DT #503 Building Your Leadership Skills With Will Baggett
Develop This: Economic and Community Development
Release Date: 07/10/2024
Being Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable - Mark Perna
Develop This: Economic and Community Development
joins Dennis, and they discuss . Discover why being uncomfortable can actually be positive, and why focusing on a personal competitive advantage now prepares us for when our personal “want-to” arrives. The Is Available Free on Learners will discover: • Why being uncomfortable can actually be a positive thing • How to focus, plan, and take action when life gets uncomfortable • Why we should “say yes, and then figure out how” • How our personal “want-to” spurs us to do things we may be nervous about doing • Why focusing on a personal competitive advantage now...
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DT #527 IEDC Membership Changes Everything You Need To Know - Maria Berg - Stark
Develop This: Economic and Community Development
Dennis is joined by , the , and they discuss the changes to . IEDC recently rolled out a new membership plan, reducing our membership offerings from 27 categories to 10. Individual Member Types Member Type Price* (USD) Definition Student $35 Must be enrolled in at least 12 course hours per semester and provide a transcript from university or learning institution Member in Transition/Retired $125 Professional who is retired or currently not employed Emerging Leader $195 Professional in the economic development field 5 years or less; IEDC reserves the right...
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DT #528 Dennis Retires - What's Next For Develop This!?
Develop This: Economic and Community Development
Dennis gets personal about his decision to retire from his economic development position and discusses what is next for Develop This!
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DT #526 Lessons Learned in 40 Years Of Economic Development and Using EDC Forge CRM Platform - Clark Smith
Develop This: Economic and Community Development
has almost 40 years of experience in economic development. Clark began his economic development career as executive director of the Hampton Area Chamber and Development Corporation. He then joined the Iowa Department of Economic Development, where he worked as a community consultant and manager of existing industry. Most recently, Clark was the economic development director for Aquila, Inc. – Iowa. He has worked with hundreds of companies providing site selection/expansion assistance. Clark has been President of the Professional Developers of Iowa and the Community Development Society of...
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DT #525 AI For Economic Developers With Aaron Brossoit CEO – Golden Shovel Agency
Develop This: Economic and Community Development
Dennis is joined by , CEO of the , to talk about AI for economic developers. Aaron and Golden Shovel Agency are at the leading edge of implementing AI. Aaron helps AI neophyte Dennis better understand AI and how economic development professionals can use it. Be sure to check out Aaron's avatar below, which speaks multiple languages. AI tools and resources:
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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
Develop This: Economic and Community Development
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
Develop This: Economic and Community Development
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
Develop This: Economic and Community Development
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
Develop This: Economic and Community Development
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....
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.