Something Extra with Lisa Nichols

Join our CEO Lisa Nichols as she interviews leaders from around the world to share their stories and show us what it takes to influence, encourage, and be a true leader in our daily lives.

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Episode 133: You Can’t Be It If You Don’t See It w/ Kristine Swan

You can’t be it if you don’t see it. This is why Kristine Swan believes the something extra every leader needs is optimism and the ability to call out the greatness you see in those around you. You will walk away from our 133rd episode with action steps on how to instantly increase your growth quotient and how you can be the one to pave the way for a better tomorrow within your work environment.

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Episode 132: What Are You Doing With Your Dash? w/ Theresa Carrington

On your tombstone, there will be a dash between the dates listed for your first and final days on earth. It’s what you do with that dash that makes all the difference. How are you using yours? In this week’s 132nd episode, Theresa Carrington and Lisa Nichols discuss the importance of staying inspired, making a place at the table for the people you lead, and leadership that is driven by compassion.

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Episode 131: The Difference Maker in Leadership w/ Bob Burg

Hall of Fame Keynote Speaker and Best-selling Coauthor of “The Go-Giver” and Go-Giver Book Series, Bob Burg, shares what the difference maker is in any position of leadership in our 131st episode. We are confident that you will walk away from this episode with an improved winning strategy, action steps on achieving results, and a wealth of knowledge from Bob’s life story. 

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Episode 130: Stepping Into Your Purpose w/ Halbert Sullivan

It is with both a joyful and heavy heart that we introduce you to Something Extra’s 130th episode. Lisa and the podcast team had the honor of spending time with Halbert Sullivan last Tuesday which left us encouraged and empowered. Friday morning brought us the terrible news that our dear friend, Halbert, passed away on Thursday. Our city has lost an incredible man, but his life and legacy will live on in the thousands of lives Halbert touched while on earth. We hope that in listening to this episode that you will be left feeling inspired, hearing a true-life story of redemption, transformation, and profound impact. 

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Episode 129: The Value of Receiving Criticism w/ Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge

How long does it take to change someone’s life? Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge would suggest you only need five seconds to do so. Acknowledging your humanity in leadership and remembering the people in your company are just like you could be the radical change you’re looking for in 2021. In our 129th episode Rhonda and Lisa discuss the beauty of being human, leading through turbulence, and much more!

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Episode 126: Learning to Listen w/ Syd Ryan

Do you know the secret sauce of how to establish relationships with your customers? In this 126th episode of Something Extra, Lisa and Syd discuss the behind-the-scene ingredients that make for a successful recipe when it comes to customer relations, especially with women. 

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Episode 125: Willingness to Fail in Your Leadership w/ Tim Kessler

How do you conquer the fear of failure and better promote yourself? Lisa and Tim discussed those topics as well as how to be proactive in your first 100 days in a new role! Tim Kessler is a St. Louis native with 20+ years of experience leading technology-focused departments within large organizations such as Ascension, Express Scripts, and CitiGroup.

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