Supporting Leaders

Scott talks about the differences and similarities of stepping into a leadership position after different kinds of leaders. We also dive into conflict. Scott has some wisdom from his experiences. His stories transcend the arena of activities and athletics and can be applied to anyone who serves in a role of influence.

Code-switching, being your authentic self, using your privilege and power for good, engaging in conversations about differences to move forward and so much more! This conversation with Dr. Daniel ZInnel is authentic, vulnerable, hope-filled, and inspiring.

Jay shares his career background, all of the ways the Greater Des Moines Partnership serves, and he gives us insight into: How he grows as a leader What we can learn from adversity and why we need quality leaders  

Dr. Will Ramey shares with us about toxic leadership. During this episode, we learn about what toxic leadership is, what can happen to an organization when toxic leadership exists, and what we can do when we are experiencing toxic leadership.    

Terry shares with us about the W.I.N. method, the history of the method, emergenetics, and the importance of understanding yourself to understand others.   https://www.linkedin.com/in/tlspeaks/ www.tlspeaks.com   Terry L. Lee is a trainer, speaker and a W.I.N. guide. His mission in life is the help people identify their potential and possibilities and navigate their progress to success. Terry has 20 years of experience in training, learning and development, leadership development , workshop facilitation and public speaking. He has worked with thousands of leaders on helping them become more self-aware and leadership ready. Terry holds a Masters degree in Leadership Communication from Bellevue University and an Executive Coaching certification from Kaplan University. He also holds a certification in Emergenetics and EQ-1 2.0 Emotional Intelligence.

Katrijn talks about mindset plasticity. This is a whole new take on having one particular type of mindset. Katrijn talks about the importance of recognizing your beliefs and questioning them. Katrijn is an expert on the topics of understanding mindset, questioning mindset and developing mindset. She focusses her work on the practical tools and methods for working with mindset to boost personal and organizational development. http://www.linkedin.com/in/katrijnvo http://www.katrijnvanoudheusden.com/

Executive Coach Dr. Peter Gabriel talks emotional intelligence, the importance of modeling trust and vulnerability with your team, and communication.

Committed to living by his personal motto, “Build As We Climb”, change agent, thought leader, entrepreneur and emerging philanthropist, James M. Bailey has dedicated his life to serving others. James serves as President and CEO of the Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (RCIE). Honoring the great legacy and visionary business leadership of Herman J. Russell, Sr., he will lead the development of the largest center in America, driven by impact, dedicated to empowering Black entrepreneurs and small business owners; over 50,000 square feet designed to inspire ideas, create jobs, grow companies, and increase wealth in the community. An Atlanta native and die-hard Georgia Bulldog, James has a proven track record of success, recognized by 3 U.S. Presidents for his leadership and community efforts. In 2012, James was one of eight Americans honored at the White House as a “Champion of Change: Following in the Footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” Dedicated to service, James is a National Point of Light Award and Presidential Lifetime Volunteer Service Award recipient. James has served on numerous boards including the Metro Atlanta and the Georgia Chamber Board of Directors, the Atlanta Beltline TAD Advisory Committee, a Georgia Forestry Foundation Trustee, and Chairman of Citizens Trust Bank’s, Next Generation Advisory Board. A graduate of Leadership Georgia, Leadership Atlanta, and the Regional Leadership Institute, James was also named to both the Atlanta Business Chronicle and Georgia Trend Magazine’s “40 Under 40 Best and Brightest Leaders of the Future”. He is a recipient of the coveted Whitney M. Young National Community Service Medallion, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drum Major for Service Award, a New Leaders Council Fellow, member of Alpha Phi Alpha and the 100 Black Men of Atlanta. James and his wife, NBC news correspondent Blayne Alexander currently reside in East Atlanta.

Jamy is a professional speaker and team consultant for teams ranging from the NBA to the Big Ten. As an independent John Maxwell certified motivational speaker, leadership trainer and executive coach, Jamy works with teams and business across the country helping them maximize their potential for success. He has written 6 eBooks and 3 published books, including “The Leadership Playbook: Become Your Team's Most Valuable Leader". He is also the host of the "Success is a Choice" podcast, interviewing thought-leaders from various industries.Jamy is passionate about leadership and helping people develop, grow and maximize their potential for significant growth in their life. You can read more about some of these things at www.JamyBechler.com. Links: https://www.facebook.com/JamyBechlerLeadership https://www.instagram.com/coachbechler/ http://www.linkedin.com/in/jamybechler https://twitter.com/CoachBechler SuccessIsAChoicePodcast.com (podcast link) TheLeadershipPlaybook.com (online leadership program)

As Director of Youth Leadership Development, Kelsey is responsible for the planning and coordination of the World Food Prize Global Youth Institute (GYI) as well as expanding strategic partnerships with schools, non-profits, and key stakeholders at the state, national and international level to inspire the next generation of young leaders to end hunger and poverty.In addition to her role with GYI, Kelsey directs the Iowa Youth Institute which annually attracts over 500 Iowa high school students and teachers to a day-long program at Iowa State University where students engage with leading experts on key issues affecting our global food system.Kelsey also has extensive experience working with high school youth in career-based mentoring programs, with an emphasis in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics (STEM). She served for 2 years as a representative on the Iowa Mentoring Partnership Advisory Council and has also been involved with local and statewide initiatives to combat human trafficking in Iowa.Kelsey graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2011 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Youth Services Administration. She completed her Master’s in Public Administration in 2014, with an emphasis in Non-Profit Leadership from Drake University.

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Dr. Stefanie Gross Rodsater DC, CCWP, CACCP, is a wellness chiropractor and owner/founder of Adjusting the World Chiropractic in Huntersville, NC. She attended the University of Illinois, graduating with her bachelor's degree in Human Nutrition in 2005. She then went on to chiropractic school at Palmer College of Chiropractic and graduated with her Doctorate of Chiropractic in 2008. In 2009, her and her soon-to-husband, opened Adjusting the World Chiropractic. Dr. Stefanie then went on to receive her certification in chiropractic wellness and a certification in pediatrics and pregnancy. They have developed a practice serving healthy, active families and tend to focus on pediatrics and pregnancy. The practice they have built is well-known in their community for their corrective and thorough philosophy. Dr. Stefanie and Dr. Nick are married and parents to two little boys and two doodles. She loves working out, anything outside, especially surfing, snowboarding and running. She is passionate about natural health, all things baby, and ending suffering in families.

Joshua McLindsay is currently a Senior Assortment Planning Manager for Nike.com, helping to manage one of the largest growing categories in the company. As an Assortment Planner, Josh's responsibilities are more than statistical forecasting and data science, but also understanding the consumer needs of today while strategically analyzing the market potential and resources needed to support our consumers needs up to 3 years in the future. Whether it's meeting LeBron James on the first day at Nike, bumping into Gary Payton and Ken Griffey Jr. at the campus store, getting in a track workout with Nike's USA Olympians, shooting baskets with Ray Allen, or sitting in meetings with Carmelo Anthony and Michael Jordan....Nike is a truly unique atmosphere to work in. But, this is not the end of the story, or the beginning. Josh was born and raised in a small town of Rock Falls, IL and never dreamed of working at one of the most recognizable brands in the world, let alone be the first one in his family to go to College. He spent his childhood years playing basketball and helping at the family business after school and on weekends, at a local flower shop by the name of Behrens Flower Shed. When he was 16, his family moved closer to Chicago for his father's promotion at Motorola. It wasn't until a sports injury sidelined his dreams of getting a college scholarship, that changed his path into earning work/study credits towards graduation by working at the local mall. Leaders and mentors seem to come right when you need them, although they aren't always clear to us in the moment. Josh went to the mall seeking a job at The Gap just to earn credits to graduate (and maybe pocket some gas money), but ended up getting much more in return. As it turns out, working at the Flower Shop when he was a kid ingrained in him a work ethic, attention to details on store merchandising, and an entrepreneurship for growing a business. At the age of 16, it was not apparent to Josh at the time, but his first ever mentor and boss noticed it right away. She could see what talents he possessed and how to best utilize those talents to provide him direction on a path to success in retail. Although it wasn't a straight line from that small Gap store in Illinois to the Nike campus in Beaverton, Oregon; the lessons he learned along the way have shaped his view on being a leader today by the degree he chose, the companies he's worked for and the future direction of his career. What's next? Josh has a 10 year plan to be a Vice President at Nike as well as sit at the boards of non-profit organization as well as a clean energy company to aid in guiding the next generation of leaders.

  Assistant Chief Carrie Jacobs is a member of the Iowa State University (ISU) Police Department and has served the ISU community since August 2002.  Prior to joining ISU, Assistant Chief Jacobs worked for the City of Iowa Falls (IA) Police Department as a police officer for five years. Assistant Chief Jacobs currently oversees departmental operations, which includes Field Services (patrol and dispatch) and Investigative and Threat Management Services. Other responsibilities include developing departmental policy and operating procedures, assisting with command operations during large-scale events, assuming operational command of the department in the absence of the Chief, addressing acute & long-term staffing issues, and assisting in the development of the departmental budget, including personnel, resources and equipment. In addition, Assistant Chief Jacobs serves as an active member of the Engagement & Inclusion Officer (EIO) Team. The EIO Team is a group of 12 officers and staff that actively participate in campus initiatives that work toward a more diverse and inclusive community. EIOs serve in a variety of capacities, including initiation of outreach events, educational presentations, and discussion facilitators. Assistant Chief Jacobs and the EIO Team work closely with the ISU Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion Office to assist in fostering a culture of respect and equity within the ISU community. Assistant Chief Jacobs received a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology/Criminal Justice from Iowa State University in 1994, and a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice Leadership from Concordia University in 2011. Assistant Chief Jacobs is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute’s 141st Administrative Officers Course.

Dr. Sean Bailey, Brooklyn native, is a highly respected senior researcher, trainer, leadership coach, author, keynote speaker, and humanitarian. He is the founder and CEO of BCG - North America Corp dba BCG Learning Solutions, an Education Technology and Organizational Development company. He is also the Bailey Institute for Research and Development Chairman, a public, nonprofit research institute bridging the gap between learning research and practical application. For the past 20 years, he has specialized in helping organizational leaders, and their staff make better decisions in how they grow, develop, and operate to drive better outcomes for themselves, their  stakeholders, and the organization as a whole. Dr Bailey is a firm believer that improper  learning is often at the heart of most issues organization’s face. A lack of understanding is the  root of most dysfunction and disruption. His simplistic leadership journey is brought to life to inspire every day, obstacle-overcoming, mistake-making, no excuse-having, hard-working people who struggle with finding purpose in their profession. His story of truths, meant to stir the spirit in all who follow along, is about helping people find the will, effort, and energy to do more for and with others impacted by their actions. He believes that the energy that we emit is the driving force that propels our leadership influence, and that requires no fancy title, position, or place where you sit. In his upcoming book “Finding Your Superpowers in the Place You Left Them” (to be released in March 2021), explores his past, confronts his demons, and learns valuable lessons to help shape the  impact of his work. As life unfolds, there are hidden treasures masked in pain-staking moments that are  captured along the way. The lasting effect of what is found brings a new sense of clarity and purpose to  why he does what he does, and how he wants to help others move forward in their pursuits. The book,  the visual images, the stories, the moments of transparency are meant to serve as a testament that  what we experience needs to be used to fuel our passion while teaching others. It’s not the end of the  journey that’s the treasure; it’s the journey itself.