In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…
Our guest this week is Tristian Wright! Tristian is the Chief Business Sherpa of Evolve to Grow! Their mission is to help your business evolve to the next level with actionable strategies, mastermind support and 1-on-1 coaching to guide you every step of the way.
This week, we've got Rick Yvanovich as our guest. Author of Business As Unusual , Rick inspires and transforms professionals for consistently higher achievement (through coaching). Learn more about Rick by visiting his Linkedin Page or his website - https://www.rickyvanovich.com/
FAILURE IS YOUR TRAMPOLINE TO SUCCESS Let me say it again - FAILURE IS YOUR TRAMPOLINE TO SUCCESS!! Best analogy ever- thanks Rich for a phenomenal conversation for this week's TBOS Podcast. Check out more about Rich - https://hoppinbrands.com/
Lomit Patel is the Chief Growth Officer of Tynker, with 20 years of experience helping startups grow into successful businesses. Lomit has previously played a critical role in scaling growth at startups, including Roku (IPO), TrustedID (acquired by Equifax), Texture (acquired. by Apple), and IMVU (#2 top-grossing gaming app). Lomit is a public speaker, author, and advisor, with numerous accolades and awards throughout his career, including being recognized as a Mobile Hero by Liftoff. Lomit's book Lean AI is part of Eric Ries' best-selling "The Lean Startup" series. Visit Amazon and check out his Amazon Best Seller Lean AI https://www.amazon.com/Lean-AI-Innovative-Artificial-Intelligence/dp/1492059315…
Welcome to the most wonderful time of the year! It's annual planning time! Are you part of the Travel Master's Learning Community? If not, maybe you should be! We're working with Travel Experts to grow their businesses! Check out https://morrissims.com/the-travel-business-school See if TTMLC is right for you! The TTMLC Annual Planning workshop is on January 16th! Be sure you're signed up and ready!…
From a 5 year old grandson with kidney stones and GI issues, to a round of RSV for everyone in the family to an emergency room visit for Shingles... It's been an interesting holiday season for our family. So what do you do when life throws you that curveball you have absolutely no control over? Well... you buckle up buttercup... And you call the mobile IV nurses for fluids and vitamins asap!…
Car Wraps... Not always something we think about, but it's HUGE these days with marketing! If Real Estate Agents are doing it, maybe other sales professionals should look into it too! Richard Price owns PTGXtreme and is an expert in his field! Take a listen then go check him out at https://ptgxtreme.com/…
Today's episode features Matt Shoup. I just love how his website bio introduces him: "Matt Shoup is a Jesus follower, husband, father, an award-winning serial entrepreneur, author, keynote speaker, Spain aficionado, aspiring paella chef, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, and Spanish coffee addict." He and Morris have a fantastic conversation about all things Business. For more from Matt, visit his website www.mattshoup.com "Matt wrote his first book Become an Award Winning Company in 2011, and his second book, Painted Baby in 2023. Matt has founded 6 successful companies and grown them all from the ground up. All of these companies are being run by extraordinary people! These companies are M & E Painting , M & E Roofing Solutions , RiRy: Makers of The Pirate Patch Drywall Repair Tool , Northern Colorado Jiu Jitsu , M & E Real Estate Ventures and MattShoup.com "…
Check out a great episode of TBOS Podcast with Max Lambright! Also, it's me. I'm the problem. I'm the "young folk" who argued with Morris on the idea of quiet quitting... ~Katie Silvestre, Executive producer
Ben Johnson is the guest today. He's the owner of Particle41. Here's a quick snippet of what they're all about straight from their website: Particle41 is named after Niobium, a metal whose ability to strengthen other metals is unmatched. We exist to strengthen your team with a team of our own that is uniquely able to exceed expectations during every step of a project. In a marketplace flooded with partners who over-promise and under-deliver, Particle41 is doing things differently. particle41.com send us an email - who do you want to hear from next? What do you want to hear about?!?!?!…
Practical Sales Advice without a Tic Tok dance... Ron Story Jr is our guest today and you won't want to miss his advice! How long is YOUR elevator pitch?? Can you turn it into a conversation starter and keep it at only one sentence? Check out Ron's one sentence here today! Check out Ron on his website - http://ronjstoryjr.com Thanks for being a loyal listener! Got a topic YOU want to hear about? let us know! We'll make it happen. Know someone we should chat with? Send us an email at tbospodcast@morrissims.com and introduce us! Go out there and meet someone new!…
Let's make some lists... 1- who do you know that will answer your call 2 - who do you want to know 3- who's already in process?? Listen for a great and, of course, PRACTICAL way to help grow your business and find your ideal clients!