The All Star Networking Show

Dave Kansas With Guest Mark Paper: What Makes A Leader?

Long-time family friends Cathy Paper and Dave Kansas, alongside Cathy’s father Mark Paper, reflect on their shared childhood in Saint Paul and the wide boomerang Dave took upon leaving Minnesota. From London to Japan to New York Dave has seen a lot of different major companies. A specialist in journalism, technology, and broadcast media, Dave is a solutions-driven leader with extensive experience. He shares his story of getting started in media and history in high school and college sports. Cathy, Dave, and Mark discuss what makes a great leader and the impact of Prince’s death on the media.  Connect With Dave on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-kansas-a17a9/] https://www.paisleypark.com/ [https://www.paisleypark.com/]

Karen Olson On The Power Of Perseverance

Cathy Paper is joined today by a pillar of community service and a testament to the power of a strong network: Karen Olson. Karen is an author and the Founder of Family Promise, a national nonprofit helping homeless and low-income families. A former marketing executive, Karen was struck by a chance encounter that changed her life forever. On this edition of the All-Star Networking Show Karen and Cathy discuss finding purpose by helping struggling people and building a network that supports your mission. To read more about Karen's life story and her work helping others find Meant For More at https://www.karenolsonauthor.com/ [https://www.karenolsonauthor.com/] or support Family Promise below https://familypromise.org/ [https://familypromise.org/]

Being A Ceo: John Stavig and Mark Paper

One of today's guests is Mark Paper, an entrepreneur, Carlson School of Business Alum, and father of host Cathy Paper. He joins his daughter and managing director of the Gary S. Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship of the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management, John Stavig, to discuss what it means to be a CEO with integrity. They also discuss the importance of hiring good people, what to look for in an employee, and working with family. Connect with John Stavig below Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstavig/] Carlson School of Business [https://carlsonschool.umn.edu/faculty/john-stavig] Find Mark Paper's legacy at lewisbolt.com [https://www.lewisbolt.com/our-history]

Angela Gustafson Founding A Business With Passion

Granola visionary turned children's book author Angela Gustafson has turned her family's Peace Corps history into a new opportunity to improve the lives of children around the world. With a mission to bring good to our planet Angela is a formidable visionary, executor, and connector, who leads the development of products and services that bring joy to others. She talks with Cathy Paper about how new and challenging experiences can build a network, being an authentic connector, and the power of walking and talking. To connect with Angela or pick up a copy of Imagine A House: Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-gustafson-mpls/] ootbooks.com [https://www.ootbooks.com/index.html]

Rob Smith Makes One On One Connections

Even if you might not feel comfortable "working" a large room, you can still make the most of corporate events to make the connections that count. Rob Smith is a global business partner and digital business leader with extensive marketing and eCommerce technology management experience. A self-described introvert Rob has built a strong expansive network in a comfortable way that made his strengths shine, and he has tips to help you do the same. To connect with Rob or check out some of these Cons that count check out the links below: Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robfredsmith/] Fractional-Digital.com [https://fractional-digital.com/] FrakCon [https://fractionalconference.com/] CaregiverCon [https://www.caregivercon.com/]