Episodes

  • Tasha Schuh: Speaker, Author, Resilience Expert

    Tasha Schuh: Speaker, Author, Resilience Expert
    Jul 7 2024
    After a life changing theater accident at the age of 16, Tasha Schuh had to decide to love her life and be a Difference Maker. Tasha travels the nation sharing her story to inspire others that we should love our lives and find our purpose and meaning in life in order to be a Difference Maker in the lives of others. Tasha’s perspective aligns with something I just read in Brene Brown’s book, Daring Greatly, “connection is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives.” Check out Tasha at her website https://www.tashaschuh.com/.
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    22 mins
  • Kevin Honeycutt: Educator, Entrepreneur, Speaker

    Kevin Honeycutt: Educator, Entrepreneur, Speaker
    Jun 2 2024
    "Writing on people with permanent markers," is something Kevin Honeycutt strives to do in being a Difference Maker. Kevin shares the value of having faith in children and as he states, "our faith is their surrogate self-belief until they get their own." If you work in any capacity with children and I would argue, in any situation where you have a role to play with others, this episode is a must listen to inspire you to remember the impact you have on others. Kevin revisits the value human connection and the idea that we all want to be "seen" by others.
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    34 mins
  • Joe Beckman: Speaker and Author

    Joe Beckman: Speaker and Author
    May 5 2024
    10% of the time we are Difference Makers, 10% of the time we are Difference Takers and the other 80% we are Difference Fakers. Let’s shift the numbers to 80% Difference Makers. Check out Joe’s advice for how we can shift to more of a focus on being a Difference Maker. The science and data Joe shares anchors our beliefs about the difference human connection makes.
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    21 mins
  • Dr. Thomas Paulsen: Professor

    Dr. Thomas Paulsen: Professor
    Apr 7 2024
    How can we cast out net a little wider in regards to making a difference in the lives of others? Dr. Paulsen shares the impact educators have had in his life and reflects on a powerful experience with a former student. Educators out there, think about your "Dean" stories and remember your why!
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    17 mins
  • Scott Garvis: Athletic Director, Speaker, Author

    Scott Garvis: Athletic Director, Speaker, Author
    Feb 4 2024
    How are we being consistent not only in our work lives but also for our family? Scott Garvis brings up an interesting point about Difference Makers being consistent and the impact that has on our ability to be great leaders. Scott is a passionate speaker, author, podcast host, athletic director and former school administrator.
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    19 mins
  • Brooke Powers: Managing Director of Academics, Equity and Social Justice

    Brooke Powers: Managing Director of Academics, Equity and Social Justice
    Jan 7 2024
    Brooke Powers narrowed down the attributes of a Difference Maker to three and boy will they will make you think and reflect. She also shares some super cool stories about a Difference Maker in her life who ended up impacting the lives of thousands of others, if not more, by simply doing his work with a positive attitude.
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    21 mins
  • Lindsay Diehl: Softball Coach

    Lindsay Diehl: Softball Coach
    Dec 3 2023
    "Do things on purpose with a purpose and be genuine." Lindsay Diehl sits with Joni to share the powerful impact of a few individuals in her life who have been Difference Makers and how her impact emulates those who were Difference Makers for her.
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    20 mins
  • Joni Readout - Deep Dive of Trends

    Joni Readout - Deep Dive of Trends
    Nov 5 2023
    We are obligated to be Difference Makers. Host Joni Readout introduces herself, takes a deep dive into trends from her previous guests and gives practical ways in which to reflect on our current interactions with all the other humans around us and how we can make an impact as a Difference Maker.
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    13 mins