DT #503 Building Your Leadership Skills With Will Baggett
Develop This: Economic and Community Development
Release Date: 07/10/2024
DT #523 IEDC Rural Entrepreneurship 101 Online Class - Mo Collins
Develop This: Economic and Community Development
Dennis is joined by , Director of Entrepreneurship - , and they discuss the upcoming is the other instructor of the Rural Entrepreneurship class. Rural Entrepreneurship 101 - online November 20, 2024 11:00 am - 6:00 pm EST The rise of bandwidth, remote work, and local, place-based assets go hand in hand with emerging rural entrepreneurship and ecosystem building. Join this 101 Class to explore innovative strategies to overcome rural entrepreneurship's unique challenges and learn best practices to transform your rural community into a hub of growth and sustainability.
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DT #524 Leading Ladies of Economic Development Podcast - Kaycee Bunch
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Dennis is joined by , an economic developer and podcast host. Dennis and Kaycee discuss the unique challenges faced by female economic development professionals. is a great podcast for all economic development professionals. Give it a listen; you won't be disappointed! The Leading Ladies of Economic Development podcast is a safe place for female economic development professionals to share stories, insights, and challenges of the economic development industry. We hear from women leaders across the country about their careers in ED and how you can apply their experiences to your own economic...
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DT #522 Moving From Burnout to Renewal Dennis Pruitt, Missouri Partnership
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Moving from burnout to renewal - Dennis Pruitt, Missouri Partnership In this episode, Dennis and Dennis discuss the reality of burnout and practical next steps to help deal with the effects of burnout. Outline I. Definitions II. Causes III. Significance ...
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DT #520 Why We All Need a Personal Competitive Advantage - Mark Perna
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Dennis and discuss the importance of and the three critical elements of a personal competitive advantage. Robust academic knowledge Technical competencies Professional skills Even though the is designed to talk to Gen Zers about their careers, there are lessons for all of us to learn and ponder. Competitive Advantage Track is a free, easy-to-use tool that will drive the dialogue to help young people think constructively about their future, develop crucial career and life skills, and ultimately thrive in a fast-changing world. In each module (or “Slice”), generational expert and ...
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DT# 521 Redefining West Virginia’s Region 1's Economy; Life After Coal – With Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Fellow Shaun Donovan
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Dennis is joined by , an Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) Fellow working in West Virginia. They discuss the what it is like to be an ERC Fellow and Shaun's work in West Virginia. ERC Project Project Title: Redefining West Virginia’s Region 1's Economy; Life After Coal Host Community or Region: West Virginia Host Organization: , in collaboration with the Town of A New Partnership for Economic Transformation - 65 Fellows, 65 Catalytic Projects, 42 States, 2 Territories The Economic Recovery Corps (ERC) program launched in 2023 through a $30 million cooperative agreement with the U.S....
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Dt #519 Springfield Ohio, When the National Spotlight Shines You – Horton Hobbs
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Springfield, Ohio, has recently been in the national spotlight after the community was mentioned in several political debates. What happens when you go from being one of 67 communities named Springfield to the one everyone is talking about? Is all publicity good publicity? How does an organization respond to the glare of the national media? , Vice President of Economic Development for The , joins Dennis, and they go behind the scenes of working and living in Springfield, OH.
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DT #518 Why Communities Get Eliminated from Projects with Chris Lloyd
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In this episode, Dennis is joined by from the infrastructure and economic development team. Dennis and Chris discuss best practices for responding to RFPs and the intangibles that can prevent a community from being considered for a project. Chris Lloyd leads the McGuireWoods Consulting infrastructure and economic development team, where he specializes in site selection and negotiations for economic development incentives. Since 1998, Chris has worked on dozens of high-profile corporate expansions and relocations across the country. Prior to joining McGuireWoods Consulting, Chris served...
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DT #517 Dealing With Things Beyond Your Control
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In this episode, Dennis talks about the frustrations of dealing with issues and projects that are beyond your direct control. What do you do when quiet diplomacy fails, and entities are determined to engage in behavior detrimental to the area you live and work in?
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DT #516 The Power of the Unexpected Compliment
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In this episode, Dennis explores the power of the unexpected compliment. Too often, we quickly criticize and forget to tell the people in our lives how much we appreciate them. Take a deep breath and unleash the power of the unexpected compliment.
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DT #515 2024 IEDC Annual Conference Recap and Review
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In this episode, Dennis shares his thoughts on the 2024 that was held in Denver.
info_outlineDennis is joined by Will Baggett, an author, motivational speaker, and authority on personal branding, body language, and soft skills leadership. A self-described "speaker snob," Dennis was blown away when he heard Will give a presentation at the IEDC Leadership Conference. Dennis and Will discuss how to find your North Star and exercise your leadership muscle.
Will Baggett, former operations manager for the College Football Playoff, is an award-winning major events professional, former strength coach, and dynamic speaker. In early 2020, the White House recognized Will for outstanding communications and service to the President of the United States.
Will has also helped produce events such as the Super Bowl, Final Four, and a host of college football bowl games. Over his six-year coaching career, Will helped produce 19 NFL draft picks, including two first-round picks.
The Blueprint for a Successful Career, Will’s first book, was released in 2017 to widespread acclaim and has been added to the curriculum at six nationally accredited universities. He began speaking in 2017 and has since delivered over 250 keynotes, inspiring over 50,000 people across multigenerational workplaces in both the public and private sectors.
Will is considered to be the undisputed authority in personal branding, body language, and soft skills leadership, resulting in a 98.13% approval rating across all his speeches.
Will is highly regarded as the most interactive speaker in the country. He leverages his unique INFJ personality and quick wit to leave teams more inspired and connected than ever before.
Will, also a part-time actor, has appeared in national commercials for the PGA Tour, Coors Light, Academy Sports & Outdoors, Southwest Airlines, and VistaPrint.
Check out Will's new book, Hues of Hope.