The Winning Drive

Ben Fanning
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Welcome to The Winning Drive Podcast, where Parkland USA employees discover the tools, strategies, and resources to increase safety, productivity, and success.

  1. 12/15/2021

    How to Foster a Positive Attitude FAST

    Sometimes things can get tough, and it’s helpful to call on a positive attitude, especially when you don’t feel like it. A positive outlook is associated with better health and creativity. In this episode, you’ll discover how to foster a positive attitude in just a few minutes. You’ll also get an effective way on how to create a positive mindset with ease! You don't need any special tools or tricks- all it takes is your willingness and an open mind.  Enjoy this follow-up interview with the new GM for the Southeast ROC, Jorge Pradilla.

    25 min

  2. 11/30/2021

    Parkland Success Strategy Taken from the Soccer Field

    Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world, and it’s a great sport for learning about leadership, communication, and building relationships. Enter the Director of Sales and Operations for the Southeast ROC, Jorge Pradilla, who knows a lot about leadership and soccer...as he led the NCAA in both goals and points during his college playing days. He also has a BIG success strategy that can help you achieve more success at Parkland. You'll learn how to stay focused on your goal even if things don't go your way at first.

    25 min

  3. 11/16/2021

    Win Over ANY Customer with this Simple Strategy

    A bad day for a customer can turn into a really bad week for the company. Often this could have been prevented or resolved with a little time and attention upfront. In this episode, you’ll discover an easy way you can win over any difficult customer and make their day better without much effort on your part. Take a page from the playbook of Bennie Jetton, Store Manager of Parkland USA, Jamestown, North Dakota Store 28.

    20 min

  4. 11/09/2021

    Get Promoted at Parkland - One Leader’s Rise from Parking Lot Attendant to Store Manager

    The path to job promotion doesn’t always run straight, and it’s important to be prepared for twists and turns along the way. It's often helpful to learn from other leaders in the company to understand how they did it. Of course, it’s also helpful to work at a terrific, growing company like Parkland too! Enjoy this engaging interview with Bennie Jetton, Parkland USA Store Manager of Jamestown, North Dakota Store 28, as he discusses his fast rise from parking lot attendant to store manager and what he learned along the way.

    17 min

  5. 11/02/2021

    Why It's ESSENTIAL to Show Kindness at Work

    At work, it's the little things that count, and being kind to people at work is one of them. It's not just good karma--it has some benefits too! You might think real life isn't like school where people are always telling us "be nice!" But when we do something thoughtful for someone else at work, they'll remember it and maybe even pass on the favor or give us an opportunity in return because our act of kindness made them feel good. So if you want to be a successful professional, take a page from, Lewis Haag, Director of Supply, who shows you how being kind at work can lead to success. Enjoy!

    18 min

  6. 10/26/2021

    A Strategy to Make Your Life and Career Dreams Come True

    Having a vision just isn't for people like Oprah Winfrey, Walt Disney, and George Lucas. It’s for you too!  Your vision for your life and career at Parkland is important, and it’s also vital to have a plan to make it real. Lewis Haag, Director of Supply at Parkland, has a helpful strategy for you today as he shares the big vision he created for his life, and how he achieved it!

    21 min

  7. 10/19/2021

    Want to Grow Your Career at Parkland USA?

    Want to grow your career at Parkland? If you’re a YES, then this episode is for you. It’s too easy to get so caught up in your daily responsibilities that you forget to consider the bigger picture. That’s where these important insights from Laura Varn, Vice President of People & Culture and Communication, comes in. Don’t miss this open and honest conversion including the origin of The Winning Drive podcast and her passion for Jimmy Buffet!

    30 min

  8. 10/12/2021

    What's the Skill You Need to Succeed at Parkland?

    What’s the single most important skill you need to succeed today at Parkland? It's not a skill that’s taught in school, but it does have something to do with your brain. Success in today's world takes more than just talent. It also takes a skill that many people forget to foster. Laura Varn, Vice President of People & Culture and Communication shares the one skill you need to succeed at this company, and how it can help you excel in your career!

    21 min
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Welcome to The Winning Drive Podcast, where Parkland USA employees discover the tools, strategies, and resources to increase safety, productivity, and success.

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  • Creator
    Ben Fanning
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  • Episodes
    41
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2023 Ben Fanning
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