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Ep. 129 - Skip's Quips: Sometimes You Just Have to Say Yes
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12:19A productive, peaceful workday morning in 2002, suddenly shifted into a frenzy of quick decision-making and high-profile event planning. What turned it? An unexpected phone call from the White House transformed that ordinary Wednesday into something truly extraordinary. Join me, Skip Lineberg, on "The Main Thing Podcast" as we explore a remarkable …
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Ep. 128: Author & Creative Director Pia Leichter's Wisdom Journey
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30:53What if your life could become a masterpiece of intentional creativity? Join us as we explore this possibility with Pia Leichter, an author, founder, creative director and guide in this special 30-minute episode. Celebrating the Creative Potential Within Us All In our conversation with Pia, we dive into the essence of creativity as a vital force be…
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Ep. 127 - Sports Reporter Taylor Kennedy Shares Courageous Wisdom
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35:56Taylor Kennedy is a talented, young sports journalist whose career is off to a blazing start, despite some early adversity. He joins us on this episode to share his inspiring journey through the world of sports journalism and mental health. The Journey: From Panic Attacks to Professional Excellence May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Keeping with…
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Ep. 126 - Valerie Hart - From FBI to Intuitive Outdoor Guide
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24:46Valerie Hart is a coach, guide and company co-founder. She has coached me, hypnotized me, led me on hikes and introduced me to such concepts as QiGong and reframing. In the course of our work together over the past 3 years, she has become my good friend, as well. Valerie’s Wisdom Journey from Science to Serenity Valerie Hart is a former FBI forensi…
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Ep. 125: From Military to Ministry - Dave Schutter's Wisdom Journey
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25:19What if you could redefine your identity beyond titles and roles? How do you know which path to take when you come upon a fork in the road along life’s journey? Join us, as we explore these profound questions with our remarkably wise guest, Dave Schutter. From Military to Ministry - Dave Schutter’s Wisdom Journey Our special guest Dave Schutter had…
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Ep. 124 - Anita Stubenrauch: Her Creative Journey After Apple
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28:45Our special, wise guest, Anita Stubenrauch, is one of the most creative people I’ve ever met. She's a writer, speaker, podcaster and entrepreneur. Our paths crossed when she delivered the keynote speech at a conference I attended last November in Austin, TX. Immediately after her presentation, I knew we had to have her on the show. Anita is a forme…
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Ep. 123 - A Journalist's Wisdom Journey with Hoppy Kercheval
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33:47Hoppy Kercheval, the esteemed “dean of broadcasting” in West Virginia, brings his wealth of experience in journalism to this dynamic episode, offering listeners valuable insights into the art of showing up every day and the transformative power of wisdom. A Broadcaster's Path to Lifelong Learning and Legacy Hoppy, renowned for his work in covering …
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Ep. 122 - Tim Haring Shares Wisdom for Transitions
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24:55Join us on as we embark on a journey of transition and wisdom with our special guest, Tim Haring, founding pastor of Chestnut Ridge Church. With nearly 40 years of leadership and service, Tim recently shifted into retirement, turning over leadership of the organization to his successor. From Northern Lights to Spiritual Insights - Wisdom for Naviga…
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Ep. 121 - Season 5 Wrap-Up with Special Guest Rachel Bell
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25:30Join us in a lively celebration of holiday cheer as we gather at Parkwood Studios to wrap gifts with friend of the show, Rachel Bell. “Wrapping Gifts and Unwrapping Wisdom” A festive spirit fills the air as Rachel and Host Skip Lineberg reminisce about memorable moments from past episodes, sharing laughter and witty banter. As the gift-wrapping fre…
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Ep. 120 - Skip's Quips Two: A Different Perspective
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13:09This special edition of The Main Thing Podcast isn't just about walking down memory lane; it's about distilling life experiences into actionable wisdom for your personal and professional growth. Join me on this edition of “Skip’s Quips” for a powerful exploration of the importance of perspective on our lives and our work. The Power of Perspective: …
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Ep. 119 - Featuring Airline Pilot Rob Akers
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27:34Welcome to the Main Thing Podcast, your wisdom podcast. I'm Skip Lineberg and I'll be your host. Twice each month, we bring you a concise, high impact wisdom lesson. Fresh insights and unique perspectives from the wisest people around. Studying their wisdom and learning together, we all get a little better at life. From Combat to Creativity - Rob A…
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Ep. 118 - Servant Leader Alison Ibarra Shares Wisdom
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24:54Welcome to the Main Thing Podcast, where every episode brings you a concise, high-impact wisdom lesson from one of the wisest people I know. Studying their wisdom and learning together, we all get a little better at this thing called life. Courage & Community-Building are Par for the Course with Alison Stepping onto a golf course is a serene escape…
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Ep. 117 - Jon Beck Navigating ALS with Acceptance & Gratitude
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25:24Welcome to the Main Thing Podcast, where every episode brings you a concise, high-impact wisdom lesson from one of the wisest people I know. Studying their wisdom and learning together, we all get just a little bit better at this thing called life. Jon Beck Navigating ALS with Acceptance and Gratitude If you were diagnosed with a serious, perhaps f…
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Ep. 116 - Conversation Curator Shannon Wheatley Hartman Shares Wisdom
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19:49Welcome to the Main Thing Podcast, where every episode brings you a concise, high-impact wisdom lesson from one of the wisest people I know. Studying their wisdom and learning together, we all get just a little bit better at this thing called life. Fostering Democracy and Personal Growth Through Collaborative Exploration What if embracing diverse i…
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Ep. 115 - Gifted Educator Denise Workman Shares Wisdom
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17:45Welcome to the Main Thing Podcast, where every episode brings you a concise, high-impact wisdom lesson from one of the wisest people I know. Studying their wisdom and learning together, we all get just a little bit better at this thing called life. Denise Workman's Journey in Nurturing Exceptional Minds In this heartwarming episode, we sit down wit…
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Join me for a powerful exploration of the influence of language in our lives in this special, debut edition of “Skip's Quips.” Today, I share a wisdom lesson that highlights the profound impact words can have on our bodies and minds. A seemingly innocent phrase once caused me to faint in my doctor's office. This incident underscores how words can t…
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Ep. 113 - Superconnector Bob Coffield Shares Inspiring Wisdom
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19:56Join us on The Main Thing Podcast as we share the extraordinary wisdom of superconnector Bob Coffield, celebrated for his innovative thinking and extensive network. Bob is an early adopter of technology and a cultural trend spotter, whose gifts often align in the connection of ideas and people. Host Skip Lineberg highlights Bob's ability to see pos…
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Ep. 112 - Bold Business Leader Holly Fussell Shares Wisdom
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20:21Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast! Each episode we bring you a concise, high impact wisdom lesson from one of the wisest people I know. Studying their wisdom and learning together, we all get just a little bit better at this thing called life. Curiosity, Climbing and Community: Wisdom Lessons from SEAL Spouse, Bold Business Leader Holly Fussell Hol…
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Ep. 111 - Hall of Fame Broadcaster Tony Caridi Shares Wisdom
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46:00Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast! Each episode we bring you a concise, high impact wisdom lesson from one of the wisest people I know. Studying their wisdom and learning together, we all get just a little bit better at this thing called life. Voice of the Mountaineers: Tony Caridi on Sports Broadcasting, Love, and Life Lessons What does it take to…
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Ep. 110 - Building Your Dream with Entrepreneur Amy McLaughlin
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20:34Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast! Each episode we bring you a concise, high impact wisdom lesson from one of the wisest people I know. Studying their wisdom and learning together, we all get just a little bit better at this thing called life. Building Your Dream: Exploring the Entrepreneurial Journey What kind of magic is required to transform a 1…
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Ep. 109 - Youth Pastor Dylan Frercks Shares Generational Wisdom
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15:32Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast! Each episode we bring you a concise, high impact wisdom lesson from one of the wisest people I know. Studying their wisdom and Learning together, we all get just a little bit better at this thing called life. Living with Intention: A Youth Pastor's Journey of Purposeful Wisdom and Creative Ministry In the labyrint…
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Ep. 108 - TOPGUN Pilot Guy Snodgrass Shares Vital Wisdom
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19:21Welcome back to the Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Today you will hear from our special guest, a retired TOPGUN Pilot and TOPGUN instructor. What wisdom will we learn from this top performing, gentleman, so adept at strategy, execution and communication? Someone who knows not just how to handle high pressure situation, but to exce…
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Ep. 107 - 9 Minutes of Wisdom with MLB Executive Chad Bolen
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13:43Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast. Get ready for another 9-minute dose of wisdom. Listen in as I visit with Baltimore Orioles executive Chad Bolen to explore the invaluable role wisdom plays in both professional sports marketing and personal relationships. Chad’s career spans three decades including work in the NFL, NBA, MLB and major college sport…
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Ep. 106 - Dawne Jacoby Shares Wisdom for Healing
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39:56Our special guest today has a special story, incredible fortitude and a huge heart. In a moment, you are going to hear an interview that’s amazing … sad … hopeful … shocking. It’s a triumphant story. And a powerful testimony. So … If you are seeking inspiration. If you are searching for hope … you’ve come to the right place. This is a special 39-mi…
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Ep. 105 - J.B. Chaykowsky Shares Transformative Wisdom
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14:54Welcome back to the Main Thing Podcast. I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest, J.B. Chaykowsky, is a designer and creative who leads a globally dispersed design team for Intuit, the storied silicon valley fin-tech company. When the aroma of fresh coffee beans became J.B.’s ritual for grounding his creative spirit, it was evident that his a…
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Ep. 104 - Parker Klein Shares Memorable Wisdom
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14:57Welcome to the Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Join us today for a wisdom-packed session with Parker Klein, the tech entrepreneur who's changing the game with his ingenious platform, Twos App. Parker Klein, a San Diego native and Vanderbilt alum, sits down with me to share his journey from working with tech giants to bravely ventur…
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Ep. 103 - Veronica Lewis Shares Uplifting Wisdom
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14:36Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast. I’m your host Skip Lineberg, bringing you another dose of wisdom. Listen in as Veronica Lewis, a beacon of optimism and avid adventurer of West Virginia's wilderness, joins us to share her profound journey towards personal equilibrium and mindfulness. We navigate through her transition from being swamped by l…
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Ep. 102 - Season Four Recap - Shopping at Wisdom Market with Rachel Bell
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36:14Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast - and a very special year-end episode!Pressed for time and desperately needing to publish the final episode of 2023, our harried host, Skip Lineberg, takes you along on a grocery run. Podcasting from a moving vehicle is not recommended, by the way. No sooner than Skip sets foot inside Wisdom Market, he encounters h…
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Ep. 101 - Larry Ambrose Shares Resolute Wisdom
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20:32Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast. Our special guest today is someone I’ve known for quite a while. He’s an incredibly resilient, strong and hope-filled person. Larry Ambrose was living the life of his dreams as a husband, father and corporate executive with GE when tragedy struck, and his wife suddenly passed away two months after giving birt…
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Ep. 100 - Sherman Lineberg Shares Healing Wisdom
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23:10Welcome to our Centennial show … the Hundo, number 100. An episode this special deserves a very special guest, and I have one for you. This guest is the youngest person ever to appear on our show. Despite his younger age, you will quickly discover that he is truly wise, thanks to his lived experience. Sherman Lineberg is an 18-year-old, talented yo…
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Ep. 99 - Tran Taylor Shares Essential Wisdom
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14:15Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! Our special guest is a gifted leader who has run the HR programs from the C-suite of several of America’s most admired and successful corporations. Tran Taylor has served as Upbound’s Executive Vice President — Chief Human Resources Officer since July 2021 and as the Chief Diversity Officer since May 2022. Fr…
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Ep. 98 - Sheila Tully Shares Empowering Wisdom
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18:58Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! Today you will meet Sheila Tully, someone who is not just redefining wisdom but also revolutionizing the way midlife women perceive and love their lives. A behavior change specialist, Sheila shares her insights gained from a rich career as a corporate executive and her current role as a coach and podcast host…
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Ep. 97 - Shawn Lesser Shares Crucial Wisdom
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22:48Our special guest Shawn Lesser has a powerful story. You’ll hear Shawn's story, along with his crucial wisdom in this special 20-minute bonus episode. As you listen, I encourage you to think about someone who might also need to hear this message. Be ready to share this episode, as it could help to save someone’s life. Shawn Lesser is a seasoned fin…
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Ep. 96 - Ayanna Pope Shares Hopeful Wisdom
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12:55Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast! Our wise guest is a multi-talented creative professional who lives to inspire others and help restore hope to struggling people. Ayanna Pope shares her insights on how to use wisdom to create meaningful connections and to empower others. She offers her advice on how to cultivate a mindset of growth and resilience.…
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Ep. 95 - Clay Davis Shares Insightful Wisdom
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15:22Building a Legacy of Wisdom with Clay Davis: The Power of Presence, Patience, and Reflection Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Ready to build some wisdom? I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Clay Davis - a podcast host, author and technology executive. We explored his intriguing journey and the philos…
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Ep. 94 - Pamela Kesling Shares Essential Wisdom
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15:48From 'Watch for Deer' to Wisdom: A Journey of Creativity, Resilience, and Self-Discovery with Pamela Kesling Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Growing up in the countryside of West Virginia, my dear friend Pamela Kesling was infused with a creative spark that continues to shine brightly in her life today. Her jour…
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Ep. 93: Marc Gorlin Shares Transformative Wisdom
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14:02Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast. Our special guest is a savvy, serial entrepreneur with several start-ups and successful exits to his credit. Marc Gorlin is the founder and CEO of Roadie, a UPS Company. Roadie is a logistics management and crowdsourced delivery platform that provides businesses with a faster, cheaper, more scalable delivery solut…
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Ep. 92 - Air force One Pilot Mike Grenke Shares Enduring Wisdom
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19:02Welcome back to the Main Thing Podcast. Today’s special guest is someone who had the honor of flying Air Force One, for President George W. Bush. Mike Grenke is a retired Air Force pilot and Lieutenant Colonel with 21 years of service. He started out flying the KC-135 in the Air Force and then transitioned into flying the nation’s leaders in Gulfst…
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Special Episode - Switching Microphones with Mark Burdette
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39:24In this special episode of The Main Thing, our show host Skip Lineberg switched microphones with entrepreneur Mark Burdette. As Mark interviewed Skip, they explored his journey of hacking wisdom over the past three and a half years. This show was recorded at the West Virginia Culture Center in Charleston, WV. People know Mark Burdette as the voice …
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Ep. 90 - Wisdom Revisited with Jeff Jarrell
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25:02Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! This is a special episode. It’s the next in our mini-series “Wisdom Revisited,” where we are reconnecting with a few of our most popular guests from Seasons 1 & 2. As we revisit those guests and their ‘main thing’ wisdom, what will we find? Has it remained a primary driving force in their life? Or has somethi…
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Ep. 89 - Maureen Doyle Shares Inspiring Wisdom
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14:42Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast. Our special guest is a Chicago native who’s lived in Nashville for the past 30 years. Maureen Doyle’s path has offered her many twists and turns. As the daughter of an Irish immigrant, she has always felt free to follow her own curiosity and passion. Maureen Doyle’s initial career in banking was followed by a…
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Trailer: The Main Thing Podcast Season 4 (2023)
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1:01Discover the power of a 9-minute dose of wisdom. Each show introduces you to a wise guest who will inspire and enlighten you. In the time it takes you to brew a pot of coffee, unload your dishwasher or fold a load of laundry, you will gain wisdom. Wisdom to help you get unstuck. Wisdom to give you a new perspective. Wisdom to help you level-up for …
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Ep. 88 - Tom Minturn Shares Practical Wisdom
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14:37Welcome back to the Main Thing Podcast! Our special guest, Tom Minturn, is incredibly wise and one of the most generous people I’ve ever known. Tom Minturn grew up in the mountains of West Virginia, as the son of a pastor. An athlete, he played basketball in high school and college. He earned his master’s degree from Liberty University. Tom began h…
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Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! Our special guest, Kate Reed, is a wise and gifted teacher whose passion for discovery will inspire you. Kate Reed works with leaders across West Virginia in her role as Communications & Development Manager at Leadership West Virginia. Kate also works as Co-Founder & President of Wonder & Grow, a non-profit s…
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Ep. 86 - Tom Peters Shares Excellent Wisdom
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17:16Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast. I’m your host Skip Lineberg, and I’m thrilled to bring you this very special episode. Along with millions of business professionals around the world, I discovered Tom Peters in the early 1980s with his break-out, best-selling book In Search of Excellence. I was captivated by Tom’s fresh way of looking at companies…
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Ep. 85 - Poet Connie Cruthirds Shares Soulful Wisdom
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16:21Welcome to The Main Thing Podcast! Our wise guest, Connie Cruthirds, is a storyteller, photo-journeyist, and weaver of words. She writes in the style of Mary Oliver and David Whyte, helping readers discover the intriguing life within us all. Her work has been featured in Beyond Knowing, Huffington Post, A Sacred Presence, and Lifeline. Her new book…
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Ep. 84 - The Whole Thing with Steffanie Peterson
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25:23Welcome back to The Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is an author, manager and dear friend. Steffanie Peterson is also one of the most courageous people I know. On Episode 82, you heard 9 mins. of her wisdom. That was "The Main Thing." Today you get "The Whole Thing." In this 25-minute show, you’ll get more of my c…
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Ep. 83 - David Homan Shares Impactful Wisdom
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15:53Welcome to the Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host, Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is a powerhouse thinker and connector. He’s as gifted in crafting harmonies and melodies as he is in composing high-impact connections between action-oriented, natural-givers. Tune in to discover the power and impact of David Homan’s unique approach to relationships,…
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Ep. 82 - Steffanie Peterson Shares Bold Wisdom
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13:31Welcome back to the Main Thing Podcast! I’m your host, Skip Lineberg. Our special guest is a dear friend and a bold dream-chaser. Today, you will get a firsthand dose of courage, faith and humor from Steffanie Peterson. A West Virginia native, Steffanie Peterson is a single mother, who took on the biggest challenge of her life, when she relocated h…
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Ep. 81 - Michael Card Shares Powerful Wisdom
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19:40Welcome to the Main Thing Podcast! Our special guest today is one of my favorite authors. For more than 30 years Michael Card has endeavored to engage with the text of Scripture, whether through the writing of music and books or in the context of the conference or the classroom. In the course of 30 albums, 22 books and numerous concerts, Michael ha…
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