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The Main Thing PodcastEp. 129 - Skip's Quips: Sometimes You Just Have to Say YesA productive, peaceful workday morning in 2002, suddenly shifted into a frenzy of quick decision-making and high-profile event planning. What turned it? An unexpected phone call from the White House transformed that ordinary Wednesday into something truly extraordinary. Join me, Skip Lineberg, on "The Main Thing Podcast" as we explore a remarkable tale of seizing unexpected opportunities. Seizing Serendipity: A 4th of July to Remember When my former company, Maple Creative, was invited to assist with President George W. Bush's 4th of July 2002 visit to Ripley, West Virginia, it was all thanks to a former student...2025-06-2912 min
The Main Thing PodcastEp. 121 - Season 5 Wrap-Up with Special Guest Rachel BellJoin us in a lively celebration of holiday cheer as we gather at Parkwood Studios to wrap gifts with friend of the show, Rachel Bell. “Wrapping Gifts and Unwrapping Wisdom” A festive spirit fills the air as Rachel and Host Skip Lineberg reminisce about memorable moments from past episodes, sharing laughter and witty banter. As the gift-wrapping frenzy unfolds, we explore the profound wisdom shared by our guests this season. These stories underscore the importance of embracing challenges and finding fulfillment through persistence and adaptability, all while highlighting the joyous...2025-01-0925 min
The Main Thing PodcastEp. 120 - Skip's Quips Two: A Different PerspectiveThis special edition of The Main Thing Podcast isn't just about walking down memory lane; it's about distilling life experiences into actionable wisdom for your personal and professional growth. Join me on this edition of “Skip’s Quips” for a powerful exploration of the importance of perspective on our lives and our work. The Power of Perspective: Insights from a Fast Food Line Ever wonder how a simple job at a fast-food joint can offer profound lessons in leadership and personal growth? Join me, Skip Lineberg, as I take you on a personal journey...2024-12-1213 min
The Main Thing PodcastEp. 119 - Featuring Airline Pilot Rob AkersWelcome to the Main Thing Podcast, your wisdom podcast. I'm Skip Lineberg and I'll be your host. Twice each month, we bring you a concise, high impact wisdom lesson. Fresh insights and unique perspectives from the wisest people around. Studying their wisdom and learning together, we all get a little better at life. From Combat to Creativity - Rob Akers’ Journey In this episode, you hear from my good friend, Rob Akers. Rob is a professional pilot, a father, a husband, creative writer and combat vetera...2024-11-2627 min
The Main Thing PodcastEp. 117 - Jon Beck Navigating ALS with Acceptance & GratitudeWelcome to the Main Thing Podcast, where every episode brings you a concise, high-impact wisdom lesson from one of the wisest people I know. Studying their wisdom and learning together, we all get just a little bit better at this thing called life. Jon Beck Navigating ALS with Acceptance and Gratitude If you were diagnosed with a serious, perhaps fatal, health condition, would you be able to approach it with acceptance—much less gratitude? I’m fairly certain I’d struggle to do so. Yet that’s exactly what has enabled Jon Beck to get to where...2024-10-2325 min
The Main Thing PodcastEp. 116 - Conversation Curator Shannon Wheatley Hartman Shares WisdomWelcome to the Main Thing Podcast, where every episode brings you a concise, high-impact wisdom lesson from one of the wisest people I know. Studying their wisdom and learning together, we all get just a little bit better at this thing called life. Fostering Democracy and Personal Growth Through Collaborative Exploration What if embracing diverse ideas could transform not just your personal growth, but also strengthen democracy itself? Tune into an enlightening conversation with Dr. Shannon Wheatley Hartman, president of the Interactivity Foundation. She reveals how an exploratory mindset opens doors to innovative t...2024-10-0419 min
The Main Thing PodcastGifted Educator Denise Workman Shares WisdomWelcome to the Main Thing Podcast, where every episode brings you a concise, high-impact wisdom lesson from one of the wisest people I know. Studying their wisdom and learning together, we all get just a little bit better at this thing called life. Denise Workman's Journey in Nurturing Exceptional Minds In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with Denise Workman, a passionate educator who has dedicated her life to advocating for— and nurturing the talents of — special needs students. How can hope and humility transform the lives of gifted studen...2024-09-1017 min
The Main Thing PodcastSkip's Quips: The Power of WordsJoin me for a powerful exploration of the influence of language in our lives in this special, debut edition of “Skip's Quips.” Today, I share a wisdom lesson that highlights the profound impact words can have on our bodies and minds. A seemingly innocent phrase once caused me to faint in my doctor's office. This incident underscores how words can trigger intense physical reactions, from fear to laughter. By sharing this experience, I hope to illustrate the incredible influence words wield, not only in causing fear but also in creating positive outcomes. In...2024-08-2208 min
The Main Thing PodcastSuperconnector Bob Coffield Shares Inspiring WisdomJoin us on The Main Thing Podcast as we share the extraordinary wisdom of superconnector Bob Coffield, celebrated for his innovative thinking and extensive network. Bob is an early adopter of technology and a cultural trend spotter, whose gifts often align in the connection of ideas and people. Host Skip Lineberg highlights Bob's ability to see possibilities and connect the dots. During this dynamic wisdom conversation, you will get valuable input on several important aspects of personal growth, including: Vital importance of relationships; Value of sharing big ideas, rather than protecting or hoarding them; C...2024-08-0619 min
The Main Thing PodcastBold Business Leader Holly Fussell Shares WisdomWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! Each episode we bring you a concise, high impact wisdom lesson from one of the wisest people I know. Studying their wisdom and learning together, we all get just a little bit better at this thing called life. Curiosity, Climbing and Community: Wisdom Lessons from SEAL Spouse, Bold Business Leader Holly Fussell Holly Fussell is one of the most diverse and curious people I’ve ever met. She’s a certified yoga instructor, an experienced triathlete, and a formally trained sommelier who studied at the Culina...2024-07-1720 min
The Main Thing PodcastEp. 110 - Building Your Dream with Entrepreneur Amy McLaughlinWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! Each episode we bring you a concise, high impact wisdom lesson from one of the wisest people I know. Studying their wisdom and learning together, we all get just a little bit better at this thing called life. Building Your Dream: Exploring the Entrepreneurial Journey What kind of magic is required to transform a 120-year-old building into a contemporary haven filled with original local art? Join us as we uncover the inspiring journey of Amy McLaughlin and her husband/co-founder, who turned their vision into Lafayette Flats Boutique Vacation R...2024-05-2920 min
The Main Thing PodcastYouth Pastor Dylan Frercks Shares Generational WisdomWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! Each episode we bring you a concise, high impact wisdom lesson from one of the wisest people I know. Studying their wisdom and Learning together, we all get just a little bit better at this thing called life. Living with Intention: A Youth Pastor's Journey of Purposeful Wisdom and Creative Ministry In the labyrinth of life's endless choices and pathways, it is the rare individual who walks with deliberate steps, who finds a compass in the chaos. Dylan Frercks is such an individual—a 29 year-old youth pastor whose spirit is...2024-05-0415 min
The Main Thing PodcastTOPGUN Pilot Guy Snodgrass Shares Vital WisdomWelcome back to the Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Today you will hear from our special guest, a retired TOPGUN Pilot and TOPGUN instructor. What wisdom will we learn from this top performing, gentleman, so adept at strategy, execution and communication? Someone who knows not just how to handle high pressure situation, but to excel. Navigating Life with a Fighter Pilot's Precision and Focus Join us as we dive into the world of strategy, discipline and the art of mastering life's greater lessons with retired TOPGUN pilot and instructor Gu...2024-04-1919 min
The Main Thing PodcastEp. 107 - 9 Minutes of Wisdom with MLB Executive Chad BolenWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast. Get ready for another 9-minute dose of wisdom. Listen in as I visit with Baltimore Orioles executive Chad Bolen to explore the invaluable role wisdom plays in both professional sports marketing and personal relationships. Chad’s career spans three decades including work in the NFL, NBA, MLB and major college sports. Bringing this unique perspective, Chad shares riveting insights and stories from the industry, including his inspiring encounters with basketball icon Jerry West. We also discuss the strategies behind rejuvenating a sports franchise's corporate business in a post-pandemic world, highlighting the Or...2024-03-2613 min
The Main Thing PodcastDawne Jacoby Shares Wisdom for HealingOur special guest today has a special story, incredible fortitude and a huge heart. In a moment, you are going to hear an interview that’s amazing … sad … hopeful … shocking. It’s a triumphant story. And a powerful testimony. So … If you are seeking inspiration. If you are searching for hope … you’ve come to the right place. This is a special 39-minute episode. Some stories simply cannot be contained in a 9-minute package. Our wisdom conversation with Dawne Jacoby will leave you with the unmistakable feeling: “I can do this. It doesn’t matter what bad things have happened...2024-03-0739 min
The Main Thing PodcastJ.B. Chaykowsky Shares Transformative WisdomWelcome back to the Main Thing Podcast. I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest, J.B. Chaykowsky, is a designer and creative who leads a globally dispersed design team for Intuit, the storied silicon valley fin-tech company. When the aroma of fresh coffee beans became J.B.’s ritual for grounding his creative spirit, it was evident that his approach to design was intertwined with staying firmly in the moment. Our conversation takes you on a journey through J.B.’s philosophy, where the essence of being present is not only a practice but a...2024-02-1514 min
The Main Thing PodcastParker Klein Shares Memorable WisdomWelcome to the Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Join us today for a wisdom-packed session with Parker Klein, the tech entrepreneur who's changing the game with his ingenious platform, Twos App. Parker Klein, a San Diego native and Vanderbilt alum, sits down with me to share his journey from working with tech giants to bravely venturing into the world of startups. In our conversation, we unravel the threads of wisdom that have influenced Parker’s pursuit of improving how we remember and connect in our digital lives. You’ll get an...2024-02-0214 min
The Main Thing PodcastVeronica Lewis Shares Uplifting WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast. I’m your host Skip Lineberg, bringing you another dose of wisdom. Listen in as Veronica Lewis, a beacon of optimism and avid adventurer of West Virginia's wilderness, joins us to share her profound journey towards personal equilibrium and mindfulness. We navigate through her transition from being swamped by life's hurdles to her pursuit of peace through stress management and the art of mindfulness. Veronica's transformative experience not only brought her happiness and harmony but also a sense of purpose. Our conversation further explores masculine and feminine energies, shedding light on...2024-01-1214 min
The Main Thing PodcastSeason Four Recap - Shopping at Wisdom Market with Rachel BellWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast - and a very special year-end episode!Pressed for time and desperately needing to publish the final episode of 2023, our harried host, Skip Lineberg, takes you along on a grocery run. Podcasting from a moving vehicle is not recommended, by the way. No sooner than Skip sets foot inside Wisdom Market, he encounters his good friend, Rachel Bell. The two embark on a brief shopping journey - together. They’re not looking for bread, milk, eggs or coffee. What they are shopping for may surprise you! Along their journey thr...2023-12-2236 min
The Main Thing PodcastLarry Ambrose Shares Resolute WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast. Our special guest today is someone I’ve known for quite a while. He’s an incredibly resilient, strong and hope-filled person. Larry Ambrose was living the life of his dreams as a husband, father and corporate executive with GE when tragedy struck, and his wife suddenly passed away two months after giving birth to their eighth child. By the grace of God and the help of a small army of a support system, he was able to stabilize and continue to raise his family and excel in his career. But s...2023-12-0520 min
The Main Thing PodcastSherman Lineberg Shares Healing WisdomWelcome to our Centennial show … the Hundo, number 100. An episode this special deserves a very special guest, and I have one for you. This guest is the youngest person ever to appear on our show. Despite his younger age, you will quickly discover that he is truly wise, thanks to his lived experience. Sherman Lineberg is an 18-year-old, talented young man who has overcome serious adversity and challenges in his life, including a four-year journey through an autoimmune illness. He is courageous and resilient. He is my son. Sherman is a recent high school graduate an...2023-11-1023 min
The Main Thing PodcastTran Taylor Shares Essential WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! Our special guest is a gifted leader who has run the HR programs from the C-suite of several of America’s most admired and successful corporations. Tran Taylor has served as Upbound’s Executive Vice President — Chief Human Resources Officer since July 2021 and as the Chief Diversity Officer since May 2022. From 2008 through 2021, he served on the executive leadership team as the CHRO/CPO for Bumble, Mr. Cooper and Travelocity. Tran has a track record of leading the Human Resources function, establishing human capital strategy and optimizing culture and people...2023-10-2014 min
The Main Thing PodcastEp. 98 - Sheila Tully Shares Empowering WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! Today you will meet Sheila Tully, someone who is not just redefining wisdom but also revolutionizing the way midlife women perceive and love their lives. A behavior change specialist, Sheila shares her insights gained from a rich career as a corporate executive and her current role as a coach and podcast host, on why this era belongs to wisdom and how women can step into a co-equal partnership with men. She unveils the layers of our brain's functioning that facilitate enduring change and a fulfilling life. Don't miss out on...2023-09-2918 min
The Main Thing PodcastEp. 97 - Shawn Lesser Shares Crucial WisdomOur special guest Shawn Lesser has a powerful story. You’ll hear Shawn's story, along with his crucial wisdom in this special 20-minute bonus episode. As you listen, I encourage you to think about someone who might also need to hear this message. Be ready to share this episode, as it could help to save someone’s life. Shawn Lesser is a seasoned finance professional and social entrepreneur, known for his work in impact investing and sustainable finance. He was previously the co-founder and Managing Partner at Big Path Capital, having played an instrumental role in shaping the...2023-09-1222 min
The Main Thing PodcastAuthor Ayanna Pope Shares Hopeful WisdomWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! Our wise guest is a multi-talented creative professional who lives to inspire others and help restore hope to struggling people. Ayanna Pope shares her insights on how to use wisdom to create meaningful connections and to empower others. She offers her advice on how to cultivate a mindset of growth and resilience. She also provides a special preview of her latest book, “Symptoms of Greatness.” Ayanna's wisdom leaves us inspired and motivated to take her lessons forward. Ayanna Pope, founder of Ascended Volition, was born and raised in D...2023-08-1812 min
The Main Thing PodcastClay Davis Shares Insightful WisdomBuilding a Legacy of Wisdom with Clay Davis: The Power of Presence, Patience, and Reflection Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Ready to build some wisdom? I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Clay Davis - a podcast host, author and technology executive. We explored his intriguing journey and the philosophy behind his aptly named podcast “Build with Clay.” We're given an intimate glimpse into Clay's world, from his adventures with his family to his thought-provoking insights on the power of a growth mindset, which...2023-07-2615 min
The Main Thing PodcastEp. 94 - Pamela Kesling Shares Essential WisdomFrom 'Watch for Deer' to Wisdom: A Journey of Creativity, Resilience, and Self-Discovery with Pamela Kesling Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Growing up in the countryside of West Virginia, my dear friend Pamela Kesling was infused with a creative spark that continues to shine brightly in her life today. Her journey is a captivating tapestry of creativity, resilience, and wisdom. It’s one that's seen her wear many hats, from being a business development director for a law firm to the president of the board for Habitat for...2023-07-0215 min
The Main Thing PodcastSpecial Episode - Switching Microphones with Mark BurdetteIn this special episode of The Main Thing, our show host Skip Lineberg switched microphones with entrepreneur Mark Burdette. As Mark interviewed Skip, they explored his journey of hacking wisdom over the past three and a half years. This show was recorded at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston, WV. People know Mark Burdette as the voice of entrepreneurship in West Virginia. Whether it is coaching business owners one-on-one, in a group setting, or collaborating with business and community leaders to help them develop and grow, an entrepreneurship ecosystem is what drives Mark. 2023-05-0939 min
The Main Thing PodcastTrailer: The Main Thing Podcast Season 4 (2023)Discover the power of a 9-minute dose of wisdom. Each show introduces you to a wise guest who will inspire and enlighten you. In the time it takes you to brew a pot of coffee, unload your dishwasher or fold a load of laundry, you will gain wisdom. Wisdom to help you get unstuck. Wisdom to give you a new perspective. Wisdom to help you level-up for a new life stage. Wisdom in the form of a new Aha Moment. I'm your host Skip Lineberg, and I invite you to come a...2023-03-2101 min
The Main Thing PodcastTom Peters Shares Excellent WisdomWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast. I’m your host Skip Lineberg, and I’m thrilled to bring you this very special episode. Along with millions of business professionals around the world, I discovered Tom Peters in the early 1980s with his break-out, best-selling book In Search of Excellence. I was captivated by Tom’s fresh way of looking at companies, cultures and customers. Tom and his co-author Bob Waterman introduced a new lexicon of phrases that colored business thinking … and leadership. Tom’s book influenced my choice of college major and my career path. 2023-02-1217 min
The Main Thing PodcastEp. 84 - The Whole Thing with Steffanie PetersonWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is an author, manager and dear friend. Steffanie Peterson is also one of the most courageous people I know. On Episode 82, you heard 9 mins. of her wisdom. That was "The Main Thing." Today you get "The Whole Thing." In this 25-minute show, you’ll get more of my conversation with this bold dynamo, who’s also a gifted and hilarious storyteller. The Whole Thing is a less edited, more organic version of my inspiring and laughter-filled conversation with Steffanie Peterso...2023-01-0925 min
The Main Thing PodcastDavid Homan Shares Impactful WisdomWelcome to the Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host, Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is a powerhouse thinker and connector. He’s as gifted in crafting harmonies and melodies as he is in composing high-impact connections between action-oriented, natural-givers. Tune in to discover the power and impact of David Homan’s unique approach to relationships, connections and composing. David Homan is a classical composer and connector, who built Orchestrated Connecting, a community of impact focused super-connectors whose relationship value is beyond comparison. David focuses on the interaction of access and impact, with a particular focus on ar...2022-12-2315 min
The Main Thing PodcastSteffanie Peterson Shares Bold WisdomWelcome back to the Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host, Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is a dear friend and a bold dream-chaser. Today, you will get a firsthand dose of courage, faith and humor from Steffanie Peterson. A West Virginia native, Steffanie Peterson is a single mother, who took on the biggest challenge of her life, when she relocated her Broadway-dreaming daughter to the bright lights of New York City. By day, Steffanie manages a busy plastic surgery center in Manhattan on 5th Ave. By night, she manages the career of her daughter, the t...2022-12-1013 min
The Main Thing PodcastDebbie Henne Shares Cogent WisdomWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host - Skip Lineberg. My new friend, Debbie Henne, is a speech-language pathologist by day and an author by night. All day every day, she is a wife, mother and Jesus lover. Debbie can often be found typing away at her computer after tucking her kids in at night. She doesn't always write at a computer. Sometimes she can be found writing with an old-fashioned pen and paper - or creating musically on the piano keyboard. Debbie Henne believes life is not about being perf...2022-10-1215 min
The Main Thing PodcastWisdom Revisited with Andy MalinoskiWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! In this special 18-minute episode, we are joined by Andy Malinoski. Three years ago, Andy appeared as our first wise guest on Episode 1, the debut of this show. Andy Malinoski is the director of the Office of Marketing and Communications for the West Virginia Department of Commerce, where he leads a talented team of creative professionals. He’s also a content creator who directs, hosts and produces podcasts and videos. Andy and his family reside in Charleston, West Virginia. He is a frequent advisor to show host, Skip Lineb...2022-09-2117 min
The Main Thing PodcastEp. 75 - Lisa Lineberg Shares Wisdom for RelationshipsWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! Today we are joined by a very special guest - my wise and beautiful wife, Lisa Lineberg. Lisa is a gifted communicator. An experienced entrepreneur. She’s a confidante to me and countless friends in our community. Lisa is a Jesus follower. She’s someone who is adventurous, perceptive and very genuine. A friend to many, Lisa is one of the most gifted, skillful listeners God put on this earth. Born in the southern West Virginia coalfields of Williamson in Mingo County, Lisa Lineberg earned her bachelor’s degree in exe...2022-08-1124 min
The Main Thing PodcastWisdom Revisited with Anna SaleWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! This is a special episode. It’s the next in our mini-series “Wisdom Revisited,” where we are reconnecting with a few of our most popular guests from Seasons 1 & 2. As we revisit those guests and their ‘main thing’ wisdom, what will we find? Has it remained the primary driving force in their life? Or has something new taken that place of prominence in their heart and mind? In this special 20-minute episode, we are joined by Anna Sale, host and founder of the fabulous, award-winning podcast, “Death, Sex & Money.” She and her sho...2022-07-3129 min
The Main Thing PodcastWisdom Revisited with Jason GrayWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. This is a special episode. It’s the next in our mini-series “Wisdom Revisited,” where we are reconnecting with a few of our most popular guests from Seasons 1 and 2. We will revisit those guests and revisit their wisdom, their main thing. What will we find? Has it remained the primary driving force in their life? Or has something new taken that place of prominence in their heart and mind? Here in this special 20-minute episode, we are joined by Jason Gray, a singer, musician and songw...2022-06-1522 min
The Main Thing PodcastWisdom Revisited with Bobby HerreraWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. This is a special episode. It’s the next episode in our mini-series “Wisdom Revisited.” In response to your feedback, we are reconnecting with a few of our most popular guests from Seasons 1 & 2. We will find out if their main thing has remained the driving force in their life? Or has something new taken that place of prominence in their heart and mind? We are reconnecting with Bobby Herrera who first appeared on this podcast in August 2020 on Episode 27. Bobby is president of The Populus Group. He...2022-05-1825 min
The Main Thing PodcastBen Albert Shares Timeless WisdomWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest brings another inspiring turnaround story and a passion for professional networking. When Covid hit, Ben Albert was furloughed from work. He found himself down and out, staring at an empty handle of Jim Bean Whiskey. Ben was unemployed, depressed, and feeling unworthy. Hesitantly, he opened his laptop and started reaching out to strangers on LinkedIn. This spearheaded his entrepreneurial journey. Ben Albert is the owner of Balbert Marketing. He is also the curator of the “Real Business Connections Networ...2022-05-0312 min
The Main Thing PodcastTerrance Pope Shares Transformative WisdomWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our guest today brings an amazing and inspirational life story to our wisdom journey. Terrance Pope was born and raised in the city of Detroit. After the incarceration of his father and the sudden death of his mother, a life-altering exchange in 2011 would land Terrance in the hospital. This incident led to Terrance being shot seven times, as a result of gang affiliation and the influence of drugs. Terrance, now a paraplegic incomplete, is a believer in Christ, a husband and father. His miss...2022-04-1526 min
The Main Thing PodcastThe Whole Thing with Trish RingWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is an entrepreneur, psychologist and story-teller. On Episode 65 you heard 9 mins. of her wisdom. That was "The Main Thing." Today you get "The Whole Thing." In this 20-minute show, you’ll get more of my conversation with this soulful dynamo, who’s known as The Horse Whisperer. It’s a less edited, more organic version of my liberating and laughter-filled conversation with Trish Ring. You’ll learn about a life-changing trip to Africa. And you’ll discover how and why Trish became a horse whisperer...2022-04-0821 min
The Main Thing PodcastJim Strawn Shares Upbeat WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is so dynamic. When I think of this person, I can’t help but think of The Energizer Bunny. He just keeps going … and going … and going. Jim Strawn is a charismatic leader, doing his part to make America and his home state of West Virginia a better place … to live, work, learn and play. In pursuit of this, Jim wears many hats: author, TV show host, emcee, marketing & PR strategist, fundraiser, radio personality, basketball public address announcer, track athlete and...2022-03-2414 min
The Main Thing PodcastHorse Whisperer Trish Ring Shares Liberating WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Dr. Trish Ring is a psychologist who has re-invented her career many times, as a therapist, a speaker, a radio-show host, a personal coach, a lifestyle guru and a horse whisperer. She is now turning her attention to writing a memoir, “By the Book: A Bible Belt Memoir of Growing Up Good and Southern.” In it, she weaves together tales of a childhood in the American South, as well as good southern yarns about family skeletons, how to believe in yourself no matter...2022-03-0813 min
The Main Thing PodcastThe Whole Thing with Rajesh SettyWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is an author, serial entrepreneur and creator. On Episode 63 you heard nine minutes of his wisdom. That was The Main Thing. Today you get The Whole Thing. In this 30-minute show, you’ll get more of my conversation with this polymath, who’s known as Silicon Valley’s “secret spark plug.” It’s a less edited, more organic version of my intriguing and wisdom-laden conversation with Rajesh Setty. Get ready for more in-depth discussion of radical giving. Plus, you’ll learn the meani...2022-02-2433 min
The Main Thing PodcastRajesh Setty Shares Upbeat WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg, coming to you again from Parkwood Studios. Our special guest Rajesh Setty is an author, founder, serial entrepreneur and super connector. Rajesh is often referred to as the Silicon Valley's secret "spark plug" for startups, scale-ups (and shake-ups). Being a polymath, Rajesh is constantly in the middle of running experiments across a variety of seemingly unrelated areas of interest, always with the common goal of how to create a better world through the projects he incubates as one of the founders or par...2022-02-1513 min
The Main Thing PodcastWisdom Revisited with Dr. David ClaymanWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. This is a special episode. It’s the first episode in our mini-series “Wisdom Revisited.” In response to your feedback, we are reconnecting with a few of our most popular guests from Seasons 1 and 2. We will revisit those guests and revisit their wisdom, their main thing. What will we find? Has it remained the primary driving force in their life? Or has something new taken that place of prominence in their heart and mind? Today, we are joine...2022-02-0519 min
The Main Thing PodcastRyan Frederick Shares Wisdom for LongevityWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest brings an intriguing topic to our wisdom journey. Ryan Frederick is an international expert on the role of place to live a long, healthy and financially secure life. As Founder & CEO of SmartLiving 360, Ryan advises national real estate developers, institutional investment firms, leading health systems, among others. His first book, Right Place, Right Time: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Home for the Second Half of Life (Johns Hopkins University Press), was released in October 2021. It has been...2022-01-1113 min
The Main Thing PodcastSeason Three Recap Feat. Rachel BellWelcome to our celebration. It’s a recap of Season Three. Sixty episodes into this wisdom journey. Thank you for tuning in. I’m Skip Lineberg, host of The Main Thing Podcast. Coming to you today from Parkwood Studios. Special guest Rachel Bell will help us look back over the past season and 24 gems of wisdom. Rachel is a book publishing professional and startup founder who is on a mission to propel the book industry forward. She works with authors, distributors, printers and brands to elevate and amplify their stories. Rachel Bell is the cofounder of Ove...2021-12-2323 min
The Main Thing PodcastAuthor R.L. Shawver Shares Powerful WisdomWelcome back to the Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host, Skip Lineberg. Anyone who’s had to persevere through an extended struggle will really want to lean into today’s show. If you’re in the midst of a struggle, you will come away inspired and equipped with valuable lessons. Our guest today is an author and a gifted communicator. R.L. Shawver grew up in a small town in West Virginia. Working in the IT / data profession, he claims to have made a career over-analyzing everything. R.L. has redirected those analytical and communica...2021-11-1613 min
The Main Thing PodcastMayor Amy Shuler Goodwin Shares Vital WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is a trail-blazer. Amy Shuler Goodwin is the first female mayor of Charleston, West Virginia. Amy was the first female to play on the men’s golf team at Wheeling Park High School. When she was 11, Amy worked at the “Hole ‘n Run,” re-gripping golf clubs and stocking running shoes. After graduating college Goodwin lived in London, England. Her obsessions include power washing, good food, and “Ted Lasso.” Mayor Goodwin and husband Booth have two boys – Joe and Sam. Their dog...2021-10-2713 min
The Main Thing PodcastJay Williams Shares Foundational WisdomWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest today has the demeanor of a Clark Kent. But I suspect he will drop Superman-like wisdom on us. Jay Williams is a financial strategist and Advisor with McKinley Carter Wealth Services. He is a Certified Financial Planner, a Certified Investment Analyst and an Accredited Investment Fiduciary. Jay Works with clients across the U.S. to help them take next steps in understanding their money and achieving their financial goals. He comes to us from Charleston, West Virginia where he resides wi...2021-10-1413 min
The Main Thing PodcastThe Whole Thing with Betsy WillsWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest is a marketing maven, entrepreneur and TEDx speaker. On Episode 54 you heard nine minutes of her wisdom. That was The Main Thing. Today you will get The Whole Thing. In this 20-min. show, you’ll get more of my conversation with this expert on aptitudes and mentor to many, Betsy Wills. It’s a less edited, more organic version of my intriguing and wisdom-packed conversation with Betsy. Get ready for more in-depth discussion of aptitudes, more laughter and more riffs on why building is way...2021-10-0122 min
The Main Thing PodcastCEO Steve Denton Shares Pivotal WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest today is a long-time, personal friend. He’s someone whom I’ve known since high school, who has achieved tremendous success. Steve Denton is the CEO of Ware2Go, a UPS company. A serial entrepreneur with deep expertise in digital technology, e-commerce and AI, Steve is now squarely focused on creating smarter fulfillment networks and democratizing delivery. Prior to joining Ware2Go, Denton was President and Chief Revenue Officer of Collective[I]. He’s also served as GM and V...2021-08-2413 min
The Main Thing PodcastChloe Lineberg Shares Insightful WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Today’s special guest is the youngest ever to appear on our show. At age 19, she brings a unique perspective and some terrific wisdom. My guest today is an artist. She loves to travel and has been to Italy and Haiti, as well as many cities across the U.S. Her hobbies include cycling, painting and photography. Presently, she is studying Interior Architecture at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She is my daughter. Chloe Lineberg joins us today from Charleston, West Virginia. Ge...2021-08-0513 min
The Main Thing PodcastThe Whole Thing with Scott RiderWelcome back to the Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest today is an athlete, a financial expert and a man on a mission. Scott Rider is a graduate of The Ohio State University where he was twice the Captain of the Men's Track & Field team, 3 time Big Ten Champion and a 2 time All America. In fact, Scott still holds the men's outdoor record at Ohio State in the 800 Meter Run to this day. Professionally Scott founded the Rider+Reinke Financial Group in 1988, where he served as managing partner until Janu...2021-07-2221 min
The Main Thing PodcastThe Whole Thing with Lauren DixonWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is someone I greatly admire. She's someone with whom I’ve done business for several years. You heard her essential wisdom in Ep. 49, our standard nine-minute show. Today you will get The Whole Thing. This is a less edited, more organic version of my intriguing and wisdom-packed conversation with Lauren. Get ready for more stories, more laughs and more riffs on building a great company culture. Bio (in case you missed Ep. 49) Lauren Dixon began her career as a news br...2021-07-1019 min
The Main Thing PodcastLauren Dixon Shares Essential WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest today is someone I greatly admire. And someone with whom I’ve done business for several years. Lauren Dixon began her career as a news broadcaster and still considers herself a storyteller. Since founding Dixon Schwabl Advertising 30+ years ago, she has led by inspiration and example. Always accessible to clients, Lauren is a hands-on executive dedicated to fostering a great workplace culture that enables people to do their best. Under her leadership, DSA has grown into one of Upstate New York's largest...2021-06-2413 min
The Main Thing PodcastDr. Jacquelyn Kung Shares Vital WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest today, Dr. Jacquelyn Kung, is someone who’s passionate about improving aging services in the U.S. Jacquelyn is CEO of Activated Insights, a software company that improves employee and customer experiences in eldercare. Previously, she managed one of the largest retirement communities in the U.S. and worked in McKinsey's healthcare practice. Jacquelyn’s book “Old is the New Young” was featured on The Today Show. Her BA and MBA are from Harvard, and h...2021-06-0611 min
The Main Thing PodcastJeremy Mullins Shares Inspiring WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest today is someone who changed the trajectory of my life. Jeremy Mullins is a fitness and nutrition specialist. And an innovator. At his core, Jeremy’s superpower is motivating others through education and encouragement. Jeremy Mullins is Director of the “MyTransPHORMation” challenge at 1st Phorm. He has more than two decades of experience in the fitness & strength-conditioning space. He is a Registered Dietitian, an Officer in the Army National Guard, father and husband, who has helped thousands of people regain the...2021-05-2113 min
The Main Thing PodcastJeffrey Seglin of Harvard Univ. Shares Ethical WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! This is your nine minute jolt of wisdom. I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest is the most “human” human I’ve ever met. Jeffrey Seglin is a senior lecturer and director of the Communications Program at The John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. Jeffrey is the author of several books on writing, ethics, and business. He is the former executive editor of Inc. Magazine and has written the syndicated ethics column “The Right Thing” since 1998. He is a graduate of Be...2021-05-1313 min
The Main Thing PodcastCrystal Good Shares Bold WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest today is one of the most dynamic, creative people I’ve ever known. She’s also bold and courageous. Crystal Good is hard to place in one category. The poet and performer prefers 'Artist, Advocate, Digital Media Entrepreneur. She is a three-time Ted-X talker and an “Affrilachian FolkReporter.” Crystal is building BlackbyGod.org, author of a poetry collection titled “Valley Girl" and is a known US Supreme Court nominee dissenter. She serves in the completely made up but totally real office of...2021-04-1414 min
The Main Thing PodcastHans Appel Shares Generational WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest today is Hans Appel. He's an educator, speaker and writer, deeply committed to inspiring the whole child. Hans is the author of, Award Winning Culture: Building School-Wide Intentionality and Action Through Character, Excellence, and Community. Additionally, he’s the Director of Culture for the Teach Better Team, Co-host of the Award Winning Culture podcast, and the Co-Creator of Award Winning Culture. He and his wife Jennifer reside in Kennewick, Washington. Get ready! Over the next nine min...2021-03-2514 min
The Main Thing PodcastThe Whole Thing with M.E. Yancosek GambleWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest is an educator, professional communicator and a mentor to me. You heard the short version of her wisdom in Episode 39, our standard nine-minute format. Today, you’ll get "The Whole Thing." It's a less-edited, deeper dive into my recent, fascinating conversation with M.E. Yancosek Gamble. This is a 30-minute show. Mary Elizabeth "M.E." Yancosek Gamble is a college professor and a gifted professional communicator. She is also a tireless advocate and champion for small businesses, especially those based in...2021-02-2328 min
The Main Thing PodcastM.E. Yancosek Gamble Shares Vibrant WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest is today is a someone I greatly admire. Someone I seek for advice and guidance. She’s a mentor to me and a trusted advisor to many. I can’t wait to hear the wisdom she’s chosen to share with us today, because she is fount of wisdom. Mary Elizabeth "M.E." Yancosek Gamble is a college professor and a gifted professional communicator. She is also a tireless advocate and champion for small businesses, especially those based in West Virginia. Hobbi...2021-02-0913 min
The Main Thing PodcastThe Whole Thing with Producer / Film-maker Serges HimbazaWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest has an amazing life story. You heard the short version of it, along with his chosen wisdom in Episode 37, our standard nine-minute format. Today, you’ll get "The Whole Thing" - a less-edited, more natural version of my recent, fascinating conversation with Serges Himbaza, the multi-talented producer and film maker. This is a 35-minute show. Serges Himbaza is a technology professional and a masterful content creator, whose life began during the Rwandan genocide of 1994. His family fled to a refugee camp in Th...2021-01-2633 min
The Main Thing PodcastSerges Himbaza Shares Inspirational WisdomWelcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest has an amazing life story. Serges Himbaza is a technology professional and a masterful content creator, whose life began during the Rwandan genocide of 1994. His family fled to a refugee camp in The Congo, where Serges was born. They relocated to Kenya, before coming to America in 1999. Today, he is the Managing Partner of Populus Media Group, a business & technology consulting agency. Serges worked for Microsoft and holds several Microsoft certifications. Early in his career, he was an instructor at...2021-01-1812 min
The Main Thing PodcastSpecial Episode - Switching Mics with Andy MalinoskiIn this special, year-ending episode I've switched mics with prior guest Andy Malinoski. Following his debut in Episode 1 of The Main Thing, Andy returns to interview me. We delve into the concept and inspiration for this podcast. You'll hear about the impact of the wisdom shared by 35 guests of this show. You'll also learn about the ways our audience members listen to our nine-minute jolts of wisdom. Andy Malinoski is an expert on marketing, communications and strategy. And he’s one of the wisest people I know. Resources Connect with special gue...2020-12-3025 min
The Main Thing PodcastCyril Berdugo Shares Life-Changing WisdomWelcome back to the Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My special guest today is unique in several ways. At age 31, he’s the youngest guest so far on The Main Thing. He’s also the first guest who is a French ex-patriate. If that weren’t enough, he is the first “Forbes 30 Under 30” honoree to appear on this show. Cyril Berdugo is Co-Founder of Landis, a company that helps American renters transition to home ownership. He is also an investor in early-stage companies. Prior to building Landis, Cyril was a venture capitalist at Fifth Wall Ve...2020-11-2813 min
The Main Thing PodcastJeff Lovejoy Shares Wisdom for LeadersWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast - your nine minute dose of wisdom. I’m your host Skip Lineberg, and I am delighted to introduce you to my special guest today, Jeff Lovejoy. Jeff is a lifelong student of leadership, a virtual sponge of ideas and concepts around that topic. He is a value-centered servant leader with high-integrity and a consistent history of business & personal success. Jeff has proven himself to be an effective leader, over an extended period of time, in the highly competitive technology marketplace. He is engaged and passionate. Whatever he does, Jeff...2020-11-1714 min
The Main Thing PodcastNine Mins. of Soulful Wisdom with Anna SaleWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast - your nine minute dose of wisdom. I’m your host Skip Lineberg. I am absolutely thrilled to introduce you to my special guest today, Anna Sale, a journalist and podcaster whose work I have greatly admired for many years. Anna is the host of the fabulous podcast "Death, Sex & Money" from WNYC Studios about “the things we think about a lot and need to talk about more.” After debuting at the top of the iTunes chart in 2014, "Death, Sex & Money" was named the #1 podcast of the year by "New Yo...2020-10-2218 min
The Main Thing PodcastEp. 31 - Helena Brantley Shares Wisdom with HeartWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast - your nine minute dose of wisdom. I’m your host Skip Lineberg. I am delighted to introduce you to my special guest today, Helena Brantley, who helps scholars and subject matter experts share their ideas widely, ideas most often found in book form. After an early career in public relations and marketing, at Rubenstein Associates, DeVries Public Relations, Spectrum Science, RTC, HarperCollins, and others, Helena founded Red Pencil Public Relations + Marketing in 2010. She works with a small team of design, edit and production professionals on projects for authors, publishers and nonprofits...2020-10-0913 min
The Main Thing PodcastNine Mins. of Wisdom & Alacrity with Charles RyanWelcome to Episode 30 of The Main Thing Podcast and another dose of wisdom! I’m your host, Skip Lineberg. I am thrilled to introduce you to my special guest, Charles Ryan. Charles Ryan had an illustrious career in business, first as a TV news reporter & anchorman … then as founder & CEO of the advertising agency Charles Ryan & Associates. Later he served as the Dean of the University of Charleston Graduate School of Business. He continues to consult in the areas of media and spokesperson training. He is a member of the West Virginia University Busine...2020-09-2813 min
The Main Thing Podcast9 Mins of Transformational Wisdom with Sheryl Grant, CEO & Ms. OlympiaWelcome to Episode 29 of The Main Thing Podcast and another dose of wisdom! ’m your host, Skip Lineberg, and I am thrilled to introduce you to my special guest, Sheryl Grant. Dynamic. Energetic. Positive. It is impossible to describe Sheryl Grant with one word or to place her into a category. Just wait … you’ll understand. Sheryl Grant is a leader - first and foremost. Throughout her life wherever and whenever she encounters obstacles, barriers or challenges, she chooses to respond. When she became dissatisfied with her physical health and her waning motivation, she did somethi...2020-09-1816 min
The Main Thing Podcast9 Mins. of Powerful Wisdom with Bill GardnerWelcome to Episode 28 of The Main Thing Podcast and another dose of wisdom! I’m your host, Skip Lineberg, and today I am thrilled to introduce you to my special guest, Bill Gardner. Bill is an Assistant Professor at Marshall University, in Huntington, West Virginia, where he teaches in the Cyber Forensics and Security Degree Programs. Prior to joining the faculty at Marshall Univ., Bill co-founded the SecureWV/Hack3rCon cyber security conference. He also helped to start 304geeks, a non-profit technology organization based in Charleston, WV. Bill Gardner is an active member of the...2020-08-2711 min
The Main Thing PodcastNine Mins. of Enduring Wisdom with Bobby HerreraWelcome to Episode 27 of The Main Thing Podcast and another dose of wisdom. I’m your host, Skip Lineberg, and I am delighted to introduce you to my special guest, Bobby Herrera. Bobby Herrera is CEO of the Populus Group and author of the terrific, new best-selling book, “The Gift of Struggle.” His company is one of the fastest-growing HR services companies in the U.S. Bobby serves on national community organization boards and is a regular speaker at corporate gatherings and service groups. Bobby grew up on the outskirts of a small town in...2020-08-1115 min
The Main Thing Podcast9 Mins. of Essential Wisdom with Mike StotskyWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast and another dose of wisdom. I’m your host, Skip Lineberg. I am delighted to introduce you to my special guest, Mike Stotsky. Mike Stotsky thrives on creating uniquely memorable experiences. Whether that’s an experience tailored for his family, friends or clients, it almost always involves music. This father of three presently works for New York-based brand storytelling agency INVNT. He also embodies experience gained with media companies and other prominent ad agencies. Mike began his career in radio with Washington - Baltimore powerhouse WHFS. What captured his heart a...2020-08-0416 min
The Main Thing Podcast9 Mins. of Vital Wisdom with Rich O'BrienWelcome to Episode 24 of The Main Thing Podcast and another dose of wisdom. I’m your host, Skip Lineberg. I am very excited to introduce you to my special guest, Rich O’Brien. If it weren’t for Rich O’Brien, I would not be podcasting today. It was Rich who introduced me to podcasting back in late 2014. You’ll hear all about this story and much more in today's show. Rich O’Brien is an experienced IT professional with three decades in the telecommunications industry. He is a graduate of St. Leo University...2020-06-2511 min
The Main Thing Podcast9 Min. of Indispensable Wisdom from Dr. Rob CarterWelcome to Episode 23 of The Main Thing Podcast and another dose of wisdom. I’m your host, Skip Lineberg. My special guest, Dr. Rob Carter III, is a Colonel in the United States Army and a senior lecturer in public health at Azusa Pacific University. Dr. Carter has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles on human performance, nutrition, human water needs and environmental medicine. His work has been published in such notable publications as The New England Journal of Medicine and The Journal of the American Medical Association. Additionally, Dr. Carter is the author of the “The Morning...2020-06-1111 min
The Main Thing Podcast9 Min. of Inspirational Wisdom from NBA Athlete Walter BondWelcome to Episode 22 of The Main Thing Podcast and another dose of wisdom. I’m your host, Skip Lineberg. I am so pleased to introduce you to my special guest, former NBA athlete Walter Bond. Today, Walter is an internationally recognized public speaker, who commands the stage. Whether it’s a small board room or a large conference venue, he connects with each person’s heart. People walk out of Walter’s talks changed, motivated and inspired. His principles are simple yet powerful. His delivery is smooth. He combines humor, tough love and experience in a way that chan...2020-06-0114 min
The Main Thing Podcast9 Min. of Transformational Wisdom with Pat HedleyWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast and another dose of wisdom. I’m your host, Skip Lineberg. I want to give a special warm welcome to all my subscribers and returning listeners. I am so pleased to introduce you to my special guest - Pat Hedley. Pat Hedley is an investor in--and advisor to--growth companies. She started her career as a consultant with Bain and after earning her MBA spent nearly 30 years with global private equity firm General Atlantic. Pat is the author of “Meet 100 People, A How-To Guide to the Career and Life Edge Everyone’s Missing.”...2020-05-2110 min
The Main Thing Podcast9 Min. of Timeless Wisdom with Jenny FernandezWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast. This is your concentrated dose of wisdom. I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest today is Jenny Fernandez, a marketing executive, start-up advisor, executive coach and marketing professor at Columbia and New York Universities. Jenny Fernandez brings to our conversation today more than 20 years of experience managing, launching and growing consumer brands. She also leads strategic business turnarounds across North America and Asia Pacific. Jenny is frequently invited to speak and moderates panel discussions regarding leadership, marketing and business growth. Her unique perspective was shaped by...2020-05-1111 min
The Main Thing Podcast9 Min. of Pragmatic Wisdom with Jeff JarrellWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast and another dose of wisdom. No, not from me - from my wise guests whose voices you hear on this show. I’m your host, Skip Lineberg. I want to give a special, warm welcome to my subscribers and returning listeners. I am pleased to introduce you to my special guest - Jeff Jarrell, a financial advisor and small business owner. Jeff is an avid CrossFitter, having earned his CF-L1 designation as a CrossFit trainer. Jeff also loves to cycle. He is passionate about his work in the autism comm...2020-05-0409 min
The Main Thing PodcastA Fascinating Story & More Wisdom from Adam StotskyWelcome to a special long-format version of The Main Thing Podcast. I’m your host Skip Lineberg. In Episode 16 we had a wonderful conversation with Adam Stotsky. If you haven’t listened to it - stop right now and listen to that 9-minute show. Then, come back and pick up right here. Adam is a successful leader from the media and entertainment world. He had a brilliant career at NBC Universal and went on to become the head of E! Entertainment. Adam and his team launched the Esquire Network in 2013. I asked Adam to share the st...2020-04-2322 min
The Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing - 9 Minutes of Wisdom with Adam StotskyWelcome to The Main Thing Podcast. This is your new, nine-minute podcast… your concentrated dose of wisdom. I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest today is Adam Stotsky. Adam is a successful leader from the media and entertainment world. He had a brilliant career at NBC Universal and went on to become the head of E! Entertainment. He also launched the Esquire Network in 2013. Cultivating the habit of seeking out new ideas, people and places, Adam has built a career path that began as a storyteller and has evolved to one of bus...2020-04-1511 min
The Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing - 9 Minutes of Wisdom with Armand DoucetWelcome to The Main Thing podcast. I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My guest today is Armand Doucet. Armand is an international award-winning, visionary and passionate educator. Having been recognized as one of the world’s top 50 educational leaders in 2017, he is also an active, passionate social-entrepreneur and business professional. Armand Doucet is a highly sought-after inspirational-speaker, facilitator and columnist in multiple fields, as evidenced by the fact that he has spoken at conferences and workshops in more than 100 countries, spanning five continents. He is the co-author of the internationally recognized book Teaching in the Fourth...2020-04-0612 min
The Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing - 9 Minutes of Wisdom with Kristen Buckley WhiteWelcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My guest today is Kristen Buckley White. Kristen has spent 20 years in the entertainment industry working across large global brands such as Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and TV Land. Her career spans senior executive roles in programming, marketing and creative leadership. Kristen always had an entrepreneurial side, and she left the corporate world to join a start up a few years ago. Even though that start up didn't work out, she is grateful for the experience and continues to pursu...2020-03-2311 min
The Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing - 9 Minutes of Wisdom with Dr. David ClaymanWelcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My guest today is Dr. David Clayman, a clinical psychologist with specialized training in medical psychology. He is in his 46th year of clinical practice in Charleston, WV. He served on the faculty at West Virginia University School of Medicine for eight years, training physicians and psychologists. David has appeared on the Discovery ID TV channel and also hosts "Life Challenges," his own local television show with more than 250 episodes aired. David resides in Charleston with his wife Janet and their...2020-03-1711 min
The Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing - 9 Minutes of Wisdom with Jeff JamesWelcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My guest today is Jeff James. Jeff has been a leader in the technology, marketing consulting, and publishing industries for the past twenty-five years. He held numerous marketing leadership roles at Microsoft Corporation; launched and managed Mythology, a strategic marketing consulting firm; and is currently a vice president and publisher of business and leadership books and e-courses at HarperCollins. He has also written his first book titled “Giving Up Whiteness” which will be published in October 2020. Jeff holds a...2020-02-2110 min
The Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing - Nine Minutes of Wisdom with Marcia NelsonWelcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I'm your host Skip Lineberg. My guest today is Marcia Nelson. Ms. Nelson was named one of the 2020 Most Influential Women in Mid-Market M&A by Mergers & Acquisitions magazine. Marcia is a Managing Director at Alberleen Family Office Solutions, an independent investment advisory firm backed by family office investors that works almost exclusively with other global family office investors. Marcia formerly worked for two other family offices: an ultra-high-net-worth philanthropic family, as well as a sports and entertainment family office. She serves on several boards, including...2020-02-1209 min
The Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing - Nine Minutes of Wisdom with Jason GrayWelcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My guest today is Jason Gray. He is a singer and songwriter, who shares his talent and artistry across the Contemporary Christian music space. Jason signed with the Centricity Music label in 2006. Jason has won two ASCAP Performance Awards for his hits “More Like Falling in Love” in 2011 and “Good to Be Alive” in 2012. His hit song “Nothing is Wasted” reached the #1 spot on the charts and remained in the top spot for 9 weeks in 2013. Jason tours frequently and loves playing sm...2020-01-2911 min
The Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing - 9 Minutes of Wisdom with Judy RobinettWelcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My guest today is Judy Robinett. She's a thought-leader on entrepreneurship, who keeps company with the likes of those found on Shark Tank. Judy is known as a “Super Connector” for her prowess in linking people, ideas and funding. Judy is also a published author. Her latest book “Cracking the Funding Code: How Investors Think and What They Need to Hear to Fund Your Startup” is packed with financially sound advice for those planning to launch a business. As if that were not...2020-01-1308 min
The Main Thing Podcast9 Minutes of Wisdom with Betsy Shaak (Pt. 2)This special bonus episode contains the second part of our interview with Betsy Shaak. If you haven't listened to her first dose of wisdom from Episode 7, be sure to check it out. Betsy is a former school teacher and beloved school crossing guard. Betsy has a heart for challenged youth, and she acts upon those passions locally and internationally. She has led more than a dozen mission trips to Haiti & the Dominican Republic. Betsy serves as the coordinator of after-school care programs for the Second Avenue Center. She presently works as the Director of Family Ministry for...2019-12-3109 min
The Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing - 9 Minutes of Wisdom with Betsy ShaakWelcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I’m your host Skip Lineberg. My guest today is Betsy Shaak. Betsy is a former school teacher and beloved school crossing guard. Betsy has a heart for challenged youth, and she acts upon those passions locally and internationally. She has led more than a dozen mission trips to Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Betsy serves as the coordinator of after-school care programs for the Second Avenue Center. She presently works as the Director of Family Ministry for River Ridge Church in Charleston, West Virginia. Betsy is...2019-12-3109 min
The Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing - 9 Minutes of Wisdom with Dennis GillanWelcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I’m your host Skip Lineberg. I’ve set out to interview the wisest people I know. We will see what we can learn from each one when they are faced with an incredibly difficult, soul-piercing question. My guest today is Dennis Gillan. About 5 years ago, Dennis left his lucrative corporate job as a pharmaceutical rep to take a leap of faith, to pursue his mission, his life’s calling. Today, Dennis is a mental health advocate, consultant to businesses and an accomplished public speaker. He is a thoug...2019-12-0508 min
The Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing - 9 Minutes of Wisdom with Emily BenningtonWelcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I’m your host Skip Lineberg. I’ve set out to interview the wisest people I know. We will see what we can learn from each one when they are faced with an incredibly difficult, soul-piercing question. My guest today is Emily Bennington. She is a best-selling author and speaker. Emily has been featured in media ranging from CNN, ABC and Fox ... to the Wall Street Journal, Glamour, Marie Claire and Cosmopolitan. Emily is the author of three books – Miracles at Work: Turning Inner Guidance into Outer...2019-11-1808 min
The Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing - 9 Minutes of Wisdom with Bobby WilsonWelcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I’m your host Skip Lineberg. I’ve set out to interview the wisest people I know. We will see what we can learn from each one when they are faced with an incredibly difficult, soul-piercing question. My guest today is Bobby Wilson, a software developer and athlete. In his professional career, Bobby has written software for the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. He also worked for a decade as a futures trader. In the athletic arena, Bobby has competed in college football and track & field. Cour...2019-10-3108 min
The Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing - 9-Minutes of Wisdom with Dr. Jack ByrdWelcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I’m your host Skip Lineberg. I’ve set out to interview the wisest people I know. We will see what we can learn from each one when they are faced with an incredibly difficult, soul-piercing question. My guest today is Dr. Jack Byrd, an accomplished, distinguished professor of industrial engineering at West Virginia University. Dr. Byrd is also founder of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and Development in Morgantown, WV. Jack has consulted with hundreds of private companies, start-ups and other organizations. Additionally, his program has...2019-10-1709 min
The Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing - 9 Minutes of Wisdom with Matt SantenWelcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast. I’ve set out to interview the wisest people I know. We will see what we can learn from each one when they are faced with an incredibly difficult, soul-piercing question. My guest today is Matt Santen. Today, he is the pastor of River Ridge Church in Charleston, West Virginia. Matt grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. He has a degree in Government Studies from Connecticut College and a Master’s in Theology from Trinity Seminary. He’s also a whiz at tennis and is the head...2019-09-2809 min
The Main Thing PodcastThe Main Thing Podcast - Your 9 Minute Dose of WisdomWelcome to The Main Thing. This is your new 9-minute podcast ... your nine-minute dose of wisdom. I’m your host Skip Lineberg. I’ve set out to interview the wisest people I know. We will see what we can learn from each one when they are faced with an incredibly difficult, soul-piercing question. My guest today is Andy Malinoski. He’s an expert on marketing, communications and strategy. And he’s one of the wisest people I know. Over the next nine minutes, you will discover what makes Andy Malinoski so wise. He sh...2019-09-1609 min