Scott Gragg, Former NFL Player and current Principal for McNary High School, talks about his journey a bit and what he has learned about leadership in his years. He talks about the importance of avoiding micromanaging and giving freedom and trust to those who work with you. He also shares some insights about his journey as a parent of 2 very different kids.

Jim Seymour talks about his long career helping communities with Catholic Community services and how his life changed thanks to a man who believed in him enough to promise him work if he committed to educating himself. Truly an inspiring story about determination.

Tom Hoffert, CEO of Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, talks about his journey through his career in the private sector on to nonprofits and focusing on helping small, local businesses thrive in his area.

If you'd like to learn more about what Tom does with Salem Chamber, you can visit their website: salemchamber.org
Tom also hosts a podcast with the Salem Chamber, you can find more info at salemchamber.org/podcast

Jessica Howard, President of Chemeketa Community College, Shares about her journey through multiple degrees and searching in her career to land where she is today. She also hares a lot about the new Bachelor of Applied Sciences degree that they just offered which was created to make a more meaningful degree focused on real work experience in their chosen field.

If you'd like to learn more about what Chemeketa has to offer, check out their website: chemeketa.edu

Dan Kohler, Keizer City Council Member and Owner of Professional Preneeds, talks about his important work in the city and how he became the man he is today. He gives advice on surprises he faced in multiple areas and also talks about determination.

Pat Bailey, 2-time National Championship Baseball Coach and current Multi-Area director for Fellowship of Christian Athletes, talks with us about his keys to success and how learned to see his job truly as education. If you'd like to learn from a successful coach, you should definitely. listen to this episode!

Soraida Cross is a Keizer City Councilor and the General Manager of the Hotel Salem. She talks about her what she learned starting from the bottom rung of the ladder and moving up to more important positions within the same company. She also talks about the importance of civics and learning to know your limits in capacity for work.

If you'd like more info on The Hotel Salem, visit their website: hotelsalemoregon.com
You can also contact Soraida with her City Councilor Email: CrossS@keizer.org

Louis and Leslie Risewick own Aj's Hideaway Bar & Grill and also the KBZY (1490AM) radio station. They talk about their lives growing up and their beliefs about what business is about and how to serve the community through their local businesses.

If you'd like to learn more about them, you can go to
their radio station's website: KBZY.com
or their restaurant's website: ajshideaway.com