Episodes

Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Making Money Work (Ep. #14)
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
Wednesday Jan 31, 2024
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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Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Home For Good (Ep. #13)
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
Wednesday Jan 24, 2024
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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Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Funding With Purpose (Ep. #12)
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
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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Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Importance of Community Engagement (Ep. #11)
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
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.
Supported by Mays & Associates, Ltd.

Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Creating Civil Conversations (Ep.#10)
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
Wednesday Jan 03, 2024
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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Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Making Cents of AI (Ep. #9)
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
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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Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Working Skills for Life (Ep. #8)
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
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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Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Examining Accessibility (Ep. #7)
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Being a leader in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce includes understanding accessibility. Host Dr. Shanda Gore discusses accessibility audits and culture building with Dawn Bentley, an expert in the area of and advocate for disabilities.
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Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Small Stuff Matters in Space (Ep. #6)
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Wednesday Dec 06, 2023
Looking up to the stars is fun but understanding what else is floating there is important for safety reasons. Dr. Shanda Gore interviews Senior Systems Administrator and System Engineer Mr. Greg Walker about the impact of space debris and space-related careers.
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Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Protecting Your Genius (Ep. #5)
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Wednesday Nov 29, 2023
Creative and innovative leaders are busy but carving out time to pursue intellectual property rights are important in any business. Listen in as Dr. Shanda Gore discusses the areas of copyright, trademarking, and patents with attorney and sought-after expert Mr. Chuck Schaub.
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