On the latest episode of The Leadership Room, former Missouri Speaker of the House, and the only woman to ever be in that role in Missouri's history, Catherine Hanaway talks about leadership qualities that made her such an inspiring leader and helps her manage a nationwide office of 100s of lawyers. From humility and her family story, she dives into some of the first principles she holds for being an effective leader. This was a fun conversation for me.

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Jeff Matlow jumped on The Leadership Room podcast to talk about all his endeavors as a leader, coach, athlete, aspiring writer, business seller, and so much more. He is a wealth of knowledge and passion, a man who has spent his career going after the big opportunities in front of him. Enjoy this conversation with an inspiring entrepreneur! Jeff Matlow: https://www.bytitleonly.com/ Jeff Matlow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffmatlow/ Find The Leadership Room on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leadership-room-with-travis-fitzwater/id1700291004 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/21MiPH3SsO0ZPkWNLvvBLM Find Travis on social media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisfitzwater Twitter: https://www.x.com/travisfitzwater Read our Newsletter -- https://kardiamedia.beehiiv.com/

Micah Lacher joins The Leadership Room to talk about his generosity born out of the kindness he received as a child when his own family dealt with hard times. He discusses: 1. The best mindset to succeed in real estate2. His experience with short term rentals3. Buying properties for hospitality and giving away all the profits4. What it takes to buy churches for boutique hotels5. Building a company culture around mission6. How he and his wife focus on living a purposeful life7. How giving provides deeper blessings8. Letting kids struggle Enjoy the episode! SHOW NOTES: Anchor Investments: https://www.anchorinv.com Micah Lacher on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/micah-lacher-1366151/ Book: Halftime: Moving From Success to Significance by Bob Buford -- https://www.amazon.com/Halftime-Bob-Buford-audiobook/dp/B001NDD8NY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34Q47XWTZ5AJL&keywords=halftime+book+by+bob+buford&qid=1696870080&sprefix=halftime+book%2Caps%2C150&sr=8-1

TIMESTAMPS:

[00:00:01] God and halftime program lead to purpose. Generosity from childhood inspires business impact.

[00:03:38] Learning business, catching up, investing opportunities arise. Boss discourages notion that money is required.

[00:07:37] Bob's impact was profound, but he passed. However, Anchor thrived due to favorable circumstances. The financial crisis was challenging but persevered.

[00:10:02] Business success led to philanthropy

[00:15:47] Dealing with loss while becoming a dad.

[00:16:32] Consider selling business for new life options.

[00:20:10] Repurposing churches as boutique hotels supports ministry.

[00:24:47] Congregation sells, excited for charity, helping others.

[00:31:36] Homelessness and affordability crisis.

[00:34:05] Reinvest and give back to business and team.

[00:37:52] Pressure of business, spouse's support matters.

[00:39:27] Wife trusts husband to make charitable decisions.

[00:44:59] Fun, work, grandparent; proud, blessed, hard upbringing.

[00:47:32] Concerning hustle success, kids' lack of adversity.

[00:48:36] Teaching kids: struggle builds character.

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Scott Fitzpatrick tells his compelling story of building a business, getting married, starting a family and hardships with children, running for office, writing $28+ billion state budgets, and his love for football. 

1. Starting his company in high school

2. Barely keeping his business afloat during the 2008 Great Recession 

3. Pressure of keeping 20 employees on payroll while building a business in college

4. Twin sons health issues and developmental disabilities

5. Faith in the fire while building a strong marriage

6. Running for office because frustration with the bureaucracy

7. Leading state budgets in Missouri as House Budget Chair/Vice Chair

8. The budding romance of Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift and his love for the Chiefs. 

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I took a week off of podcast interviews to highlight the life of my grandmother, Doris Mae Fitzwater, who recently passed away. She was an incredible lady and lived a life full of hard work, love, and family. In this video, I highlight 11 important lessons from her life. We love you, Grandma! Subscribe to our channel -- https://www.youtube.com/@travisfitzwater LinkedIn -- https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisfitzwater Twitter -- https://www.twitter.com/travisfitzwater Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/travisfitzwater Sign Up for our Newsletter -- https://kardiamedia.beehiiv.com/ TIMESTAMPS: 1:14 — Happiness is a choice 1:53 — Kindness goes a long way 2:20 — Being present 3:00 — Kids are a blessing 3:25 — Never too old to play 3:45 — Work hard always 4:20 — Go on adventures 4:55 — Don’t let anyone tell you you can’t do it 5:28 — Love your family irrationally 6:45 — Don’t tell Grandpa “No” 7:20 — Love unconditionally 8:20 — My wife and grandma’s relationship 9:15 — “The Next Adventure” 10:15 — We love you, Grandma

Michael O'Donnell was on a business trip in 2001 to New York City when the twin towers were attacked by terrorists. He was supposed to be in the buildings that day. He lost some friends who worked there, and he decided to serve his country as a result in the United States' Navy. Join us in the latest episode as we honor a story to highlight and NEVER FORGET 9/11. https://house.mo.gov/MemberDetails.aspx?district=095&year=2023 https://twitter.com/michaelod_mo https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-o-donnell-4543972/ https://www.missourinet.com/2023/03/28/state-representative-discusses-his-inspiration-for-serving/

TIMESTAMPS:

1:20 -- Trip to NYC on 9/11

3:00 -- Friend he was supposed to meet at WTC

4:42 -- "Hey, a plane just hit the World Trade Center"

8:00 -- Processing what was experienced / friendship

11:20 -- Watching from afar / event of a lifetime

13:00 -- Getting home to family from NYC after the towers fell

17:25 -- What catalyzed desire to join the US Navy?

19:30 -- Recruited as a commissioned officer

22:00 -- Rejection

22:40 -- Enlistment process

24:45 -- Iraq deployment

29:20 -- Looking back on decisions over war in Iraq/Afghanistan

32:18 -- Two different theaters and different strategies

33:50 -- Waking a sleeping giant

Sam Smith is an accomplished author and entrepreneur having created some of the most successful modern day fantasy stories for children and families. He writes his books with a desire to show children the harsh realities of the world in a consumable way for young minds without damaging the psyche with evil and disgusting writing. His books, particularly The Green Ember series, have taken off, becoming bestsellers. In the podcast, he talks about his family's history, his success as an entrepreneur and taking that leap with his brother and brother-in-law, he answers my daughter's questions, and discusses how obedience and service have helped move his career forward as an accomplished author. Find Sam at the links below. Buy his books, you won't regret it. He's an incredibly storyteller. SD Smith Homepage -- https://sdsmith.com SD Smith books -- https://sdsmith.com/books/Amazon SD Smith -- https://www.amazon.com/stores/S.-D.-Smith/author/B00PSG22D4?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true About Sam -- https://sdsmith.com/about-sam/ Sam on Instagram -- https://www.instagram.com/sdsmithereens/ Sam on FB -- https://www.facebook.com/SDSmithAuthor/ SD Smith on YT -- https://www.youtube.com/@SDSmithOfficial

TIMESTAMPS:

[00:03:45] Influential grandfather loved art and poetry.

[00:07:46] Donald Miller wrote Masters of the Air, a book about the 8th Air Force in World War II. The air combat was unique, with soldiers sleeping in barracks and fighting in freezing cold conditions. The writer's father served as a ball turret gunner and lost his best friend. He had a strong connection to England and influenced the SD’s love for English culture.

[00:13:51] SD seeks advice on embracing pain.

[00:22:54] Stewardship and storytelling, caring for family and community.

[00:31:42] Three brothers start a small independent press.

[00:36:13] Reluctant but grateful for entrepreneurship with partners.

[00:44:26] Growth in confidence through self-belief and humility.

[00:46:42] Struggling with forgetfulness, but growing bravely.

[00:53:00] Risk and failure are necessary for success.

[00:58:39] Creative couple supports each other's strengths.

[01:05:32] Crazy job, funny feedback, poetry book dream.

[01:11:36] First book special, third book was favorite.

Amos Barnabas is a Missouri university graduate who immigrated from India years ago because he felt he had to live in the United States. He wanted to explore the world! He joins Travis Fitzwater on The Leadership Room Podcast to talk about his immigration story, his faith journey, and later on new technologies and what's going on in the content creation space as a producer himself.