From There to Here

In this episode, John and I talk about storytelling and why you tell the story differently, using stories in your own story, the importance of humility, the future state of your story, the pitfall of telling people who you are, the story behind business strategy, asking your audience, and knowing the take-away you want.High-growth companies and those navigating transitions, such as M&A or generational leadership changes, often struggle to effectively communicate their value both externally and internally.John Knicely is an award winning journalist and business owner who helps clarify and align that unique value. He uses authentic storytelling to drive culture and generate business. John often works with businesses that have a great story, but the unique value is not being told to the specific target audiences the way THEY need to experience it.Learn more about John Knicely:https://www.storyonpurpose.com/linkedin.com/in/john-knicelyjohn@storyonpurpose.comTo learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Dr. Kate Lund is a clinical psychologist.  She shares how a medical condition in her youth taught her empathy, her clinical focus on adaptation, the human side of injury, the importance of hope, maximizing potential in one’s unique context, her focus on parenting, strategy to help more people, and focusing on the possibilities.Dr. Kate Lund is a licensed clinical psychologist of 15 years, peak performance coach, best-selling author and TEDx speaker. Her specialized training in medical psychology includes world-renowned Shriners Hospital for Children, Boston, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, all of which are affiliated with Harvard Medical School.  Dr. Kate uses a strengths-based approach to help her clients improve their confidence in school, sports and life while helping them to become more resilient and reach their full potential at all levels.Outside of her work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and twin boys exploring the outdoors of the Pacific Northwest and she can often be found on the golf courses.https://www.katelundspeaks.com/The Optimized Mind - Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-optimized-mind/id1648306501?i=1000581545932To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Glenn Akramoff is an organizational rehabilitation consultant.  Glenn generously shares his stories and his lessons learned; including to care about what is important to you and those you care about, preparing for the worse, not applying yourself and the impact on others, the importance of recognition, lessons on empathy, recognizing a miscast, the awareness of your emotional intelligence, and giving people permission.Glenn Akramoff is the founder and CEO of Akramoff LLC. His expertise is rehabilitating and revitalizing municipal government workplaces and has developed a program that will improve any organization by returning humanity to the center of focus. Glenn’s life experiences and core values are the center of his purpose. Having worked from seasonal maintenance to City Manager and now consultant and business owner over a 30-year career, he’s observed a connection between fulfillment at work and happiness at home. He has an intense desire to improve the lives of everyone he works with. Glenn creates environments that are innovative, inclusive, growing, and rich in communication and respect. His Human Centered program empowers teams and leaders to overcome and succeed together.https://akramoff.com/The Human Side of Work : Redefining Workplace SuccessListen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/getting-started/id1750303750?i=1000657832054To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Terri Spencer is an agency VP of Creative.  Terri talks about working hard for what you want, finding the right people, experiences with early “influencers”, the pressures of identity, chasing titles, learning to figure it out, knowing your value alignment,  and remembering what matters.Terri Spencer has always been creatively inclined, building a career that spans graphic design, marketing, strategy, and freelance work. Today, as Vice President of Creative for Ten Acre Marketing, she dedicates her expertise to positioning brands that advance agriculture.With over 20 years of crafting meaningful stories and creative strategies, Terri has honed the art of asking thoughtful questions, deeply listening to the answers, and building insightful solutions.A self-proclaimed recovering workaholic, Terri now embraces a balanced life in her adopted home of Long Beach, California, where she finds joy in being a present wife, mother, and individual.To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Jose Tejada is a mortgage banker and Hispanic community leader. On this episode, he shares about growing up in a revolution, being in a constant state of survival, the contribution of every family member, the power of equity, the empathy of doing business, transferring grit, growing carrots, generational changing activities, and perspectives on mental health. Jose Tejada studied Business Administration at California State University Northridge and has been in the financial industry for 23 years. Although enthusiastic about financial planning and wealth strategy, his main passion has always been in lending and debt structure. Jose is a teacher by nature and annually delivers various lectures to high school age youth about financial literacy. He sits on the Board of Managers at the Mid-Valley YMCA, Para Los Ninos Charter Schools and serves as the President for Los Angeles chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. Jose is a published author and host of the Hispanic Wealth Matters Podcast.www.linkedin.com/in/tejadalending https://www.rate.com/loan-officers/jose-tejada-765390Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/welcome-to-hispanic-wealth-matters/id1672129326?i=1000599823652To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Shea Peffly is a coach and EOS implementer. On this episode, she shares the impact of music on her life, doing the work, listening to our elders’ stories, real world applications, defining your core values, practicing what you teach, the importance of self-care, and we have a high-level discussion of EOS and the entrepreneur.Shea Peffly, the CEO of Menagerie Coaching, is dedicated to assisting executives in achieving their goals within their businesses. Specializing in professional training, leadership team facilitation, and coaching, Shea is a Certified EOS Implementer, Kolbe Certified Consultant, and Professional Certified Multiple Brain Integration (mBit) Coach.To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Patrice Bonfiglio is a Leader in the Investment sector.  On this episode, she discusses childhood resilience, boundless curiosity, territorial-ism, building on enthusiasm, opening the doors for others, and the value of small acts of service.Patrice Bonfiglio is the President of Sarissa Capital Management LP, a registered investment adviser focused on shareholder activism in healthcare. Prior to being president, she served in various roles at Sarissa Capital, including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Compliance Officer. She currently serves as a director of Amarin Corporation PLC, a pharmaceutical company focused on cardiovascular health. Additionally, Patrice is the host of the podcast, The Burnout Club. https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrice-bonfiglio/The Burnout Club - Debut Episodehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-burnout-club/id1766321054?i=1000668192561To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Dan Reus is an innovation advisor and ecosystem curator.  In this episode, he shares how he learned to pull strategy, science, and art together, the desire to just show up and learn, making everyone else feel like they are changing the world, seeking those who are active creatives, stewardship of other’s potential, being the most curious person in the room, and choosing to be part of the future.Dan Reus believes you should not innovate alone. As Founder and Chief Instigator of Openly Disruptive, he’s been practicing a combination of open innovation, disruptive innovation, and transformative experiences for innovators for over a decade. He and his team help innovative leaders create and have greater impact with the movements, coalitions, and ecosystems of innovators they want to work with and support. Dan has worked with innovators from bootstrapped startups to the Fortune 50 in sectors from deep tech to consumer products and services.  Dan is based in St Louis and says, “The future will be what we make it!”To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

In this episode, Jami and I discuss how to identify, navigate, and leverage significant inflection points within an entrepreneur's journey.  We talk about the driver of behaviors, understanding the levers, participating in all the forums, knowing a business therapist, getting a solid assessment, and vetting your advisor.Jami Wolfe is an Organizational Psychologists and Managing Partner of CMA Global Inc.  Her professional work focuses on areas such as: team development, organizational assessment, organizational structuring and development, leadership coaching and development, linking of executive performance with business strategy, talent management, and development of training programs to maximize workforce and leadership performance.Jami recieved her Ph.D. in Organizational Psychology, a Master of Science in Industrial / Organizational Psychology, and her Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Business and Psychology.  Jami also has her Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification.To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

Daryl Tegtmeier is a financial wealth advisor.  In this episode, Daryl shares his young lessons of the family business, employee entrepreneurialism, knowing what to own, modeling your business around your paradigm, the safety of business ownership, the gift of choice; and we have a discussion on financial literacy, the attraction of donor dollars in non-profits, and being there at your inflection point.Daryl Tegtmeier is the owner of Epoch Family Wealth.  Daryl has decades of experience in the financial services industry, mastering the craft in various roles.  Through these experiences, he learned the best way to serve his clients is as a strategic partner, rather than simply selling financial products.Daryl’s focus has been towards family businesses.  His understanding of  stewardship coupled with his deep financial literacy allows him to be a valuable resource to support the sustainability of businesses.  Through Daryl’s history with family business, he is both empathetic and strategic when advising the owners he collaborates with.Daryl is a graduate of Concordia University with a BA in Business Administration and Management.  He is a Certified Financial Planner, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor, and holds a Certificate of Foresight from the University of Houston.To learn more about Daryl, visit:https://epochfamilywealth.com/To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/