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Aug 20 2021

Bags Fly Free

A few years ago Southwest Airlines hired some consultants to give them advice and help their airline become better. The consultants suggested that Southwest Air charge passengers to check luggage since the competition was doing it and they could make millions upon millions in additional revenue. 

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Leadership · Tagged: chick fila, Chick-Fil-A, Core Values, Culture, Culture of Good, Mission, Purpose, Southwest Air, Southwest Airlines

Nov 26 2020

Episode 159: Gary Sheffield, Jr.

Gary Sheffield, Jr. is a writer at Outkick.com. He is a former college baseball player and the son of the legendary Gary Sheffield, Sr. who hit more than 500 homeruns during his career. 

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Picking out Jordan shoes with Derek Jeter
  • Having a famous dad
  • Getting a trash can thrown at him by Randy Johnson
  • His uncle Dwight “Doc” Gooden
  • What he’s learned about fame
  • Seeing other people’s perspectives
  • The Southwest Airlines culture

… And so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes, Sports, Teams & Organizations · Tagged: baseball, Clay Travis, Colin Kaepernick, Derek Jeter, Gary Sheffield, Jason Whitlock, journalism, OutKick the Coverage, Outkick.com, politics, Rickey Henderson, social issues, Southwest Air, Southwest Airlines, Writing

Nov 12 2018

Episode 099: Company Culture for Dummies with Mike Ganino

Mike Ganino is a culture & storytelling expert who helps executives, teams, and thought leaders communicate, connect, and engage. He is the author of “Company Culture for Dummies” and has been named a top 30 Culture Speaker by Global Guru. His unique experience as a hospitality and tech industry executive combined with his years as an improve actor help his clients and audience craft the kinds of stories that drive their culture, boost results, and increase sales.

Mike’s work as a professional speaker, communications coach, Emcee, and trainer has helped create memorable performances and events for companies like Big Fresno Fair, Snagajob, PeopleMatter, Uber, US Foods, American Marketing Association, and more. He is faculty member at Heroic Public Speaking where he works with authors, experts, and professional speakers to improve their storytelling skills. Mike’s the Head Performance Coach for TEDx Cambridge.

Audiences love Mike’s high energy, high engagement keynotes that fire them up to rewrite the stories happening in their organization. They leave with real-life strategies they can begin implementing immediately for improved culture that drives employee and customer experience.

In today’s episode, we discuss:
  • What is culture and why it’s important
  • Strategies for developing the right culture
  • Mistakes people make in business
  • How to hire better people
  • … and so much more!!!

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Written by Jamy Bechler · Categorized: Podcast Episodes · Tagged: Alan Stein, Brad Lea, company culture for dummies, Corporate coaching, Culture, Culture Wins, gary vee, jeremie kubicek, Jr., Kevin Deshazo, Kevin O'Leary, Melissa Agnes, Mike Ganino, Mr. Wonderful, ryan mccarty, Shark Tank, Southwest Air, wine

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