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EP 30: Life and Leadership Today with Guest, Jason Jackson

Jason Jackson-podcastJust a few weeks after historical hurricanes and earthquakes have hit our hemisphere of the world, we talk with Jason Jackson, leader of the team that handles disaster response for the largest retail company in the world, Walmart. Jason’s team, the Emergency Management Department, is responsible for responding to everything from individual security events at a single store to large-scale natural disasters that affect entire countries. They look after 2.3 million Associates and even more customers and their communities. Today, we discuss…

  • Challenges in dealing with large-scale disasters
  • The importance of truth in communication
  • Defining moments that shape your life’s perspective
  • Navigating high expectations during intense situations
  • Trusting the team you work with
  • Seeing the best of humanity during emergencies

… and more. You do not want to miss hearing from the heart of this leader!

EP 29: Life and Leadership Today with Guest, Shelley Simpson

Shelley Simpson-podcastToday, we talk with Shelley Simpson, Chief Commercial Officer and President of Highway Services at J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. Shelley’s 23-year career at J.B. Hunt has taken her to many areas of the company, and she has found success in this male-dominated industry. Shelley is also the Northwest Arkansas Women’s Business Conference’s 2017 Athena Woman of the Year honoree. Today, we discuss…

  • Challenges in a male-dominated workplace
  • Women who impacted her life
  • Mentoring other women in the workplace
  • Prioritizing your faith
  • Calling to serve your community with your passion and talents
  • Balancing work and personal life
  • Developing your faith and living for Christ in the workplace

… and more. Do not miss hearing from this dynamic leader and woman of God.