PinLeader Podcast

Music to Your Ears (Ep. #17)

To become a leader in the area of music is not an easy journey but exposure to great musicians like the Rolling Stones, Smokey Robinson, Chaka Khan, Billy Idol, and REO Speedwagon can help shape your path. Host Dr. Shanda Gore welcomes the multi-talented, former lead singer of "The Family Stone" formerly known as "Sly and the Family Stone" and successful business owner Mr. Alex Davis as he shares his personal story, wisdom on what to do to rise in music industry, and what to look out for.  CHECK OUT THE LONGER UNEDITED VIDEO VERSION ON OUR VIDEO CHANNEL HERE.

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Higher Learning Leadership (Ep. #16)

Catch what the trends are in higher education and how they are shaping what colleges and universities are doing to get the next generation of leaders ready.  Host Dr. Shanda Gore shares the mic with University of Toledo Professor and MAYS Associate Dr. Debra Brace who explains how she is preparing the next generation of leaders in higher education.

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Recruiting and Valuing Talent (Ep. #15)

Recruitment and retention of a workforce continues to be challenge for a number of employers.  Host Dr. Shanda Gore talks with Premier Bank Executive Vice President Ms. Sharon Davis on how she successfully uses engagement surveys and other measures for culture building practices that recruit, retain, and attract great talent. 

 

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Making Money Work (Ep. #14)

Understanding where your money goes and how it "works" for you as you prepare for retirement is not only part skill but part constant education.  Join Host Dr. Shanda Gore as she explores financial planning and wealth building trends with Edward Jones Financial Advisor and 20-year money expert Ms. Jennifer Panczyszyn who not only talks about her own journey to take control of her money, career, and opportunities but how she is helping others consider this leadership career area.

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Home For Good (Ep. #13)

According to statistics and during our lifetime, most of us will know of someone who is homeless, support someone who has unexpectedly nowhere else to live leaving them "unsheltered", and/or we will become homeless ourselves.  Host Dr. Shanda Gore welcomes Neighborhood Properties Executive Director Lynnette Hair and Director of Community Relations and Development Alex Thomas-Hollen who provide insights and resources to address this growing problem, explore the stigma attached to homelessness and mental health contributing to underreporting of those unsheltered, and the leadership qualities it takes to effectively work with these vulnerable populations. 

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Funding With Purpose (Ep. #12)

Donating and fundraising are both effective ways to impact the greater good but knowing the qualities leaders should possess to be successful in these areas are critical.  Join Host Dr. Shanda Gore as she talks with Ms. Aly Sterling, highly sought after national fundraising expert and president and founder of Aly Sterling Philanthropy, about what leaders need to prepare for and consider before donating, starting a nonprofit, or actually fundraising themselves.

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Importance of Community Engagement (Ep. #11)

Leading efforts that impact community means building trust.  Host Dr. Shanda Gore welcomes Premier Bank's Vice President and Director of Community Development Reginald Temple who explains an effective approach to supporting community and the qualities needed for successful engagement.

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Creating Civil Conversations (Ep.#10)

Having civil conversations on tough subjects takes practice.  Join Host Dr. Shanda Gore as she discusses the skills needed for effective interactions with Sisters of St. Francis Chief People and Culture Officer and Lourdes University Deputy General Counsel Mechelle Zarou.  Learn how you may be able to participate in a free, live interaction opportunity to put the skills to work at a Lourdes University sponsored, campus MLK Celebration lunch workshop at 11:30 am EST, on January 16, 2024, in the Franciscan Center.

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Making Cents of AI (Ep. #9)

Artificial intelligence is evolving each day with leaders across industries attempting to figure out how to best utilize it for their organization.  With a discussion around both the positive and negatives of AI, host Dr. Shanda Gore talks with AI expert and Sr. Systems Administrator and Engineer Mr. Greg Walker on implications of when biases are "built in" and what leadership can do to approach this new technology.

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Working Skills for Life (Ep. #8)

Leaders seeking workers in skilled labor areas do well when they find partners who train to meet their needs.  Host Dr. Shanda Gore is joined by President of Ternion Training and Education Centers Stephanie Boutte as she shares workforce demand trends and how communities are benefiting.

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