Voice Of Influence

We're talking about leadership through contentious times as a public servant today on the show. Mellissa Heermann is a life-long learner, advocate for youth, community leader and public servant. She has helped lead the Brookings school district in Brookings, South Dakota through a time of great conflict during the pandemic. She is a mother of three and the Director of the Revenue Cycle at Brookings Health System. Listen in as we discuss the nature and importance of local leadership. You might just decide it's time for you to raise your hand and offer your voice in your community, as well. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/226 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Bill Flynn is the author of Further, Faster: The Vital Few Steps that take the Guesswork out of Growthand we wanted to replay the conversation we had at the beginning of the Coronavirus outbreak. We had a really interesting conversation about building a business and what the characteristics are of somebody who builds a business that endures.  Obviously, there’s still a lot going on that we need to endure through. Even if you don’t have a business yourself and you’re listening as a leader who wants to have influence, there’s a lot in this episode for you. In this conversation, Bill and I discussed his book, how to go from being sucked into those moments where you’re constantly putting out fires to being able to relax and plan for the future, how leading as a human being creates trust, how your response as a leader right now can impact your future success, and more!  Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Rea

We're going back to a special episode this week! Whether you’re working with people one-on-one, an executive working with a team, or you’re a parent who wants to the best come out of your kids, you’ve been tasked the challenging and rewarding work of helping others find their voice. In this episode, I’m talking about what it looks like to help others release their voice. Some topics discussed are how my son’s cub scout troop was the perfect reminder of how amazing it feels to help someone find and use their voice, why so much of how people express themselves has to do with what’s inside their mind, why it’s important to give immediate positive feedback when someone begins to share their voice, how doing so allows you to challenge them later, and more! Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/224 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Reg

Our guest this week lives her mantra, "Together everyone achieves more." A true community advocate and advisor, Candice Price is the mother of two girls and the proud owner of three businesses. She is a member of the New Leaders Council, a nationwide organization that works to recruit, train, and promote civically engaged leaders in business and industry, and a 2021 recipient of the Midlands Business Journal 40 under 40 award. Candice sits on the boards of several non-profit organizations, the Omaha Municipal Land Bank; Omaha 100; Family Housing Advisory Services; and the Metro Omaha Women’s Business Center.    She recently served as the Executive Director of the Grow Nebraska Women’s Business Center funded through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. The vision of the GNWBC is: To be the greatest champion of women entrepreneurs in the Midwest; changing the business landscape through training, advocacy, access to capital, and overall economic development of women-owned enterpri

A.M. Bobby Brumfield is the Managing Partner and CEO for Leonum Advisors: Corporate Protection Management Firm. In this episode we discuss  Bobby's special emphasis on security culture advocacy and the vital importance of human connection for security. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/222 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Are you noticing that it's not as easy as it once was to get involved in your community or your organization's culture? Do you see a sustained drop in activity and connection?   While people in organizations say they want to connect, they are finding it difficult to do so - and it may not just be because of social distancing. In this episode Andrea explores a theory of why it's still hard for people to connect and engage. And it might not be what you think. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/221 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact  

As you consider how you want to approach your life and work in 2022, perhaps you want to think about what is most essential to you and how you can make that work more effortless. So we're re-publishing Andrea's interview with author Greg McKeown. Even if you've heard it once, it's worth another listen. Enjoy! Many of us value hard work. But what if we’re making things harder than necessary? What if we’re carrying a burden we don’t need to carry? Greg McKeown, author of the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less, joins Andrea to discuss his new book Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/220 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpac

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Andrea Joy Wenburg Mon, Dec 6, 2021, 3:12 PM     to Daniele             Is it possible that your team can handle more of your vulnerability and honesty than you realize? In this episode Andrea visits with Ariana Blossom about her experience in the military, the reasons why people wear metaphorical masks and how they can get back to a more authentic expression for the sake of their teams.   As the founder and CEO of Uncommon Accord, Ariana Blossom transforms mission-driven business leaders into powerful storytellers for maximum social impact. Her work helps CEOs prevent their strategic plans from getting "lost in translation" so that employees know what's expected of them. She also helps leaders increase engagement with their mission. Ariana's team helps businesses respond to market demands for environmental sustainability and inclusive workplaces.    In this week's episode, Andrea shares from both her head and heart about the process of turning fear into expre

"I used to spend a lot of time journaling, processing the areas of life that cause stress, looking for the common thread that runs throughout the things that weigh on my heart. I don’t do this in writing as much anymore. Writing takes so much time… But important things — internal things — take time. Journaling isn’t an intellectual exercise for me, it is a spiritual one. It’s something that slows me down long enough to be present to my inner life. It helps me get back in touch with my fears and then remember what I’ve learned about turning my fears into love.  This is soul-level work. It’s something I’ll avoid with busyness when I fear the truth. But then at some point I remember that shining a light on the truth in my heart is the only way to find peace. It’s the only way to release my soul back into a state of love and abundance."   In this week's episode, Andrea shares from both her head and heart about the process of turning fear into expressions of love.  Learn about how our Team Performance System

Academic administration is an important aspect of our educational system. In this episode Andrea interviews Dr. Christopher Jochum about his new book, THE DEPARTMENT CHAIR: A Practical Guide to Effective Leadership. They discuss how to decide if being a department chair is the right fit for you, crisis leadership, understanding how trauma impacts our influence, and the importance of focusing on student leadership.   Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/217 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

What do you do when the pressures of your professional and personal life collide, both begging for your time, energy, and attention at the same time? In this episode Andrea explores the importance of clarifying expectations, delegating responsibilities, and building your internal capacity to successfully handle the responsibilities you choose to take on with grace and love.   Contact us if you lead an organization and would like to be a part of one of our executive round table discussions. andrea@voiceofinfluence.net   Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/216 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Doni Aldine is a globally mobile Afro-Latina and first-generation North American who, by age 19, lived in seven cultures on five continents. As founder of the Culturs Global Multicultural Media Network, she is passionate about creating community for cross-cultural populations. She has presented around the globe as a Keynote, at conferences, universities & in media as a lifestyle expert focused on media, marketing & cross-cultural identity. With this background, she developed university curricula for global culture identity and is on faculty at Colorado State University.   In this conversation, Andrea and Doni Aldine discuss the challenges and opportunities of third culture kids (TCK) and the necessity of self-reflection for journalists who want to accurately report the news in the midst of culture wars. They also discuss individual and cultural differences in self-care and Doni's advice for being a Voice of Influence. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You

Jeff Hahn is a Public Relations and Crisis Management Expert based in Austin, Texas. The owner and principal of a family of integrated agency brands, he concentrates on reputation protection and restoration. Jeff recently published a book on the subject - Breaking Bad News, the definitive crisis communication guide for brands. Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/214 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

What can we do when we feel emotionally triggered and bumped out of our best selves by the stress of the day (or the year)? In this episode Bonnie Blueford and Andrea discuss how to improve our individual resilience and help others, as well.   Bonnie Blueford is the founder of The Blueford Group, a communications and coaching organization dedicated to helping leaders lead resiliently.   She offers a proven framework and integrates coaching into all she does. She works in defense, education, healthcare, and the pharmaceutical industries and is a contributing writer in healthcare and other industry publications.   She is a certified ICF coach and is the Communication Director for ICF Maryland. Most recently, she was certified as a teacher of the Community Resiliency Model.   Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/213 Give and receive feedback that m

The best leaders learn from other great leaders. In this episode Andrea shares three leadership lessons from actor, director, and producer Ron Howard. You probably remember him as a child actor on the Andy Griffith Show. He was also in American Graffiti and in the TV show, Happy Days. Howard went on to direct and produce a few of the dozen films such as Cocoon, A Beautiful Mind, and Apollo 13.    Andrea shares how in a recent interview on another show, Ron Howard reflects on how he develops the rapport and collaborative atmosphere to work well with actors in the height of their success. There's a lot to learn from the director and his leadership practices, which we break down in this show.   Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/212 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here: 

What was the diversity tipping point in corporate America? In this episode we hear from Dee C. Marshall, an award winning national leader in the area of diversity and inclusion. Dee shares the evolution of her own Voice of Influence from her experience on September 11th, 2001 on Wall Street to a large ministry Girlfriends Pray, to the role she plays now as CEO of the consulting firm Diverse and Engaged. This conversation delves into important topics around the cultural context and psychological trauma involved in issues of race and diversity.    Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/211 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Do you find it difficult to own who you are? In this episode of the Voice of Influence podcast, Andrea interviews Emmy Award Winning journalist and author of the book "DARE TO OWN YOU: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter," Liz Brunner. A speaker who trains others in the craft of speaking, Liz shares compelling stories about covering 9/11, the Boston Marathon bombing, and what she did to get the opportunity to interview President Barack Obama as a local reporter.  Learn about how our Team Performance System and Personal Brand Strategy can Help You Serve Well and Sell More at  www.voiceofinfluence.net   Read the transcript here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/210 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Chanda Smith Baker has over 20 years of experience working in, for, and with underestimated communities. In 2017, Chanda joined The Minneapolis Foundation as the Senior Vice President of Impact where she oversees the Foundation’s grantmaking programs, provides strategic direction to community initiatives and partnerships, and is the event and podcast host of the award-winning Conversations with Chanda. Previously, Chanda served at Pillsbury United Communities where she led the complex community-based nonprofit to pursue bold strategies to address systemic inequities. She spent 17 years at the organization and served in a variety of leadership positions before assuming the role of President and CEO in 2011. Under her leadership as CEO, the organization launched several impactful efforts such as the purchase and relaunch of North News and the opening of North Market, a full-service grocery store in North Minneapolis. In addition to Chanda’s civic leadership being recognized with a variety of awards and commend

The biggest concern for most companies right now is the need to attract and retain workers. But the biggest reason people leave their jobs is that they don't feel valued at work. Compensation and benefits are part of the equation, but just as important is the desire to believe that they are making a difference.    In this episode Andrea shares two special offerings designed with our listeners and clients in mind.  1. (Insights Paper) THE EMPOWERED WORKFORCE: A Proven Engagement Framework for a New Cultural Reality You can download it here. 2. (Article interview on the Future of Work for Authority Magazine & Thrive Global) Andrea Wenburg Of ‘Voice Of Influence’: “Hiring for Skills and Character”   Andrea's video summary of the 5 trends to watch in the future of work: https://youtu.be/TDEC_h0fIi4