Great on Purpose Podcast
17 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Welcome to the Great on Purpose podcast with your host Alfonzo Alexander. Purpose is determination; having a reason for being. In each episode of this podcast, you will have the opportunity to hear from leaders in various industries about how they are pursuing greatness for themselves and their communities. Our goal is to inspire you to be Great on Purpose. Please connect with Alfonzo Alexander on social media to stay inspired and informed with leadership resources to help you in your quest to be Great on Purpose.
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Episodes
Power of Vulnerability with Lamar Wade - ep#17
February 24, 2022 09:30 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBToday’s episode “The Power of Vulnerability” features Lamar Wade, Chief People Officer for Rocketship Public Schools, responsible for leading all our people functions including: Human Resources, Talent Development, Talent Recruitment, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Lamar brings over 20 years of human resources leadership to his role at Rocketship. His experience covers an extensive range of people management functions including: employee engagement, talent acquisition, talent manageme...
Embracing Adversity: From Homeless to Leadership ep#16
February 17, 2022 09:05 - 28 minutes - 25.1 MBToday’s episode “Embracing Adversity: From Homeless to Leadership” features Demetrius Short. Demetrius would not let the dark and discouraging days he faced as a college student stop him from reaching success! Instead, he chose to use his struggle as a platform to Ignite purpose, Inspire success, and Transform the lives of collegiate students and positively impact youth living in underserved communities. Demetrius is the CEO and Founder of Transformation Life Center, a non-profit 501c3 org...
Be Both Hands with Chris Winton - Great on Purpose ep#15
February 08, 2022 09:45 - 31 minutes - 28 MBToday’s episode “Be Both Hands” features Chris Winton, Senior Vice President, Human Resources for FedEx Ground, headquartered in Moon Township, Pa. Winton is a dynamic leader, speaker, author and coach with 20 years of experience shattering expectations in corporate America. He currently serves as Senior Vice President of Human Resources for FedEx Ground. As a senior human resources executive, Winton provides strategic direction to recruit, develop and retain a highly talented and diverse wo...
Journey to Health with Demetris Chaney-Perkins: Great on Purpose ep#14
February 01, 2022 09:46 - 28 minutes - 25.2 MBToday’s episode features Demetris Chaney-Perkins, a transformation specialist. Chaney-Perkins is the owner of Journey Fitness and host of “Deeper Than the Diet” podcast. She is a Certified Nutrition Coach and holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology. Her passion for the mental and physical health of others is evident in everything she does.
Baby Steps with Karla Frieson - Great on Purpose ep#13
December 30, 2021 18:14 - 29 minutes - 56.7 MBKarla became passionate about health and wellness about 12 years ago when she was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Determined to make a change and take control of her health, she worked out daily and saw improvements in her mood. As a certified fitness trainer, her goal is to educate and inspire people to take control of their own life. Take a listen.
The Body Armor of Life with Ambrose Leburu - Great on Purpose ep#12
December 21, 2021 15:12 - 34 minutes - 65.1 MBAmbrose is the founder of Doerz fitness. Doerz is about more than just fitness. It's a lifestyle that represents everyday risk takers, trend setters and go getters committed to executing their God given purpose. Ambrose helps people develop a mindset that fuels forward motion in every aspect of life. He inspires people to have the courage and the faith to challenge the status quo and demand more out of life and out of themselves. Take a listen.
Generational Wisdom with Turner Nashe - Great on Purpose ep#11
December 14, 2021 14:15 - 33 minutes - 63.8 MBToday’s episode “Generational Wisdom” features Alfonzo Alexander’s conversation with Turner Nashe. Dr. Turner Nashe, Jr., is a serial entrepreneur and successful inventor specializing in innovative solutions that solve complex problems. With over 25 years of experience, he is a renowned business executive, state government administrator, software developer, and thought leader. These experiences have allowed Dr. Nashe to build a robust catalog of successful business ventures, proprietary in...
Leading with Relationships with Jonathan Porter - Great on Purpose ep#10
December 08, 2021 20:00 - 33 minutes - 63.5 MBToday’s episode “Leading with Relationships” features Alfonzo Alexander’s conversation with Jonathan Porter. Jonathan Porter is Senior Vice President of Customer Operations for Alabama Power Company. He provides strategic leadership over customer operations, including the company’s business offices, Customer Service Center, Business Service Center and Online Customer Care for the 1.4 million customers. Take a listen.
Exploring Entrepreneurship with John Jones - Great on Purpose ep#9
November 30, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 59.7 MBToday’s episode “Exploring Entrepreneurship” features Alfonzo Alexander’s conversation with John Jones. Mr. Jones is the owner of John Jones Real Estate. He is both passionate and knowledgeable about Greater Nashville’s dynamic real estate market. He leads an experienced team of real estate professionals. Take a listen.
Comfortable Being Uncomfortable with Jennifer Bouchard - Great on Purpose ep#8
November 23, 2021 11:42 - 28 minutes - 54 MBToday’s episode “Comfortable Being Uncomfortable” features Alfonzo Alexander’s conversation with Jennifer Bouchard. Jennifer is a trailblazer that thrives in ambiguity, change and a lightning fast environment. She is passionate about building high performance teams and creating highly inclusive environments. She has success and finds joy in driving impact by creating connections between stories, people and companies through digital and experiential strategies that drive key business objectiv...
Lead by Intent with Duane Hughes - Great on Purpose ep#7
November 16, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 60.8 MBWant to hear from a real overcomer??? You have to listen to this authentic and honest conversation with my oldest and closest friend, my brother/cousin, Duane Hughes. He is a District Sales Manager in the pharmaceutical industry and founder of "Are You PHIL" Take a listen.
Finding Purpose with Jason Brooks - Great on Purpose ep#6
November 09, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 54.3 MBToday’s episode “Finding Purpose” features Alfonzo Alexander’s conversation with Dr. Jason Brooks. For more than twenty-five years Dr. Jason Brooks has engaged with leaders and organizations across the country to bring transformational solutions. From startups to multi-billion dollar organizations in a wide-variety of industries, he helps change purpose-focused lives, grow high-impact leaders, and unleash the full potential of success-driven organizations. Dr. Brooks, CEO of LeaderTHRIVE, d...
Saying What You Want with Courtney Pender - Great on Purpose ep#5
November 02, 2021 10:50 - 33 minutes - 62.1 MBToday’s episode “Saying What You Want” features Alfonzo Alexander’s conversation with Courtney Pender. Courtney Pender is a dedicated change agent providing 10 years of progressive success within human resources. She is a goal-oriented, resourceful and respected leader known for cultivating and maintaining key relationships and improving operations through devising new programs, policies, and best practices. Courtney excels in fast-paced, challenging environments and works well with all lev...
Guided by Gratitude with Angie Wyatt - Great on Purpose ep#4
October 26, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 63.4 MBToday’s episode “Guided by Gratitude” features Alfonzo Alexander’s conversation with Angie Wyatt. With material appearing on CSPAN, CNN, CourtTV, CBS, NBC, ABC, and cohost of a long-standing TV Show on FOX Affiliate KBSI, Angie Wyatt and her team at Growing Media are content creators specializing in video and show production, graphic design, animation, media buying, social, and digital marketing management. Take a listen.
The Power of Mentoring with Anthony Flynn - Great on Purpose ep#3
October 19, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 64.6 MBToday’s episode “The Power of Mentoring” features Alfonzo Alexander’s conversation with Anthony Flynn. Anthony Flynn is a highly sought-after adviser to CEOs, Key Executives, and their companies. He has been a leader with numerous Fortune 100 giants (think, Kraft Foods, RJ Reynolds, and 3M) and a pioneering executive in several multi-million-dollar non-profit ventures. Anthony has been a featured speaker at Harvard University, Emory University, Georgia Tech, The University of Memphis, Biz119...
Take the Journey with Fred Lowery - Great on Purpose ep#2
October 12, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 58 MBToday’s episode “Take the Journey” features Alfonzo Alexander’s conversation with Fred Lowery. Fred Lowery has developed strong operating teams, launched innovative new products, acquired businesses, and successfully led organizations for more than 25 years while working for several Fortune 500 companies. In his current role as senior vice president and president for Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Customer channels business, Fred oversees Fisher Scientific, the company’s industry-leading channel...
Getting to Know Me with Alfonzo Alexander - Great on Purpose ep#1
October 05, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 48.9 MBToday’s episode “Getting to Know Me” features our host Alfonzo Alexander sharing his life story and his why for starting the Great on Purpose podcast. Take a listen!