Arizona Originals
90 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsArizona Originals is the podcast focused on Arizona's leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs from every walk of life. This podcast allows them to tell their own stories in an effort to inspire, teach, and give practical advice to listeners.
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S1E35 - Jackie Norton - Rodel Foundation
June 28, 2017 02:00 - 1 hour - 42 MBThis week we are joined by Jackie Norton who is the president and CEO of The Rodel Foundation of Arizona. A native Arizonan, Jackie's career path has taken her from the private sector as a partner at the Gallagher & Kennedy law firm, to the public sector where she held several positions including the Director of the Arizona Department of Commerce for two governors, and in the non-profit space where she led the Arizona State University Foundation and now leads at Rodel. Jackie shares valua...
S1E34 - Colleen Jennings-Roggensack - ASU Gammage
June 21, 2017 03:30 - 33 minutes - 23 MBThis week we are joined by Colleen Jennings-Roggensack who serves as the executive director of Arizona State University's Gammage and is ASU's Vice President for Cultural Affairs. We recorded this episode just days after Colleen returned from the Tony Awards. She holds the distinction of being the only Arizonan who casts a ballot for the Tony Awards. And this year she celebrates both her 25th year leading the way at Gammage and the fact they have already sold out their 2017-18 season. ...
Special Episode on Taking Action - The Table Group
June 14, 2017 05:29 - 10 minutes - 7.39 MBWe all read books and hear inspirational speakers which motivate us to look at how we lead or run our organizations. But, often, the daily grind prevents us from actually taking action on those ideas. This week we have a special, topical episode featuring Michael Lorsch, principal consultant for The Table Group which was founded by best-selling author, speaker, and leadership guru Patrick Lencioni. Today, Michael discusses how to strategically do the hard work to implement ideas.
S1E33 - Jim Ward - The Phoenix Symphony
June 06, 2017 16:22 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBThis week we speak with Jim Ward, the president and CEO of The Phoenix Symphony. In addition to his role at the Symphony, Jim is also a Venture Partner in the venture capital firm, Alsop Louie Partners. In our conversation, Jim takes us from his roots in Indiana to his first move to Arizona where he attended the Thunderbird School of Global Management. From there, his career took him to places he never expected and afforded him the opportunity to lead global marketing campaigns for Apple...
Special Episode on Building Strategic Anchors - The Table Group
May 31, 2017 03:52 - 11 minutes - 8.4 MBWhat happens when your organization drifts from its core mission? How do successful entities innovate and push the envelope while maintaining firm footing? This week we have a special, topical episode featuring Michael Lorsch, principal consultant for The Table Group which was founded by best-selling author, speaker, and leadership guru Patrick Lencioni. Today, Michael discusses the concept of strategic anchors and how organizations use them to make efficient and focused decisions. Nex...
S1E32 - Phil Potter - The Armory Incubator
May 24, 2017 03:04 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBThis week's guest is Phil Potter, founder and CEO of The Armory Incubator - a non-profit with the mission of helping veterans launch and scale startups. Fast Company magazine listed The Armory as Arizona's contribution to its "United States of Innovation" special feature in the May, 2017 issue. Phil earned his Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University and then received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Arizona State University. Phil shares what led to his decision...
S1E31 - Tim Hattrick - Radio Personality
May 16, 2017 15:24 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBToday's guest is longtime Arizona radio personality Tim Hattrick. In our conversation, Tim tells stories about notable personalities he has worked with over the years, including his nearly three-decade partnership with Willy D. Loon (the Tim and Willy Show). At the beginning of 2017, Tim returned to the airwaves at KNIX 102.5 FM as a member of the morning show (the Tim, Ben and Brooke Show) after he encountered some unexpected twists and turns professionally. Tim shares entertaining sto...
S1E30 - Dr. Zuhdi Jasser - American Islamic Forum for Democracy
May 09, 2017 18:50 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBToday's guest, Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, has served as a US Navy physician, was hand selected to serve for two years as one of three attending physicians for the US Congress (including the US Supreme Court Justices), and has practiced medicine in Arizona. The son of political refugees from Syria, Dr. Jasser also founded the American Islamic Forum for Democracy and can often be found testifying before Congress and speaking at conferences and on television about issues related to terrorism, Islam, a...
S1E29 - Dolan Ellis - Arizona State Balladeer
May 02, 2017 14:18 - 1 hour - 50.2 MBThis week, Dolan Ellis joins us to share his journey from a farm in Kansas, to landing a job at KOOL-TV in Phoenix, to winning a Grammy with The New Christy Minstrels, and then back to Arizona where he continued his career in music. The merging of his passion for Arizona, music, heritage, nature and photography has resulted in a diverse body of work spanning nearly six decades. In 1966, then-Governor Sam Goddard approached Dolan and asked if he would be willing to be Arizona's official ba...
S1E28 - Glenn Williamson - Canada Arizona Business Council
April 25, 2017 14:16 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBYou will not want to miss our conversation with Glenn Williamson. Glenn serves as the Honorary Consul of Canada to Arizona, is the founder and CEO of the Canada Arizona Business Council, is the chairman and CEO of EPCOR Water USA, and owns and operates Nest Ventures. But the list of titles and jobs does not end there. Glenn shares his passion for family and community involvement, and why he values his role as assistant Boy Scout leader. Glenn holds nothing back as he shares his story wh...
S1E27- Shawn Linam - Qwaltec
April 18, 2017 14:08 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBCo-founder and CEO of Qwaltec, Inc., Shawn Linam, shares the unique journey which led to her role as chief executive of an aerospace engineering company. As you hear her story, the idea of resilience emerges time and again as she recounts moving frequently as a young girl, struggling with math, and navigating the male-dominated engineering profession. But through it all, you will hear the constant refrain of hard work, finding your passion, and the importance of being open to unexpected op...
S1E26 - Joel Grimes - Commercial Photographer
April 11, 2017 19:24 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBThis week's conversation with Joel Grimes ties together several subjects - entrepreneurship, art, passion, hard work, intuition, competition in the marketplace, and overcoming obstacles. Drawing upon his real world experience as an acclaimed photographer, who nearly gave up on his dream were it not for a college professor who encouraged him to move beyond a limitation some would consider a non-starter for a photographer, Joel shares marketplace insights relevant to everyone from CEOs to stu...
S1E25 - Kimber Lanning - Local First Arizona
April 04, 2017 13:56 - 43 minutes - 30 MBKimber Lanning is the founder and executive director of Local First Arizona, a nonprofit that supports, promotes, and advocates for a strong local business community here in Arizona. In our conversation, Kimber shares how this passion for locally-grown businesses and her connection to "place" developed. Additionally, Kimber owns both Stinkweeds new and used record store and Modified Arts gallery and performance space. Kimber discusses the foundations of Local First Arizona's mission, and...
Special Episode on Overcoming Failure - The Table Group
March 29, 2017 02:56 - 10 minutes - 7.55 MBWhat happens when your organization or an individual or team within your organization fails? This week we have a special, topical episode featuring Michael Lorsch, principal consultant for The Table Group which was founded by best-selling author, speaker, and leadership guru Patrick Lencioni. Today, Michael discusses the characteristics of both leaders and organizations who can push through failure and come out better on the other side. Past conversations with several guests, including ...
Special Episode - Mentoring - The Table Group
March 22, 2017 04:48 - 10 minutes - 7.47 MBThis week we have a special, topical episode featuring Michael Lorsch, principal consultant for The Table Group which was founded by best-selling author, speaker, and leadership guru Patrick Lencioni. These special episodes - which will appear from time to time - address topics raised in prior podcast episodes and allows us to take a moment to dig a little deeper. Today, Michael discusses the value of mentoring at all levels of an organization. Past conversations with several guests, in...
Special Episode - Values vs Behaviors - The Table Group
March 15, 2017 06:44 - 10 minutes - 7.8 MBThis is the first of several conversations we have with Michael Lorsch, principal consultant for The Table Group which was founded by best selling author, speaker, and leadership guru Patrick Lencioni. Michael is based in Arizona.
S1E24 - Lauren Bailey - Upward Projects
March 07, 2017 13:59 - 52 minutes - 36.5 MBThis week Lauren Bailey, CEO of Upward Projects, joins us for a great conversation about entrepreneurship, being in the people business, collaboration, parenting, and so much more. Lauren is a co-founder of Upward Projects - a locally focused group of restaurateurs in Phoenix. Their brands include Postino WineCafe, Joyride Taco House, Windsor/Churn and Federal Pizza. She serves on the boards of both Local First Arizona and the Entrepreneurs Organization, as well as serving as a steering ...
S1E23 - Tom Sadvary - HonorHealth
February 28, 2017 14:20 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBToday's guest, Tom Sadvary, has spent the past 30 years in various leadership roles at what is today HonorHealth, the second largest hospital system in Arizona. Since 2005, he has served as CEO of Scottsdale Healthcare which merged with John C. Lincoln Health Network to become HonorHealth. Tom shares his professional story which begins with him riding in the back of ambulances as a paramedic in Pittsburgh. From there, his passion for leading hospital organizations ultimately brought him ...
S1E22 - Sara O'Meara and Yvonne Fedderson - Childhelp
February 21, 2017 13:41 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBToday's guests are Sara O'Meara and Yvonne Fedderson, the founders of Childhelp. Since 1959, Sara and Yvonne have dedicated themselves to caring for orphans and abused children in the US and around the world. Their story begins in 1950s Hollywood and takes us to Japan, Vietnam, and ultimately right here to Arizona when they relocated their headquarters here 22 years ago. Our conversation demonstrates the passion and compassion Sara and Yvonne have for children, and how various events - m...
S1E21 - Denise Resnik - DRA Collective, SARRC, First Place AZ
February 15, 2017 01:05 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBToday's guest is Denise Resnik - the founder and CEO of DRA Collective, co-founder of the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC), and founder and president/CEO of First Place AZ. The mother of an adult son on the autism spectrum, Denise has not only run her marketing and communications business, but she has dedicated herself to giving back to her community, including making Arizona a leader when it comes to supporting those affected by autism. In our conversation, Denise cove...
S1E20 - Tran Tran - Axis Employment Services
February 08, 2017 05:39 - 53 minutes - 37 MBOur guest this week is Tran Tran, founder and CEO of Axis Employment Services located in Phoenix, Arizona. Axis has been recognized time and time again as a top minority owned business and a top staffing agency in Arizona. In our conversation, Tran shares her story about growing up in Saigon and how her family fled Vietnam just before the fall of Saigon in 1975. Within just a few months, her family settled in Arizona after a local dentist sponsored them. In addition to telling the stori...
S1E19 - Jim Scussel - Four Peaks Brewing Company
January 31, 2017 14:45 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBThis week, we're joined by Jim Scussel, co-founder of Four Peaks Brewing Company. A Phoenix native, Jim tells the story of how he moved around the country with his family and, ultimately, moved back to Arizona after one of his bosses did not give him a raise. His story proves you never know what events will set your life on a different trajectory. Jim discusses many issues related to entrepreneurship, team building, the art and science of brewing beer, and much more.
S1E18 - Jim Adkins - Jimmy Eat World
January 24, 2017 19:39 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBThis week's podcast features Jim Adkins - lead singer and lead guitarist for Jimmy Eat World. The band has been together since 1993 and has released nine albums, and they have always been based in Arizona. Jim covers a wide range of topics: his definition of success and failure the evolution of gratitude especially with the smaller things in life (and on the road) utilizing outside perspective to help shape your work and art the difference between playing with the band a going on...
S1E17 - CB Dollaway - UFC
January 17, 2017 14:06 - 47 minutes - 33.1 MBCB Dollaway is a mixed martial artist currently fighting in the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). CB came to Arizona when Arizona State University recruited him into their wresting program from Colby Community College (in Colby, Kansas) where he was an NJCAA Division I All-American Champion. In our conversation, CB talks about his unexpected journey from college, to corporate life, and ultimately to the UFC. Today, in addition to being a professional athlete, CB has just opened his o...
S1E16 - Jim Click, Jr. - Jim Click Automotive Group
January 10, 2017 05:08 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBJim Click, Jr. moved to Tucson in 1971 to turn around a struggling Ford dealership. Fast forward 45 years, and Jim Click has become one of Arizona's premiere car dealers and philanthropists. Jim has dealerships for Ford, Lincoln, Dodge, RAM, Chrysler, Jeep, Mazda, Nissan, Kia, and Hyundai in Tucson, Green Valley, and also in Orange County, CA. In our conversation, Jim shares the story of how he ultimately began in the car business after growing up in Oklahoma and earning a business degree...
S1E15 - Ronald Shoopman - SALC
January 03, 2017 13:57 - 40 minutes - 28 MBThis week our podcast features retired United States Air Force Brigadier General Ron Shoopman. In 2004, Ron assumed the role of president of the Southern Arizona Leadership Council, and continues to serve in the capacity as CEO of that organization. His diverse career accomplishments include serving as the wing commander of the 162nd Fighter Wing where he commanded the International F-16 Training Wing for the USAF. On the civilian side, Ron has worked for Gates Learjet Corporation, flew f...
S1E14 - Lee Benson - Able Aerospace Services and Execute to Win
December 13, 2016 16:02 - 44 minutes - 31.1 MBThis week, Lee Benson joins us on Arizona Originals. Lee is the CEO of Able Aerospace Services and also the CEO of Execute to Win. Able Aerospace Services is a leading maintenance, repair and operations provider of FAA-approved replacement parts, repairs, overhauls, and exchanges for aircraft. Execute to Win specializes in helping CEOs create an intentional culture within an organization to measurably and intentionally execute their strategy. Lee talks about many issues including his ap...
S1E13 - Eileen Klein - AZ Board of Regents
December 06, 2016 17:47 - 38 minutes - 27 MBOur guest this week is Eileen Klein, the president of the Arizona Board of Regents. The Board of Regents provides leadership and guidance to Arizona’s three public universities – the University of Arizona, Arizona State University, and Northern Arizona University. In her role as president, Eileen oversees the entire $4 billion public university enterprise and gives leadership and guidance to the Board of Regents. Additionally, she heads the Enterprise Executive Committee which is made of ...
S1E12 - Craig Weiss - Aladdin Dreamer
November 29, 2016 15:24 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBThis week our conversation is with Craig Weiss, the Founder and CEO of Aladdin Dreamer - a technology company designing consumer technology allowing people to control their dreams (also known as "lucid dreaming"). Prior to founding Aladdin, Craig was the CEO of NJOY, the world's largest independent electronic cigarette and vaping company which is headquartered in Arizona. Additionally, Craig is a patent attorney, a published author, an inventor with seven patents, an entrepreneur, and a f...
S1E11 - Pam Slim - K'é
November 22, 2016 15:30 - 54 minutes - 37.9 MBToday's guest is Pam Slim - an award-winning author, speaker and business consultant who has a passion for career and organizational development. She spent the first 10 years in business as a consultant to large companies such as Hewlett-Packard, Charles Schwab and Cisco Systems, where she worked with thousands of executives, managers, and employees. In the last 11 years, she helped hundreds of people to start and grow successful businesses. Through her online presence at Escape from Cub...
S1E10 - Mike Nealy - Fiesta Bowl
November 15, 2016 14:22 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBOur guest this week is Mike Nealy - he serves as the executive director of the Arizona Sports Foundation and the Valley of the Sun Bowl Foundation which are community-based organizations who operate the Fiesta Bowl, the Cactus Bowl, and numerous community events across Arizona. A Minnesota native, Mike spent eight years with the Phoenix Coyotes and served as President and COO prior to joining the Fiesta Bowl. And before that, Mike spent four seasons with the Minnesota Wild and 14 year...
S1E9 - Courtney Klein - SEED SPOT
November 08, 2016 16:42 - 44 minutes - 31.1 MBToday's conversation is with Courtney Klein, co-founder and CEO of SEED SPOT. This year, Arizona State University honored Courtney as the “Young Alumni of the Year” and Arizona Economic News named her “One of Arizona’s most Influential Millennials.” In 2015, the Phoenix Business Journal named Courtney as one of the “Top 10 Business People of the Year” and in 2013 as one of the “25 Most Dynamic Women in Business.” She has also been recognized by media outlets as one of the nation’s “Top 30 C...
S1E8 - Clate Mask - Infusionsoft
November 02, 2016 02:48 - 44 minutes - 31.4 MBIn today's podcast, we talk to Clate Mask - co-founder and CEO of Infusionsoft. Clate was named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist, a Top 100 Small Business Influencer by Small Business Trends, one of the 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2013 by Goldman Sachs, and Business Leader of the Year by the Arizona Technology Council. In our conversation, Clate talks about the early years at Infusionsoft and how they developed their focus and clear vision to help small business...
S1E7 - Chris Callahan - ASU's Cronkite School
October 25, 2016 15:43 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBToday's podcast features Chris Callahan, the founding dean of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University. He also serves as the vice provost of ASU's Downtown Phoenix Campus, and is the CEO of Arizona PBS. In our conversation, Chris shares from his experiences growing up the son of a New York City cop, studying journalism and working for the Associated Press, and then transitioning into higher education. Among other topics, he discusses ...
S1E6 - John Solheim - PING
October 17, 2016 14:27 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBThis week we talk with John Solheim - the Chairman and CEO of PING. For over five decades, this family-owned manufacturing company has called Arizona home, and John recounts both their history and his path to leading the company. In this podcast, John discusses many subjects, including: lessons learned in their Phoenix garage building the first Anser putters, how he balances his passion for engineering with his responsibilities as CEO, how technology and creativity influence design...
S1E5 - Win Holden - Arizona Highways
October 11, 2016 20:35 - 42 minutes - 29.9 MBThis week's podcast features Win Holden who has been the publisher of Arizona Highways magazine since 2000. Win has an extensive background in advertising, communications and publishing and had a distinguished career at a variety of firms including Moses Anshell (now Moses Inc.), MAC America Communications, Phillips-Ramsey Advertising and Public Relations, and Tatham-Laird and Kudner Advertising. While we did not have the opportunity to discuss it on the podcast, Win has a passion for giv...
S1E4 - Joe Shoen - U-Haul
October 05, 2016 05:32 - 37 minutes - 26.2 MBThis week's podcast features the Chairman and CEO of AMERCO, Joe Shoen. While AMERCO may not be a household name, it is the parent company to one of the most familiar brands in America - U-Haul. For the past 30 years, Joe has served as CEO and remains one of the most hands-on chief executives anywhere. In our conversation, Joe discusses how his leadership style differs from the stereotypical Harvard MBA graduate, how he engages with customers to meet their needs, how owning a small busin...
S1E3 - Gary Bender - Sportscaster
September 27, 2016 05:21 - 37 minutes - 26.5 MBGary Bender, who began his network sportscasting career in 1975 for the NFL on CBS doing play-by-play, shares his thoughts on hard work, the power of listening, the value of preparation, and explores the similarities between the qualities leaders share with sportscasters. Plus, he tells some amazing stories from his years covering some of the greatest athletes in the world. Gary had an amazing career covering the NFL, college basketball, Major League Baseball, the Olympics, the NBA, and ...
S1E2 - Dr. Michael Berens - TGen
September 19, 2016 05:07 - 33 minutes - 23.8 MBDr. Michael Berens from TGen shares his story and provides insight into leading a world-class genetics research team. He speaks of the importance of mentoring, the value of family, the latest cutting edge genetics research going on at TGen, and much more.
S1E1 - Glenn Hamer - AZ Chamber of Commerce
September 09, 2016 13:50 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBGlenn Hamer is President and CEO of the Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Here he discusses the mission of the Arizona Originals podcast and shares his story taking him from the Bronx to Arizona. He also shares his thoughts about leadership, management, building an organization, the value of internships and letting good people go from your organization.