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  • In this series, host J.B. Adams brings you conversations with those who lead through their service to others. With the belief that a leader is anyone who influences change, this show seeks to understand not just what leaders do, but who they are, and how they can be effective in a rapidly changing world. Listen for key insights and advice from genuine servant leaders.

  • Season Two of Leadership Life Stories examines Disney leadership as The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida celebrates its 50th anniversary.
    In this episode, Part 2 of a two-part interview, hosts Rebecca Morgan and J.B. Adams welcome Barry Jacobson, former leader in Disney’s premium experiences and events including Disney’s Fairytale Weddings, Golden Oak Homes, and Club 33, and current owner of Barry Jacobson Consulting, where he provides premium design services and helps organizations develop a culture of excellence in the areas of leadership, employee engagement, and customer service.
    Our guest describes his definition of success and accomplishments associated with leveraging his network to solve problems, his greatest adversity regarding being ambitious and persevering through disappointments, and shares his best leadership advice.

    03:28 -- Greatest accomplishment -- Defining success as the culmination of combined effort; leveraging a network of relationships; problem-solving
    17:51 -- Greatest adversity -- Acknowledging that ambition can lead to disappointment, showing perseverance
    26:09 -- Best leadership advice, “Be a disruptor.”

    Resources
    Barry Jacobson Consulting -- https://www.barryjacobsonconsulting.com/
    The Awesome Leader League -- https://theawesomeleader.com/

    Credits
    Guest -- Barry Jacobson, https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-jacobson/
    Host -- Rebecca Morgan, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccapmorgan/
    Host -- J.B. Adams, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamslearning/
    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/
    Creator -- J.B. Adams
    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell
    Audio Design -- Michael Orlowski
    Mixing and Editing -- Manni Simon

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  • Season Two of Leadership Life Stories examines Disney leadership as The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida celebrates its 50th anniversary.
    In this episode, Part 1 of a two-part interview, hosts Rebecca Morgan and J.B. Adams welcome Barry Jacobson, former leader in Disney’s premium experiences and events including Disney’s Fairytale Weddings, Golden Oak Homes, and Club 33, and current owner of Barry Jacobson Consulting, where he provides premium design services and helps organizations develop a culture of excellence in the areas of leadership, employee engagement, and customer service.
    Our guest describes his leadership philosophy of taking care of the people who take care of the guests and shares stories about three of his Disney leadership role models; describes his background of showing leadership at an early age; and shares his observations on the Disney leaders he feels were the most effective disruptors.

    03:16 -- Leadership philosophy, taking care of people, Disney leadership role models
    16:02 -- Self-Awareness Quiz
    18:57 -- Growing up in Connecticut; leadership lessons learned from a mother who gets things done
    28:05 -- Walt Disney World Insider Free Association
    30:29 -- Discussion of Disney leaders as disruptors

    Resources
    Barry Jacobson Consulting -- https://www.barryjacobsonconsulting.com/
    The Awesome Leader League -- https://theawesomeleader.com/

    Credits
    Guest -- Barry Jacobson, https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-jacobson/
    Host -- Rebecca Morgan, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccapmorgan/
    Host -- J.B. Adams, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamslearning/
    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/
    Creator -- J.B. Adams
    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell
    Audio Design -- Michael Orlowski
    Mixing and Editing -- Manni Simon

  • Season Two of Leadership Life Stories examines Disney leadership as The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida celebrates its 50th anniversary.
    In this episode, Part 2 of a two-part interview, hosts Rebecca Morgan and J.B. Adams welcome Valerie Cockerell, former leader in retail and merchandising at multiple Disney locations, and current partner at Cockerell Consulting, which provides training, consulting, and coaching to help leaders and organizations build a great culture and deliver outstanding customer service.
    Our guest describes her definition of success and the satisfaction that comes from influencing others, the rewards and challenges associated with having family members working within one organization, and her best advice for leaders.

    02:48 -- Greatest accomplishment -- defining success, making an impact by being influential
    12:12 -- Greatest adversity -- how people treat you when you have other family members in the same organization
    23:47 -- Best leadership advice, expressing optimism for the future

    Books
    Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck -- https://tinyurl.com/5khjbw9a
    Thank You for Being Late by Thomas Friedman -- https://tinyurl.com/ktabb4n6
    The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman -- https://tinyurl.com/jd9v3nfv
    The End of Poverty: Economic Possibilities for Our Time by Jeffrey Sachs -- https://tinyurl.com/jxhdr9km

    Resources
    Cockerell Consulting Group -- https://cockerellconsulting.com/
    The Awesome Leader League -- https://theawesomeleader.com/

    Credits
    Guest -- Valerie Cockerell, https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-cockerell-02067956/
    Host -- Rebecca Morgan, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccapmorgan/
    Host -- J.B. Adams, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamslearning/
    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/
    Creator -- J.B. Adams
    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell
    Audio Design -- Michael Orlowski
    Mixing and Editing -- Manni Simon

  • Season Two of Leadership Life Stories examines Disney leadership as The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida celebrates its 50th anniversary.
    In this episode, Part 1 of a two-part interview, hosts Rebecca Morgan and J.B. Adams welcome Valerie Cockerell, former leader in retail and merchandising at multiple Disney locations, and current partner at Cockerell Consulting, which provides training, consulting, and coaching to help leaders and organizations build a great culture and deliver outstanding customer service. Our guest describes her leadership philosophy of building long term relationships, explains how her interest in travel shaped her career path, and shares her thoughts on leadership across both French and American cultures.

    02:25 -- Leadership philosophy, building long term relationships, Disney leadership role models
    16:03 -- Self-Awareness Quiz
    19:39 -- Growing up in Lyon, France; taking risks and making life-changing decisions
    29:42 -- Walt Disney World Insider Free Association
    32:06 -- Comparison of Disney leadership in French and American cultures

    Resources
    Cockerell Consulting Group -- https://cockerellconsulting.com/
    The Awesome Leader League -- https://theawesomeleader.com/

    Credits
    Guest -- Valerie Cockerell, https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-cockerell-02067956/
    Host -- Rebecca Morgan, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccapmorgan/
    Host -- J.B. Adams, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamslearning/
    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/
    Creator -- J.B. Adams
    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell
    Audio Design -- Michael Orlowski
    Mixing and Editing -- Manni Simon

  • Season Two of Leadership Life Stories examines Disney leadership as The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida celebrates its 50th anniversary.
    In this episode, Part 2 of a two-part interview, hosts Rebecca Morgan and J.B. Adams welcome Deloria Nelson, former Disney leader in Human Resources, and current president of Authentic Culture & Engagement Solutions, Inc., where she energizes and engages workforce transformation as a coach and consultant, focusing on culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    Our guest describes the challenges associated with “the inclusion illusion” and what leaders can do to overcome it, how leaders can make a difference in the lives of the people around them, and building a culture of engagement through inclusion.

    02:10 -- Greatest adversity -- the “inclusion illusion;” the difference between diversity and inclusion
    17:06 -- Greatest accomplishment -- defining success, living authentically and helping people find their gifts
    24:51 -- Best leadership advice; building a culture of engagement

    Resources
    Authentic Culture & Engagement Solutions, Inc. -- https://acesolutionsgroup.com
    The Awesome Leader League -- https://theawesomeleader.com/

    Credits
    Guest -- Deloria Nelson https://www.linkedin.com/in/deloria-nelson-54822711
    Host -- Rebecca Morgan, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccapmorgan/
    Host -- J.B. Adams, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamslearning/
    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/
    Creator -- J.B. Adams
    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell
    Audio Design -- Michael Orlowski
    Mixing and Editing -- Manni Simon

  • Season Two of Leadership Life Stories examines Disney leadership as The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida celebrates its 50th anniversary.
    In this episode, Part 1 of a two-part interview, hosts Rebecca Morgan and J.B. Adams welcome Deloria Nelson, former Disney leader in Human Resources, and current president of Authentic Culture & Engagement Solutions, Inc., where she energizes and engages workforce transformation as a coach and consultant, focusing on culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our guest describes her leadership philosophy of “leading with love,'' her experience working in employee relations and compliance, and her thoughts on Disney leadership.

    03:04 -- Leadership philosophy, “lead with love,” Disney leadership role model
    12:17 -- Self-Awareness Quiz
    16:31 -- Growing up as family mediator; discussion of HR investigations and treating people fairly
    27:08 -- Walt Disney World Insider Free Association
    29:53 -- Comparison of Disney leadership to leadership in other companies

    Resources
    Authentic Culture & Engagement Solutions, Inc. -- https://acesolutionsgroup.com/
    The Awesome Leader League -- https://theawesomeleader.com/

    Credits
    Guest -- Deloria Nelson https://www.linkedin.com/in/deloria-nelson-54822711
    Host -- Rebecca Morgan, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccapmorgan/
    Host -- J.B. Adams, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamslearning/
    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/
    Creator -- J.B. Adams
    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell
    Audio Design -- Michael Orlowski
    Mixing and Editing -- Manni Simon

  • Season Two of Leadership Life Stories examines Disney leadership as The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida celebrates its 50th anniversary.
    In this episode, Part 2 of a two-part interview, hosts Rebecca Morgan and J.B. Adams welcome Patrick Brennan, executive level leader who enjoyed a 32-year career at Walt Disney Imagineering, and contributed to the development of attractions at every Disney theme park location around the world. Our guest describes his leadership philosophy of serving as part of the team, his Disney leadership role model, his early years taking an interest in art and preparing to be a “starving artist,” and his perceptions of how Disney leadership changed over the years.

    02:33 -- Greatest accomplishment -- leading field art direction in the construction of Critter Country at Tokyo Disneyland
    17:14 -- Greatest adversity -- conflict resolution, balancing creative and business interests
    29:18 -- Best leadership advice; lessons from the early days of Pixar

    Books
    As an affiliate, Victor Media Group may earn from qualifying purchases.

    The Last Lecture, Randy Pausch --- https://tinyurl.com/cfsduuc4

    The Pixar Touch: The Making of a Company, David A. Price --- https://tinyurl.com/5ajsbejm

    Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action, Simon Sinek --- https://tinyurl.com/2a57nnxc

    Resources
    The Awesome Leader League -- https://theawesomeleader.com/

    Credits
    Guest -- Patrick Brennan, https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-brennan-b978b96/
    Host -- Rebecca Morgan, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccapmorgan/
    Host -- J.B. Adams, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamslearning/
    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/
    Creator -- J.B. Adams
    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell
    Audio Design -- Michael Orlowski
    Mixing and Editing -- Manni Simon

  • Season Two of Leadership Life Stories examines Disney leadership as The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida celebrates its 50th anniversary.
    In this episode, Part 1 of a two-part interview, hosts Rebecca Morgan and J.B. Adams welcome Patrick Brennan, executive level leader who enjoyed a 32-year career at Walt Disney Imagineering, and contributed to the development of attractions at every Disney theme park location around the world. Our guest describes his leadership philosophy of serving as part of the team, his Disney leadership role model, his early years taking an interest in art and preparing to be a “starving artist,” and his perceptions of how Disney leadership changed over the years.

    02:29 -- Leadership philosophy, Disney leadership role models
    11:05 -- Self-Awareness Quiz
    14:02 -- Growing up with an interest in art, early role model, working at the zoo
    22:50 -- Walt Disney World Insider Free Association
    26:28 -- Disney leadership through the decades, explaining the “why,” trust and respect

    As an affiliate, Victor Media Group may earn from qualifying purchases.
    Books
    Leaders Eat Last, Simon Sinek --- https://tinyurl.com/49mrfwp3

    Resources
    The Awesome Leader League -- https://theawesomeleader.com/

    Credits
    Guest -- Patrick Brennan https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-brennan-b978b96/
    Host -- Rebecca Morgan, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccapmorgan/
    Host -- J.B. Adams, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamslearning/
    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/
    Creator -- J.B. Adams
    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell
    Audio Design -- Michael Orlowski
    Mixing and Editing -- Manni Simon

  • Season Two of Leadership Life Stories examines Disney leadership as The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida celebrates its 50th anniversary.
    In this episode, Part 2 of a two-part interview, hosts Rebecca Morgan and J.B. Adams welcome Dave Vermeulen, 48-year Cast Member and former executive with leadership experience at every Disney theme park resort location around the world. Our guest describes his greatest accomplishments associated with recognizing talent, taking risks, and making people happy; shares learnings from greatest adversity regarding career challenges; and explains what is meant by “Cast First, Guest Always.”

    02:23 -- Greatest accomplishment -- representing the company and its product, recognizing talent, and taking risks
    16:27 -- Greatest adversity -- career challenges, showing loyalty in relationships
    28:57 -- Best leadership advice; “Cast First, Guest Always,” mentor relationships

    Resources
    The Awesome Leader League -- https://theawesomeleader.com/

    Credits
    Guest -- Dave Vermeulen, https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-vermeulen-b56b90a/
    Host -- Rebecca Morgan, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccapmorgan/
    Host -- J.B. Adams, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamslearning/
    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/
    Creator -- J.B. Adams
    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell
    Audio Design -- Michael Orlowski
    Mixing and Editing -- Manni Simon

  • Season Two of Leadership Life Stories examines Disney leadership as The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida celebrates its 50th anniversary.
    In this episode, Part 1 of a two-part interview, hosts Rebecca Morgan and J.B. Adams welcome Dave Vermeulen, 48-year Cast Member and former executive with leadership experience at every Disney theme park resort location around the world. Our guest describes his leadership philosophy of knowing the product and serving as a role model, his Disney leadership role models, his early years growing up in Southern California and working at Disneyland in the 1960s, and his perceptions of how Disney leadership changed over the years.

    02:29 -- Leadership philosophy, Disney leadership role models
    11:05 -- Self-Awareness Quiz
    14:02 -- Growing up on a farm in Southern California, working at Disneyland
    22:50 -- Walt Disney World Insider Free Association
    26:28 -- Disney leadership through the decades, balancing focus on both results and people

    Resources
    The Awesome Leader League -- https://theawesomeleader.com/

    Credits
    Guest -- Dave Vermeulen, https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-vermeulen-b56b90a/
    Host -- Rebecca Morgan, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccapmorgan/
    Host -- J.B. Adams, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamslearning/
    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/
    Creator -- J.B. Adams
    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell
    Audio Design -- Michael Orlowski
    Mixing and Editing -- Manni Simon

  • Season Two of Leadership Life Stories examines Disney leadership as The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida celebrates its 50th anniversary.
    In this episode, Part 2 of a two-part interview, hosts Rebecca Morgan and J.B. Adams welcome Valerie Oberle, 27-year Cast Member, former Vice President of Disney University and the first woman executive at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. Our guest describes the adversity of being first and how she dealt with it; the sense of accomplishment that can come from getting employees involved in the development and execution of new business ideas; and her best business and career advice.

    02:36 -- The adversity of being the first woman executive in Walt Disney Parks organization
    17:52 -- Involving Cast Members in creating new revenue generating products
    30:06 -- Best advice for leaders and closing comments

    Resources
    The Awesome Leader League -- https://theawesomeleader.com/

    Credits
    Guest -- Valerie Oberle, https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-oberle-657037180/
    Host -- Rebecca Morgan, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccapmorgan/
    Host -- J.B. Adams, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamslearning/
    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/
    Creator -- J.B. Adams
    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell
    Audio Design -- Michael Orlowski
    Mixing and Editing -- Manni Simon

  • Season Two of Leadership Life Stories examines Disney leadership as The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida celebrates its 50th anniversary.
    In this episode, Part 1 of a two-part interview, hosts Rebecca Morgan and J.B. Adams welcome Valerie Oberle, 27-year Cast Member, former Vice President of Disney University and the first woman executive at Walt Disney Parks & Resorts. Our guest describes her leadership philosophy of finding treasure in people, how she found her way to Disney, her perceptions of how Disney Parks leadership has changed over time, and how to build a culture of high engagement.

    02:41 -- Leadership philosophy, being a barrier breaker, guest’s role model
    13:25 -- The Self Awareness Quiz
    17:56 -- Backstory and finding her way to Disney
    25:42 -- WDW Insider Free Association
    28:26 -- Perceptions of Disney leadership through the decades

    Resources
    The Awesome Leader League -- https://theawesomeleader.com/

    Credits
    Guest -- Valerie Oberle, https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-oberle-657037180/
    Host -- Rebecca Morgan, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccapmorgan/
    Host -- J.B. Adams, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamslearning/
    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/
    Creator -- J.B. Adams
    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell
    Audio Design -- Michael Orlowski
    Mixing and Editing -- Manni Simon

  • Season Two of Leadership Life Stories examines Disney leadership as The Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida celebrates its 50th anniversary.
    In this episode, hosts Rebecca Morgan and J.B. Adams introduce themselves to listeners, discuss their leadership philosophies, and consider the impact that The Walt Disney Company has had on the leisure and entertainment industry as well as on their own careers as leadership consultants. Is Disney leadership a big deal? Tune in, listen, and decide for yourself.

    03:09 -- Leadership philosophies and why Disney leadership is a big deal
    07:08 -- The Self Awareness Quiz; hosts share backstories
    18:56 -- WDW Insider Free Association; Disney leadership through the decades
    23:00 -- The greatest accomplishment; hosts define success
    25:27 -- Hosts share their greatest adversity stories
    32:19 -- Leader’s best advice, hosts introduce each other

    Resources
    The Awesome Leader League -- https://theawesomeleader.com/

    Credits
    Host -- Rebecca Morgan, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebeccapmorgan/
    Host -- J.B. Adams, https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamslearning/
    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/
    Creator -- J.B. Adams
    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell
    Audio Design -- Michael Orlowski
    Mixing and Editing -- Manni Simon

  • Do you have a conflict situation in your life? How can you apply listening to be more effective in dealing with conflict? Today, host J.B. Adams poses these questions to listening expert Dr. Rick Bommelje, who currently serves as a speaker, consultant, and coach, and as a professor in the Department of Communication at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. In part 4 of this interview, Dr. Bommelje responds to questions posed from listeners and discusses how to respond to conflict.

    01:14 -- Introduction Dr. Bommelje
    02:19 -- Why listening is difficult, listening strategies, and the Golden Pause
    14:00 -- Responding to conflict, enhancing awareness, and staying on track

    As an affiliate, Victor Media Group may earn from qualifying purchases.
    Books
    Listening Pays by Rick Bommelje -- https://amzn.to/335xapj
    Listening Leaders by Lyman K. Steil & Richard K. Bommelje -- https://amzn.to/331OITj
    Be Quick to Listen by Rick Bommelje -- https://amzn.to/2Kt8DEj

    Resources
    Listening Wisdom -- https://listeningwisdom.org/
    Listening Pays -- https://www.listeningpays.com/
    A Survival Guide for Leaders (HBR) -- https://hbr.org/2002/06/a-survival-guide-for-leaders
    Thomas Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument -- https://kilmanndiagnostics.com/overview-thomas-kilmann-conflict-mode-instrument-tki/

    Credits
    Guest: Rick Bommelje -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickbommelje/
    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/
    Creator / Host -- J.B. Adams
    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell
    Video Production -- Jeremy Harmsen

  • Leadership begins with awareness, and self-awareness is critical for effectiveness when servant leaders face adversity. In this show, host J.B. Adams interviews Dr. Rick Bommelje, who currently serves as a speaker, consultant, and coach specializing in the areas of listening and leadership, and as a professor in the Department of Communication at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. In Part 3 of this interview, Bommelje discusses personality self-awareness and shares how he overcomes his greatest adversity.

    01:09 -- Introduction
    01:35 -- Personality self-awareness
    10:43 -- The greatest adversity

    As an affiliate, Victor Media Group may earn from qualifying purchases.
    Books
    Listening Pays by Rick Bommelje -- https://amzn.to/3Ahtlf5
    Listening Leaders by Lyman K. Steil & Richard K. Bommelje -- https://amzn.to/3A3tBy1
    Be Quick to Listen by Rick Bommelje -- https://amzn.to/2WSsxyR
    The Anatomy of Peace by The Arbinger Institute -- https://amzn.to/3CcZcPQ
    Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg -- https://amzn.to/3ijEq9h

    Resources
    The Five Factor Model of Personality -- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Five_personality_traits#Measurements
    Thomas Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument -- https://kilmanndiagnostics.com/overview-thomas-kilmann-conflict-mode-instrument-tki/

    Credits
    Guest -- Rick Bommelje, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickbommelje/
    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/
    Creator / Host -- J.B. Adams
    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell
    Video Production -- Jeremy Harmsen

  • Leaders are made not only through the things that happen to them, but also in how they respond to the things that happen to them. In this show, host J.B. Adams interviews Dr. Rick Bommelje, who currently serves as a speaker, consultant, and coach specializing in the areas of listening and leadership, and as a professor in the Department of Communication at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. In Part 2 of this interview, Bommelje discusses the early influences and lessons that shaped his development and helped him become the leader he is today.

    01:45 -- Early Influences
    04:54 -- Parental influence
    14:27 -- Turning points & takeaways

    As an affiliate, Victor Media Group may earn from qualifying purchases.
    Books
    Listening Pays by Rick Bommelje -- https://amzn.to/3Ahtlf5
    Listening Leaders by Lyman K. Steil & Richard K. Bommelje -- https://amzn.to/3A3tBy1
    Be Quick to Listen by Rick Bommelje -- https://amzn.to/2WSsxyR

    Resources
    Listening Wisdom -- https://listeningwisdom.org/
    Listening Pays -- https://www.listeningpays.com/

    Credits
    Guest -- Rick Bommelje, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickbommelje/
    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/
    Creator / Host -- J.B. Adams
    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell
    Video Production -- Jeremy Harmsen

  • When leaders don’t pay attention to the signals they get from their environment, they risk disaster. In Part 1 of this series of interviews, host J.B. Adams talks with Dr. Rick Bommelje, “the Listening Doctor.” In addition to serving as a speaker, consultant, and coach specializing in the areas of listening and leadership, Bommelje is also a professor in the Department of Communication at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. He reminds us that listening is a key characteristic of servant leadership.

    01:08 -- Introduction
    04:50 -- The Greatest Accomplishment, Part 1: Healthy marriage
    11:10 -- The Greatest Accomplishment, Part 2: Becoming a listening expert
    20:19 -- The Greatest Accomplishment, Part 3: Coaching philosophy

    As an affiliate, Victor Media Group may earn from qualifying purchases.
    Books
    David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell -- https://amzn.to/3gNbsfq

    Resources
    Crummer Graduate School of Business -- https://www.crummer.rollins.edu/
    PowerDMS -- https://www.powerdms.com/
    Joy & Tom Studios, Inc. -- www.joyandtomstudios.com
    The Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship -- https://crummer.rollins.edu/centers-excellence/advanced-entrepreneurship/
    Cari Haught Coats -- https://www.accendoleader.com/

    Credits
    Guest: Rick Bommelje -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickbommelje/
    Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. -- https://victormediagroup.co/
    Creator / Host -- J.B. Adams
    Executive Producer -- Gerard Mitchell
    Video Production -- Jeremy Harmsen