https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-human-side-of-greatness--4739544enSelf-ImprovementCopyright Andy Tyndallhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/827eafacab4f105e9760d1a5cd5dd81b.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-human-side-of-greatness--4739544Sun, 05 Jan 2025 14:36:00 +0000Andy TyndallAndy Tyndallthehumansideofgreatness@gmail.comThe Human Side of Greatness with Andy Tyndall is a podcast focused on inspirational stories of successful people from all walks of life. Conversations cover the highs, the lows, and so many aspects of human existence, providing motivation to move past...cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/season-2-episode-2-hope--49296608
In this episode, Andy highlights three stories focused on staying hopeful through trying times.

https://dailyinspiredlife.com/

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In this episode, Andy highlights three stories focused on staying hopeful through trying times.

https://dailyinspiredlife.com/

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In this episode, Andy shares a collection of stories highlighting humans, being kind to other humans in various circumstances to produce to some amazing and life altering outcomes.


https://www.williamkamkwamba.com

https://secondstorypress.ca/kids/whatkidsdid]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49117488Sat, 19 Mar 2022 17:08:33 +0000Andy TyndallKindness is definitely a real way of life for millions of people around the world. So many incredible acts of kindness are still happening every single day. In this episode, Andy shares a collection of stories highlighting humans, being kind to...
In this episode, Andy shares a collection of stories highlighting humans, being kind to other humans in various circumstances to produce to some amazing and life altering outcomes.


https://www.williamkamkwamba.com

https://secondstorypress.ca/kids/whatkidsdid]]>1012coolbooks,humans,inventors,kidsbooks,kindkids,kindness,podcast,tedtalks,upliftingstoriesclean2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/speaking-out-against-injustice-changed-our-life-as-told-by-george-williams-ii--46003662

George M. Williams is a retired professor of Asian religions. He taught courses about religion in India, China, and Japan, and became extensively involved in each culture. After retiring from California State University Chico, he moved to Hawai‘i to volunteer in a Culture Center there.

Williams has worked with Kumu Glen Kila and has volunteered as the Ohana archivist for Kanenuiakea, the Indigenous Hawaiian faith and practice of the Waianae Coast.

Hanai-ed as Hawaiian, he has served in various offices on the Board of Koa Ike Foundation. Its purpose is to protect, promote, and work for the preservation of Hawaiian culture, especially its deep spiritual values]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46003662Sat, 07 Aug 2021 12:24:21 +0000Andy TyndallGeorge Williams II, shares the story of his late father George Williams I, WWWII Chaplin. George tells of his Dad’s efforts to challenge racial injustice back in 1949. He talks about the way his father’s words, and confrontation with an angry mob...

George M. Williams is a retired professor of Asian religions. He taught courses about religion in India, China, and Japan, and became extensively involved in each culture. After retiring from California State University Chico, he moved to Hawai‘i to volunteer in a Culture Center there.

Williams has worked with Kumu Glen Kila and has volunteered as the Ohana archivist for Kanenuiakea, the Indigenous Hawaiian faith and practice of the Waianae Coast.

Hanai-ed as Hawaiian, he has served in various offices on the Board of Koa Ike Foundation. Its purpose is to protect, promote, and work for the preservation of Hawaiian culture, especially its deep spiritual values]]>2592antiracism,chaplain,christianity,hawaii,injustice,inspirational,military,missionary,racialjustice,sermon,uplifting,veteran,wwicleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-trust-in-challenging-times-conversation-with-eric-maddox-part-2--45831386
Teaching Business Leaders to Win Trust Through Empathy-Based Listening Techniques is what he does!

Eric Maddox is an American public speaker, author and former special operations soldier. He was member of a Delta Force Special Operations team in Tikrit that was part of the Joint Special Operations Command responsible for tracking down the most wanted men in Iraq.
 
During his six month tour with this Delta Force team, Eric conducted over 300 interrogations and collected intelligence which directly led to the capture of Saddam Hussein.


Mission: Black List #1
Everyone has seen the footage: a heavily bearded Saddam Hussein blinking under the bright lights of infantry cameras, dazed to find himself in U.S. Army custody. Yet while the breaking news was broadcast around the world, the story of the remarkable events leading up to that moment on December 13, 2003, has never before been fully told. Mission: Black List #1 offers the complete, behind-the-scenes account of the search for Saddam Hussein, as related by the Army interrogator whose individual courage and sheer determination made the capture possible.

www.ericmaddox.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45831386Sun, 25 Jul 2021 04:30:05 +0000Andy TyndallEric Maddox discusses the inside story of capturing Saddam Hussein. He shares his proven method of Empathy Based Listening to build better business leaders, develop deeper relationships, and cultivate trust in any situation. Teaching Business...
Teaching Business Leaders to Win Trust Through Empathy-Based Listening Techniques is what he does!

Eric Maddox is an American public speaker, author and former special operations soldier. He was member of a Delta Force Special Operations team in Tikrit that was part of the Joint Special Operations Command responsible for tracking down the most wanted men in Iraq.
 
During his six month tour with this Delta Force team, Eric conducted over 300 interrogations and collected intelligence which directly led to the capture of Saddam Hussein.


Mission: Black List #1
Everyone has seen the footage: a heavily bearded Saddam Hussein blinking under the bright lights of infantry cameras, dazed to find himself in U.S. Army custody. Yet while the breaking news was broadcast around the world, the story of the remarkable events leading up to that moment on December 13, 2003, has never before been fully told. Mission: Black List #1 offers the complete, behind-the-scenes account of the search for Saddam Hussein, as related by the Army interrogator whose individual courage and sheer determination made the capture possible.

www.ericmaddox.com]]>2675army,buildingtrust,business,businessleader,deltaforce,entrepreneur,inspirational,interrogator,leadership,listeningskills,missionblacklist,specialoperations,specialops,uplifting,veterancleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/building-trust-in-challenging-times-conversation-with-eric-maddox-part-1--45831306
Teaching Business Leaders to Win Trust Through Empathy-Based Listening Techniques is what he does!

Eric Maddox is an American public speaker, author and former special operations soldier. He was member of a Delta Force Special Operations team in Tikrit that was part of the Joint Special Operations Command responsible for tracking down the most wanted men in Iraq.
 
During his six month tour with this Delta Force team, Eric conducted over 300 interrogations and collected intelligence which directly led to the capture of Saddam Hussein.


Mission: Black List #1
Everyone has seen the footage: a heavily bearded Saddam Hussein blinking under the bright lights of infantry cameras, dazed to find himself in U.S. Army custody. Yet while the breaking news was broadcast around the world, the story of the remarkable events leading up to that moment on December 13, 2003, has never before been fully told. Mission: Black List #1 offers the complete, behind-the-scenes account of the search for Saddam Hussein, as related by the Army interrogator whose individual courage and sheer determination made the capture possible.

www.ericmaddox.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45831306Sun, 25 Jul 2021 04:30:05 +0000Andy TyndallEric Maddox discusses the inside story of capturing Saddam Hussein. He shares his proven method of Empathy Based Listening, to build better business leaders, develop deeper relationships, and cultivate trust in any situation. Teaching...
Teaching Business Leaders to Win Trust Through Empathy-Based Listening Techniques is what he does!

Eric Maddox is an American public speaker, author and former special operations soldier. He was member of a Delta Force Special Operations team in Tikrit that was part of the Joint Special Operations Command responsible for tracking down the most wanted men in Iraq.
 
During his six month tour with this Delta Force team, Eric conducted over 300 interrogations and collected intelligence which directly led to the capture of Saddam Hussein.


Mission: Black List #1
Everyone has seen the footage: a heavily bearded Saddam Hussein blinking under the bright lights of infantry cameras, dazed to find himself in U.S. Army custody. Yet while the breaking news was broadcast around the world, the story of the remarkable events leading up to that moment on December 13, 2003, has never before been fully told. Mission: Black List #1 offers the complete, behind-the-scenes account of the search for Saddam Hussein, as related by the Army interrogator whose individual courage and sheer determination made the capture possible.

www.ericmaddox.com]]>2789army,buildingtrust,business,businessleader,deltaforce,entrepreneur,inspirational,interrogator,leadership,listeningskills,missionblacklist,specialoperations,specialops,upliftingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/finding-your-focus-in-a-distracted-world-a-conversation-with-curt-steinhorst-founder-of-focuswise--45371049
Curt Steinhorst is the author of the bestselling book, Can I Have Your Attention? and a regular Forbes contributor on leadership strategy. He coaches top founders, athletes, and executives, and speaks to audiences worldwide about mastering focus and attention — critical elements for businesses emerging from the pandemic and orienting themselves to a changed world. The consultancy he founded, Focuswise, helps organizations develop focused and productive leaders, teams, individuals, and cultures. Applying the lens of focus and attention, Curt and his team analyze and identify the hidden, costly distractions that plague teams, waste resources, destroy productivity, and derail innovation.

curtsteinhorst.com
focuswise.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45371049Sun, 20 Jun 2021 03:02:55 +0000Andy TyndallIn this episode, Curt Steinhorst describes how being diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder helped him find his focus. He provides a series of practical insights that anyone can use to find focus in today’s fast moving world. Simply put, Curt...
Curt Steinhorst is the author of the bestselling book, Can I Have Your Attention? and a regular Forbes contributor on leadership strategy. He coaches top founders, athletes, and executives, and speaks to audiences worldwide about mastering focus and attention — critical elements for businesses emerging from the pandemic and orienting themselves to a changed world. The consultancy he founded, Focuswise, helps organizations develop focused and productive leaders, teams, individuals, and cultures. Applying the lens of focus and attention, Curt and his team analyze and identify the hidden, costly distractions that plague teams, waste resources, destroy productivity, and derail innovation.

curtsteinhorst.com
focuswise.com]]>3022attention,businesscoach,entrepreneur,focus,focuswise,forbes,leadership,mentalfocus,podcast,upliftingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-has-hope-a-conversation-with-kirby-trapolino-founder-of-peace-gospel-international--45179390
He talks about how his work and travel allowed him to explore his love for photography, and ultimately be published in National Geographic.
Kirby also shares some special photography tips that anyone can use to take amazing photos.

Kirby Trapolino is a documentary and travel photographer. He is the founder/director of Peace Gospel International & She Has Hope. Since 1993 his organization has been working to rescue and provide care for orphans and human trafficking survivors in Asia & Africa. During his extensive travels, he realized his passion for photography. He then transitioned his hobby to a professional capacity in 2012 while continuing to lead the nonprofit. He is National Geographic published, and his photography has appeared in various periodicals, advertising, and exhibitions around the world.

Peacegospel.org
Shehashope.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45179390Sun, 06 Jun 2021 01:04:54 +0000Andy TyndallShe Has Hope- This episode is a conversation with Kirby Trapolino about starting two non-profit organizations; Peace Gospel International & She Has Hope, focused on serving orphans, child labor victims, and trafficking survivors. He talks about...
He talks about how his work and travel allowed him to explore his love for photography, and ultimately be published in National Geographic.
Kirby also shares some special photography tips that anyone can use to take amazing photos.

Kirby Trapolino is a documentary and travel photographer. He is the founder/director of Peace Gospel International & She Has Hope. Since 1993 his organization has been working to rescue and provide care for orphans and human trafficking survivors in Asia & Africa. During his extensive travels, he realized his passion for photography. He then transitioned his hobby to a professional capacity in 2012 while continuing to lead the nonprofit. He is National Geographic published, and his photography has appeared in various periodicals, advertising, and exhibitions around the world.

Peacegospel.org
Shehashope.org]]>440424hourproject,givingback,nationalgeographic,nonprofit,orphans,photography,upliftingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bloom-where-you-are-terrence-tim-maiden-discuss-how-they-made-it--44967357
In 2005, the Maiden twins established Two-Wins foundation, a Dallas-based non-profit organization designed to help underserved and disenfranchised children. In addition, they launched the Maiden Foundation in 2020.

Tim has a longterm history of being a leader in the banking, education and non-profit sectors. His successful work in the finance industry dates back to 2001. Terrence is described as an impressive young Dallas real estate developer.  He is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Russell Glen, growing the company as a real estate investor and developer.  Terrence has 20 years of experience, and is currently leading the redevelopment of the historic Red Bird Mall in Dallas.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44967357Sat, 22 May 2021 10:45:04 +0000Andy TyndallIn this episode, twin brothers Terrence and Tim Maiden share their uplifting story of growing up in South Dallas, Texas, winning scholarships to play Football at Texas Christian University, and becoming successful business leaders. They both attribute...
In 2005, the Maiden twins established Two-Wins foundation, a Dallas-based non-profit organization designed to help underserved and disenfranchised children. In addition, they launched the Maiden Foundation in 2020.

Tim has a longterm history of being a leader in the banking, education and non-profit sectors. His successful work in the finance industry dates back to 2001. Terrence is described as an impressive young Dallas real estate developer.  He is the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner of Russell Glen, growing the company as a real estate investor and developer.  Terrence has 20 years of experience, and is currently leading the redevelopment of the historic Red Bird Mall in Dallas.]]>1784businessleader,dallasbaptistuniversity,faith,greatteachers,inspirational,naacpawards,nonprofit,positivity,tcu,twowins,upliftingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/built-to-serve-a-conversation-with-jake-wood-co-founder-ceo-of-team-rubicon--44701789 Once A Warrior -How One Veteran Found a New Mission Closer to Home. He talks about the early stages of Team Rubicon. He discusses our desire as humans to uplift each other in times of need. He also points out how Team Rubicon provides a new community, new mission and a renewed sense of purpose for our veterans returning to civilian life.

Jake Wood is Co-Founder and CEO of Team Rubicon, one of the most recognizable non-profit organizations in America with over 125,000 volunteers. It leverages the skills of military veterans and first responders to provide relief during disasters in the United States and around the globe.

Jake Wood and William McNulty, two former Marines established Team Rubicon in January 2010 after the massive earthquake in Haiti. They led a small crew of veterans, and medical professionals with a focus on providing aid to victims of the disaster. Since then, the organization has responded to hurricanes, pandemics, earthquakes, and many other situations where humans are in need.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44701789Sat, 08 May 2021 11:10:50 +0000Andy TyndallIn this episode, Jake Wood shares stories from his latest book, Once A Warrior -How One Veteran Found a New Mission Closer to Home. He talks about the early stages of Team Rubicon. He discusses our desire as humans to uplift each other in times of... Once A Warrior -How One Veteran Found a New Mission Closer to Home. He talks about the early stages of Team Rubicon. He discusses our desire as humans to uplift each other in times of need. He also points out how Team Rubicon provides a new community, new mission and a renewed sense of purpose for our veterans returning to civilian life.

Jake Wood is Co-Founder and CEO of Team Rubicon, one of the most recognizable non-profit organizations in America with over 125,000 volunteers. It leverages the skills of military veterans and first responders to provide relief during disasters in the United States and around the globe.

Jake Wood and William McNulty, two former Marines established Team Rubicon in January 2010 after the massive earthquake in Haiti. They led a small crew of veterans, and medical professionals with a focus on providing aid to victims of the disaster. Since then, the organization has responded to hurricanes, pandemics, earthquakes, and many other situations where humans are in need.]]>2741haiti,inspirational,marines,military,pattillman,teamrubicon,uplifting,veteran,volunteercleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lorraine-vargas-townsend-successfully-standing-up-for-other-people--44429844
Lorraine credits her mom, a Colombian immigrant as her main source of inspiration for constantly standing up for others.

Her life’s mission is to develop people-first HR policies to go beyond tokenism and build an inclusive, anti-racist workplace.


Lorraine serves as the Chief People Guru at A Cloud Guru and has more than 20 years of experience as an HR executive. She also serves on the board of directors at Babson College's Executive Development Center and previously led HR at Mendix and athenahealth.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44429844Sat, 24 Apr 2021 11:08:00 +0000Andy TyndallLorraine Vargas Townsend shares her unique insight on disrupting the corporate world, to make it better regardless of race, gender, and sexual orientation. She talks about how her life as queer, latinx, and a two time cancer survivor fueled her...
Lorraine credits her mom, a Colombian immigrant as her main source of inspiration for constantly standing up for others.

Her life’s mission is to develop people-first HR policies to go beyond tokenism and build an inclusive, anti-racist workplace.


Lorraine serves as the Chief People Guru at A Cloud Guru and has more than 20 years of experience as an HR executive. She also serves on the board of directors at Babson College's Executive Development Center and previously led HR at Mendix and athenahealth.]]>3676cancersurvivor,colombiana,diversity,faith,faithoverfear,fearlessness,hrexecutives,hrmanagement,humanresources,lgbtq,payequity,powerfulwomen,stopbullying,technologycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mr-clif-smith-the-practice-of-mindfulness-got-me-into-harvard--44286384
He is a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher, a certified Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence teacher, an ICF certified executive coach, and an accomplished public speaker. 

Clif has developed and delivered practical mindfulness training to tens of thousands of corporate and government leaders and professionals with measurable impact on employee leadership, performance and well-being.

Clif brings his story and over 25 years of experience leading through high-pressure situations into his teachings and demonstrates the value of adopting mindfulness as a fundamental part of our personal and professional lives.

Clif’s experience in the private sector is preceded by 17 years in the US Department of Defense, Defense Intelligence Agency, and broader Intelligence Community

He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems from Bellevue University and Master of Public Administration from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44286384Sat, 10 Apr 2021 19:29:03 +0000Andy TyndallIn this episode, Clif Smith talks about being born into a poor family, living in a trailer, with no college educated family members, but ultimately going forward in life to become a Harvard Graduate. He credits the Practice of Mindfulness with...
He is a Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction teacher, a certified Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence teacher, an ICF certified executive coach, and an accomplished public speaker. 

Clif has developed and delivered practical mindfulness training to tens of thousands of corporate and government leaders and professionals with measurable impact on employee leadership, performance and well-being.

Clif brings his story and over 25 years of experience leading through high-pressure situations into his teachings and demonstrates the value of adopting mindfulness as a fundamental part of our personal and professional lives.

Clif’s experience in the private sector is preceded by 17 years in the US Department of Defense, Defense Intelligence Agency, and broader Intelligence Community

He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems from Bellevue University and Master of Public Administration from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.]]>4025harvard,inspirational,leadership,mindfulness,mindfulnesspractice,usarmy,veteran,veteranowned,wellbeing,wileypublishingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-brooklyn-to-beijing-erinn-smart-olympic-silver-medalist-in-fencing--44080682
Erinn Smart is a former member of the United States Fencing Team. Erinn was the United States National Champion in 1998, 2002, 2004, and 2008 and ranked 11th at the 2003 World Championships. She was an alternate for Team USA at the 2000 Summer Olympic competition in Sydney, Australia.

In 2008, she was part of the United States Fencing Team during the Summer Olympics, where she and her brother Keeth Smart both won silver medals in their team events.

Prior to fencing, Erinn participated in numerous sports. Her late father, Thomas Smart encouraged her to participate in fencing after he discovered a program focused on minority participation in the sport. At age 9 she began fencing at the Peter Westbrook Foundation. Peter Westbrook, the foundation’s namesake and founder is an Olympic bronze-medalist. Erinn credits Peter Westbrook for paving the way for her in the sport, as her mentor.

She is from Brooklyn, New York. She is a graduate from Brooklyn Technical High School. Erinn has a degree in economics from Barnard College at Columbia University. She also has an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Erinn still participates at the Peter Westbrook Foundation as a mentor.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44080682Sat, 27 Mar 2021 23:00:10 +0000Andy TyndallFrom Brooklyn to Beijing - Erinn Smart, Olympic Silver-Medalist in Fencing talks about the right mindset for success, the importance of family, and the power of resilience. Erinn Smart is a former member of the United States Fencing Team. Erinn...
Erinn Smart is a former member of the United States Fencing Team. Erinn was the United States National Champion in 1998, 2002, 2004, and 2008 and ranked 11th at the 2003 World Championships. She was an alternate for Team USA at the 2000 Summer Olympic competition in Sydney, Australia.

In 2008, she was part of the United States Fencing Team during the Summer Olympics, where she and her brother Keeth Smart both won silver medals in their team events.

Prior to fencing, Erinn participated in numerous sports. Her late father, Thomas Smart encouraged her to participate in fencing after he discovered a program focused on minority participation in the sport. At age 9 she began fencing at the Peter Westbrook Foundation. Peter Westbrook, the foundation’s namesake and founder is an Olympic bronze-medalist. Erinn credits Peter Westbrook for paving the way for her in the sport, as her mentor.

She is from Brooklyn, New York. She is a graduate from Brooklyn Technical High School. Erinn has a degree in economics from Barnard College at Columbia University. She also has an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Erinn still participates at the Peter Westbrook Foundation as a mentor.]]>3540athletes,brooklyn,femaleathletes,fencing,flatbushbrooklyn,givingback,olympicathlete,olympics,parkslopebrooklyn,pbs,peterwestbrookfoundation,sportsillustrated,visualization,womenempowerment,womeninsports,womenshistorymonthcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ms-timika-simmons-a-story-of-super-strength-going-from-volunteer-to-ceo--43869445
Ms. Simmons has been the CEO of TOMAGWA since 2019. TOMAGWA is Texas Based Christian Organization, that for more than 30 years provides healthcare services to uninsured and low income families and individuals in the 600 square mile radius of Harris, Montgomery, and Waller Counties. She has been in the health care administration business for more than 20 years.

Ms. Simmons is a native Houstonian who grew up in the underserved community of Acres Homes in northwest Houston. She is a graduate of Lone Star Community College and the University of Houston – Downtown and is currently pursuing graduate studies at Louisiana State University in Healthcare Administration. Ms. Simmons resides in northwest Harris County along with her three daughters.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43869445Sat, 13 Mar 2021 12:09:15 +0000Andy TyndallIn this episode, Ms. Timika Simmons - Chief Executive Officer of TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries, shares her story of tapping into super strength to overcome various levels of adversity to fulfill her greater purpose of helping so many others! She talks...
Ms. Simmons has been the CEO of TOMAGWA since 2019. TOMAGWA is Texas Based Christian Organization, that for more than 30 years provides healthcare services to uninsured and low income families and individuals in the 600 square mile radius of Harris, Montgomery, and Waller Counties. She has been in the health care administration business for more than 20 years.

Ms. Simmons is a native Houstonian who grew up in the underserved community of Acres Homes in northwest Houston. She is a graduate of Lone Star Community College and the University of Houston – Downtown and is currently pursuing graduate studies at Louisiana State University in Healthcare Administration. Ms. Simmons resides in northwest Harris County along with her three daughters.]]>4543ambition,ceo,doctor,faith,healthcare,healthcareworkers,houston,lonestarcolleg,motivational,nonprofit,nurses,pharmacy,singlemom,strongwomen,teenpregnancy,tomagwa,txcharitableclinics,volunteering,womeninbusiness,womeninhistorycleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mr-james-townsend-a-generational-jump-by-way-of-chicago--43448505
James Townsend attributes his successful life journey to his parents, teachers, and a longstanding family focus on education.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43448505Sat, 13 Feb 2021 17:37:16 +0000Andy TyndallThis episode highlights the story of James Townsend’s generational jump. His family went from Sharecropping to State Farm Insurance in one generation. Mr. Townsend is the oldest of 8 children. He is the son of former sharecroppers, Entrom Townsend...
James Townsend attributes his successful life journey to his parents, teachers, and a longstanding family focus on education.]]>3305chicago,chicagosouthside,inspirational,podcast,sharecropping,statefarmcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/richard-brown-iii-the-first-african-american-master-pga-professional--43175604
Master PGA Professional, Richard Brown III has been teaching golf professionally since 1987. He started at Lake Chabot Golf Club in Oakland, California under the tutelage of PGA Professionals Dick and Kelly Fry. He also credits, Bob Johnson, Calvin Peete, Lee Elder, Charlie Sifford, Ted Rhodes, Bill Spiller, and Jim Dent for laying a foundation, which provided him an opportunity to be a PGA Professional. Having taught thousands of lessons, Richard has had the opportunity to instruct everyone from new golfers to players on various Professional Tours.

In 1977, he received a golf scholarship to attend Grambling State University. Richard graduated Grambling State University(class of 1982), with degrees in Information Systems and Accounting. Brown is an active member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Rho Xi Chapter.

In 2017 Richard earned PGA Certified Professional status. He is recognized as a U.S. Kids Top 50 Junior Instructor.Brown III operates the Richard Brown School of Golf, where he offers various player development programs for kids and adults.

Richard is currently a full time employee of the PGA of America, working as an Education Faculty member. Some of his responsibilities include, conducting educational seminars to PGA Associates and University students on how to teach and perform quality golf lessons. He participates in the mentor program to help Associates and members with their continuing education requirements.

Richard is also the Director of Instruction at Quail Valley Golf Club in Missouri City, Texas. Richard was the Director of Instruction at Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club, in Richmond, Texas, from 2007 – 2011. He was also the Director of Instruction at Branchburg Family Golf Center in Branchburg, New Jersey from 2004 - 2006.

Richard was the Golf Director at Rutgers University from 1999 - 2003. His focus was to provide basic and advanced instruction to the student body, faculty and alumni.

Before working in New Jersey, Richard has spent time in Nashville, Tennessee working as an Assistant Golf Professional at Forrest Crossings Golf Club. Stops were also made at Woodland Hills Country Club and Brae Mar Country Club in Woodland Hills, California.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43175604Fri, 29 Jan 2021 02:17:47 +0000Andy TyndallRichard A. Brown III, is the First African American Master PGA Professional Master PGA Professional, Richard Brown III has been teaching golf professionally since 1987. He started at Lake Chabot Golf Club in Oakland, California under the tutelage...
Master PGA Professional, Richard Brown III has been teaching golf professionally since 1987. He started at Lake Chabot Golf Club in Oakland, California under the tutelage of PGA Professionals Dick and Kelly Fry. He also credits, Bob Johnson, Calvin Peete, Lee Elder, Charlie Sifford, Ted Rhodes, Bill Spiller, and Jim Dent for laying a foundation, which provided him an opportunity to be a PGA Professional. Having taught thousands of lessons, Richard has had the opportunity to instruct everyone from new golfers to players on various Professional Tours.

In 1977, he received a golf scholarship to attend Grambling State University. Richard graduated Grambling State University(class of 1982), with degrees in Information Systems and Accounting. Brown is an active member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Rho Xi Chapter.

In 2017 Richard earned PGA Certified Professional status. He is recognized as a U.S. Kids Top 50 Junior Instructor.Brown III operates the Richard Brown School of Golf, where he offers various player development programs for kids and adults.

Richard is currently a full time employee of the PGA of America, working as an Education Faculty member. Some of his responsibilities include, conducting educational seminars to PGA Associates and University students on how to teach and perform quality golf lessons. He participates in the mentor program to help Associates and members with their continuing education requirements.

Richard is also the Director of Instruction at Quail Valley Golf Club in Missouri City, Texas. Richard was the Director of Instruction at Pecan Grove Plantation Country Club, in Richmond, Texas, from 2007 – 2011. He was also the Director of Instruction at Branchburg Family Golf Center in Branchburg, New Jersey from 2004 - 2006.

Richard was the Golf Director at Rutgers University from 1999 - 2003. His focus was to provide basic and advanced instruction to the student body, faculty and alumni.

Before working in New Jersey, Richard has spent time in Nashville, Tennessee working as an Assistant Golf Professional at Forrest Crossings Golf Club. Stops were also made at Woodland Hills Country Club and Brae Mar Country Club in Woodland Hills, California.]]>2779braemarcountryclub,california,coaching,golfinstructor,gramblingstate,houston,lakechabotgolf,masterpgaprofessional,munigolfcourses,oakland,omegapsiphi,pecangrovecountryclub,pga,pgaofamerica,quailvalleygolfcourse,richardbrownschoolofgolf,rutgersuniversity,texas,uskidstop50,woodlandhillscountryclubcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/errol-doebler-former-u-s-navy-seal-founder-of-leader193-consulting--42848725
After spending time in the private sector as a sales leader, Errol joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) where he investigated International Terrorist Organizations out of the FBI’s flagship office in New York City and also served as a member of the FBI’s New York SWAT Team. Because of his background and experience, Errol was attached to the United States Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment while serving as a Special Agent for the FBI. While deployed to Afghanistan in 2010 with the 75th Ranger Regiment, Errol participated in extensive combat operations and was subsequently presented with the FBI’s second highest award for valor, the Shield of Bravery, for his actions on the battlefield.

Errol left the FBI after 13 years of service to begin his leadership consulting firm, Leader 193, in 2016. Errol has worked with executives and teams from Fortune 100 companies, professional sports organizations, small technical startups, and individual executives across a vast array of industries around the world as the Founder of Leader 193.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42848725Sat, 09 Jan 2021 17:17:05 +0000Andy TyndallErrol Doebler is a 1991 Graduate of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, MD. During his time as a Naval Officer, Errol served as Assistant Operations Officer onboard the USS Monongahela, Assistant Platoon Commander at SEAL Team FOUR, and a...
After spending time in the private sector as a sales leader, Errol joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) where he investigated International Terrorist Organizations out of the FBI’s flagship office in New York City and also served as a member of the FBI’s New York SWAT Team. Because of his background and experience, Errol was attached to the United States Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment while serving as a Special Agent for the FBI. While deployed to Afghanistan in 2010 with the 75th Ranger Regiment, Errol participated in extensive combat operations and was subsequently presented with the FBI’s second highest award for valor, the Shield of Bravery, for his actions on the battlefield.

Errol left the FBI after 13 years of service to begin his leadership consulting firm, Leader 193, in 2016. Errol has worked with executives and teams from Fortune 100 companies, professional sports organizations, small technical startups, and individual executives across a vast array of industries around the world as the Founder of Leader 193.]]>4468fbi,fortune100,inspirational,interview,leader193,leadership,motivation,navyseal,podcast,sealteamfour,sealteamone,shieldofbravery,specialforces,usmilitary,veteran,wimhofcleanfull