On this episode, presented by Busey Bank, I'm sitting down with Lisa Nichols—CEO of Technology Partners, host of the Something Extra podcast, and now author of the newly released book by the same name. For over 30 years, Lisa has led with purpose, building one of the most respected IT staffing and solutions firms in the Midwest, all while championing culture, transparency, and mutual wins.
We have a candid conversation about what it really takes to grow a company with heart. We’ll explore the lessons Lisa has learned from hundreds of podcast interviews, how she’s nurturing the next generation of tech leaders, and why she believes your growth quotient—your GQ—is just as important as your IQ or EQ.
We’ll also dive into her new book, Something Extra, and the character traits she believes define transformational leadership. 
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Let’s roll...