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Leadership Lowdown

Leadership Lowdown, hosted by Vic Verchereau, provides positive and practical principles for leaders who want to multiply their influence and take their team to the next level of effectiveness.

9:00 AM every Tuesday
Replay: 3:00 PM, 9:00 PM, 3:00 AM


Recent Posts

Ann Sherman: The Job of a Leader

Leadership Lowdown
October 6, 2020 8:00 AM

At our request, we asked Ann Sherman to circle back to the Leadership Lowdown and fill in some of the missing pieces from our last visit.  We are so glad we did!  As a re-located Yooper, she currently serves as Vice President of Business and Finance at California State University at Chico.  

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Jack Roberts "One More Call"

Leadership Lowdown
September 29, 2020 8:00 AM

Jack Roberts retired from his position as executive director of theMichigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) in August of 2018. At the time, his 32-year tenure was the longest among the active CEOs in the 51 association membership of the National Federation of State High School Associations, for whom Mr. Roberts served as Assistant Director in charge of Public Legislative and Judicial Affairs from 1993 to 1980. He served in the national staff of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes from 1981 until 1986 including as FCA, Executive Vice President.

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Author and International Keynote Speaker Karin Hurt Inspires Transformational Change

Leadership Lowdown
September 21, 2020 2:00 PM

Recently named on Inc’s list of Most Innovative Leadership Speakers and American Management Association’s 50 Leaders to Watch, Karin Hurt helps leaders from around the world achieve breakthrough results without losing their souls.

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Lifelong Leadership and a Higher Calling

Leadership Lowdown
September 9, 2020 8:00 AM

Chuck Embs, President of Chesme Capital Management and Colonel, United States Air Force Reserve has served, led, and given in many great ways. After transitioning from active duty to the Air Force Reserve, Chuck founded Chesme Capital Management in 2003 on the basic principle of providing prudent investment advice and fiduciary counsel that is free from the many conflicts-of-interest inherent to the financial services industry. Today, Chuck continues to set the strategic direction of the firm and oversees all operations and compliance efforts.

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Not Just Building a New Hospital....Redesigning Health Care

Leadership Lowdown
August 25, 2020 2:00 PM

Coming to the capital from the east side, people can't help but notice the large new seven-story building taking over the skyline.  Exciting times for Mid-Michigan! Over $450 million dollars in new construction.  It takes many great people to build a health system for so many. Meet Lynn Griffor, executive director of the McLaren Lansing Foundation.  

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Big Lessons From a Small Town

Leadership Lowdown
August 18, 2020 9:00 AM

Big Lessons From a Small Town is the name of the book Bill Schuette wrote and it is a great example of the journey he has had.  A lifetime of public service and a treasure chest of relationships and leadership moments!  

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A Colorful and Part of the American Country Music Story...Legends, Moments and Laughs

Leadership Lowdown
August 11, 2020 9:00 AM

David Frizzell's life and his career are tightly woven into the fabric of country music history and lore. As a singer, songwriter and producer, he is both legacy and legend with an unmistakable voice and a captivating style. 

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From Engadine to California, a Leadership Journey | Leadership Lowdown

Leadership Lowdown
July 28, 2020 9:00 AM

Raised in the upper peninsula as a proud "Yooper" Ann Sherman has made an incredible journey.  She has learned a variety of lessons that translate into critical cornerstone principles to manage and lead by.  As the Vice President of Business & Finance at California State University, Chico, Ann shares several noteworthy leadership concepts.  In this fun and engaging interview, she will explain the  6 key leadership duties that help to clarify the leadership clutter that busy managers get caught up with.  

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What if you could make a living pursuing only the things you love?

Leadership Lowdown
July 21, 2020 11:00 AM

The arts, music and gardens of flowers are Beverly McQuistion's true passions and she has found a way to engage with them through her Mackinac Island business.

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Helping People Expand Their Human Capacity

Leadership Lowdown
July 14, 2020 9:00 AM

Matt Johnson, the President at On Target Living, wears many hats and a few different pairs of shoes. (dress, gym, golf, basketball, running) When he is not traveling the world speaking about Expanding Human Capacity, he is in the office running the daily operations which include making sure his team is sitting in the right seats and behaving!

Behavior is a great component to his formula to help people climb to new heights! Matt shares 5 key steps for reaching greater capacity. This is an exciting interview for those who want more and dream of greater things! Tune in to this edition and find your way to new capacity, you never realized!

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