Dr. Donita Brown sits down with business leaders to discuss how to navigate the world of management. Whether you are a seasoned manager or just starting out, this podcast is for you. After more than 20 years of corporate management experience leading teams of 2 to 102, Dr. Donita Brown now serves as a professor of management at Lipscomb University's College of Business in Nashville, TN. She is also an author, speaker, and habit coach.
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This episode's interview is with Dr. Rhonda Switzer-Nadasdi, CEO of Interfaith Dental. She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of: Not compromising on excellence or quality Having alignment between your personal values and your organization's values Receiving and incorporating feedback She answers…
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This episode's interview is with David Denise, the Director of Clinical Imaging Systems at HCA Healthcare. David shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Seeing your people as people first Embracing discomfort Being committed to your role and buying in Clearly setting and communication expectations…
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This episode's interview is with Becky Magura, President & CEO of Nashville Public Television. She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of: Mentoring and knowing what someone needs for their personal and professional growth Being bold, visionary, and brave Being vulnerable and true to who you are B…
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This episode's interview is with Jennifer Jamison, Senior Director of Staffing Services at HCA and CereCore. She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of: Creating a fun and enjoyable atmosphere Making a conscious effort to be creative Looking for small tweaks in process improvements that can make t…
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This episode's interview is with Nicholas May, the General Manager of Customer Success & New Business Development at Asurion. Nicholas shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Building bidirectional trust Putting yourself in the shoes of those who are on your team to understand where they are comin…
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This episode's interview is with Adele Watts, President & CEO of the Goodlettsville Area Chamber of Commerce. She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of: Making the extra effort to add a personal touch Surrounding yourself with mentors you can reach out to and ask for advice Incorporating prayer i…
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This episode's interview is with Rob Touchstone. Rob is one of the founders of The Well Coffeehouse, a professor of Bible and Business, and the Director of Lipscomb University's Center of Vocational Discovery. He shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Meeting people where they are and helping the…
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This episode's interview is with Brian Raybourne, the Senior Director of Strategic Growth at AngelEye Health. Brian shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Doing the right thing even when no one is watching Keeping the main thing the main thing Stepping outside of your comfort zone Understanding t…
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This episode's interview is with Jennifer Sellers, VP, Global Commercial Banking Commercial Associate II at Bank of America. She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of: Understanding how your management style affects the people you lead on a personal level Leading with confidence, competence, and …
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This episode's interview is with David Shipman, the Chief Operating Officer for the YMCA of Middle Tennessee. David shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Not skipping the hard stuff Managing in close proximity, not at a distance Being about the people He answers the same questions as each podcas…
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This episode's interview is with Julieann Brazeal, Global Financial Services Operations Lead at Accenture. She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of: Inspiring, engaging, and equipping your people Understanding your people’s strengths and putting them in the right places to use them Giving your p…
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This episode's interview is with Ace Timmermeier, Director of Tourism for the City of Springfield. She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of: Connecting what you do to the overarching mission Helping ensure your people understand their "why" and the motivation behind what they do Investing in you…
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This episode's interview is with Jeff Forehand, the Head Baseball Coach at Lipscomb University. Coach Forehand discusses his experiences in college baseball and the importance of listening to and learning from others. He answers the same questions as each podcast guest: How do your values impact your management philosophy? Who or what has had the m…
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This episode's interview is with Lynda Cook, Senior IT Project Manager at HCA Healthcare. She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of: Empowering your team Honing in on your strengths Spending time getting to know your employees and the things they value She answers the same questions as each podca…
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This episode's interview is with Burt Nowers. Burt is one of the founders of AIM Healthcare in Franklin, Tennessee, where he spent 14 years as CFO. He was a member of the board of Healing Hands International since 2005 and served as its president from 2012-2016. He is an Executive-in-Residence for Lipscomb University's College of Business, a member…
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This episode's interview is with Luis Parodi, a Vice President and the Senior Regional CRA & Community Development Officer at Republic Bank. Luis shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Listening with the intent to understand Empowering your employees with the tools to grow and thrive Embracing se…
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This episode's interview is with Dave Puncochar, the Founder & CEO of Good Wood Nashville. Dave shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Overcommunicating with your customers and employees Craftsmanship and being able to take pride in your work Being honest and upfront with your people Knowing when…
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Dr. Mark Whitacre is the Vice President of Culture and Care at Coca-Cola Consolidated and a leader in the Faith and Work movement for the last two decades. He is considered the highest-ranked executive of any Fortune 500 company to become a whistleblower in U.S. history, and was responsible for uncovering the ADM price-fixing scandal in the early 1…
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This episode's interview is with Judith Meyer, Assistant Vice President at HCA Healthcare. She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of: Knowing your values and using them as your North Star Working with a coach Charting your own way and not comparing your journey to others’ Being vulnerable and tra…
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This episode's interview is with John Weisenseel. John recently retired from a long career as a top financial executive, including roles as the SVP & CFO of AllianceBernstein and Standard & Poor's. He is an Executive-in-Residence for Lipscomb University's College of Business and serves on the board of several non-profits. John shares stories and ad…
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This episode's interview is with Tom Harmon, the AVP of Portfolio & Financial Performance Management within the Information Technology Group at HCA Healthcare. Tom shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Trying to understand the root causes of problems instead of just trying to solve them Leaning …
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This episode's interview is with Sue Nokes. She has had a long career as a top executive and change agent in Fortune 100 companies, including T-Mobile, Walmart, and AT&T. Sue is also a member of Lipscomb University's Board of Trustees and other non-profit boards, a generous philanthropist, and a mentor to students in the College of Business through…
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This episode's interview is with Greg Sandfort, former President & CEO of Tractor Supply Company. He also served as President and COO at Michaels Stores, Inc. Greg shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Understanding that change is a good thing and embracing it Implementing a servant leadership a…
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This episode's interview is with General Bill Hickman, a decorated military leader with over 36 years of service. He is also the Chair of the Board of Directors at Campbell Strong Defense Alliance and the Director of Scoutreach for the Boy Scouts of America's Middle Tennessee Council. He shares stories and advice based on his management experiences…
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This episode's interview is with Mignon Francois, the Founder, CEO, and Director of Joy at The Cupcake Collection. She is also a National Best-Selling Author. She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of: Ensuring your people understand their value Listening to your employees and trying to understan…
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This episode's interview is with Dr. Scott Leuchter, a Business Psychologist and the CEO and Co-Founder of People Puzzle, LLC. He shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Listening to your people and truly asking them questions to understand and not based on your agenda Having empathy and meeting y…
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This episode's interview is with Jonathan Barnes, Founding Partner of Work Heartily, LLC and Executive Coach with Full Focus. He shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Having a regular cadence of one-on-one meetings Conducting task audits to ensure you are spending at least 85% of your time in th…
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This episode's interview is with Burton Williams, CEO of The Ayers Foundation. He shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Personal integrity and honesty Leading from the seat you are in Being real and building authentic relationships with your people He answers the same questions as each podcast g…
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This episode's interview is with Arles Araujo, Director of Analytics Transformation at KPMG US. He shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Setting a high bar but being fair about time, resources, and expectations Having the emotional intelligence to know when to be vulnerable and when to show stre…
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This episode's interview is with Christine Skold, Chief Financial Officer at Goodwill Industries of Middle Tennessee. She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of: Ensuring people see and understand the value and purpose of their work Speaking up and being willing to share your ideas and opinions Be…
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This episode's interview is with Brant Beard, Assistant Vice President of Application Services at Parallon. He shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Connecting people to their passions Encouraging your team to embrace challenges and learn from failure Understanding who you are and your purpose S…
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This episode's interview is with Manuel Calderon, Managing Director at Qubika. He shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Listening to understand and being humble Making sure your employees understand they are appreciated, respected, and that their opinions matter Demonstrating empathy and treatin…
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This episode's interview is with Wendy Kiepek, IT Executive Director at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of: Connecting with people on a human level before getting to work Inspiring others and helping them build confidence in themselves Leading with aut…
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This episode's interview is with Garrett Dickerson, a Market Director at Thrivent Financial. He shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Understanding the values of those you lead Identifying and quickly addressing issues with the culture Building trust and having covenant relationships He answers …
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This episode's interview is with Dr. Candice McQueen, President of Lipscomb University. She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of: Embracing the mindset of a learner and seeker Having an outcomes-driven, goal-oriented approach Discerning your purpose through listening, prayer, reflection, and con…
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This episode's interview is with JJ Rosen, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Manager at Atiba. He shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Personalizing the way you support employees at work and outside of work Encouraging everyone to share their opinions and not be "yes people" Being genuine and not fa…
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This episode's interview is with Dr. Laura Ferguson Mimms, Executive Director at the Tennessee Higher Education Initiative. She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of: Listening, seeing, and appreciating others Slowing down and getting to know yourself better Getting to know the people you work wi…
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This episode's interview is with Stuart Cooper, Client Development Director at Provisions Group. He shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Listening to and trusting your people Prioritizing speed and getting things done over perfection Hiring good people and getting out of their way He answers th…
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This episode's interview is with Sunny Bray, Founder & CEO of Catalyst Collective. She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of: Giving your employees autonomy and flexibility Laying the groundwork and setting the expectations for how you operate Setting boundaries and using your “no’s” to protect y…
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This episode's interview is with Michael Bannister, Vice President of Sales at Neurolens and a former regional director at Johnson & Johnson Vision. He shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Having your values and your "why" to lean on Always thinking about your people Followership and cultivatin…
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This episode's interview is with Amy Earnest, Consulting IT Analyst and a former director at HCA Healthcare. She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of: Having the courage to do the right thing Treating your people with dignity and respect Understanding who you are so you can be the best version o…
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This episode's interview is with Dr. Rick Holaway, Associate Provost for Graduate Enrollment & Support at Lipscomb University. He shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Making time to get to know your people Being open to criticism and making yourself better Loving your people and building a welc…
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The first interview of Season 2 is with Karen Thompson, Assistant Vice President of Regional Community Engagement for HCA Healthcare. She shares stories and advice based on his management and military experiences, including the importance of: Being intentional about connecting with employees in the moment Helping others who are going through a diff…
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This episode's interview is with Dr. Ray Eldridge, Dean of the College of Business at Lipscomb University. He shares stories and advice based on his management and military experiences, including the importance of: Being purposeful about defining your values and remaining committed to them Having the courage to stand up for your team Always assumin…
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This episode's interview is with Jeff Johnson, IT Leadership Consultant with Atiba. He shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Doing your best in all things Taking good care of your people Being self-aware of how you are impacting others Giving honest feedback He answers the same questions as each…
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This episode's interview is with Shonda Sammons, Owner of Advocate Builders and a serial entrepreneur. She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of: Listening to understand and not to respond. Finding complementary partnerships to elevate outcomes Looking at each employee as a whole person and not j…
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This episode's interview is with Eric Parmenter, Vice President of Health Systems at Quantum Health. Eric is also the author of Stop: 21 Stops to Reduce Stress and Enhance Joy. He shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Putting your people first Appreciating the perspectives of others Listening mo…
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This episode's interview is with Penny Grogan, Vice President of Client Solutions at Trinisys. She shares stories and advice based on her management experiences, including the importance of: Being adaptable & embracing change Treating others as you would like to be treated Living a balanced life Being kind to yourself She answers the same questions…
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This episode's interview is with Andrew Kerr, CEO and Managing Partner at FortyAU. Andrew is also the author of The Humility Imperative and a keynote speaker. He shares stories and advice based on his management experiences, including the importance of: Operating out of a place of humility & boldness Embracing a growth mindset Being willing to serv…
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This episode's interview is with Shandy Jones, Area Manager at Workout Anytime. Shandy shares stories and advice based on her management experiences including the importance of: Daily coaching Leading with empathy and data when having difficult conversations Demonstrating good daily habits Being real and showing you are human She answers the same q…
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