Move People Podcast

A podcast by leaders for leaders, discussing the importance of creative communication in leading organizations in the right direction.

#73: MOVE PEOPLE to MEANINGFUL ACTION 04/02/2019

#73: MOVE PEOPLE to MEANINGFUL ACTION Austins' Cord Shiflet lives at 100mph, selling houses, delivering relief supplies, leading a cavalcade of fools in costume to Las Vegas, loving his family and having a blast the whole time. We certainly don't endorse the advice he'd give to his 18 year old self, but we truly enjoyed talking to this one-of-a-kind Austin icon who helps make our town truly special. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/9245615

#72 - MOVE PEOPLE to HYDRATION 03/28/2019

#72 - MOVE PEOPLE to HYDRATION Calder Hendrickson is a long, tall Texan who is building a diverse technology company based on lessons learned on the pitching mound and in church. Check out his company that's making "magic sand" and hear about his plans to bring life-changing technology to hurting people around the world. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/9172067

#71 MOVE PEOPLE from Resentment to Contentment 03/13/2019

#71 MOVE PEOPLE from Resentment to Contentment Are you called to serve others? Do you find yourself defending your call to those you love? Do you find yourself irritated by the people you serve? MOVE PEOPLE Podcast founder Andrew Barlow has a plan for you to move from resentment to contentment as you fulfill your calling in life. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/8996051

#70: MOVE PEOPLE the Last Mile 03/07/2018

#70: MOVE PEOPLE the Last Mile John Esparza comes from a long line of truckers, so he knows a thing or two about moving people (and all kinds of freight). This devout family man may be soft-spoken, but he's also a skilled leader with a Texas-sized work ethic and a devotion to serving others. You won't meet a nicer guy anywhere. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/6338607

#68 MOVE PEOPLE to Cooperation 02/21/2018

#68 MOVE PEOPLE to Cooperation As the Chief Executive Grocer at Austin's Wheatsville Co-Op, Dan Gillotte heads up an inspired group of partners and shareholders (what other grocery stores would call employees and customers) in the search for a more sustainable, meaningful way to shop and eat. From an accidental art school encounter with a cabbage to being surprised by a brand of hummus, his story is a great example of a person finding a meaningful way to make a real difference. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/6283213

#67: MOVE PEOPLE to Bravery 02/14/2018

#67: MOVE PEOPLE to Bravery Kimberly Davis knows something you don't know: you have a super objective and unlocking it is the key to living an effective life. Check out our conversation with her and contemplate steps to discovering a life of brave leadership. (Yes, that's the name of her book.) /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/6258617

#66 MOVE PEOPLE with Leadership 01/17/2018

#66 MOVE PEOPLE with Leadership From growing up in a military family to serving on a Navy destroyer in wartime to leading an innovative high-tech company, John Graham has been a lifelong student of leadership and its necessity in successful organizations. Check out his take on getting people to achieve more together. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/6158587

#65 MOVE PEOPLE with Twang 01/10/2018

#65 MOVE PEOPLE with Twang If you focus only on Redd Volkaert's genius as a guitarist, you just might miss out on his sly sense of humor and easygoing perspective on life, shaped by years on the road, playing in honky tonks and arenas. Our conversation with Canada's greatest export since Wayne Gretzky provides a look into the fertile mind of a genuine Austin musical treasure. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/6134700

#64 MOVE PEOPLE to Affordability 12/21/2017

#64 MOVE PEOPLE to Affordability As the City of Austin continues its rapid growth, the challenge of affordability will shape its future character and determine the fate of its middle class. Fortunately, Ellen Troxclair is fighting for fiscal restraint on behalf of her constituents in District 8 and overburdened taxpayers across the city. Check out our conversation about her adjustment to the Council culture and successes she's had along the way. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/6076775

#63 MOVE PEOPLE to Conscious Consumerism 12/13/2017

#63 MOVE PEOPLE to Conscious Consumerism As Americans engage in their annual Christmas shopping splurge, Jaclyn Dowdle wants you to know that there is a better way to spend your money, and make a difference in the world. Check out our conversation with the founder of Shop-Trove.com. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/6039804

#62 MOVE PEOPLE to Protect Others 12/06/2017

#62 MOVE PEOPLE to Protect Others Kristi Schiller is on a mission to make safer communities and schools by leveraging the unique skills of man's best friend. As the founder of K9s4Cops & K9s4Kids, she is helping generous people equip law enforcement agencies with highly trained canines. (And that's only her LATEST remarkable endeavor...) /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/6015723

#61 MOVE PEOPLE to Understanding 11/01/2017

#61 MOVE PEOPLE to Understanding As our world grows increasingly divided along countless lines, ranging from ethnic and nationalist to denomination and party, Adrian Farrell will tell you that our success as a species depends on our ability to have those simple conversations that reveal our shared values & priorities. That mindset has served him well as Ireland's Consul General to Texas and the Southwest. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/5898368

#60 MOVE PEOPLE with Nutrition 10/25/2017

#60 MOVE PEOPLE with Nutrition As the Nutrition Director for the Austin Independent School District, Anneliese Tanner isn't just feeding some 83,000 students per day on a tight budget, she's teaching them about community, sustainability and life. Hear her passion for overcoming food scarcity and fueling success for Austin youth then learn how you can help. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/5874994

#59 MOVE PEOPLE to Technology 10/17/2017

#59 MOVE PEOPLE to Technology As CEO of the Austin Technology Council, Barbary Brunner spends her days singing the praises of Austin as a place to locate a company while she coaches tech leaders to deepen their commitment for the long haul. Check out her journey to this leadership role and her vision for the city's future. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/5850954

#58 MOVE PEOPLE to Clarity 10/04/2017

#58 MOVE PEOPLE to Clarity Julie Schell is a well-known figure in boardrooms around the world, where she coaches top executives on how to create organizations that work together with clarity, authenticity and focus. Listen to our conversation with her and you might just get some clarity for your own life. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/5807715

#57: MOVE PEOPLE with Authenticity 09/26/2017

#57: MOVE PEOPLE with Authenticity Marsha Milam has spent her life defying convention and creating authentically Texan experiences for people, from concerts and film festivals to, now, award-winning whiskey. The bottle with her family name on it tells a story of fierce independence and a relentless pursuit of something just a little better. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/5780326

#56: MOVE PEOPLE by Design 08/09/2017

#56: MOVE PEOPLE by Design The University of Texas made news when they lured design guru Doreen Lorenzo from her business career into the classroom, where she has since been building bridges between departments and preparing students to be thought leaders in their jobs, communities and families. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/5626745

#55: MOVE PEOPLE Through CRISIS 07/25/2017

#55: MOVE PEOPLE Through CRISIS When big, bad things happen to major organizations around the world, they call one guy: Jeff Hunt. He handles nuclear meltdowns (both the literal and figurative kind) with a methodical approach and no-nonsense style that helps organizations stop the bleeding and restore their reputations. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/5573798

#54 MOVE PEOPLE to Consensus 07/17/2017

#54 MOVE PEOPLE to Consensus As the Texas Legislature heeds the governor's call and heads into a special session, denizens of the capitol are bracing themselves for 30 days of intrigue. Political mover & shaker David White joined us to discuss what Texans can expect from their leaders in Austin and gives a spirited defense of the lobbying arts. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/5548947

#53 MOVE PEOPLE from POVERTY 07/12/2017

#53 MOVE PEOPLE from POVERTY Sara Ramirez never imagined she'd be leading an organization dedicated to eradicating poverty in Central Texas, but her passion for the poor is changing lives one bottle of formula, one class at a time. Check out our conversation with the Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Central Texas. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/5530034

#52 MOVE PEOPLE to Freedom 07/03/2017

#52 MOVE PEOPLE to Freedom Toby Nunn was born in Canada, but he distinguished himself as a proud member of the U.S. Army. In this special Independence Day episode of the Move People Podcast, Toby discusses what he learned about freedom in the course of securing and defending it for people half a world away. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/5504141

#51 MOVE PEOPLE to Water 06/28/2017

#51 MOVE PEOPLE to Water Sarah Evans wades through complex issues to deliver the most elemental of resources to Third World communities. Through Well Aware, she is helping communities not only survive, but succeed through the delivery of water solutions. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/5489156

#50 MOVE PEOPLE to Fitness 05/10/2017

#50 MOVE PEOPLE to Fitness Baker Harrell had a turning point moment as an 11-year-old boy that changed his life and is now causing life change in homes, communities and organizations all across Texas. Check out our conversation with the founder & CEO of It's Time Texas. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/5343726

#49 MOVE PEOPLE with Persistence 05/04/2017

#49 MOVE PEOPLE with Persistence Daron Roberts' bio reads like an inexperienced screenwriter's attempt to create a character sketch for a superhero, but it is no fiction. He is driven to succeed and lift others up along the way. Raised in Mt. Pleasant, TX, educated at UT & Harvard, employed 7 years by the NFL and now leading the Center for Sports Leadership & Innovation at UT, he knows a thing or two about focus, motivation and persistence. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/5325657

#48 MOVE PEOPLE with Whiskey 04/26/2017

#48 MOVE PEOPLE with Whiskey Dan Garrison once made his living selling software, but now he brightens the lives of others by making and selling what is arguably the finest bourbon whiskey in Texas. Listen in for his take on the absurdity of Texas liquor laws, the challenges of building a company and the joy of sharing good whiskey. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/5300306

#47 MOVE PEOPLE Into Homes 04/18/2017

#47 MOVE PEOPLE Into Homes While the name Habitat for Humanity brings to mind images of Jimmy Carter swinging a hammer in shirtsleeves, Austin's Phyllis Snodgrass is leading one of the most innovative and effective Habitat branches in the country, transforming families through the experience of home ownership. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/5277924

#46 MOVE PEOPLE Beyond Limits 04/05/2017

#46 MOVE PEOPLE Beyond Limits Raised in El Paso by hardworking parents, Ina Minjarez found an avenue to success that led through Notre Dame and law practice then into the Texas House of Representatives. Listen in to learn about her family's emphasis on education and her passion to help Texans defy their limits. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/5237378

#45 MOVE PEOPLE to Family 03/22/2017

#45 MOVE PEOPLE to Family Caroline Boudreaux supposedly had it all until she encountered children who had nothing. Listen in to hear how she is working to change the lives of orphans around the world and how you can, too. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/5192842

#44 MOVE PEOPLE with Values 03/14/2017

#44 MOVE PEOPLE with Values Son of a teacher and social worker, Sailpoint CEO Mark McClain is applying his unique people skills to building a remarkable company with an enthusiastic workforce. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/5167586

MOVE PEOPLE Outdoors 03/08/2017

MOVE PEOPLE Outdoors Carter Smith grew up with one foot in the city and the other on a ranch, and he's living his dream protecting something Texans truly cherish: the land and the creatures that roam it. /episode/index/show/movepeople/id/5150648

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