Doing it Right: The Stories that Make Us

Mar 25 2024 1
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Welcome to 'Doing it Right: The Stories that Make Us', hosted by author and national news contributor Valerie Sokolosky.
On the show, you'll hear fascinating stories from successful leaders who have lived life "doing it right", the journey to becoming a leader, and personal experiences that formed their character, drive, impact, and influence.
Their stories of authenticity will inspire you!

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Leadership Lessons from Japanese Tea Ceremony_Shoko Masuda, Master of Tea Ceremony | Ep.175 - Doing it Right!

Mar 25 2024 37 mins  
What does the Japanese Tea Ceremony have to do with Leadership? Tune in to hear Master of Tea Ceremony and Leadership Coach Shoko Masuda teach us how the Tea Ceremony practice teaches leadership lessons of perseverance, slowing down in our fast-paced modern world, striving for excellence and humility, and cultivating mindfulness. TO RECEIVE SHOKO MASUDA’S FREE EBOOK: Email valeri

Psychotherapist – to Mystery Writer! Nina Atwood, Author & Executive Coach | Ep.174 - Doing it Right!

Mar 11 2024 32 mins  
Psychotherapist turned best-selling mystery writer! For Nina Atwood, the seeds were planted early. When Nina’s fourth grade teacher told her she “should be a writer someday – she took those words to heart and never forgot them.Tune in to hear how Nina Atwood’s career has grown as a novelist while serving as an award-winning executive coach. To Receive Nina’s FREE NOVELLA:

HE DISRUPTS CULTURES | STEVE SOSLAND, Vice Chancellor-Leadership & Culture Development, Texas Tech University System | Ep.173 - Doing it Right!

Feb 26 2024 32 mins  
An intentional “culture disrupter”, Steve is known globally for helping organizations implement values-based cultures. He serves as Vice Chancellor for Leader & Culture Development for the Texas Tech University System; additionally, he teaches this concept globally across industries.Tune in - Monday, 12:30 PM Central to learn Steve’s deep insight into how leaders can crea

Wheelchair Bound Since Birth, Muscular Dystrophy Advocate Author | Ep.172 - Doing it Right!

Feb 05 2024 41 mins  
Meet Mindy Henderson. As author of The Things That Suck, Mindy embodies the quote “I don’t need easy; I just need POSSIBLE. Diagnosed with a neuromuscular disease at birth, it’s not easy to fly on an airplane or function as a mom and wife. Yet Mindy’s positivity has led her to being a keynote speaker around the world on “how to handle things that suck.”Be inspired! Smil

Carey Stinson Consults Bar Industry | Ep.171 - Doing it Right!

Jan 08 2024 32 mins  
Carey Stinson has been working in the hospitality industry since he was seventeen. Today, Carey dedicates his time to consulting, training and educating within the bar industry. His extensive knowledge and skills are in great demand as he helps owners run a successful business and trains those who aspire to become skilled bartenders.Tune in - Monday, 12:30PM Central to hear Carey�

What do you do when the unexpected happens? | Lisa Marchetti | Ep. 170 - Doing it Right

Dec 18 2023 31 mins  
No parent expects to hear the words “Your child has cancer.” Within the same time period, Lisa Marchetti’s husband was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Today, they are both cancer survivors! But the journey from the perspective of a mom and wife is heartbreaking, had it not been for HOPE.Lisa’s story is one of faith and hope. Her conviction is that “the flicker of hope i

1st person with Down syndrome completes Ironman-sets Guinness Book Record | Ep. 169 - Doing it Right

Dec 04 2023 38 mins  
1% better every day! That’s the mantra for Chris Nikic - World Champion Ironman finisher who set a new world record as the first Special Olympics athlete and the first person with Down Syndrome to complete a 140.6mile Ironman. Chris and his Dad, Nik Nikic share their journey together toward Chris’ renowned global success. Top Takeaways:1 – You can achieve anything with patien

ITALIAN COOKING MADE EASY | Jim Delmage –CEO, Sip and Feast | Ep. 168 - Doing it Right

Oct 30 2023 37 mins  
“It’s never too late to change your career.”Jim Delmage traded equities and futures on Wall Street, all the while nurturing his love for cooking—a gift inherited from his Italian grandma.That passion for cooking with his family fueled a deeper passion for Jim that propelled him to create “Sip and Feast”, a series of instructional cooking videos on YouTube, transforming

She Keeps Your Life Organized | Leslie Lehr – Founder, Leslie Lehr Living, | Ep. 167 - Doing it Right

Oct 09 2023 36 mins  
Here’s Leslie Lehr’s tag line: “I help uber busy women declutter their homes and their lives.” Now THAT’S a brand statement. Clear, Concise and Constant, as we branding experts say.Leslie transitioned from her corporate role to running her compelling company helping busy women stay organized.Whoa – you should see my desk as I write this. Uh oh – we uber active women c

What’s it Like to Father 8,000 Kids? | Charles English, Years Served as CEO-Boys & Girls Clubs of Dallas | Ep. 166 - Doing it Right

Sep 25 2023 28 mins  
From insolvency to a $40M endowment. That’s what a passionate leader can do. And that’s Charles English’s legacy from serving decades as the CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas. Charles left a successful career in investment banking and finance to right the ship for this organization when it was just 3 months away from meeting their last payroll. That would have r