The Art of Seeing Clearly with Dr. Alison R Tendler

Terry Liggins has defied the odds and transformed adversity into triumph. Raised as the middle child of a single mother with five siblings in the inner city of Omaha, Nebraska, Terry faced numerous challenges growing up. Yet, he draws strength from the advantage of witnessing his older siblings’ experiences, steering clear of repeating their mistakes and focusing on breaking the cycle of poverty.

Terry reflects on pivotal moments, such as surviving a drive-by shooting at the tender age of 6, grappling with a father’s absence, and his mother’s initial struggles with substance abuse. With an unwavering commitment to a different path, Terry eventually earned a degree in Criminal Justice, fueled by a desire to help kids facing challenges similar to his own. Through gratitude, resilience, and a commitment to change, Terry became a living example of the possible, achieving not only a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree but also spearheading three successful companies.

Terry emphasizes the importance of positive environments and mentorship in shaping one’s destiny. He discusses the hurdles he faced, both as a national champion hurdler and as a parent of three, highlighting the significance of time management and selective relationships. Terry’s story is a testament to the power of gratitude, humility, and a relentless commitment to overcoming obstacles, inspiring listeners to turn their challenges into lessons and embrace a life filled with ever-present joy.

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CEO Tricia Benn shares how her life was shaped by her upbringing on a hobby farm, instilling values of usefulness and hard work. Tricia’s leadership philosophy, rooted in teamwork and resilience, stems from her farm adventures and experiences in competitive figure skating, where she learned the importance of setting goals, facing challenges, and embracing uniqueness. Her experiences extend to her parenting style, encouraging her daughters to discover their passion and make a difference. Tricia emphasizes the significance of mission, vision, and values in building successful teams. She shares her secrets around the hiring process and fostering a culture of authenticity and shared purpose. Having built and led teams across many businesses, Tricia’s passion lies in authentically inspiring and uplifting others through success and failure. She shares her personal definition of what success looks like including meaningful disruption, rejecting perfection, and promoting continuous personal growth.

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As one of four adopted siblings, all with different biological parents, Kerri Tietgen shares her journey through the lens of authenticity and self-discovery. Growing up as the only Asian American in a small community, she navigated the challenges of not physically matching her siblings and the absence of representation. Despite these hurdles, Kerri embraced her uniqueness, owning her identity with resilience and intentionality.

Throughout her career in organizational development, Kerri encountered various leadership roles, from working at the Federal Reserve during 9/11 to consulting, to becoming the CEO of EmBe. Her story reveals her commitment to authenticity, breaking societal norms, and building a career centered around core beliefs. Kerri’s insightful perspective on leadership emphasizes the importance of listening, learning, and cultivating a diverse and inclusive environment. Kerri imparts lessons on balancing work, life, and the pursuit of personal growth—a wild ride that she loves every bit of.

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Life coach Lynn Gillette shares her inspiring journey from an educator and mother to a passionate advocate for self-coaching. Discover how Lynn turned life’s challenges into opportunities, and found her true calling through a transformative webinar. Lynn discusses the power of changing your inner dialogue, celebrating life, and stepping into empowerment. She shares practical strategies to overcome fear, anxiety, and negative thought patterns. Learn the secrets to trusting your inner voice, taking courageous actions, and turning your passion into your profession. Don’t miss this episode of positive, purposeful actions, as Lynn Gillette guides you to live authentically and embrace your true inner light.

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As Owner and Operator of McDonald’s franchise locations, Jordan Hartshorn shares his journey from starting in a location in Aberdeen, SD, to becoming the owner of 18 locations across the Midwest. Influenced by his dad’s guidance and legacy, Jordan emphasizes the importance of family dynamics in business. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of entrepreneurship, highlighting the value of partnerships and continuous learning. Jordan shares a unique hobby that he calls “therapy”, offering time to focus on navigating both business and family matters. He discusses his commitment to community involvement.

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As we bid farewell to 2023 and set our sights on 2024, it’s a moment of reflection and learning on today’s episode of “The ART of Seeing Clearly.” Join us as we revisit insightful conversations with thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who graced our podcast last year. These nuggets of wisdom are more than just stories – they’re actionable insights that can shape your business and life in the upcoming year.

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Coleen Liebsch courageously shares her journey of self-discovery, unveiling the harsh reality of domestic violence she encountered as a child. Battling with feelings of inferiority and a desire to stand out, she found refuge in being average at everything, using it as a shield against the fear of failure. Coleen’s accidental entry into telemarketing, driven by a fascination with numbers, opened unexpected doors and taught her valuable lessons about recognizing others, even through unconventional means. Coleen’s experiences underscore the importance of embracing change, learning from mistakes, and making intentional choices. She encourages us to instill kindness in our children, shaping a future where every choice has a positive and impactful outcome. Join us on this transformative journey as Coleen Liebsch’s story inspires us to see clearly, find strength in vulnerability, and embrace the power of choice.

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How does an Italian-born Psychologist end up owning and running not one, but four successful restaurants? Riccardo shares his incredible journey, how he overcame rejection, explored and worked in a variety of medicine-related fields, and wound up in Sioux Falls, SD. He discusses his philosophy on customer service and why saying thank you every day to every single staff member matters. He shares his passion for family and why he spends his free time with his wife. Riccardo believes humility is what makes people stand out and that we can always be better.

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Tamien Dysart admits he’s in love with self-learning. An avid fan of John C Maxwell, Dysart takes everything he’s learned and applies it to the companies and people he mentors and coaches. His goal is to impact millions of people. Learn how Tamien has leveraged his mindset, hard work, and determination into many successful ventures and accomplished many goals to “author his own life”. He explains why health is wealth and the routines he’s established to help him be a ninja of his time.

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Erica Beck’s career has been all about serving the community and its people, whether in the public or private sector. As Chief of Staff for the Mayor of Sioux Falls, Erica shares the importance of mentors, her passion and vision for the City, and how her role fulfills her. She discusses how to have the hard conversations, empowering leaders, and the silver lining of crisis situations. Erica also opens up about her own personal struggles and successes and how it has helped her move forward intentionally and positively.

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