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My name is Lisa Nichols, and I have spent the last 24 years as both the CEO of Technology Partners and as the mother to Ally, our daughter with Down syndrome. Down syndrome occurs when someone is born with an extra chromosome, but for Ally, her “something extra” goes beyond her DNA. She is one of the funniest, kindest, mostly joyful people you have ever met. Learning from Ally has taught me to look for the “something extras” in everyone I encounter. Join me as I interview leaders from around the world as they share their stories and show us what it takes to influence, encourage, and be a true leader in our daily lives. Welcome to Something Extra.

Something Extra Technology Partners

    • Business
    • 4.9 • 105 Ratings

My name is Lisa Nichols, and I have spent the last 24 years as both the CEO of Technology Partners and as the mother to Ally, our daughter with Down syndrome. Down syndrome occurs when someone is born with an extra chromosome, but for Ally, her “something extra” goes beyond her DNA. She is one of the funniest, kindest, mostly joyful people you have ever met. Learning from Ally has taught me to look for the “something extras” in everyone I encounter. Join me as I interview leaders from around the world as they share their stories and show us what it takes to influence, encourage, and be a true leader in our daily lives. Welcome to Something Extra.

    Shifting from Skepticism to Evangelism w/ Vince Vitale

    Shifting from Skepticism to Evangelism w/ Vince Vitale

    Dr. Vince Vitale, the Executive Director at Kardia and Faculty Scholar at The CEO Forum, is here to share his impressive academic background from Princeton University and the University of Oxford, where he has taught philosophy and theology. Vince has contributed significantly to the field of Christian apologetics, developing a unique response to the problem of evil, and has spoken at leading universities and major corporations worldwide. Tune in to hear his insights on faith, reconciliation,...

    • 1 hr
    Staying Motivated & Humble w/ Chris Marshall

    Staying Motivated & Humble w/ Chris Marshall

    Tune in and learn from Chris Marshall, a caring business technologist and the thoughtful, meticulous founder of Verified Backups. Chris shares his journey of building a company rooted in extreme ownership and humility. With a background in psychology and a passion for enhancing the experiences of others, Chris brings a unique perspective to the world of technology and business. Discover how his patented solutions ensure the usability and currency of database backups, providing a reliable safe...

    • 43 min
    Learn How to Get Agile w/ Greg Smith

    Learn How to Get Agile w/ Greg Smith

    Ready to get Agile? Listen in and learn from Greg Smith, Enterprise Agile Coach and Trainer with Technology Partners. Guiding Agile transformations since 2001, Greg shares how he adapts Agile methods to fit unique company environments, making it work even under challenging constraints. Learn how his approach helps teams stay efficient and projects stay on track.Guest Links:Greg’s LinkedInTechnology Partners Credits: Host: Lisa NicholsExecutive Producer: Jenny HealMarketing Support: ...

    • 53 min
    Learning How to Be Approachable w/ Kristin Bonham

    Learning How to Be Approachable w/ Kristin Bonham

    Tune in and learn from Kristin Bonham, Regional Vice President of North America for dsm-firmenich. Kristin shares her insights on the importance of diversity and leveraging individual strengths within a collective group effort. She emphasizes that while you can learn any business, the fundamental people skills are what truly set you apart. Listen to discover how being approachable can transform your leadership style and create a more inclusive, effective team environment.Guest Links:Kristin’s...

    • 47 min
    Getting Back to the Fundamentals of Leadership w/ Jason Weems

    Getting Back to the Fundamentals of Leadership w/ Jason Weems

    In this episode, we sit down with Jason Weems, the Chief Information Officer of Soleo Health. Jason shares his insights on leading technology organizations through business-led transformation and the importance of returning to fundamentals when driving organizational change. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare and financial services, Jason emphasizes collaboration, patient-focused care, and leveraging real-world outcome data. Join us for a conversation on achieving business outcome...

    • 56 min
    Empowering Through Faith and Leadership w/ Sean Kouplen

    Empowering Through Faith and Leadership w/ Sean Kouplen

    Sean Kouplen, Chairman & CEO of Regent Bank, has a powerful story to tell. He led the organization's growth from $72 million to over $1 billion in assets, making it one of America's fastest-growing banks. He served as Oklahoma's Secretary of Commerce and Workforce Development and holds numerous leadership roles. Sean is also a best-selling author, host of the "Kingdom Driven CEO" podcast, and co-founder of the 94X faith in work movement. Tune in to hear how he integrates faith and busines...

    • 1 hr 1 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
105 Ratings

105 Ratings

mvelasco07 ,

A must-listen!

Something Extra has quickly become a favorite in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. Thanks so much Lisa for putting out such a superb show - keep up the great work!

JEdisonStevenson ,

Great Podcast!

Outstanding perspectives! Lisa Nichols drives inspirational conversations!

Schmarm ,

Being a leader who thrives

Great podcast. There was so much wisdom on being creative and thriving in a destructive world. Loved the zone philosophy, it makes so much sense. Inspired by this interview.

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