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To Lead Is HumanScaling Leadership from Solo to Team: Lessons for Small Businesses (Jonathan Ankney)Blending creativity and finance, Jonathan Ankney went from solo entrepreneur to leading a small business by blending grace, accountability, and faith-based principles. He explores leadership challenges and scaling with purpose—offering insights for small business owners and nonprofit leaders alike.This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.“Every year my job description changes.” — Jonathan AnkneyGuest Bio:Jonathan Ankney is the Founder and CEO of Small Business CFO, Inc., a financial consulting firm dedicated to helping sma...2025-06-2555 min
Ray County Voices"June 2025: Admins in Detention (Just Kidding!)"#fyp #fyppage, #podcast #podcasting #journalism #newspapers #education #secondaryeducation #highschool #graduation #summerschool #music #keyboard #missouri #raycounty #claycounty #teachers #teacherappreciationTrey Cavanah, Richmond R-XVI School District assistant superintendent; Seth Morton, Orrick R-XI School District secondary school principal; and Mark Bullimore, Excelsior Springs School District deputy superintendent (soon to be superintendent) discuss multiple issues. Topics include their respective districts' 2025 high school graduation ceremonies and the evolution of summer school. Notes: A two-part recap of the podcast roundtable appeared in the Richmond News and The Excelsior Springs Standard. To read the recap, an...2025-06-1355 min
To Lead Is HumanSpecial: Arvind KC on AI, Values-Driven Leadership, and Human-Centered TeamsRevisiting her show’s most popular episode, Sharon adds new context to start. We then hear Arvind KC as he explores the evolving landscape of leadership in the AI era — blending technology, empathy, and service. He highlights the importance of self-management and fostering human-centered workplaces.Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Arvind KC is the Chief People and Systems Officer at Roblox.“I realized that the path to leadership is a very deliberate path, just l...2025-06-1151 min
To Lead Is HumanLeadership at the Edge: A Journey to Everest and Beyond (Len Forkas)Len Forkas is now among the elite few who have summited the highest peak on every continent. In this re-release with a new preface by host Sharon Richmond, hear Len’s fascinating mix of business, nonprofit, athletics, and expeditions. He has led numerous teams to achieve extraordinary daring feats.Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Len Forkas is a dynamic figure known for his roles as an entrepreneur, endurance athlete, international explorer, and dedicated philanthropist. ...2025-05-2844 min
To Lead Is HumanHow Smart Leaders Stay Resilient in Uncertain Times (Sharon Richmond)Host Sharon Richmond explores five essential practices for resilient leadership amid ongoing volatility and change. Blending real-world examples with actionable insights, she reveals how intentional pauses, emotional intelligence, and grounded values empower leaders to guide their teams.This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.“When leaders lead from fear, it ripples through the system. Silence, withholding, risk aversion, decision paralysis. That’s what you get with fear-based leadership.” — Sharon RichmondHost Bio:For more than 30 yea...2025-05-1410 min
To Lead Is HumanWhat Does “To Lead Is Human” Mean? 17 Leaders AnswerIn this retrospective, we hear 17 past guests answering host Sharon Richmond’s question, “What does ‘To Lead Is Human’ mean to you?” In their own words, these accomplished executives from across the leadership spectrum provide insight, wisdom, and perspective on the many facets of being a leader.This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Host Bio:For more than 30 years, Sharon Richmond has partnered with C-level executives from mid-size and small, fast-growing companies who want to up-level the...2025-04-3033 min
To Lead Is HumanMake Your Peer Team Your First Team (Special: Ajay Varia Revisited)Host Sharon Richmond revisits her original episode with guest CEO Ajay Varya, adding new insights on servant leadership and cross-functional teams in fast-growing companies. She and Ajay explore your peer team being your first team, cultural challenges, transparency, and prioritizing growth mindset.This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. “But do they actually have the skills, the mindset, the culture, to drive the impact you want? Because then it’s almost like I’m in awe of the team.” —...2025-04-1646 min
To Lead Is HumanPassion to Purpose: Reimagining Driver Education (Nigel Tunnacliffe)Nigel Tunnicliffe co-founded a driving school as a social enterprise to eradicate car crashes and scaled it into a nationwide business in 500-plus cities. This episode explores leadership philosophies, personalized service, and scaling challenges, with insights and inspiration for aspiring leaders.This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.“I support folks to do what they need to do without being super directive. And I think that’s how we can get a lot of potential out of our people.” — Nigel Tunnacliffe...2025-04-0241 minRay County Voices"March 2025: Excellence in Hair Care"#fyp #fypviral #podcast #podcasting #missouri #hairstyle #healthandbeauty #hairdye #haircut #barber #barbershop #beautysalon #haircolor #patreonPeggy Hackett and Ashley Albrecht of JP's Total Image in Richmond discuss the Community Excellence Award their salon recently received and other topics, including the Reese Witherspoon comedy "Legally Blonde" and "perm maintenance," sitting still in the barber's chair and tipping.Notes: Look for the "Ray County Voices"/Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/RichmondNews. Visit JP's Total Image online at https://jpstotalimagesalon.com/ or fo...2025-03-2850 min
To Lead Is HumanEmpathy Over Ego: A Leadership Key to WD-40’s Success (Garry Ridge)Explore transformative leadership with Garry Ridge, Chairman Emeritus and former CEO of WD-40, as he highlights the profound value of engaged, purpose-driven workplaces. He discusses the art of balancing empathy with decisiveness and fostering a culture of happiness to drive unparalleled success.This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.“If you build an organization where people know and feel like they belong and matter, then you’re going to build an organization that’s full of highly engaged people who are...2025-03-1943 min
To Lead Is HumanBuilding a Human-Centric Culture in the AI Era (Paul David)Delve into the challenges and rewards of building a human-centered business. Through Paul David’s journey, we learn about innovative work practices such as the four-day workweek and pay transparency, highlighting the significance of intentional leadership and the key role of honest conversations.This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. “Whether you like to admit it or not, your organization is an expression of you.”— Paul DavidGuest Bio:Paul David is the Found...2025-03-0537 min
To Lead Is HumanCultivating Authentic Leadership in Dynamic Work Environments (Jonathan Weathington)Discover the dynamic leadership approach of Jonathan Weathington as he talks about authenticity, cultural fit, and humanistic communication. He shares how these principles foster a thriving workplace and offers key insights and lessons for leaders across diverse industries and business settings.This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.“Your worst employee and your best employee should say the exact same things about you.” — Jonathan WeathingtonGuest Bio:Jonathan Weathington serves as the CEO of Shuckin’...2025-02-1936 min
To Lead Is HumanUnlock Leadership Joy: Embrace Vulnerability and Optimism (Brian Danzis)Advertising CEO Brian Danzis sees leadership as a platform to express the power of optimism and the transformative impact of joy at work. Discover his further insights on fostering accountability, crafting authentic connections, and inspiring teams to achieve greatness in today’s business landscape.This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.“Joy is very different than happiness. Happiness can be fleeting. Happiness can be just very simply having fun, where joy is more eternal and more everlasting.” — Brian DanzisG...2025-02-0538 min
To Lead Is HumanBuilding a Community Around a Common Purpose (Vandana Kumar)In transforming a community’s shared needs into a mission-driven organization, Vandana Kumar navigated challenges of change and fostered team buy-in. This conversation highlights the importance of clarity, empathy, and adaptability in leadership, offering valuable lessons for leaders at all levels.This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.“You’re always looking for the familiar in an unfamiliar land. And you’re looking to create tastes, sounds, things that remind you of home.” — Vandana KumarGuest Bio:Vand...2025-01-2245 min
Once Upon a BusinessStorytelling Stokes Business (Sharon Richmond)This special episode features Lisa’s guest appearance on To Lead Is Human hosted by Sharon Richmond. Lisa tells a story of monkeys trying to rescue the moon — which she and Sharon discuss as a metaphor for the danger of not checking assumptions and ignoring quieter voices in the organization. Story Coach Lisa Bloom is the go-to expert on business story-telling. For decades she’s helped entrepreneurs master this important but overlooked skill. In Once Upon a Business, she’s turning her attention from the craft of storytelling to the stories themselves — the densely evocative folk and fairy tale...2024-06-0631 min
To Lead Is HumanNeuroscience of CoachingIn this Season 3 finale, Sharon presents the full episode of her recent appearance on Neuroscience of Coaching, hosted by Dr. Irena O’Brien. They explore the fascinating concept of “team flow”—a state of peak performance from team members shown by the activation of alpha waves in the brain. This is To Lead Is Human — listen to learn how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. “[Executives are often] challenged by that fine line between coaching someone for development on a skill and micromanaging them, getting a little too far into tell...2024-05-2934 min
Neuroscience of CoachingFostering Team Flow (Sharon Richmond)Executive coach Sharon Richmond joins Dr. Irena O’Brien to explore the fascinating concept of team flow—a state of peak performance from all members of a team, characterized by effortless work and the activation of alpha waves in the brain. Discover how micromanaging can obstruct team flow and damage workplace dynamics, while fostering a shared goal can create a thriving environment. In each episode of Neuroscience of Coaching, host Dr. Irena O’Brien explains the science-based insights behind a particular concept and interviews a coach to discuss how these apply in the real world. Just as she do...2024-05-2333 min
To Lead Is HumanStorytelling Stokes Business (Lisa Bloom)In this special episode, host Sharon Richmond is joined by Lisa Bloom, host of Mirasee FM’s Once Upon a Business. They discuss a story from Lisa’s show, in which monkeys mistakenly try to rescue the moon, which is a metaphor for the danger of not checking assumptions and ignoring quieter voices in the organization. In addition, Sharon and Lisa talk about the value of intentional leadership and how creating a culture where followers feel empowered to question and challenge decisions leads to better outcomes. They also delve into how ageism can affect perspectives on success and...2024-05-1531 min
To Lead Is HumanCrafting a Code of Conduct (Scott Freidheim)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. Envision how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Scott Freidheim is a family-focused, community-minded, risk-taking adventurer and businessman who serves and has served on the boards and executive committees of numerous major corporations and nonprofits.“The most important thing is to reflect on how you want to live your life. Because fast-forward 5, 10, 20, 30 years, and you're going to care much less about the destinations you achieved. You're going to care, most likely intensely, about how you did it.” — Scott FreidheimGuest B...2024-05-0139 minRay County Voices"March-ish 2024, Pt. II (But Really April-ish 2024): Catching Up and Serving Leftovers"Series host Shawn Roney shares developments related to the show and the Richmond News. In addition, he shares some leftover interview clips, including the following with some Richmond coaches and student athletes:Varsity girls basketball coach Kaylee VantrumpGirls basketball player Emma HashGirls basketball player Kaylee PughBoys golfers Morgan Battagler, Kail Farnan, Noah Nichols and Wyatt VeachGolf coach Murray DennisCredits:Host: Shawn RoneyProducers: Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyEditing: Shawn...2024-04-3017 min
To Lead Is HumanLeading Through Story (Sean Platt)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. Envision how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Sean Platt is a highly prolific author with hundreds of published books to his name. He is also the co-founder of Sterling & Stone, a publishing company turned “intellectual property incubator.”“The world can be a dark place. You should laugh at it. Because if you can find joy in even the darkness, then you can do more in the world.” — Sean PlattSean Platt has always been an entrepreneu...2024-04-1746 min
To Lead Is HumanLeadership as a Craft (Arvind KC)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. Envision how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Arvind KC is the Chief People and Systems Officer at Roblox.“I realized that the path to leadership is a very deliberate path, just like the path to learning any technology is. And you have to think of it as a craft that you learn constantly.” — Arvind KCAs the Chief People and Systems Officer of Roblox, Arvind KC leads the internal organization chartered with evolving the Roblox’s process...2024-04-0350 min
To Lead Is HumanScaling Leadership (Sharon Richmond)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. Envision how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Sharon Richmond is the founder of Leading Large, through which she coaches C-level executives of fast-growing small and mid-size companies who want to up-level their leadership.“Compare your own leadership to yourself.”— Sharon RichmondFor more than 30 years, Sharon Richmond has partnered with C-level executives from mid-size and small, fast-growing companies who want to up-level their leadership and build companies they are proud of. Clients accelerate their leadership by embrac...2024-03-2011 minRay County Voices"March-ish 2024, Pt. I: Let's Chat About ..."#podcasting #podcast #KansasCityChiefs #journalism #retirement #Canada #AustraliaCo-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney discuss ...Recent stories in the Richmond News and its sister newspaper, The Excelsior Springs Standard, including the retirement of Barb Nolker from Missouri Farm Bureau Insurance , and a visit to the Richmond News offices by Kearney High School students Cody Hoessel and Ella Conway.What Shawn would say, if asked to give a high school commemcement address. Dreams of retirement, including Shawn's dreams of being an international snowbird and Sophia's dreams o...2024-03-1826 min
To Lead Is HumanLife and Death Leadership (Adrian Sheppard)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. Envision how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Adrian Sheppard is the Fire Chief for the City of Redmond, Washington, overseeing all of the city’s fire, rescue, and emergency medical services.“I see leadership as this competency-based power curriculum. You're always spiraling up and learning more as you go along. But it's built upon the things you learned previously.” — Adrian SheppardAdrian Sheppard is a distinguished fire service leader deeply committed to public safety, community service...2024-03-0639 minTo Lead Is HumanGiving Better Feedback (Sharon Richmond)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. Envision how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Sharon Richmond helps C-level executives from mid-size and small, fast-growing companies up-level their leadership and build companies they are proud of. “One of the really strange things about our brains is that social pain actually registers the same way that physical pain does.” — Sharon RichmondFor more than 30 years, Sharon Richmond has partnered with C-level executives from mid-size and small, fast-growing companies who want to up-level their leadership and build companie...2024-02-2129 minTo Lead Is HumanBuilding A Better World (Jonathan Reckford)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. Envision how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Jonathan Reckford is chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity International, a global Christian housing organization that has helped more than 59 million people construct, rehabilitate, or preserve their homes.“Servant leadership is the only way to make it work in the nonprofit sector. But I also believe it's the best model for leadership in any environment.” — Jonathan ReckfordJonathan T.M. Reckford is chief executive officer of Habitat for Hum...2024-02-0749 minTo Lead Is HumanHuman Comes Before Resources (Tom O'Brien)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. Envision how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Tom O'Brien has built a long career in the field of human resources, currently serving as the VP of Human Resources at Trinchero Family Estates, a winery in Napa, California.“You got to lead from the heart. You got to lead from caring about others.” — Tom O’BrienTom O'Brien has built a long career in the field of human resources, currently serving as the VP of Human Resources...2024-01-2435 min
TheChrisKokaHappy New Year 2024: "The Essence Of Routines" Hosted By Sharon GibsonIn this episode hosted by Sharon, I share insights into the power of routines and their impact on our physical and mental health. From the tranquility of structured mornings to the flexibility needed for a dynamic life, we explore how routines bring a sense of order and purpose to our chaotic world.
🤔 Ever wondered how routines contribute to productivity, stress reduction, and overall life satisfaction? Or perhaps you're curious about creating adaptable routines that foster a healthy work-life balance.
Routines don’t have to be boring & to get further in li...2024-01-2244 minTo Lead Is HumanLeading with Your Life on the Line (Len Forkas)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. Envision how you can uplevel your leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Len Forkas is a dynamic figure known for his roles as an entrepreneur, endurance athlete, international explorer, and dedicated philanthropist.“When people’s work has meaning, and they have the trust to be autonomous in doing what they do, and they belong to something that’s bigger than them… that's a high-performing team.” — Len ForkasLen Forkas is a dynamic figure known for his roles as an entrepreneur, endurance athl...2024-01-1042 minTo Lead Is HumanTeam’s Pick: Who Takes Care of the Leader? (Andy Levitt)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Andy Levitt is the Founder and CEO of Brightly, a company with a mission at the intersection of food waste and climate change. Prior to Brightly, Andy was the Founder and CEO of the national plant-based meal company Purple Carrot.“You feel that pressure, you feel that sense of responsibility … and say, ‘Oh, I'll get to me when I've got the time to get to me.’ And you just may not have tim...2023-12-2743 minTo Lead Is HumanLeadership Roundtable (Dr. John Austin & Pam Fox Rollin)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Dr. John Austin is an internationally recognized coach to business leaders on safety and human performance and a former professor of psychology. Pam Fox Rollin, MBA coaches executives and top teams in Silicon Valley and globally.“So much of leadership happens in that moment when the person is right in front of you, whether it’s on Zoom or in real life.” — Pam Fox Rollin“The more we think in a...2023-12-1342 minTo Lead Is HumanLeadership Success Is Situational (Arjun Moorthy)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Arjun Moorthy is an entrepreneur who is currently building his next startup after having sold his last one, The Factual, to Yahoo.“Your first startup is an absolute public ass kicking. You look like a complete clown. And so it gets rid of a lot of the arrogance very quickly.”— Arjun MoorthyArjun Moorthy is an entrepreneur who is currently building his next s...2023-11-2938 minTo Lead Is HumanSeason Two Finale: Leading Large (Sharon Richmond)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Ari Iny is the Director of Growth at Mirasee and serves as a business coach in the company’s flagship ACES program.“Culture isn’t ping-pong tables and free meals, although some people like those a lot. Culture is how we work together when no one’s looking, when no one’s telling us.” —Sharon RichmondAri Iny started at Mirasee in 2014 as the company’s F...2023-11-1545 min
Mitchell Levy Presents AHA MomentsLisa Marie Platske, Sharon Richmond & Nancy Sherr on Thought Leader Life Credibility SpecialsGet to know these successful thought leaders and find out how they present themselves and their crafts as experts in their fields.Lisa Marie Platske is a leadership coach at Upside Thinking. She is also a speaker and International bestselling author. She is a trusted coach for leaders, difference-makers, and change agents. She helps them transition from being successful to becoming significant by helping them create their leadership legacy. She guides them on their journey through speaking and various coaching programs so they can make a more significant impact in the world and be...2023-11-0822 minTo Lead Is HumanA Journey of Intention (Eliana Hassen)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Eliana Hassen serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of the Redda Group, a boutique management consulting and executive search firm specializing in strategic growth.“All of us have our flaws. And the bravest person displays those flaws, and uses that as a way of encouraging and driving others to do great things.” — Eliana HassenEliana Hassen serves as the Chief Executive Officer...2023-11-0142 minRay County Voices"October 2023: Crime Chat"Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers, Undersheriff Steve Mendoza and Detective Joshua Hamner talk with co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney, and co-producer Miranda Jamison about a grant the Ray County Sheriff's Office recently received. Specifically, the law enforcement officers discuss how the funding will help with digital forensics work in investigating crimes against minors involving the use of phones and other electronic communication devices.Notes: To read Sophia's story about the grant, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/lerf-board-approves-19000-sheriffs-department. To read Sophia's follow-up st...2023-10-3145 minTo Lead Is HumanMore Women in the Innovation Economy (Sharon Vosmek)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Sharon Vosmek is the CEO of Astia and Managing Partner of the Astia Fund. Astia is a global organization that works to level the investment playing field for startups that include women. “What if [the innovation economy] included more women? What if it included them in roles or positions of power, equity, and influence — not just as junior positions?” — Sharon VosmekSharon Vosmek is the CEO of...2023-10-1859 minTo Lead Is HumanAlways Curious, Always Learning (Dev Basu)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Dev Basu is the founder of Powered by Search, a B2B SaaS marketing agency.“A leader’s job is to be able to find those unique players on their team, and put them in the right places and seats where you're setting them up to win rather than to fail.” — Dev BasuDev Basu is the founder of Powered by Search, a B2B SaaS...2023-10-0450 minTo Lead Is HumanCulture Is All About People (Doug Camplejohn)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Doug Camplejohn is an accomplished tech executive, entrepreneur, startup advisor, and the Founder and CEO of Airspeed, a platform that connects and celebrates employees digitally.“The really fascinating part to me was the number-one reason why somebody said they would leave an organization is that they didn't feel connected to their co-workers.” — Doug CamplejohnDoug Camplejohn is an accomplished tech executive, entrepreneur, and startup advisor with more than tw...2023-09-2037 minRay County Voices"The Public Speaks"The audio of a public forum on a proposed land purchase by Ray County, Mo., held in late August 2023 by the Ray County Commission in Richmond, is featured. Minimal edits. Notes:To read the story by series co-host Sophia Bales that appeared in the Sept. 1 issue of the Richmond News, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/residents-heat-packs-courthouse. Free to view through Sept. 19, 2023.Credits: Hosts: Sophia Bales, Shawn RoneyProducers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneySales: Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison Editing: Shawn RoneyMusical director: Shawn Ron...2023-09-121h 45To Lead Is HumanLeading from Every Seat (Dr. Geetha Murali)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Dr. Geetha Murali is the Chief Executive Officer of Room to Read, a leading international organization that is creating a world free from illiteracy and gender inequality.“I came from a family where I could have very easily been a child bride. And I wanted to do something that made that not even a possibility for the next generation.” — Geetha Murali...2023-09-0649 minTo Lead Is HumanLeading While Teaching (Miranda Lievers)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. Miranda Lievers is the Co-Founder and former COO of Thinkific. She was named one of the top 10 operations execs in the country in 2022. “Businesses have never been mechanical machines. Businesses are human machines. And business school has only just recently acknowledged that these are human machines, and human machines are unpredictable and emotional.” — Miranda LieversMiranda Lievers, Co-Found...2023-08-231h 00TheChrisKokaThe Importance Of Taking Breaks With TheChrisKoka (Hosted By Sharon Gibson)Hey Lovely Podcast Community.
In this episode, I was hosted by Sharon Gibson on her podcast and I spoke about the need to take breaks and how important it is to take breaks from time to time.
The question is “How do we stay consistent with the idea of breaks & how important is it to inculcate breaks in your life?”
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Soul Savvy BusinessLeading Large (Sharon Richmond)Welcome to Soul Savvy Business. This podcast aims to help entrepreneurs find balance and harmony at the intersection of business and spirituality.Host Katy Valentine is a soul-minded spiritual entrepreneur. She empowers other entrepreneurs to thrive, creating a global ripple effect. Grab your free meditation at soulsavvybusiness.com.“There is a spark of the divine in every person. And if I can connect with that, I can come from a place of love, as opposed to what drives a lot of human behavior, which is a place of fear.” — Sharon Richmond...2023-08-1740 minRay County Voices"August-ish 2023, Pt. I: An Evening (Not Night) at the Museum"Co-host Sophia Bales talks with Cathy Gottsch, manager of the Ray County Museum, about the Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce after-hours event the museum and the Richmond News are co-hosting hosting Aug. 24, 2023, at the museum.Notes:To listen to Cathy's first appearance on "Ray County Voices," visit https://www.buzzsprout.com/996223/3685558-ray-county-and-reopening. Credits:Producers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyEditing: Shawn RoneyMusical director: Shawn RoneyMusic: "God Bless Hardin," composed by Shawn Roney, performed by Sacred & SecularSupport the show Th...2023-08-1215 minTo Lead Is HumanLeading Remote Teams (Liam Martin)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Liam Martin is the co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Time Doctor, a remote-work platform. He is also the co-organizer of Running Remote, the largest conference dedicated to building and scaling remote teams.“Remote work is not going away. And if you think it's going away, you are at a significant tactical and strategic disadvantage.” — Liam MartinLiam Ma...2023-08-0950 minRay County Voices"Swifties, Summer Training Camps, Etc."Segment: "Let's Chat"Co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney discuss Sophia's visit to GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium to see Taylor Swift in July 2023. Shawn discusses covering summer football training camps for high school sports. Segement: "Beyond the News Pages"Speeches by Richmond (Mo.) Mayor Mike Wright and City Administrator Tonya Willim are shared. Audio from the Ray County 911 Board's July 27 meeting is shared, with Sheriff Scott Childers, board members and other involved personnel discussing errors related to warrants.Sophia reads one of her rec...2023-08-011h 41To Lead Is HumanLeadership Through Culture (Tim Lupinacci)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Tim Lupinacci is the CEO and Chair of Baker Donelson, one of the 100 largest law firms in the United States. He is also the founder of Everybody Leads, an organization that fosters leadership among underserved communities.“The flip side of the coin of getting all the feedback... at some point, I have to make the decision and act and execute, because you can get into this funnel of just ge...2023-07-2643 minTo Lead Is HumanSharing Leadership (Maureen O'Connor)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. Maureen O’Connor, Ph.D., J.D., is the president of Palo Alto University (PAU), a non-profit private university that specializes in Psychology and Counseling. “People start to feel this so-called impostor syndrome because the people who set the path set standards that worked for them. And if you set yourself up against those standards, you are going to feel like an imposter.”– Dr. Maureen O’Connor2023-07-1249 min
Modern MinoritiesJustin Richmond (Started) from the Bottom“When you really discover what it is to be Black — that’s that moment where it's like, ‘oh, this is what we're up against’ — but you gotta be proud of who you are.”Justin Richmond is a podcast producer and co-host for more than a few Pushkin podcasts - including “Started from the Bottom” and “Broken Record” with writer Malcolm Gladwell and Def Jam co-founder Rick Rubin. Justin was a producer for NPR’s flagship program Morning Edition and its accompanying podcast, Up First, before becoming an arts reporter for NPR. He began his career as an intern for The Tavis Smi...2023-07-1056 minRay County Voices"June-ish 2023, Pt. III: Entering the Hall and Hooping It Up"Co-hosts Shawn Roney and Sophia Bales chat briefly, with topics including a rundown of the audio clips to come and Shawn discussing a recent bout of arthritis. Clips related to the the Richmond High School Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony are shared. Speakers are Russ Green, retired Richmond News sports editor; inductee Kyle Carroll; D'Tanyon Maxwell, who introduces inductee and brother Quinton Maxwell; and inductee Chantel Rimmer Thaxton. The segment also includes Elizabeth Barnt's interview with Quinton Maxwell. Richmond girls basketball players Emma...2023-07-041h 05To Lead Is HumanWho Takes Care of the Leader? (Andy Levitt)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Andy Levitt is the Founder and CEO of Brightly, a company with a mission at the intersection of food waste and climate change. Prior to Brightly, Andy was the Founder and CEO of the national plant-based meal company Purple Carrot.“You feel that pressure, you feel that sense of responsibility … and say, ‘Oh, I'll get to me when I've got the time to get to me.’ And you just may not have...2023-06-2846 minRay County Voices"June-ish 2023, Pt. II: What's in the Box (or Rather, Boxes)?"Show co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney chat for a bit in the podcast studio at the Richmond News offices, and Ray County Sheriff Scott Childers talks with Sophia about his plans to help address county mental health issues. (Note: Interview includes mild profanity.)Notes:To see Sophia's photo, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/sheriff-works-mental-health-village. To read Sophia's story about the mental health village, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/news/sheriff-talks-mystery-boxes-behind-jail.Both the picture and story are free to view through June 30, 2023.Credits:Hosts: Sophia Bales, Shawn R...2023-06-2358 minTo Lead Is HumanHost Choice: Supportive Leadership (Dart Lindsley)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Dart Lindsley leads Global Process Excellence for People Operations at Google. He has a personal mission to humanize work.“And so one of my deepest values is to respect the deep dimensionality of every human in that you have to take every human as a unique instance of an entire world.” – Dart LindsleyDart Lindsley leads Global Process Excellence for People...2023-06-1440 minRay County VoicesAll About (or Mostly About) Graduation"Let's Chat, Pts. I and II"Co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney discuss concerts, astronomical ticket prices, Gen Z's relationship to music and high school graduation ceremonies ."Beyond the News Pages"Madalyn Norton, Mason Kusters, Cody Bowers and Haylee Weber are among those featured."Spikes, Strikes and Soundbites"Clips of Aidan Ivison, Mason Kusters, Matt Habermehl, Nick Persell, Donivin Williams, Eli Steele and Dayne Loftin are featured."Look to the West"Clips of...2023-05-301h 18To Lead Is HumanLeading by Mastermind (Mitch Joel)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Mitch Joel is a thought leader, author, keynote speaker, podcaster, and the founder of ThinkersOne.“Having complementary skill sets doesn't put you in that place where you're really conflicting with one another so much as you have your own built-in mastermind group.” – Mitch JoelMitch Joel is an author, writer, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and co-founder of ThinkersOne — a platform that empowers companies with personalized and bite-sized thought leadership from the...2023-05-0343 minRay County Voices"One Less Day, Win No. 1, A Hole-in-One, Etc.""Let's Chat, Pt. I"Series co-hosts Sophia Bales and Shawn Roney discuss the Orrick R-XI School District's decision to go to a four-day-a-week class schedule, effective the 2023-24 school year."Beyond the News Pages" Orrick coach Kirk Thacker and student-athletes Jonathon Harris, Kirra Vaughn and Addison Chapman comment on the four-day-a-week change."Spikes, Strikes and Sounbites"Richmond boys tennis players Gabe Baker, Drew Isaacson and Felix De Hesselle, and coach Brett Terry discus some f...2023-05-011h 14To Lead Is HumanGreat Leadership Is Paramount (Rachel Maceiras)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Rachel Maceiras is the Vice President of Paramount+ Global Content Curation and an Emmy-winning builder and leader of multiplatform teams.“We don't work in a gulag — we work at an entertainment company. We should be having fun. We should be having a good time.” – Rachel MaceirasRachel Maceiras is the Vice President of Paramount+ Global Content Curation and an Emmy-w...2023-04-1954 minRay County Voices"I Had to Open My Mouth: A Ray County Voices Bonus Episode"Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard sports editor Shawn Roney reads two of his column pieces that were published in March 2023 in the Richmond News.Notes:The readings of "Golf goals find spots on bucket list" and "Pickleball sparks urge to travel again" include minor revisions. To read the columns as they were originally published, visit https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/sports/golf-goals-find-spots-bucket-list and https://www.richmond-dailynews.com/sports/pickleball-sparks-urge-travel-again. Free to view through April 14. Credits:Producers: Sharon Donat, Sophia Bales, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyScrpiting, editing, drum machine p...2023-04-0819 minTo Lead Is HumanThe Winning Recipe (Marisa Murray)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Marisa Murray is the founder and CEO of Leaderley International. As an executive coach, she helps members of the C-suite become better leaders in today's rapidly changing and complex world.“If you were trying to learn how to cook your Italian grandmother's sauce, you wouldn't try it all the wrong ways. First, you try it as close as you can. And then you try to refine it and refine and re...2023-04-0545 minRay County Voices"Data, Dunks And So On"Segment 1: “Beyond the News Pages”Excerpts from the Ray County 911 Board meeting/forum, held in late February at the courthouse, are shared. Segment 2: “Strikes, Spikes and Soundbites”Interviews with athletes and coaches from the three schools the Richmond News covers (Richmond, Hardin-Central, Orrick) near the end of the Missouri high school basketball and boys wrestling seasons, and coaches at the beginning of the spring sports season are shared, with minor edits.Segment 3: “Look to the West”Excelsior Springs varsity baseball coach Aaron Holst comments on the Tigers' combined no-hit victory March 17 over William Ch...2023-03-311h 56To Lead Is HumanScaling Through People (Tito Hubert)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.“Humans have succeeded as a species because they have been able to collaborate with each other in groups, and large groups in ways that other species have not been able to.” – Tito HubertTito Hubert is a product and technology leader who worked for Convoy in supply chain tech and Amazon in fintech and ad tech. Previously a consultant at The Boston Consult...2023-03-2244 minTo Lead Is HumanBringing Your Self (Amanda Tucker)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Amanda Tucker is the Vice President of Responsible Sourcing and Sustainability at Target. Previously, she held executive positions in corporate, nonprofit, and governmental organizations in multiple countries. She has a Master’s Degree in Management from Stanford University.“I felt like there was a bit of a tension between two concepts of leadership… more command-and-control leadership and more authentic, empathetic leadership. And I really wanted to understand the science behind transp...2023-03-0845 minRay County Voices“Hot Topics, Hot Hands”Segment 1: “Beyond the News Pages”David Stephens expresses concerns to Wood Heights city leaders in audio recorded during a city government meeting.Co-host Sophia Bales shares her thoughts about tattoos in her “One-on-One” column.Segment 2: “Strikes, Spikes and Soundbites”Richmond High School student-athletes Jack Gogue and Eli Steele, and Richmond varsity football and baseball coach Nick Persell discuss Gogue’s decision to sign to play football at New Mexico State University. Richmond varsity boys basketball coach Kevin Jermain discusses achieving his 300th win at Richmond and Go...2023-02-281h 41To Lead Is HumanBe Who You Are (Joel Jewitt)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. Joel Jewitt is a longtime regular of Silicon Valley. His career has included working with several companies from inception to growth to sale. He is currently the VP of Strategic Partnerships for a digital marketing firm called LiveRamp, which he co-founded and which grosses around $600 million in annual revenue. “If … you're constantly offering up who you are, taking a risk to do so, it's hard to resist for the...2023-02-2250 minTo Lead Is HumanLeading with Intention (Bhoomi Pathak and Danny Iny)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Danny Iny is the founder and CEO of Mirasee and leads the company with his wife, Bhoomi Pathak, who serves as their COO. Mirasee focuses on helping expert entrepreneurs create sustainable, profitable businesses that educate others and create positive impacts.“You're showing up and working on things that you should be working on, but you're taking advantage of the full person… and leveraging on that strength… What makes me a great...2023-02-0845 minRay County Voices"Ballots, Bills and Basketballs"Our first episode of 2023 features ...The announcement of the names of our new segments: "Beyond the News Pages"; "Spikes, Strikes and Soundbites"; "Look to the West"; "Let's Chat." Audio of the Ray County Commission meeting of December 2022, recorded by Richmond News staffer and series co-host Sophia Bales. Interviews of Richmond varsity girls and boys baksetball coaches following their respective opening-round wins in the Richmond Winter Classic, recorded and conducted by Richmond News sports editor Shawn Roney. A commentary about the Damar Hamlin cardiac arrest incident, written and recorded by Shawn Roney.Audio of a presentation about design ideas for...2023-01-311h 15To Lead Is HumanInfluential Leadership (Dr. Ann Weinacker)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Dr. Ann Weinacker has been a practicing physician with specialties in Pulmonology and Critical Care for more than 30 years.“I've done leadership courses, I've had coaching help. I think that one of the things that I have learned is to ask questions, and then stop talking and listen to the answers.” – Dr. Ann WeinackerDr. Ann Weinacker currently serves as the Senior Vice Chair o...2023-01-2549 minTo Lead Is HumanServant Leadership (Ajay Varia)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Ajay Varia is the founder and CEO of Growth Nirvana. He has a passion for helping companies grow faster.“But do they actually have the skills, the mindset, the culture, to drive the impact you want? Because then it's almost like I'm in awe of the team.” – Ajay VariaAjay Varia is the Founder and CEO of Growth Nirvana. Growth Nirvana is a no code gr...2023-01-1149 min
TheChrisKokaBonus Episode: The Joy Of Growing With TheChrisKoka (Hosted By Sharon Gibson)Most people are so scared of growing up; celebrating their birthdays, and experiencing old age but Chris and I have some great news for you. Listen to this episode & have a new perspective on growing up
Another bonus episode for you my cherished listeners before 2022 ends.
I was featured on a podcast hosted by Sharon Gibson.
Listen, Share & Enjoy.2022-12-3146 minRay County Voices"A Reboot"The Richmond News reboots "Ray County Voices" after several months' hiatus.Listeners to get know Sophia Bales, Richmond News general assignment reporter and program co-host. Shawn Roney, co-host and Richmond News/Excelsior Springs Standard sports editor and manager of online content, discusses format changes.Credits:Producers: Sophia Bales, Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison, Shawn RoneyHost/Scripting/Editing/Engineering: Shawn RoneyAd Sales: Sharon Donat, Miranda Jamison Music: "God Bless Hardin," composed by Shawn Roney; "Auld Lang Syne," traditional, arranged by Shawn Roney, performed by Sacred & Secular. Notes: To be a sponsoring business or a supporting patron of "...2022-12-2916 minTo Lead Is HumanBetter Together (Jeff Griffiths)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Jeff Griffiths is a co-founder and Managing Director of WorkForce Strategies International, a leading workforce and organizational development consultancy. He focuses on talent and the critical role that it plays in delivering sustainable organizational performance.“It's important to not always be right…and rely on the unique expertise that other people around you have.” – Jeff GriffithsJeff Griffiths is a co-founder and Managing Director...2022-12-2143 minTo Lead Is HumanSelf-Aware Leadership (Shalini Verma)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Shalini Verma is the Director of Program Management at Google. Her passion is to inspire leaders to transform themselves and the world.“I want to be leading with heart, and I want the mind or the ego to be in service of the heart. I don't want to be leading with my mind and my ego.” – Shalini VermaShalini Verma is a high-energy leader at Goog...2022-12-0652 minTo Lead Is HumanWill, Hope, Fortitude (Eric Edelson)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Eric Edelson is a graduate of Stanford Business School and the CEO of Fireclay Tile. He loves to challenge the status quo and find unique solutions to big problems.“I think one of my ahas two years ago was, 'Man, I'm really holding this company back. I'm holding it back because we're not being aggressive enough.'” – Eric EdelsonEric Edelson is the CEO of...2022-12-0653 minTo Lead Is HumanBeing Vulnerable (Matthew Louchheim)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Matthew Louchheim is president of Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc. “Integrity is something that has always been of great value to my family, and leadership always begins with integrity.” – Matthew LouchheimMatthew Louchheim is the president of Bobrick Washroom Equipment, Inc., a 100 year-old washroom accessory, toilet partition and child-seating company. Matt represents the fourth-generation of family leadership and has assumed roles in sales, marketing, corporat...2022-12-0634 minTo Lead Is HumanCritical Culture Shift (Igor Seletskiy)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Igor Seletskiy is the founder and CEO of Cloud Linux, a global tech company that's on a mission to make Linux secure, stable and profitable.“But the point that [was] a turning point for me was when I realized that I want people to tell me what they think. And they're afraid.” – Igor SeletskiyIgor Seletskiy is the Founder and CEO of CloudLi...2022-11-3044 minTo Lead Is HumanSupportive Leadership (Dart Lindsley)Welcome to To Lead Is Human. This show helps listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor.Dart Lindsley leads Global Process Excellence for People Operations at Google. He has a personal mission to humanize work.“And so one of my deepest values is to respect the deep dimensionality of every human in that you have to take every human as a unique instance of an entire world.” – Dart LindsleyDart Lindsley leads Global Process Excellence for People...2022-11-2940 minTo Lead Is HumanTrailer for To Lead Is HumanWelcome to To Lead Is Human. This podcast aims to help listeners envision how they can uplevel their leadership and shape cultures of accountability, respect, and candor. Sharon partners with C-level executives from mid-size and small, fast-growing companies who are up-leveling their leadership and building companies they are proud of. Clients boost their leadership by embracing mindset and behavior changes, building self-awareness and self-management skills, and focusing on the three things all leaders must ensure: focus, energy and delivery.Sharon’s purpose is to help leaders 10X their impact by le...2022-11-2903 minRay County Voices"And Some More Winners Are ..."Three recipients of the latest Community Excellence Awards are interviewed:Rob Swofford of Swofford Ford Sales Inc. in Richmond, winner of the Best Auto/Truck Dealership Award. Swofford comments on winning the award and discusses auto industry trends, among other topics. Jeff Clymore, Richmond R-XVI School District director of bands, speaks on behalf of the Richmond High School Marching Band, winner of the Best Local Band Award. Topics include how marching bands are evolving and band road trips. Richmond High School graduate Dr. Brad Richey of Richey Chiropractic Clinic discusses receiving the Best Chiropractor Award. Additional topics include ho...2022-03-1649 minRay County Voices"Holiday Traditions: Past, Present and Future""Ray County Voices" examines a few area holiday traditions. And one soon-to-be holiday tradition. Guests:Brandon Quick, Richmond High School principal, discusses the fundraising campaign Raise the Roof to assist families in need. Launched this year, the intention is for Raise the Roof to be an annual fundraiser during the holiday season. Steve Mendoza, Ray County undersheriff, discusses Shop with a Sheriff, an annual holiday event that allows youngsters of families in need to buy Christmas presents for themselves. Rev. Cathy Myers with the Richmond United Methodist Church discusses the church's holiday traditions, including decorating for the...2021-12-2238 min
Just Between CoachesDefining a Niche (Sharon Richmond)The idea of narrowing the scope of your coaching business to a specific niche can seem a bit scary and counterintuitive. Sharon Richmond, the founder of Leading Large, acknowledges and understands first-hand that fear and hesitation and explains why clarifying a niche is actually expansive, not limiting. In this episode, densely packed with answers and advice, Melinda and Sharon discuss how to define a niche as well as the benefits of appealing to a specific client base and what Sharon calls “targeting value”. Similar clients have similar pain points, so targeting a particular client base provides opportu...2021-12-0135 minRay County Voices"Veterans Remember and Give Thanks"We combine the observance of America's two major November holidays, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, as U.S. Army veteran Jeff McFadden and Marine Corps veteran Sandy Myerchin recall their respective stints in the military and share what they're thankful for this Thanksgiving season.Notes:The Veterans Day coverage provided by Richmond News editor-in-chief Jack "Miles" Ventimiglia, mentioned near the end of the episode, is in the Richmond News' Nov. 19 print issue. It includes a front-page story, continued on page 11; and a photo spread on pages 10-11. To pick up a hard copy, visit our offices at 204...2021-11-261h 34Ray County Voices"A Halloween Hangover Episode (Or Halloween Leftovers Episode, If You Prefer)"For those who couldn't get enough of Halloween 2021, series host Shawn Roney of the Richmond News shares some of the results of the Richmond News' Halloween-related poll questions that were posted in October on its official Facebook page. He also discusses his top 10 favorite horror/thriller films. Notes:Follow the Richmond News on Facebook for more Halloween-related poll results and other enriching content at https://www.facebook.com/TheRichmondMODailyNews. Music: "Main Theme From 'The Nun Disappears,' an Imaginary Film by Alfred J. Herrmann" (Extended Version B); "Vamp for a Prankster Priest"; "Haunted Graveyard Theme From 'Th...2021-11-0923 min
Course Lab: Lessons from Successful Online Course CreatorsStart by Tackling the Important Problem (Sharon Richmond)Sharon Richmond, founder of Leading Large and creator of the course Candid Conversation, isn’t locked into a specific mental model of what a course should be, how to start designing it, or how to implement a course. She has an interesting approach that all course creators should start with – identify the hard and meaningful problem first. As an executive coach, she focuses on senior leadership to help create lasting change in an organization. With the course, she helps executives learn how to have a difficult conversation and, therefore, begin to create a more candid culture within their o...2021-11-0826 minRay County Voices"Yes or No? Ray County Ponders a Jail Tax"#fyp #fypage #fypyoutube #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #crimeandjustice #jail #sheriff #missouri #taxesThe pros and cons of a proposed jail tax, to be voted on Aug. 3, 2021, by Ray County voters, are explored. Sheriff Scott Childers provides background on conceiving the proposal, his arguments for voting yes and related topics. Ray County resident J.D. Pierce discusses his involvement with the issue, his arguments for voting no and related topics. Notes:The Ray County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page, one place where Sheriff Childers addresses questions and concerns about the proposed tax, is https://www.facebook.com/Ray...2021-07-1857 minRay County VoicesFun in the Summer (and Fall, Etc.)#fyp #podcast #podcasting #summertime #fall #activitiesIf you're looking for something fun to do during the summer (or other times of the year) in Ray County, Missouri, here are some options:Hardin 150: A postponed celebration of Hardin's sesquicentennial, slated for July 30-Aug. 1. Troy Rust, who heads the Hardin 150 planning committee, discusses the upcoming festival and whether Hardin 150 will inspire the town to resume staging an annual spring or summer festival, among other topics. Dirt-track racing: Richmond resident David Wood discusses his life in motorsports. Additional topics include why stockcar racing appeals to him as a driver an...2021-06-2837 minRay County Voices"Graduation"#podcast #podcasting #Missouri #graduation #highschool #highschoolgraduation #2021"Ray County Voices" honors members of the Class of 2021:In the leadup to graduation, student-athletes discuss multiple issues, including what high school was like, their feelings about graduating and life after high school. Those interviewed include Adrian Church and Sophia Farnan, both of Richmond High School; Connor Tabora and Gracie Gibson, both of Hardin-Central High School; and Bishop Grimm of Orrick High School.Teacher-coaches reflect on working with their outgoing student-athletes. Speeches from Orrick High School's commencement ceremony are shared. Those featured include Principal Michelle Wityk, and honor students Macey Mi...2021-05-2832 minRay County Voices"Final Seconds, Pt. I"#podcast #podcasting #RayCounty #wintersports #varsity #basketball #wrestlingAs the end of the winter sports season approaches, Richmond High School coaches and athletes from the school's basketball and wrestling programs comment on team and/or individual progress since the season began in November.Notes: To be a sponsoring business or a supporting patron of this podcast series, contact Sharon Donat, media specialist with the Richmond News and Town & Country Leader, by email at sharon@leaderpress.com or by calling the Richmond News at (816) 776-5454.Music featured in this episode: "Loop for Bishop John Burgess," composed by...2021-02-1708 minRay County Voices"And (Some of) the Winners Are ..."#podcast #podcasting #Missouri #RayCounty #firstresponders #hardware #veterinarianSome winners of the Community Service Awards, a contest staged by the Richmond News and its sister newspaper, The Excelsior Springs Standard, that allows readers to recognize Ray County and Clay County individuals, businesses and other entities, comment on their honors and discuss issues related to their respective professions. Those appearing, and their categories, are as follows:Capt. Jessica Bennett, representing the Ray County Ambulance District. The district was named Best Local Hero.Nick Persell, Richmond High School, named Best Coach. Brad Bamman2021-01-1535 minRay County VoicesThe 2020 Elections: Looking Back, Looking Ahead#Missouri #RayCounty #elections #2020Elections #GeneralyAssembly #politics #politiciansA wrap-up of the 2020 general elections and a look ahead to 2021, featuring ... Gary Wilhite, who discusses his return to the Ray County Commission following his commanding win on Election Day in the western commissioner's race, among other topics.Ray County Clerk Glenda Powell, who discusses voting preparation, the mood at the polls, voter participation and lessons learned from the general elections. State Rep. Peggy McGaugh, who discusses multiple topics, including running unopposed, the U.S. presidential election and mail-in voting.Notes:A day after the interview with Re...2020-11-1049 minRay County Voices"Election Preview, Pt. III"#elections #RepublicanParty #DemocraticParty #LibertarianParty #Congress #politicsThe finale of a three-part election preview episode concludes with question-and-answer sessions with two of the candidates in the race to represent Missouri's 5th Congressional District, which includes Ray County: Robin Dominick, a Libertarian; and incumbent Emanuel Cleaver II, a Democrat. Notes:For more information about Robin Dominick, visit https://www.robindominick.com/.For more information about Congressman Cleaver, visit https://cleaver.house.gov/, https://www.cleaverforcongress.com/home.php/# and/or https://www.facebook.com/emanuelcleaverii/.As was mentioned in the episode, an interview with candidate Ryan D...2020-10-2643 minRay County Voices"Election Preview, Part II"#podcast #podcasting #elections #2020 #RayCounty #MissouriScott Childers and incumbent Garry Bush -- the two candidates in the Ray County sheriff's race -- provide their respective stances on issues that include the sheriff's role in addressing the issues of rogue law enforcement officers and the opioid epidemic . This is the second part of a three-part election preview. Part III is scheduled to go live Oct. 26.Notes: To learn more about Scott Childers, visit https://scottchildersforraycountysheriff.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/scottchildersforraycountysheriff/.For additional questions for Sheriff Bush, visit https://www.facebook.com/Ray...2020-10-1922 minRay County Voices"Election Preview, Part I"#podcast #podcasting #2020 #Elections #2020Elections #Missouri #RayCounty #RichmondMissouriRon White, Karl Carter and Dave Powell -- the three candidates in the Ray County eastern commissioner's race -- provide their respective stances on issues that include the county's role in fighting the opioid epidemic and in addressing pandemic-related issues. This is the first part of a three-part election preview. Part II is scheduled to go live Oct. 19, with the finale slated for Oct. 26.Notes:Ron White's campaign page is located at https://www.facebook.com/Ron-White-for-Ray-County-Eastern-Commisioner-104864471336781/.Dave Powell's c...2020-10-121h 01Ray County Voices"Ray County Goes Back to School"#RayCounty #podcast #podcasting #education #8ManFootballHardin-Central superintendent Trey Cavanah discusses the start to his district's school year. Brayden Schick, a Hardin-Central student and member of the Norborne Hardin-Central 8-man football team, briefly discusses the feeling of getting to play sports again during the coronavirus pandemic.Norborne Hardin-Central coach Kirk Thacker briefly discusses how coaching sports again has helped him cope with changes in his family life.Richmond superintendent Greg Darling discusses the effects of the pandemic on the start of the school year, including high school athletics.Orrick superintendent Scott Archibald discusses how the Orrick R-XI School District h...2020-09-1023 minRay County Voices"Helping Hands in Ray County"#podcast #podcasting #RayCounty #charity #RichmondMissouri #MissouriConnie Taylor and Phil Hutchison with the Bridge of Hope-Richmond discuss the services Bridge of Hope provides and how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the non-profit organization.Donna Payton, Humane Society of Ray County president, provides some background on the Humane Society, providing service in a COVID-19 world and other topics. Phillip Powers, Ray County director of the Salvation Army, discusses multiple topics, including upcoming events and the increased demands the pandemic has placed on the Salvation Army. Notes:For more information about Bridge of Hop...2020-08-1045 minRay County Voices"Ray County Fair: The 2020 Version"#podcast #podcasting #Missouri #RayCounty #countyfairEmily Bergsieker, University of Missouri Extension 4-H field specialist for Ray and Lafayette counties, discusses the Ray County Fair, scheduled for July 11-17 at the Ray County Fairgrounds in Richmond.Dantin McBee, a member of the Millville 4-H Club and a student at Elkhorn Elementary School, discusses his involvement in 4-H and his plans for the fair.Volunteer Marjorie Jenkins reflects and comments on her service in 4-H and with the Ray County Fair. Jenkins, who's featured in the Richmond News' Ray County Fair supplement, also comments on receiving the Frank...2020-07-1031 minRay County Voices"All (or Mostly) About Richmond"#RayCounty #podcast #podcasting #Richmond #Missouri #wellness #pickleballAlicia Shaw, Richmond's economic development director; and Raymond Smith, North Star Wellness co-owner, discuss the Keep It Richmond campaign to promote Richmond businesses. Richmond High School graduate Nicole Johnson, now a student-athlete at the University of Central Missouri, discusses her recovery from a foot injury. Werner Moentmann shares his feelings about getting to play morning pickleball again at the Richmond city gym. Notes: Some Richmond-based businesses include the following: Crooked River Meats, Market and Grill; JP's Total Image, barbershop/beauty salon; Daddy's 10-13 Diner; The Nest...2020-06-1029 minRay County Voices"Ray County and Reopening"#COVID19 #museum #podcasting #podcasts #raycountyCathy Gottsch, Ray County Museum administrator, discusses what the museum has done during the COVD-19 pandemic and shares her plans for the museum during and after Ray County's reopening.Three Ray County school administrators discuss high school graduation plans: Trey Cavanah, superintendent, Hardin-Central C-2 Schools; Scott Archibald, Orrick R-XI School District superintendent; and Justin Remington, soon-to-be Richmond High School principal. Other education-related topics they discuss include tributes to the class of 2020. The segment references a story about Richmond's weekly field lighting tribute to its seniors, published April 25 in the print edition...2020-05-1138 minRay County VoicesRay County and the Coronavirus#RayCoVoNatalie Lamar, director of the Richmond Area Chamber of Commerce, discusses the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on local businesses and Richmond's annual Mushroom Festival.Kirk Thacker, a coach and history/social studies teacher with the Hardin-Central C-2 School District, comments on whether 21st-century society learned anything from the influenza pandemic of 1918-19, in terms of preparing to manage the COVID-19 outbreak.Mitch Comstock, athletic director and a coach with the Orrick R-XI School District, discusses the restrictions prep sports athletes and coaches face during the COVID-19 pandemic.Shawn Roney, Richmond News sports editor, shares...2020-04-0925 min