These conversations are all about the art and the power of networking. It's connected to the idea that every single one of us is no more than six degrees from being connected to one another. The connections we make and the relationships we build make us the incredible people we are today and that we will become tomorrow. This is a collection of lessons learned by people from different backgrounds and on different journeys. This conversation is for those who want to improve their networking s ...
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Episode 27: A Conversation with Mike Pierce
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He's here! He's there! He's everywhere! Mike Pierce! I sat down recently with my good friend and HR colleague, Mike Pierce, to talk about relationshiping, the power of our networks and the great work he's doing with DallasHR, one of the largest SHRM chapters in the Unites States. Mike is a lot of things, but I think of him as an educator. He's incr…
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Episode 26: A Conversation with Albert Pont
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I spent time with my friend and former colleague, Albert Pont, recently to talk about networking, how building strong, effective relationships has helped his career and to share some fun stories of how we met and working together at Pizza Hut years ago. Albert Pont is the Regional Vice President of Operations for the Southeast part of the country f…
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Episode 25: A Conversation with Jennifer Congdon
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I recently spent time with my friend and fellow HR colleague to talk about relationshiping, the job search, pet peeves and what networking means to her. What started out as fun, competitive banter (Texas vs. OU) has blossomed into a great friendship and trusted HR colleague that I can rely upon as a sounding board. I hope you'll tune in for this fu…
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Episode 24: A Conversation with Todd Cohen
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I sat down this week with Todd Cohen to talk about #networking, the power of creating and cultivating meaningful work relationships (aka #relationshiping), his unique spin on sales, and much more. Although we've never met in-person, we share a bond and philosophy around networking and its importance in business and work life today. I hope you enjoy…
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Episode 23: A Conversation with Kyle Killingsworth
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After a 2.5 year hiatus, I'm excited to crank up this podcast again, record conversations with some incredible people and share the message of relationshiping with others! I recently sat down (virtually) with Kyle Killingsworth - a friend, mentor and fellow HR colleague of mine here in Oklahoma City. Kyle has more than 25 years of strategic HR expe…
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Am I talking to myself? Why, yes. Yes, I am. A year ago today, I launched this podcast and published my very first episode. I thought it would be good to take a few moments and reflect on the lessons learned, where I've come from, how my podcast has evolved and where I want to take it next. I have loved every moment of this journey and I'm excited …
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Episode 21: A Conversation with Sal Vergara, Jr.
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Sal is a relatively new connection of mine, but we have developed a solid relationship based on the shared understanding of networking, sound HR principles and practices, trying to give more than we take and doing what we can to elevate ourselves and those around us. I'm thankful for the opportunities that Sal's given me, to share the story of my t…
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Episode 20: Unplugged with Lesha Reese
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I hired Lesha back in June of 2005 to join my HR team at Cingular/AT&T Wireless. To this day, she is still the best HR pro that I've ever hired. I think the world of her as a professional and as a friend. Her infectious energy, quick wit, positive attitude and straight-shooting style make her fun to work with and a pleasure to be around. I'm glad t…
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Episode 19: Unplugged with Morag Barrett
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When I first met Morag Barrett several years ago I felt an instant connection with her. She has a passion for people that is infectious and inspiring. She truly understands the power of our relationships, how they work for us (and against us) in our work lives, and the importance of cultivating our relationships. I always walk away from our convers…
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Episode 18: Unplugged with Dirk Beveridge
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Dirk is a new relationship of mine, but a kindred spirit. His passion for people, for innovation and for change are infectious and explains why I felt so connected to him when we recently met through some work that he's doing for Kirby-Smith Machinery. Dirk will be speaking at our annual sales meeting in January and I'm excited to see how he is goi…
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Episode 17: A Conversation with Jim Priest
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Jim Priest is a great example of why I created this podcast and why I have such a passion for networking (i.e. relationshiping). I first met Jim about two months ago, as he was the guest speaker at the Oklahoma City Human Resources Society (OCHRS) chapter meeting in late August. I felt an immediate connection to Jim as he talked about culture and t…
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Episode 16: A Conversation with Jackie Chabot
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I met Jackie Chabot years ago and we've stayed connected across time, different roles (for both of us) and space. Tune in as we talk about hot topics like ageism, VSCO girls, college football and staying relevant as a job-seeker. This is a fun conversation that took some twists and turns that I never saw coming! About Jackie Chabot Having spent ove…
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Episode 15: Unplugged with Kristen Harcourt
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I recently connected with Kristen on LinkedIn and we both share the same passion for people, for learning and for empowering others. A virtual "coffee meeting" led to an invitation to be on my podcast, which in turn, led to this conversation here. I'm excited to introduce others to Kristen and hope that you'll enjoy the conversation as much as we h…
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Episode 14: Unplugged with Satyen Pathak
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Satyen Pathak (aka Salt) is my oldest and dearest friend, as we grew up together in Sugar Land, Texas and lived through many of life’s highs and lows together. When we both found ourselves living in Dallas and going through the job search process together several years ago, we actually talked about memorializing our interviewing/networking experien…
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Episode 13: A Conversation with Timothy Wheeler
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I sat down recently with Timothy Wheeler, President and CEO of Wheeler Staffing Partners, a staffing firm based in Allen, Texas. We talked about how we got connected, shared stories about networking, and the importance of leveraging tools like LinkedIn as a job seeker and working professional. Timothy's easy demeanor and years of experience in the …
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Episode 12: Unplugged with Gregory Tall
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I recently met Gregory Tall at a conference I was attending in Chicago. He was one of several speakers and I was instantly drawn to his high energy, positive personality. With several shared work experiences and a shared appreciation for networking and creating meaningful professional relationships, I knew that Greg was someone I needed to get to k…
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Episode 11: A Conversation with David Alexander
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I consider myself fortunate to have a friend and mentor in David Alexander. Our relationship has spanned nearly 15 years, starting in Seattle, Washington and landed in the DFW area. I value his wisdom, his experience and his calming presence. David and I recently sat down (again) to talk about our connection, the value of networking, and the import…
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Episode 10: Unplugged with Jordan Gross
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Jordan Gross is a new connection of mine and this conversation is a testament to the power or relationshiping and being open to saying, "yes". Jordan recently approached me on LinkedIn, inviting me to connect and sharing his quest to be on 90 podcasts in 90 days. I said, "yes" and I'm so thankful that I did. Not only do I have a new connection with…
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Episode 9: A Conversation with Ed Wallace
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I recently spent some dedicated time with Ed Wallace as we're partnering to create a leadership development program at Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. that will create "cultural ambassadors" within the organization who embody the "1KS" mindset and develop internal talent, creating future leaders of the organization. Ed and I took a break during our wor…
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Episode 8: A Conversation with Alex Ju
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I sat down with Alex Ju just weeks away from his graduation from the University of Texas at Austin to talk about networking, relationshiping, the job search process for a graduating senior, and how he managed to juggle multiple priorities during his time college career. Alex is a friend, a Texas Wrangler brother, and an all-around good guy who's go…
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Episode 7: Unplugged with Marcos Efron
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Marcos and I have been friends since Fall 1993, when we were both attending the University of Texas and going through the Maverick program (www.texaswranglers.org) together. Despite time and space, we've managed to stay closely connected over the years and I've always been fascinated by the work he does writing and directing movies. I recently had …
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Episode 6: A Conversation with Del Keffer
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I sat down with Del Keffer, a Columbus, Ohio native and 40 year veteran of durable goods distribution to talk about relationshiping, the power of listening and investing in others, and our shared interest and commitment to making Kirby-Smith Machinery, Inc. a great place to work. Del is incredibly passionate about, and steadfastly believes that, tr…
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Episode 5: A Conversation with Brandy Schade
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Tune into my conversation with Brandy Schade as we talk about #relationshiping, #strengthsfinder and how one size does NOT fit all when it comes to #networking and building meaningful relationships.Brandy Schade is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach who has been helping individuals and teams leverage their strengths to increase performance over the…
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Episode 4: A Conversation with Sean Self
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Be sure to tune into my conversation with Sean Self, Founder and CEO of Self Opportunity, a recruitment solutions company based in Lewisville, TX. I had the pleasure of working with Sean years ago (as a client) and we established a relationship of trust and respect that we need more of in today's business environment. Sean has a great story to tell…
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Episode 3: A Conversation with Jan Watson
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Tune into my conversation with Jan Watson, Founder and CEO of Better Job Fit, Inc., as we talk about #networking, #relationshiping, finding a job versus creating a job, behavioral diversity, what it means to "play it small", and so much more! www.betterjobfit.com www.6degreesorless.com www.sethmccolley.com About Jan Watson With over two decades of …
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Episode 2: A Conversation with Bruce Waller
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Take a ride with Bruce Waller and I in the "carpool lane"! In this episode, we talk about networking, vulnerability, the importance of showing up, three different types of networks (external, internal and social), and Bruce's book, "Find Your Lane". Tune in to find out why Bruce is one of the HR icons of our time! You can find Bruce at www.brucewal…
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Episode 1: A Conversation with Mike Caracalas
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Mike Caracalas is a friend, former boss, leadership coach and author. I sat down with Mike to talk about the importance of networking, pivotal networking moments in his career, and lessons learned along the way. Join us for a real, honest conversation about relationshiping and the power of being comfortable with yourself. You can find Mike at www.c…
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This is a trailer for my new podcast, 6 Degrees or Less, which is focused on the art and power of networking.
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