New Leader Workshop
Overcome Your Fear of Public Speaking and Land Your First Paid Speaking Gig
Huge thanks to George Carroll for stopping by New Leader Workshop to talk through overcoming fears in public speaking AND landing your first paid speaking gig. Public Speaking ranks higher on the list of fears than death. People are terrified of it! Luckily George stopped by and shared a few tips and tricks you can…
Read MoreHOW A MEN’S BASKETBALL PROGRAM IS HELPING REDEFINE MASCULINITY
Huge thanks to Kip Ioane, head coach of the Willamette Men’s Basketball program, for taking time to chat with New Leader Workshop. Kip is putting massive action into reshaping how college athletes view the concept of masculinity. After a series of harmful incidents on campus at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon, Kip felt lucky that…
Read MoreMillennials Have Started a Sober Uprising
Millennials are drinking less, and sales of non-alcoholic beer are up 3.9% on average over the last five years. Sober bars and sober parties are moving from big cities to smaller suburbs, which is leading restaurants to become innovative in crafting Mocktails. Today we talked with Shannon Standish, owners of the Yard and Bullet Proof…
Read MoreGetting Contracts With Big Brands is Possible
Whether you are growing your business or working on a sales team, landing contracts with billion-dollar companies might seem out of reach. This perspective isn’t true. Tom Hoffert was part of the sales team at Don Poncho, who helped the company grow from 25 million to 125 million in sales yearly by landing major…
Read MoreBEHIND THE SCENES WITH THE MAYOR: GET INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY
Your community needs you. In today’s episode, we talk with Mayor Chuck Bennet about why it is important to get involved in the city and straightforward steps you can take to get started. We also discuss a few initiatives spearheaded by the city council, which are helping keep our citizen’s housed and with housing options…
Read MoreHow to Open A Restaurant: The Noble Wave Story
Opening your first restaurant is challenging. There are the challenges you anticipate, and then there are the challenges that will blindside you and make you wonder why you quit your job to start a business. Riley Vannoy moved to Salem with a group of friends to open their first restaurant and brewery. Noble Wave has…
Read MoreWhere to Start When Building a Team With ASMR Star Matty Tingles
As a creative, forming teams and delegating tasks can be a challenging transition. ASMR star Matty Tingles decided at the beginning of the year that he was going to double the amount of content he puts out this year. This challenge came with the realization that he would need to begin forming a team and…
Read MoreHOW TO CREATE A MISSION STATEMENT USING STORY STRUCTURE
Mission Statements are an effective way to align your business, organization, or team. In today’s episode, we talk to Michael Dallas Miller breaks down what story structure is and how to use it in creating a missions statement that is easily understood. This episode is for leaders who are looking for tactics to help keep…
Read MoreHOW TO LEAD A VIRTUAL TEAM
Managing teams working in remote locations provides many unique advantages. Data shows remote teams are more productive and less expensive. We shouldn’t be surprised to see so many companies hiring employees who can work virtually. These teams also provide challenges managers can prepare for. Today we talk to Jon Stephens, a Solution Strategist at Stockpile…
Read MoreA CONVERSATION WITH MY DAD ABOUT PARENTING, SPORTS, AND LIFE
My dad has done amazing things to provide an exceptional life for my brother and I. I had a blast talking with him about his perspective on being a dad and how it evolved as he grew. Being a parent is a big deal! I hope you enjoy. Cheers, Espi
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