helena Brantley on LinkedIn The Ground Truth by Ruby McConnell via Book Shop Thanks to Our Show Sponsor! This episode is made possible in part to support from Jarrell Black & Company. On the web at www.jarrellblack.com Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. 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 to Episode 30 of The Main Thing Podcast and another dose of wisdom! I'm your host, Skip Lineberg. I am thrilled to introduce you to my special guest, Charles Ryan. Charles Ryan had an illustrious career in business, first as a TV news reporter & anchorman … then as founder & CEO of the advertising agency Charles Ryan & Associates. Later he served as the Dean of the University of Charleston Graduate School of Business. He continues to consult in the areas of media and spokesperson training. He is a member of the West Virginia University Business Hall of Fame, the West Virginia Broadcasters Hall of Fame and recipient of the prestigious Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Charles is an author who has published six books. His latest is titled "Murder on Staunton Road," and it's an investigative look at a mysterious unsolved murder case from decades ago in Charleston, West Virginia. Charles and his wife Becky make their home in the Lancaster, South Carolina area. He is a proud and active grandfather who is blessed to have four grandchildren. Get ready! Over the next 9-minutes you will discover why Charles Ryan is truly one of the wisest people I know. Connect Charles Ryan on LinkedIn. His memoir "Alacrity" on Amazon Thanks to Our Show Sponsor! This episode is made possible in part to support from Jarrell Black & Company. On the web at www.jarrellblack.com Free Poster Thank you for being a loyal listener! Here's your link to download your free poster. It's a professionally designed artwork, emblazoned with the core wisdom lesson from our first seven guests in Season One. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. 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.

Welcome to Episode 29 of The Main Thing Podcast and another dose of wisdom! 'm your host, Skip Lineberg, and I am thrilled to introduce you to my special guest, Sheryl Grant. Dynamic. Energetic. Positive. It is impossible to describe Sheryl Grant with one word or to place her into a category. Just wait … you'll understand. Sheryl Grant is a leader - first and foremost. Throughout her life wherever and whenever she encounters obstacles, barriers or challenges, she chooses to respond. When she became dissatisfied with her physical health and her waning motivation, she did something about it: she began training her mind and her body and … eventually wound up winning the title of Ms. Olympia in the sport of body-building. When she encountered a glass ceiling or a brick wall, in the world of business. She not only responded in a way to overcome such adversity for herself, she launched and became involved in organizations to help thousands of other women to overcome such barriers. She is a former sales executive who worked for several technology companies. Today, she is the founder & CEO of Sheryl Grant Enterprises, an educational platform where individuals, entrepreneurs and professionals go to exchange knowledge, mentorship and mutual support to achieve their goals. Listen to learn about her FIT for Business program. Sheryl comes to us from Oakland, CA where she serves on the Oakland A's leadership council called "Town Business," developing programming for the team's corporate partners and entrepreneurs. Get ready! Over the next nine minutes you will discover why Sheryl Grant is truly one of the wisest people I know. ### Let's tell our listeners how you and I are connected. Would you share with our listeners the story of your journey from tired, soft and frustrated to someone who won the title of Ms. Olympia in the sport of competitive body-building? Sheryl Grant, what's the main thing you've learned so far in your lifetime? ### Connect with Sheryl Grant: Via LinkedIn On Twiter - @sherylgrant Her company SGE Get your Main Thing Merch at our Merchandise Store Credits Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski

Welcome to Episode 28 of The Main Thing Podcast and another dose of wisdom! I'm your host, Skip Lineberg, and today I am thrilled to introduce you to my special guest, Bill Gardner. Bill is an Assistant Professor at Marshall University, in Huntington, West Virginia, where he teaches in the Cyber Forensics and Security Degree Programs. Prior to joining the faculty at Marshall Univ., Bill co-founded the SecureWV/Hack3rCon cyber security conference. He also helped to start 304geeks, a non-profit technology organization based in Charleston, WV. Bill Gardner is an active member of the cyber security community and has spoken at a number of professional conferences including AIDE, DerbyCon and Shmoocon. He has co-authored two books: "Building an Information Security Awareness Program: Defending Against Social Engineering and Technical Threats" and "Google Hacking For Penetration Testers." He has also written a number of academic & non-academic journal articles. Get ready! Over the next 9-minutes you will discover why Bill Gardner is, without a doubt, one of the wisest people I know. Connect Bill Gardner on LinkedIn Free Poster! Thank you for being a loyal listener! Here's your link to download your free poster. It's a professionally designed work of art, emblazoned with the core wisdom lessons from our first seven guests in Season One. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. 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.

Welcome to Episode 27 of The Main Thing Podcast and another dose of wisdom. I'm your host, Skip Lineberg, and I am delighted to introduce you to my special guest, Bobby Herrera. Bobby Herrera is CEO of the Populus Group and author of the terrific, new best-selling book, "The Gift of Struggle." His company is one of the fastest-growing HR services companies in the U.S. Bobby serves on national community organization boards and is a regular speaker at corporate gatherings and service groups. Bobby grew up on the outskirts of a small town in New Mexico. As one of 13 children in a migrant family, he learned at an early age the values of hard work and getting out of bed early. A proud Army veteran, Bobby is most proud of his family. He and wife Roslyn and their three children reside in Oregon, near Portland. Over the next 9-minutes, you will hear some fabulous stories and discover why Bobby Herrera is one of the wisest people I know. Connect with Bobby Herrera and purchase his book. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. 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.

Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast and another dose of wisdom. I'm your host, Skip Lineberg. I am delighted to introduce you to my special guest, Mike Stotsky. Mike Stotsky thrives on creating uniquely memorable experiences. Whether that's an experience tailored for his family, friends or clients, it almost always involves music. This father of three presently works for New York-based brand storytelling agency INVNT. He also embodies experience gained with media companies and other prominent ad agencies. Mike began his career in radio with Washington - Baltimore powerhouse WHFS. What captured his heart and imagination most strongly during those days were fairs and festivals that brought diverse groups together to share music & experiences. Mike Stotsky took that passion and parlayed it into a long, successful career in event marketing and sponsorships. Today, those events are morphing from synchronous, face-to-face events to shared virtual experiences, on an ever-wider range of platforms … and some that blend both real-time and virtual. Over the next nine minutes, you will discover why Mike Stotsky is one of the wisest people I know. Follow the musical tastes of Mike Stotsky on Spotify. Free Poster Thank you for being a loyal listener! Here's your link to download your free poster. It's a professionally designed artwork, emblazoned with the core wisdom lesson from our first seven guests in Season One. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. 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.

As we close out Season One and our first full year of this show, my producer, Bob Hotchkiss, and I look back over a few highlights and our favorite moments from the past 24 episodes. We also give you a look at what to expect in Season Two. Of course, we have a few laughs along the way. Don't miss our three big announcements. Most importantly, we sincerely want to thank you for making this show possible and meaningful. Free Poster Thank you for being a loyal listener! Here's your link to download your free poster. It's a professionally designed artwork, emblazoned with the core wisdom lesson from our first seven guests in Season One. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Want to Help Support the Growth of this Podcast? Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. 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.

Welcome to Episode 24 of The Main Thing Podcast and another dose of wisdom. I'm your host, Skip Lineberg. I am very excited to introduce you to my special guest, Rich O'Brien. If it weren't for Rich O'Brien, I would not be podcasting today. It was Rich who introduced me to podcasting back in late 2014. You'll hear all about this story and much more in today's show. Rich O'Brien is an experienced IT professional with three decades in the telecommunications industry. He is a graduate of St. Leo University. Rich presently serves as the CMO for Alpha Technologies. Rich is a sports car enthusiast, an avid reader and a leader in his church. This husband, father of three and grandfather is a native West Virginian who resides in Scott Depot with his wife, Theresa. Over the next nine minutes, you will discover why Rich O'Brien is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Connect with Rich O'Brien on LinkedIn Merchandise Show your support for this podcast and get some Main Thing merch at our online store. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss

Welcome to Episode 23 of The Main Thing Podcast and another dose of wisdom. I'm your host, Skip Lineberg. My special guest, Dr. Rob Carter III, is a Colonel in the United States Army and a senior lecturer in public health at Azusa Pacific University. Dr. Carter has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles on human performance, nutrition, human water needs and environmental medicine. His work has been published in such notable publications as The New England Journal of Medicine and The Journal of the American Medical Association. Additionally, Dr. Carter is the author of the "The Morning Mind: Use Your Brain to Master Your Day and Supercharge Your Life." Get ready! Over the next 9-minutes, you will discover why Dr. Rob Carter is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Ge the Carters' book: "The Morning Mind" Connect with Dr. Rob Carter Merchandise Show your support for this podcast and get some Main Thing merch at our online store. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss

Welcome to Episode 22 of The Main Thing Podcast and another dose of wisdom. I'm your host, Skip Lineberg. I am so pleased to introduce you to my special guest, former NBA athlete Walter Bond. Today, Walter is an internationally recognized public speaker, who commands the stage. Whether it's a small board room or a large conference venue, he connects with each person's heart. People walk out of Walter's talks changed, motivated and inspired. His principles are simple yet powerful. His delivery is smooth. He combines humor, tough love and experience in a way that changes people. Walter graduated from the Univ. of Minnesota and has been married to his wife & business partner Antoinette for nearly 30 years. They reside in Florida and are the proud parents of three adult children. Get ready. Over the next nine minutes, you will discover why Walter Bond is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Walter's book "Swim" Connect with Walter Bond on LinkedIn Walter's promo video on YouTube Merchandise If you'd like to support this show, get some Main Thing merch at our online store. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss

Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast and another dose of wisdom. I'm your host, Skip Lineberg. I want to give a special warm welcome to all my subscribers and returning listeners. I am so pleased to introduce you to my special guest - Pat Hedley. Pat Hedley is an investor in--and advisor to--growth companies. She started her career as a consultant with Bain and after earning her MBA spent nearly 30 years with global private equity firm General Atlantic. Pat is the author of "Meet 100 People, A How-To Guide to the Career and Life Edge Everyone's Missing." She is regularly invited to speak on the topics of networking and building meaningful relationships. Settle in. Over the next 9-minutes, you will discover why Pat Hedley is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Pat's book on Amazon "Meet 100 People - A How-To Guide to the Life Edge Everyone's Missing" Pat Hedley on the TEDx Stage Merchandise Store - your source for Main Thing "Merch" Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss

Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast. This is your concentrated dose of wisdom. I'm your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest today is Jenny Fernandez, a marketing executive, start-up advisor, executive coach and marketing professor at Columbia and New York Universities. Jenny Fernandez brings to our conversation today more than 20 years of experience managing, launching and growing consumer brands. She also leads strategic business turnarounds across North America and Asia Pacific. Jenny is frequently invited to speak and moderates panel discussions regarding leadership, marketing and business growth. Her unique perspective was shaped by her academic background in Applied Mathematics & Operations Research at Columbia University and her MBA in Marketing & Managing Organizations from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management. Jenny is certainly one of the wisest people I know. Over the next nine minutes, you will discover the unique wisdom Jenny has chosen to share with us. Resources Connect with Jenny Fernandez on LinkedIn Merchandise Store - your source for Main Thing "Merch" Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss

Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast and another dose of wisdom. No, not from me - from my wise guests whose voices you hear on this show. I'm your host, Skip Lineberg. I want to give a special, warm welcome to my subscribers and returning listeners. I am pleased to introduce you to my special guest - Jeff Jarrell, a financial advisor and small business owner. Jeff is an avid CrossFitter, having earned his CF-L1 designation as a CrossFit trainer. Jeff also loves to cycle. He is passionate about his work in the autism community. A native West Virginian, this husband and father of three is driven by his desire to serve others. Settle in. Over the next 9-minutes, you will discover why Jeff Jarrell is one of the wisest people I know. Resources Connect with Jeff Jarrell on LinkedIn Merchandise Store - your source for Main Thing "Merch" Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss

Welcome to the Main Thing Podcast! This is your 9-minute dose of wisdom. My special guest today is Vanessa Liu. Vanessa Liu is a builder. She is a builder of businesses, concepts, networks and connections. Vanessa presently leads SAP.iO Foundries in North America, which are SAP's accelerators for B2B enterprise startups. She has earned degrees in neuroscience and law. Early in her career, Vanessa worked in the business consulting world with McKinsey Company, which took her around the world to posts in Amsterdam, London and New York, were she presently resides. Along her dynamic career path, Vanessa developed a keen interest in media, and she has launched and invested in a number of successful media ventures, including Inside Hook and Fevo. Vanessa is a champion for social justice and a tireless advocate for under-represented business start-ups, especially those led by women or diverse founders. With Vanessa's diverse and fascinating background, it is no wonder she is one of the wisest people I know. Settle in. Over the next nine minutes, you'll discover what unique bit of wisdom Vanessa has chosen to share. Resources Connect on LinkedIn with Vanessa Liu. SAP.iO website Merchandise Store Buy some Main Thing "merch" to show your support for this show. Store link. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss

Welcome to a special long-format version of The Main Thing Podcast. I'm your host Skip Lineberg. In Episode 16 we had a wonderful conversation with Adam Stotsky. If you haven't listened to it - stop right now and listen to that 9-minute show. Then, come back and pick up right here. Adam is a successful leader from the media and entertainment world. He had a brilliant career at NBC Universal and went on to become the head of E! Entertainment. Adam and his team launched the Esquire Network in 2013. I asked Adam to share the story with us: what it was like to launch the Esquire brand as a new cable TV channel. The story he shared was so rich and fascinating, it deserved its own full run. Enjoy more wisdom and fabulous storytelling from Adam Stotsky in this special 22-minute show. Resources Connect on LinkedIn with Adam Stotsky Merch Store Get your Main Thing merchandise to show your support. Store link. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss

Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast. This is your new, nine-minute podcast… your concentrated dose of wisdom. I'm your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest today is Adam Stotsky. Adam is a successful leader from the media and entertainment world. He had a brilliant career at NBC Universal and went on to become the head of E! Entertainment. He also launched the Esquire Network in 2013. Cultivating the habit of seeking out new ideas, people and places, Adam has built a career path that began as a storyteller and has evolved to one of business-builder. He is, unquestionably, one of the wisest people I know. Over the next nine minutes, you will discover the unique wisdom that Adam has chosen to share with us. Resources Connect on LinkedIn with Adam Stotsky Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss

Welcome to The Main Thing podcast. I'm your host Skip Lineberg. My guest today is Armand Doucet. Armand is an international award-winning, visionary and passionate educator. Having been recognized as one of the world's top 50 educational leaders in 2017, he is also an active, passionate social-entrepreneur and business professional. Armand Doucet is a highly sought-after inspirational-speaker, facilitator and columnist in multiple fields, as evidenced by the fact that he has spoken at conferences and workshops in more than 100 countries, spanning five continents. He is the co-author of the internationally recognized book Teaching in the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Standing at the Precipice and the author of Teaching Life: Our Calling, Our Choices, Our Challenges. Having spent the early years of his career in the private sector working for PepsiCo, Armand brings a unique blend of public and private sector experience and perspective to the show. Known for superior networking skills and motivational abilities, he is the founder of the Ironwill Foundation, as well as a two-time Ironman triathlon competitor. A passionate family man, Armand resides in New Brunswick, Canada with his wife and three young children. Armand Doucet is, unquestionably, one of the wisest people I know. And over the next 9 minutes, you will find out what unique bit of wisdom Armand has chosen to share with us. Resources Connect with Armand Doucet LinkedIn Page for Armand. Merchandise Store Support this show by picking up a Main Thing mug, t-shirt, tote bag or stick from our new merchandise mart at TeeSpring. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss

Welcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I'm your host Skip Lineberg. My guest today is Kristen Buckley White. Kristen has spent 20 years in the entertainment industry working across large global brands such as Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and TV Land. Her career spans senior executive roles in programming, marketing and creative leadership. Kristen always had an entrepreneurial side, and she left the corporate world to join a start up a few years ago. Even though that start up didn't work out, she is grateful for the experience and continues to pursue new business opportunities. In her spare time, she can be found baking, entertaining friends and binge watching the latest hit show. Kristen is a wife and the proud mother Emmett and Phoebe, who light up her world. And she is one of the wisest people I know. Over the next nine minutes, you will find out what unique bit of wisdom Kristen has chosen to share with us.

Welcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I'm your host Skip Lineberg. My guest today is Dr. David Clayman, a clinical psychologist with specialized training in medical psychology. He is in his 46th year of clinical practice in Charleston, WV. He served on the faculty at West Virginia University School of Medicine for eight years, training physicians and psychologists. David has appeared on the Discovery ID TV channel and also hosts "Life Challenges," his own local television show with more than 250 episodes aired. David resides in Charleston with his wife Janet and their cat "Callie." David, or "Doc" as I affectionately refer to him has been a friend and mentor to me for 25 years. I often describe him as "the soul of our state." He has been a client of my marketing firm, a frequent lunch buddy—and he is one of the wisest people I know. Over the next nine minutes, you will find out what unique bit of wisdom David has chosen to share with us. Resources Learn more about Dr. David Clayman here. Merchandise Store Support this show by picking up a Main Thing mug, t-shirt, tote bag or stick from our new merchandise mart at TeeSpring. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss

Welcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I'm your host Skip Lineberg. My guest today is Jeff James. Jeff has been a leader in the technology, marketing consulting, and publishing industries for the past twenty-five years. He held numerous marketing leadership roles at Microsoft Corporation; launched and managed Mythology, a strategic marketing consulting firm; and is currently a vice president and publisher of business and leadership books and e-courses at HarperCollins. He has also written his first book titled "Giving Up Whiteness" which will be published in October 2020. Jeff holds a bachelors and a masters degree from West Virginia University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership at Eastern University in Philadelphia. Jeff lives in the Nashville, TN area with his wife, four amazing daughters, and whatever pets they have forced upon him. Jeff James is my close, personal friend. And he is one of the wisest people I know. Over the next 9 minutes, you will find out what unique bit of wisdom Jeff has chosen to share with us. Resources Jeff's presentation at Providence Christian Academy Check out Jeff's upcoming book "Giving Up Whiteness" Merchandise Store Support this show by picking up a Main Thing Podcast t-shirt, mug, tote bag or sticker from our merch mart at TeeSpring. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss

Welcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I'm your host Skip Lineberg. My guest today is Marcia Nelson. Ms. Nelson was named one of the 2020 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A by Mergers & Acquisitions magazine. Marcia is a Managing Director at Alberleen Family Office Solutions, an independent investment advisory firm backed by family office investors that works almost exclusively with other global family office investors. Marcia formerly worked for two other family offices: an ultra-high-net-worth philanthropic family, as well as a sports and entertainment family office. She serves on several boards, including VentureCapital.org, a non-profit early-stage start up accelerator. And - she is one of the wisest people I know. Over the next 9 minutes, you will discover what unique bit of wisdom Marcia has chosen to share with us. Resources: Aberleen Family Office Solutions Episode 9 with Judy Robinett Credits: Audio Producer & Technical Advisor - Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer - Emma Malinoski

Welcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I'm your host Skip Lineberg. My guest today is Jason Gray. He is a singer and songwriter, who shares his talent and artistry across the Contemporary Christian music space. Jason signed with the Centricity Music label in 2006. Jason has won two ASCAP Performance Awards for his hits "More Like Falling in Love" in 2011 and "Good to Be Alive" in 2012. His hit song "Nothing is Wasted" reached the #1 spot on the charts and remained in the top spot for 9 weeks in 2013. Jason tours frequently and loves playing smaller venues, especially churches. Originally from Minnesota, today he resides in Nashville, Tennessee. Jason Gray's music has touched my heart and changed my life--and he is also one of the wisest people I know. Over the next 9 minutes, you will find out what unique bit of wisdom Jason has chosen to share with us. Resources: Link to Jason's music site Link to George Landolt's website (Jason's mentor) Where Jason and I had brunch in 2013 - Bluegrass Kitchen Credits: Audio Producer & Technical Advisor - Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer - Emma Malinoski

Welcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I'm your host Skip Lineberg. My guest today is Judy Robinett. She's a thought-leader on entrepreneurship, who keeps company with the likes of those found on Shark Tank. Judy is known as a "Super Connector" for her prowess in linking people, ideas and funding. Judy is also a published author. Her latest book "Cracking the Funding Code: How Investors Think and What They Need to Hear to Fund Your Startup" is packed with financially sound advice for those planning to launch a business. As if that were not enough, Judy Robinett is also one of the wisest people I know. Over the next nine minutes, you will find out what unique morsel of wisdom she has chosen to share with us. Resources: My 2019 interview with Judy Robinett on Harper Collins "Leadership Essentials" podcast. Credits: Audio Producer & Technical Advisor - Bob Hotchkiss Graphic Designer - Emma Malinoski

This special bonus episode contains the second part of our interview with Betsy Shaak. If you haven't listened to her first dose of wisdom from Episode 7, be sure to check it out. Betsy is a former school teacher and beloved school crossing guard. Betsy has a heart for challenged youth, and she acts upon those passions locally and internationally. She has led more than a dozen mission trips to Haiti & the Dominican Republic. Betsy serves as the coordinator of after-school care programs for the Second Avenue Center. She presently works as the Director of Family Ministry for River Ridge Church in Charleston, W.Va. Betsy is the mother of three wonderful children. And she is one of the wisest people I know. Over the next 9 minutes, you will hear rich, additional wisdom Betsy shared with us. You'll also hear a few minutes from me on what to expect from this podcast in 2020. Remember to let us know what you think about an occasional two-part show. *** BONUS CONTENT: (Video) - Your Daily Discipline for 2020. Connect with Betsy Shaak on LinkedIn. Connect with Host Skip Lineberg via Twitter [@Lineberg] or on LinkedIn. CREDITS Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss

Welcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I'm your host Skip Lineberg. My guest today is Betsy Shaak. Betsy is a former school teacher and beloved school crossing guard. Betsy has a heart for challenged youth, and she acts upon those passions locally and internationally. She has led more than a dozen mission trips to Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Betsy serves as the coordinator of after-school care programs for the Second Avenue Center. She presently works as the Director of Family Ministry for River Ridge Church in Charleston, West Virginia. Betsy is the mother of three wonderful children. And she is one of the wisest people I know. Over the next 9 minutes, you will find out what unique morsel of wisdom she has chosen to share with us. ***** BONUS CONTENT (Video) - "Your Daily Discipline for 2020" Connect with Betsy Shaak on LinkedIn. Connect with Show Host Skip Lineberg on LinkedIn or via Twitter @lineberg. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss

Welcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I'm your host Skip Lineberg. I've set out to interview the wisest people I know. We will see what we can learn from each one when they are faced with an incredibly difficult, soul-piercing question. My guest today is Dennis Gillan. About 5 years ago, Dennis left his lucrative corporate job as a pharmaceutical rep to take a leap of faith, to pursue his mission, his life's calling. Today, Dennis is a mental health advocate, consultant to businesses and an accomplished public speaker. He is a thought-leader and a passionate, tireless champion for suicide prevention. In this latest episode, you will discover what inspired Dennis' major change of path. You'll also find out what unique morsel of wisdom he has chosen to share with us. Resources & References Poem referenced by Dennis "Along the Road" by Robert Browning Hamilton can be found here. Check out Dennis Gillan's promo video to explore his broad range of speaking engagements and capabilities. You can connect with him via his website where you can learn more about his unique story and his mission. Connect with Show Host Skip Lineberg on LinkedIn or via Twitter @lineberg. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss

Welcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I'm your host Skip Lineberg. I've set out to interview the wisest people I know. We will see what we can learn from each one when they are faced with an incredibly difficult, soul-piercing question. My guest today is Emily Bennington. She is a best-selling author and speaker. Emily has been featured in media ranging from CNN, ABC and Fox ... to the Wall Street Journal, Glamour, Marie Claire and Cosmopolitan. Emily is the author of three books – Miracles at Work: Turning Inner Guidance into Outer Influence, Effective Immediately: How to Fit In, Stand Out, and Move Up at Your First Real Job and Who Says It's a Man's World: The Girls' Guide to Corporate Domination. Emily is skilled at presenting complex mindfulness and spiritual topics with logical reasoning, professionalism and inclusiveness. Presently, Emily serves as Executive Director of The Circle of Atonement. In this new episode you'll gain insight into Emily's approach to life. You'll also learn what unique morsel of wisdom she has chosen to share with us. Click here to order the book we co-authored: Effective Immediately - How to Fit In, Stand Out and Move Up at Your First Real Job. Connect with special guest Emily Bennington via email to [email protected] or @EmilyBennington on Twitter. Connect with Show Host Skip Lineberg on LinkedIn or @lineberg on Twitter. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss

Welcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I'm your host Skip Lineberg. I've set out to interview the wisest people I know. We will see what we can learn from each one when they are faced with an incredibly difficult, soul-piercing question. My guest today is Bobby Wilson, a software developer and athlete. In his professional career, Bobby has written software for the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. He also worked for a decade as a futures trader. In the athletic arena, Bobby has competed in college football and track & field. Courageous in the face of challenges, he has completed the Alcatraz Open Water Swim five times, and he also swam the length of the Golden Gate Bridge in the San Francisco Bay. At his core, he is and always will be a quarterback and a true leader. And he's one of the wisest people I know. In this new episode you'll find gain insight into Bobby's approach to life, including his strong mental game. You'll also learn what unique morsel of wisdom he has chosen to share with us. Connect with special guest Bobby Wilson via email to [email protected] Connect with Show Host Skip Lineberg on LinkedIn or via Twitter @lineberg. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss

Welcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I'm your host Skip Lineberg. I've set out to interview the wisest people I know. We will see what we can learn from each one when they are faced with an incredibly difficult, soul-piercing question. My guest today is Dr. Jack Byrd, an accomplished, distinguished professor of industrial engineering at West Virginia University. Dr. Byrd is also founder of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and Development in Morgantown, WV. Jack has consulted with hundreds of private companies, start-ups and other organizations. Additionally, his program has produced 150 senior corporate leaders, whom he has advised and mentored. Jack is an educator, an innovator and a mentor to me. And he's one of the wisest people I know. In this new episode you'll find out what makes Dr. Jack Byrd so wise. You'll also learn what unique morsel of wisdom he has chosen to share with us. Connect with special guest Dr. Jack Byrd via email to [email protected]. Connect with Show Host Skip Lineberg on LinkedIn or via Twitter @lineberg. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss

Welcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I've set out to interview the wisest people I know. We will see what we can learn from each one when they are faced with an incredibly difficult, soul-piercing question. My guest today is Matt Santen. Today, he is the pastor of River Ridge Church in Charleston, West Virginia. Matt grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has a degree in Government Studies from Connecticut College and a Master's in Theology from Trinity Seminary. He's also a whiz at tennis and is the head coach of the men's tennis team at the University of Charleston. And he's one of the wisest people I know. In this new episode you will discover what makes Matt Santen so wise. You'll also learn what unique morsel of wisdom he has chosen to share with us. Connect with special guest Matt Santen here. Connect with Show Host Skip Lineberg on LinkedIn or via Twitter @lineberg. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss

Welcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast ... your nine-minute dose of wisdom. I'm your host Skip Lineberg. I've set out to interview the wisest people I know. We will see what we can learn from each one when they are faced with an incredibly difficult, soul-piercing question. My guest today is Andy Malinoski. He's an expert on marketing, communications and strategy. And he's one of the wisest people I know. Over the next nine minutes, you will discover what makes Andy Malinoski so wise. He shares the main thing he's learned so far in his lifetime. You'll also find out what unique morsel of wisdom will he have to share with us. Connect with special guest Andy Malinoski on LinkedIn. Connect with Show Host Skip Lineberg on LinkedIn or Twitter @lineberg. Credits Graphic Designer Emma Malinoski Portfolio Editor and Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss on LinkedIn