How To Turn Opportunity into Rewards #broadcasting #hurdles #inspiration

How To Turn Opportunity into Rewards #broadcasting #hurdles #inspiration

He is a gifted broadcaster and quickly began an upward path in radio sports right out of college in one of America's top markets.  Major play-by-play opportunities would come his way, along with becoming the voice of his alma mater, the University of North Texas Mean Green.  Dave Barnett takes us on a journey of hurdles, rewards, and inspiration in this episode. Dave is a two-time Emmy Award winning co-creator/writer/host of "Icons of Coaching" on Fox Sports Networks. He became the youngest announcer in the NBA at age 23 when he joined the Dallas Mavericks in the early 1980s. He spent seven years as radio and television voice of the Mavericks, nine with San Antonio Spurs, five with Major League Baseball Texas Rangers. He is a two-time winner, Best Play-by-Play in Texas (UPI). Including 13 years at ESPN, one of two broadcasters to call a World Series, NBA All-Star Game, and all four BCS bowls. NFL preseason telecasts for Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, Green Bay Packers and Houston Oilers. He earned at Radio/TV/Film degree at the University of North Texas (1979) and a Masters in Journalism in 2019.  He is currently an Adjunct Professor in the UNT Mayborn School of Journalism and has taught Critical Thinking, Writing, Digital Journalism, Teaching Writing, Social Media Communications, Classroom Management, Interpersonal Skills, Academic Writing, Presentations, Curriculum Development, Digital Media, Proofreading, and Presentation Skills.

How Women Can Grow with Intention, Purpose, Healing, and Transformation #purpose #women #healing #transformation

She is an entrepreneur, podcaster, mother, and a homemaker.  She inspires women in life, family, home, career, and in etiquiette.  Carla Shellis is leading women on the path of growing with intention, purpose, healing, and transformation. www.carlashellis.com Carla's mission is to restore the heart of the home through restoring the woman. Inspired by her late mother, Bochy, Carla carries forward a legacy of warmth and strength, helping women heal emotionally, live with purpose, and restore their femininity. Through her work on television, podcasts, and social media, she equips women to walk in freedom and create homes filled with intention. In 2015, Carla founded a mission to fight sex trafficking, continuing her belief that when a woman heals, generations are transformed.

How to Have a "Fast Forward" Mindset in Life #purpose #conquerfear #mindset

Many of us allow FEAR and the lack of FOCUS to prevent us from achieving all that we can.  Entrepreneur David Schnurman believes we need a "Fast Forward" mindset to get through that fear and create a life with no regrets.  He talks about Mindset...Purpose..and Lifelong Learning in this episode. David is the CEO of Lawline, the leading provider of online Continuing Legal Education (CLE) in the country. The company recently celebrated serving over 150,000 attorneys with over 5,000,000 courses completed. David is also the past president of Entrepreneurs Organization New York. David is the author of the book “The Fast Forward Mindset: How to Be More Fearless & Focused to Accelerate Your Success." This book shares a very simple formula to consistently break through your walls and fast forward your entrepreneurial success and happiness. He recently gave a TEDxYouth talk to high school students to inspire them to reach their full potential in life. David is a frequent speaker to business organizations, colleges, and high schools on topics ranging from entrepreneurship, mindset, leadership, and culture, and has published articles on these topics in Forbes. His success has been recognized by his peers in entrepreneurship and the legal industry, and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Inc. Magazine, Entrepreneur.com, Crain’s NY, the New York Post, and Law.com Lastly, David has a love for adventure and discovery. He has run several marathons. He has hiked the mountains of Patagonia, paraglided in the Colorado mountains, gone skydiving, and taken flying lessons. He recently lived in Spain with his wife Kelli and three beautiful children and now resides in Brooklyn, NY.

How to Build a Culture of Excellence in the Workplace #culture #excellence #humanconnection

He is a former Fortune 10 executive who spent 30 years in corporate America.  But, he lost his passion for work.  Then, he discovered 10 principles for building a culture of excellence.  Kyle McDowell talks about re-establishing the human connection in the workplace. As some who led tens of thousands of employees around the globe, turned bestselling author, inspirational speaker, and leadership coach, Kyle is fueled by a passion for principle-based leadership and the transformative power of WE. His Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling book, "Begin With WE - 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence" lays the foundation for a collaborative and inclusive approach to leadership, grounded in ten guiding principles known as The 10 WEs. Kyle's Mission: To inspire leaders and organizations to embrace the profound power of WE, creating environments where collective success is prioritized over individual achievement. I believe in the impact of principle-based leadership and am dedicated to sharing these insights with a global audience. What Kyle does: - Author: "Begin With WE" has become a touchstone for leaders seeking to cultivate a culture of collaboration and accountability. - Speaker: Kyle travels the world delivering keynote speeches that empower audiences to rethink leadership through the lens of The 10 WEs. - Coach: He works with leaders at all levels, helping them to harness the power of principle-based leadership to drive meaningful change within their organizations. Key Accomplishments: - Transitioned from a successful career as a Fortune 10 executive to becoming a bestselling author and sought-after speaker. - Developed and implemented The 10 WEs, a framework that has transformed leadership practices in dozens of organizations. - Worked with top-tier companies to foster environments that embrace challenge, own mistakes, and prioritize collective success. Why It Matters: The workforce and the workplace are constant change, leaving traditional leadership modes insufficient. A WE-mindset not only enhances organizational performance but also creates a more engaging, inclusive, and resilient workplace culture. By focusing on WE rather than ME, leaders can unlock the full potential of their teams and achieve extraordinary results. www.kylemcdowellinc.com

Want to Know How to be Good at What You Do? #passion #hardwork #sports #broadcasting

He is a 10-time Sports Emmy Award-Winning director and producer who believes we should work hard to be good at what we do...to be passionate about it...and to not take it for granted.  Additonally, he stresses it is paramount to surround yourself with the best people.  Bob Steinfeld talks about these principles on his lifelong sports TV journey from Dallas, Texas, to the Olympics. Bob currently is Executive Producer of the WNBA Dallas Wings since 2016. He is a highly-organized, multi Emmy Award-winning freelance producer and director of "live" national and regional professional basketball, college basketball and football, World Cup Soccer for ESPN, Olympics for NBC Sports and decades of experience for Fox Sports Net including MLB, NBA/WNBA, professional boxing, major college sports.  Steinfeld is also staff for NBA as Courtside Administrator for national telecasts for last 8 years. He has been on a national tour promoting his new book "3...2...1...We're On The Air" since October 2024 and continuing through mid 2026.