The Leadership Podcast Series 

Life University has been a leader in education and social change for decades. Today’s Conversations on Leadership is a series of interviews with leaders in a variety of fields from business to military, education to health – people who know the way, go the way and are willing to show the way. These interviews will be presented via video and podcast formats with the goal of inspiring emerging and current leaders at all levels to greater success and greater heights of servant leadership. Be on the lookout for new episodes every two weeks, beginning with the debut of this exciting new content on August 19, 2020.

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Charmaine Ward-Milner

Creativity doesn’t just happen; it has to be incorporated into our daily schedules and nurtured with an open mindset. Charmaine Ward-Milner, Director of Corporate Relations at Georgia Power Company, joins us on this episode of “Today’s Conversations on Leadership.” She and Life University Vice President of University Advancement and Enrollment Dr. Gilles LaMarche dive into brainstorming best principles and how everyone, no matter their work title, should be equal when coming up with new ideas to allow for fresh thinking.

Dr. Eric Zielinski, D.C.

Proper health and wellness self-care can have a profound impact on our personal and professional lives. Doctor of Chiropractic Eric Zielinski reflects on his restorative journey away from harmful pathways to spiritual awakening and self-accountability in this episode of “Today’s Conversations in Leadership.” Our host, Life University Vice President of Advancement and Enrollment Dr. Gilles LaMarche, discusses with his fellow Life U colleague what it truly means to Zielinski to live a life of abundance as outlined in Life U’s guiding principles.

Deborah Lanham

“The mission is to drive business growth, but my passion is to build partnerships.” Deborah Lanham serves as President and Chief Operating Officer for the Alpharetta Chamber of Commerce, and on this episode of Today’s Conversation on Leadership (TCL), she joins Life U Vice President of University Advancement and Enrollment Dr. Gilles LaMarche to discuss the roles that personal and strategic partnerships have played in her success. Specifically, she discusses how vital professional trust can be in allowing new ideas to take shape, as well as how positive affirmations and “making a big deal out of small wins” can help propel motivation.

Louis Negron

Diversity in education and leadership requires more than a checked box or a nice buzzword to jumpstart real change. In this episode of “Today’s Conversations in Leadership,” Louis Negron expands on the collaborative nature of his role as Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of the 100 Black Men of Atlanta. Life University Vice President of Advancement and Enrollment Dr. Gilles LaMarche and today’s special guest discuss his influences, from civic and civil rights leaders to the people in the community that he serves.

Dr. Ken Harris

Dr. Ken Harris, retired chiropractor, keynote speaker, lecturer and author of “Synchronicity: The Magic, The Mystery, The Meaning”, discusses the commonality between synchronicity and great leadership. Dr. Harris shares how life arranges these meaningful coincidences if we are living in the present moment and open to recognizing them. He also discusses how to bridge the gap between synchronicity and great leadership and how great leaders are the bridges to their teams through servant leadership.

Dr. Herman J. Glass II

Spend some time learning the golden nugget to leadership and success with chiropractic leader, Dr. Herman J. Glass II. Dr. Glass discusses the value of being mentored and how it changed his life with Life U Vice President of University Advancement and Enrollment Dr. Gilles LaMarche.

Birgit Smith Burton

Learn from Birgit Smith Burton, a respected leader in the fundraising profession, who has raised more than $500,000,000. Find out what every great leader should possess to be successful. All great leaders support their teams, and their self-awareness is key.

Helen Poyer

Helen Poyer details how mentors in her life helped nudge her out of her comfort zone to employ her strengths in leadership through outreach. In this episode of “Today’s Conversations in Leadership,” she tells Life University Vice President of Advancement and Enrollment Dr. Gilles LaMarche how she now encourages her own staff to utilize their strengths, overcome indecisiveness and become leaders in their areas.

Leadership in Wellness
Dr. Brian Stenzler

In this episode of “Today’s Conversations on Leadership,” DREAM Wellness President and CEO Dr. Brian Stenzler tells Life U Vice President of University Advancement and Enrollment Dr. Gilles LaMarche what it takes to be a leader in the wellness revolution.

Leadership in Applied Neuroscience
Dr. Michael Longyear

At the NeuroLIFE Institute, Dr. Michael Longyear treats patients with both basic and complex neurological conditions. Dr. Longyear tells Life University Vice President of University Advancement and Enrollment Dr. Gilles LaMarche in this episode of “Today’s Conversations on Leadership” how a devastating personal injury led to his passion for helping others heal.

Leadership in Chiropractic Care
Anne Gerretzen Michaud

In this episode of “Today’s Conversations on Leadership,” co-founder of The Joint Chiropractic Anne Gerretzen Michaud tells Life University Vice President of University Advancement and Enrollment Dr. Gilles LaMarche about bringing chiropractic care to a wider audience.

Leadership Through Resilience
Stephanie Stuckey

After a career in public service and higher education, Stephanie Stucky is now the third generation of her family to serve as CEO of Stuckey’s Corporation. Stuckey tells Life University Vice President of University Advancement and Enrollment Dr. Gilles LaMarche in this episode of “Today’s Conversations on Leadership” why she thinks resilience is a characteristic all leaders should have.

Leadership Through Communication
Dr. Patrick Greco

Dr. Patrick Greco has found success as a chiropractor in private practice and as a franchisee of The Joint Chiropractic. For this episode of “Today’s Conversations on Leadership,” Dr. Greco tells Life University Vice President of University Advancement and Enrollment Dr. Gilles LaMarche how he stays inspired and helps to inspire others.

Leadership Through Growth
Dr. Barbara Eaton

Dr. Barbara Eaton has made it her mission to help other chiropractors grow their practices. Dr. Eaton shares what she believes are the three primary responsibilities all leaders have with Life University Vice President of University Advancement and Enrollment Dr. Gilles LaMarche in this episode of “Today’s Conversations on Leadership.”

Leadership in Healthy Living
Dr. Josh Axe, Doctor of Chiropractic, Author and Founder of DrAxe.com

Through his natural health website DrAxe.com, Dr. Josh Axe helps people make better food choices and lead healthier lives. For this episode of “Today’s Conversations on Leadership,” Life University Vice President of University Advancement and Enrollment Dr. Gilles LaMarche talks with Dr. Axe about why it’s important for leaders to establish daily habits and to surround themselves with a positive network in order to find professional and personal success.

Changing the focus of health care from “sickness care” to one of “wellness care” inspired Dr. Dane Donohue to develop the 8 Weeks to Wellness® program, which is now practiced in the U.S., Canada and Europe. For “Today’s Conversations on Leadership,” Dr. Donohue explains to Life University Vice President of University Advancement and Enrollment Dr. Gilles LaMarche why he thinks “leadership touches every dimension of your life.”

For this episode of “Today’s Conversations on Leadership,” Life University Vice President of University Advancement and Enrollment Dr. Gilles LaMarche speaks with Standard Process President and CEO Charlie DuBois, who focuses on “leadership from the heart” for his employees as their company creates nutritional supplements to help people live healthier lives.

A world-renowned expert in neurology, neuroscience and neuroplasticity, Dr. Joe Dispenza earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University. In this conversation with Life University Vice President of University Advancement and Enrollment Dr. Gilles LaMarche, Dr. Dispenza explains how when individuals take on leadership roles, their brains become stronger and more agile.

In order to be a leader, according to Porter, “You have to be willing to fail.” Porter is the developer of the BrainTap system, which aims to help people “relax, reboot and revitalize” by balancing their brainwaves. Porter is also an award-winning psychologist, author, entrepreneur and speaker.

Life University Vice President of University Advancement Dr. Gilles LaMarche hosts another Today’s Conversations on Leadership session with Nadia Theodore, Consul General of Canada in Atlanta, Georgia.

“That’s what leadership is all about – setting the example and walking the walk,” Silverman says. He’s a chiropractor and clinical nutritionist practicing in White Plains, NY, author of the book Inside-Out Health: A Revolutionary Approach to Your Body and was named Sports Chiropractor of the Year in 2015 by the ACA Sports Council.

Life University Vice President of University Advancement Dr. Gilles LaMarche hosts another Today’s Conversations on Leadership session with Sharon Mason, President & CEO of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce in Marietta, Georgia.

“The world would be a better place if we could all think from, ‘How do we help as many people as we can?'” A Life University alumnus, Deitch is the founder of AmpLIFEied, a resource center designed to help chiropractors grow their social media networks and improve their marketing efforts. A chiropractor himself, Deitch is the author of the bestselling book Discover Wellness: How Staying Healthy Can Make You Rich.

Leadership is a calling, according to Bernsen: “You don’t choose it, it choose you.” Since founding Chiro One Wellness Centers in 1992, Bernsen has grown the company to more than 50 locations which treat about half a million patients each year. Bernsen has been named International Chiropractor of the Year by the International Chiropractor’s Association and has been a two-time finalist for Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year.

A career educator, Rivera currently serves as the 13th Superintendent of Marietta City Schools, overseeing 11 schools, approximately 8,900 students and 1,200 employees. Rivera has also worked as a principal, special education teacher and coach. Rivera explains that his passion for equitable, quality public education dates back to watching his older brother struggle with severe learning disabilities and not receive school support.

A Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and cardiologist, Wolfson is a natural health advocate who teaches that a healthy lifestyle and an organic diet are key to optimal wellness. Wolfson says the first step to becoming a leader is to “embrace change.”

In addition to serving as the 2020 Chairman of the Cobb Chamber Board of Directors, Loud is President of LOUD Security Systems, a company he founded more than two decades ago. Loud explains why he thinks entrepreneurs are those whose “determination outpaces fear.”

Karlin is Assistant Professor of Psychology at Life University in the Positive Human Development and Social Change Department and the Associate Director of the Life University Center for Compassion, Integrity and Secular Ethics. He was key in the development of Compassionate Integrity Training, a resiliency-informed program that helps cultivate human values as skills, so we can thrive as individuals and a society. Karlin talks about how contemplative practices can help leaders improve the work that they do

Hansen is probably best known as the co-author for the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book series and brand, a worldwide success with over 500 millions books sold. Hansen is also a motivational speaker who calls himself “America’s Ambassador of Possibility.” He says, “There’s more need for leadership today than ever before.”

Life University Vice President of University Advancement Dr. Gilles Lamarche hosts another Today’s Conversations on Leadership session with Rev. Natosha Reid Rice, Associate General Counsel for Real Estate and Finance at Habitat for Humanity International, Inc.

Life University Vice President of University Advancement Dr. Gilles LaMarche hosts the inaugural Today’s Conversations on Leadership session with Dr. Rob Scott, President of Life University.

Life University Vice President of University Advancement Dr. Gilles LaMarche hosts the inaugural Today’s Conversations on Leadership session with Dr. Rob Scott, President of Life University.