Episodes
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
3 Big Things (Amanda Finnigan) with Josh Swing
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
This is a recap from my previous episode with Amanda Finnigan.
Listen for a refresher of the 3 biggest takeaways I walked away from our conversation with.
Connect with your host - Josh Swing.
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Monday Jan 01, 2024
Grace + Humility + Taking Action with Amanda Finnigan
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
If you're a leader who could benefit from taking more action in your life (that'd be all of us) this episode is a must listen.
My guest Amanda Finnigan is a Chick-fil-A leader in the Houston, TX market and she is one of the most intentional, growth-minded leaders I've met.
Listen as Amanda shares about...
-Her perspective on showing grace and kindness to others
-Embracing empathy and humility
-Having a bias towards action
If you'd like to connect with Amanda you can simply give her a call/text at 832-472-7582 and reach out to her on LinkedIn.
If you'd like to learn more about Wildsparq or connect with the host click here.
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Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Both/And Leadership with Jodie Hylkema
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Wednesday Dec 13, 2023
Leadership Consultancy's Jodie Hylkema joins me to discuss what it looks like to lead from both/and.
Life is full of extremes and while social media and politics would like us to live in those extremes Jodie challenges us to live differently.
She makes a strong case for why we should all be leading from the messy middle of...
Grace and Truth
Now and Not Yet
Steady and Ambitious
Results and Relationships
Hope you are ready to get out of your comfort zone with this one!
Reach out to Jodie Hylkema about leadership coaching: jodie.hylkema@leadership-consultancy.com
Reach out to Josh Swing about Wildsparq:
josh.swing@wildsparq.com
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Monday Nov 27, 2023
2 Leadership Practices From 10+ Years of Pro Basketball with Jordan Swing
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
This episode hits a little closer to home for me as I welcome my brother Jordan Swing to the podcast.
Jordan would describe his love for Chick-fil-A as an obsession. He's going to share some of the highly applicable lessons he's learned from over a decade of professional basketball and how it could apply to any leader in any environment.
If you want to connect with Jordan you can do so through Instagram and LinkedIn.
Connect with your host - Josh Swing
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Thursday Nov 02, 2023
We’re All Human, Humans Are Messy with Erin Franklin
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Erin Franklin is the Owner/Operator at Chick-fil-A Ford City in the Chicago market and she's never listened to a podcast before!
That's all about to change now that she's a member of The Secret Sauce Family. Listen as she shares about leading out of your authentic self, the importance of community, and choosing to do hard things.
Send me an email if you'd like to connect - josh.swing@wildsparq.com
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Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
CFA Indy Operator Retreat - The Impossible Game
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
Tuesday Oct 24, 2023
This is the podcast version of my keynote from the CFA Indy Operator Retreat.
If you'd like to discuss opportunities to speak at your next retreat or leadership conference please connect with me here or send me an email:
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Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
RECAP: Building Bright Futures
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
Wednesday Oct 04, 2023
This is a recap episode discussing my biggest takeaways from the conversation with Daniel Andrews - Owner/Operator Chick-fil-A S. Colorado & Yale + Chick-fil-A Broadway and Dartmouth.
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Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Building Brighter Futures w/ Daniel Andrews
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Wednesday Sep 27, 2023
Owner/Operator Daniel Andrews out of Denver, CO shares his passion for building brighter futures both professionally and personally.
This starts with the belief that every person has unlimited potential to do beautiful things.
Be prepared to listen to this one a couple of times because of how many practical takeaways there are.
Here’s a list of the books Daniel referenced:
Essentialism
Chop Wood, Carry Water
Love and Work
Ruthless Elimination of Hurry
Connect with your host Josh Swing
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Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Highlights from Leo Chan’s Episode w/ Josh Swing
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
If you've only got 5 minutes to consume a podcast this is for you.
This is a recap episode from my full conversation with Leo Chan.
There were 3 big takeaways that I walked away with. Listen in to here what they were.
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Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Everyone Can Innovate with Leo Chan
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Wednesday Sep 06, 2023
Leo Chan is the former Senior Innovation Lead of Chick-fil-A Inc. and the current Chief Creativity Officer of Abound Innovation.
Much like Chef Gusteau of Ratatouille who believes "everyone can cook" Leo believes "everyone can innovate"!
(If you're looking to kill some time check out the first-ever TikTok musical of Ratatouille Leo references from our conversation here.)
Listen as Leo unpacks a clear definition of innovation that we can all relate to. He'll also expand on the importance of environment when innovating. We'll wrap up the conversation with a practical way to generate great ideas.
Connect with Leo on LinkedIn, Instagram, or by subscribing to his newsletter.
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