Crummer Hour

Hosted ByJ.B. Adams

Summary

Revisit the guests of Crummer Connections with an additional bonus segment filled with new insights.


All Episodes

Austin Franklin: Communicate the Vision

Host Clara Mount interviews Austin Franklin, CEO and Co-Founder of Good Natured Life. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Fall 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Austin Franklin and selected Crummer alumni and students, featuring discussions on self-reflection, building motivation within your organization, and how to effectively communicate your vision as a leader.

00:35 — Introducing the panel
03:22 — Philosophy of service, giving back to the community, being your best self
09:54 — Backstory, parents as business role models, messages of positivity
17:07 — Career journey, overcoming disadvantages, inception of Good Natured Life
26:56 — Career advice, finding the advantage in the disadvantage
31:11 — Meet and greet with Austin Franklin
32:35 — Founding a business, growing as a public speaker, applying lessons from basketball, uncovering hidden credentials
45:03 — Crummer Insider Free Association
51:24 — Being a co-founder and guiding business strategy, communicating the vision, developing reading as a healthy habit
57:15 — Closing message to the Crummer community

Books
Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins – https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/1544512287

Resources
Good-Natured Life — https://www.goodnaturedlife.com/
Crummer Graduate School of Business — https://www.crummer.rollins.edu

Credits
Guest — Austin Franklin
https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-j-franklin-a1a477111/
Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. — https://victormediagroup.co/
Creator — J.B. Adams
Host — Clara Mount
Executive Producer — Gerard Mitchell
Sound Editing — Aaron Trnka
Production Assistance — Kyle Sawyer
Crummer Panelists — Papaa Kodzi, Michael Serrano, Kyle Sawyer

Marcus Davis: Making a Real Impact

Host Clara Mount interviews Marcus Davis, current MBA candidate at the Crummer Graduate School of Business and Student Representative on the Rollins College Alumni Board. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Fall 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Marcus Davis and selected Crummer alumni and students, featuring discussions on building a meaningful network, leveraging mentor relationships, finding internships, and taking initiative.

00:44 — Introducing the panel
03:04 — Philosophy of service, servant leadership and situational leadership
10:12 — Backstory, playing sports and keeping the gas tank full
16:03 — Lessons from mentor James Gore, having a Plan B
22:49 — Career advice, ask questions, “learn how to run, then run faster”
29:40 — Meet and greet with Marcus Davis
30:54 — Responsibilities as a student representative and making an impact on campus, the Share the Light initiative
35:43 — Lessons learned from mentors
38:55 — Crummer Insider Free Association
41:24 — Motivations for getting an MBA, favorite memories, advice to incoming students, and career goals
52:19 — Continuing life-long learning
57:33 — Closing message to the Crummer community

Resources
Crummer Graduate School of Business — https://www.crummer.rollins.edu

Credits
Guest — Marcus Davis, https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusjdavis
Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. — https://victormediagroup.co/
Creator — J.B. Adams
Host — Clara Mount
Executive Producer — Gerard Mitchell
Sound Editing — Aaron Trnka
Production Assistance — Kyle Sawyer
Crummer Panelists — Sophie Fountain, Heidi Gardiner, Kyle Sawyer

Mai-Han Harrington: Building Community the Kobe Way

Host Clara Mount interviews Alex Manrique, Manager of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Universal Parks & Resorts. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Fall 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Alex Manrique and selected Crummer alumni and students, featuring discussions on supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and helping employees feel a sense of belonging.

00:44 — Introducing the panel
02:39 — Service philosophy, importance of taking care of future generations
08:34 — Backstory, growing up in Colombia, treating people with kindness
13:47 — Career journey & turning points, helping employees find a sense of belonging best business advice, resources to support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
29:20 — Meet and greet with Alex Manrique
30:37 — Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices
45:32 — Crummer Insider Free Association
49:15 — Learning and growing as a result of culture change
54:26 — Creating a culture where employees are valued
56:35 — Closing message to the Crummer community

Books
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo — https://amzn.to/3s5eTUX
Better Allies: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces by Karen Catlin — https://amzn.to/3s5SyGD
How to Be an Anti-Racist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi — https://amzn.to/3oaALx2

Resources
Crummer Graduate School of Business — https://www.crummer.rollins.edu
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse — https://kobesteakhouse.com

Credits
Guest — Mai-Han Harrington
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mai-han-harrington-52a88713/
Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. — https://victormediagroup.co/
Creator — J.B. Adams
Host — Clara Mount
Executive Producer — Gerard Mitchell
Sound Editing — Aaron Trnka
Production Assistance — Kyle Sawyer
Crummer Panelists — Kyle Sawyer & Rachel Valocchi

John Henry: Passion, Networking, and Parenting

Host Clara Mount interviews John Henry, Co-Founder of The MyCare Connect Foundation. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Fall 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with John Henry and selected Crummer alumni and students, featuring discussions on entrepreneurship, maintaining your professional network, and selecting a path after graduation.

00:44 — Introducing the panel
03:07 — Philosophy of service, importance of meaningful connections
08:40 — Backstory, job search, patience, and passion
18:09 — Career journey, the inception of MyCareConnect, and helping families in the Type I Diabetes community
30:22 — Meet and greet with John Henry
31:30 — Entrepreneurship, lessons learned, and challenges in the healthcare industry
45:02 — Crummer Insider Free Association
47:02 — Connecting with younger generations, returning to Crummer, and paychecks vs. passion
57:12 — Closing message to the Crummer community

Books
Generation Me: Why Today’s Young Americans Are More Confident, Assertive, Entitled – and More Miserable Than Ever Before by Jean M. Twenge — https://amzn.to/3GhtDos

Resources
Crummer Graduate School of Business — https://www.crummer.rollins.edu
Appreciative inquiry — https://www.centerforappreciativeinquiry.net/more-on-ai/what-is-appreciative-inquiry-ai/
TED Talk: “Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are” with Amy Cuddy — https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are?language=en

Credits
Guest — Dr. Robert Prescott
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-k-prescott-phd-sphr-shrm-scp-5344836/
Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. — https://victormediagroup.co/
Creator — J.B. Adams
Host — Clara Mount
Executive Producer — Gerard Mitchell
Sound Editing — Aaron Trnka
Production Assistance — Kyle Sawyer

Alex Manrique: Champion of DEI

Host Clara Mount interviews Alex Manrique, Manager of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Universal Parks & Resorts. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Fall 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Alex Manrique and selected Crummer alumni and students, featuring discussions on supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and helping employees feel a sense of belonging.

00:44 — Introducing the panel
02:39 — Service philosophy, importance of taking care of future generations
08:34 — Backstory, growing up in Colombia, treating people with kindness
13:47 — Career journey & turning points, helping employees find a sense of belonging best business advice, resources to support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
29:20 — Meet and greet with Alex Manrique
30:37 — Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices
45:32 — Crummer Insider Free Association
49:15 — Learning and growing as a result of culture change
54:26 — Creating a culture where employees are valued
56:35 — Closing message to the Crummer community

Books
So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo — https://amzn.to/3s5eTUX
Better Allies: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces by Karen Catlin — https://amzn.to/3s5SyGD
How to Be an Anti-Racist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi — https://amzn.to/3oaALx2

Resources
Crummer Graduate School of Business — https://www.crummer.rollins.edu

Credits
Guest — Alex Manrique, https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-manrique-9736814/
Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. — https://victormediagroup.co/
Creator — J.B. Adams
Host — Clara Mount
Executive Producer — Gerard Mitchell
Sound Editing — Aaron Trnka
Production Assistance — Kyle Sawyer
Crummer Panelists — Papaa Kodzi & Kyle Sawyer

Terry Castillo: Listen to the People You Serve

Host Clara Mount interviews Terry Castillo, Training and Development Manager for the Orange County Clerk of Courts. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Fall 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Terry and selected Crummer alumni and students, featuring discussions on her career, and the importance of active listening as you serve others.

00:44 — Introducing the panel
02:30 — Philosophy of service
10:30 — Backstory
18:24 — Early career aspirations and transitions
29:38 — Meet and greet with Terry Castillo
30:39 — Serving on the Osceola County School Board, importance of active listening
38:03 — Discussion of potential professions, lessons learned from role models
44:50 — Crummer Insider Free Association
47:54 — Measuring the impact of training and development
52:46 — Personal and professional development
57:51 — Closing message to the Crummer community

Books
The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz —
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DQ845EA/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1
The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable by Patrick Lencioni – https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Fable/dp/0787960756

Resources
Crummer Graduate School of Business — https://www.crummer.rollins.edu

Credits
Guest — Terry Castillo
https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrycastillo/
Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. — https://victormediagroup.co/
Creator — J.B. Adams
Host — Clara Mount
Executive Producer — Gerard Mitchell
Sound Editing — Aaron Trnka
Production Assistance — Kyle Sawyer
Crummer Panelists – Raquel Betancourt & Kyle Sawyer

Dr. Robert Prescott Tells Stories With Purpose

Host Clara Mount interviews Dr. Robert Prescott, Former Executive in Residence Associate Professor and Continuing Graduate Faculty of Management. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Spring 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Dr. Prescott and selected Crummer alumni and students, featuring discussions on his thoughts on management and leadership development, his advice for the Crummer community, and some tips for life-long learners.

00:27 — Introducing the panel
04:17 — Change management and trust
10:38 — Early business influences, management lessons
20:51 — Career aspirations and transitions
26:55 — Career philosophy and life-long learning
30:30 — Meet and greet with Dr. Robert Prescott
31:39 — Moving from Alabama to Pennsylvania
35:09 — Lessons learned from students
43:25 — Storytelling in leadership
47:46 — The importance of life-long learning
57:10 — Closing message to the Crummer community

As an affiliate, Victor Media Group may earn from qualifying purchases.
Books
Managing Change by Nic Beech and Robert MacIntosh — https://amzn.to/3AMhu9M
Four Quartets by T.S. Eliot — https://amzn.to/3xA5Lt0

Resources
Crummer Graduate School of Business — https://www.crummer.rollins.edu
Appreciative inquiry — https://www.centerforappreciativeinquiry.net/more-on-ai/what-is-appreciative-inquiry-ai/
TED Talk: “Your Body Language May Shape Who You Are” with Amy Cuddy — https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_may_shape_who_you_are?language=en

Credits
Guest — Dr. Robert Prescott
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-k-prescott-phd-sphr-shrm-scp-5344836/
Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. — https://victormediagroup.co/
Creator — J.B. Adams
Host — Clara Mount
Executive Producer — Gerard Mitchell
Sound Editing — Aaron Trnka
Production Assistance — Kyle Sawyer

Dr. Keenan Yoho Leads the Rhythm in Operations Management

Host Clara Mount interviews Dr. Keenan Yoho, Professor of Operations Management. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Spring 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Dr. Yoho and selected Crummer alumni and students, featuring discussions on his personal backstory, the importance of rhythm in operations management, and the #1 operations mistake that startups make. BONUS: Check out the playlist below with song recommendations from Dr. Yoho!

00:28 — Introducing the panel
01:47 — Importance of operations management
07:36 — Growing up in the Midwest and drumming with Kenny Aronoff
14:14 — College and the National Guard, career philosophy, and advice
32:23 — Meet and greet with Dr. Keenan Yoho
33:30 — Changes in the Midwest
37:51 — The rhythm of operations management
47:13 — The importance of storytelling
51:53 — Book recommendations
56:45 — Closing message to the Crummer community

As an affiliate, Victor Media Group may earn from qualifying purchases.

Books
When by Daniel Pink — https://amzn.to/3qB8rUv
Republic by Plato — https://amzn.to/3AhFTDF
Post Corona: From Crisis to Opportunity by Scott Galloway — https://amzn.to/2UWqgS8
Homage to Catalonia by George Orwell — https://amzn.to/3dyhnVn
The Odyssey by Homer — https://amzn.to/3h8kB41

Resources
Crummer Graduate School of Business — https://www.crummer.rollins.edu
Dr. Yoho’s Music Recommendations — https://rb.gy/yw6gcn

Credits
Guest — Dr. Keenan Yoho
https://www.linkedin.com/in/keenan-yoho-a81542a1
Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. — https://victormediagroup.co/
Creator — J.B. Adams
Host — Clara Mount
Executive Producer — Gerard Mitchell
Sound Editing — Aaron Trnka
Production Assistance — Kyle Sawyer

Be You and Be True: Drive and Determination with Dr. Tracy Kizer

Host Clara Mount interviews Dr. Tracy Kizer, Associate Professor of Marketing. The first half of the show is the Crummer Connections interview recorded and broadcast in Spring 2021. The second half of the show is a panel Q&A session with Dr. Kizer and selected Crummer alumni and students featuring discussions on her personal backstory, the impact of marketing on people and society, and messaging in a changing business landscape.

00:28 — Introducing the panel
02:35 — Pandemic marketing challenges; consumers have choices
06:46 — Enterprising parents
12:02 — Enduring challenges and making decisions based on faith
22:39 — A systematic approach to learning
29:10 — Meet and greet with Dr. Tracy Kizer
30:07 — Biomedical engineering and business
32:35 — Marketing’s impact on people and society
46:59 — Crummer Insider Free Association
51:00 — Role as a professor
53:39 — Personal and professional development
57:57 — Closing message to the Crummer community

Resources
Crummer Graduate School of Business — https://www.crummer.rollins.edu

Credits
Guest — Dr. Tracy Kizer,
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracyharmon/
Production by Victor Media Group, Inc. — https://victormediagroup.co/
Creator — J.B. Adams
Host — Clara Mount
Executive Producer — Gerard Mitchell
Sound Editing — Aaron Trnka
Production Assistance — Kyle Sawyer

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