EPISODE 18 - Constructing a Life That’s Meaningful
EPISODE 18
Constructing a Life That’s Meaningful
Narrative Identity with DeAngelo Burse
In episode two of this four-part series, DeAngelo and Charlie discuss the concept of narrative identity and how to use a narrative audit to become an architect of oneself. We already know that purpose begins with identity, and the two discuss the connection identity has with intentionality, and then purpose. DeAngelo states everyone should look within to find their own compelling reasons as a way to connect to meaning and purpose and design a life with these in mind.
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EPISODE 18
Constructing a Life That’s Meaningful
Narrative Identity with DeAngelo Burse
In episode two of this four-part series, DeAngelo and Charlie discuss the concept of narrative identity and how to use a narrative audit to become an architect of oneself. We already know that purpose begins with identity, and the two discuss the connection identity has with intentionality, and then purpose. DeAngelo states everyone should look within to find their own compelling reasons as a way to connect to meaning and purpose and design a life with these in mind.
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EPISODE 17 - Beating the Odds
EPISODE 17
Beating the Odds
Narrative Identity with DeAngelo Burse
Charlie welcomes his friend and social psychologist, DeAngelo Burse. DeAngelo unpacks his personal story and shares how he beat the odds to overcome poverty and negative influences to emerge as a college professor and mindset coach devoted to positive social change.
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EPISODE 17
BEATING THE ODDS
Narrative Identity with DeAngelo Burse
Charlie welcomes his friend and social psychologist, DeAngelo Burse. DeAngelo unpacks his personal story and shares how he beat the odds to overcome poverty and negative influences to emerge as a college professor and mindset coach devoted to positive social change.
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EPISODE 16 - Please Sorry Thanks
EPISODE 16
PLEASE SORRY THANKS
A Conversation with Mark Batterson
In this sixth and final installment of Charlie’s conversation with Pastor and NY Times Bestselling author Mark Batterson, they emphasize the importance of daily habits and annual planning.
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EPISODE 16
PLEASE SORRY THANKS
A Conversation with Mark Batterson
In this sixth and final installment of Charlie’s conversation with Pastor and NY Times Bestselling author Mark Batterson, they emphasize the importance of daily habits and annual planning.
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EPISODE 15 - The Capital Turnaround, a Blessing for the City
EPISODE 15
The Capital Turnaround, a Blessing for the City
A Conversation with Mark Batterson
In this short, 5th installment of Charlie’s conversation with Mark Batterson, Mark opens up about the Capital Turnaround building (which is a 100,000-square-foot multi-purpose building and serves as the home of National Community Church). He discusses how he believes that the church belongs in the middle of the marketplace.
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EPISODE 15
The Capital Turnaround, a Blessing for the City
A Conversation with Mark Batterson
In this short, 5th installment of Charlie’s conversation with Mark Batterson, Mark opens up about the the Capital Turnaround building (which is a 100,000 square foot multi-purpose building and serves as the home of National Community Church). He discusses how he believes that the church belongs in the middle of the marketplace.
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EPISODE 14 - Dream Big, Pray Hard, and Think Long
EPISODE 14
Dream Big, Pray Hard, and Think Long
A Conversation with Mark Batterson
In the 4th installment of Charlie’s conversation with Pastor and NY Times bestselling author Mark Batterson, Charlie and Mark discuss the benefits of mentorship and appreciating those with wisdom who have preceded us as well as the benefits of long-term, multi-generational thinking.
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EPISODE 14
Dream Big, Pray Hard, and Think Long
A Conversation with Mark Batterson
In the 4th installment of Charlie’s conversation with Pastor and NY Times bestselling author Mark Batterson, Charlie and Mark discuss the benefits of mentorship and appreciating those with wisdom who have preceded us as well as the benefits of long-term, multi-generational thinking.
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EPISODE 13 - Never Lose a Holy Curiosity
EPISODE 13
Never Lose a Holy Curiosity
A Conversation with Mark Batterson
In episode three of Charlie’s conversation with Pastor and NY Times Bestselling author Mark Batterson, Mark shares more details about his process for writing books and unpacks some of his more popular sayings. Mark believes that every leader should keep a short list of his or her favorite quotes or sayings.
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EPISODE 13
Never Lose a Holy Curiosity
A Conversation with Mark Batterson
In episode three of Charlie’s conversation with Pastor and NY Times Bestselling author Mark Batterson, Mark shares more details about his process for writing books and unpacks some of his more popular sayings. Mark believes that every leader should keep a short list of his or her favorite quotes or sayings.
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EPISODE 12 - Faithful Obedience to God’s Calling on One’s Life
EPISODE 12
Faithful Obedience to God’s Calling on One’s Life
A Conversation with Mark Batterson
Charlie takes the podcast on the road to Washington, D.C., to visit with his favorite author, Lead Pastor and NY Times bestselling author Mark Batterson in part two of this six-part series.
In this episode, Mark talks about his origin story, how he took a risk in college, returning his University scholarship and turning towards God’s calling.
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EPISODE 12
Faithful Obedience to God’s Calling on One’s Life
A Conversation with Mark Batterson
Charlie takes the podcast on the road to Washington, D.C., to visit with his favorite author, Lead Pastor and NY Times bestselling author Mark Batterson in part two of this six-part series.
In this episode, Mark talks about his origin story, how he took a risk in college, returning his University scholarship and turning towards God’s calling.
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EPISODE 11 - If You Want to Make the Days Count, Count the Days
EPISODE 11
If You Want to Make the Days Count, Count the Days
A Conversation with Mark Batterson
Charlie takes the podcast on the road to Washington, D.C., to visit with his favorite author, Lead Pastor and NY Times bestselling author Mark Batterson. Mark’s books have profoundly inspired Charlie over the years, and he has shared the insights as well as hundreds of copies of Mark’s books with the Memory Makers at the River. So, through a mutual friend, Charlie connected with Mark Batterson, who graciously agreed to sit down and have a conversation with Charlie on our Stories from the River podcast.
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EPISODE 11
If You Want to Make the Days Count, Count the Days
A Conversation with Mark Batterson
Charlie takes the podcast on the road to Washington, D.C., to visit with his favorite author, Lead Pastor and NY Times bestselling author Mark Batterson. Mark’s books have profoundly inspired Charlie over the years, and he has shared the insights as well as hundreds of copies of Mark’s books with the Memory Makers at the River. So, through a mutual friend, Charlie connected with Mark Batterson, who graciously agreed to sit down and have a conversation with Charlie on our Stories from the River podcast.
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EPISODE 10 - STRATEGIC ELEVATION IN FINANCE
EPISODE 10
Strategic Elevation in Finance
Charlie sits down with Bill Woodman, Broad River’s Executive Vice President of Finance, to discuss how he is strategically elevating in Finance. This episode provides a great insight into what the five main components of the finance department at Broad River look like, and how Bill is planning to elevate within these departments.
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EPISODE 10
Strategic Elevation in Finance
Charlie sits down with Bill Woodman, Broad River’s Executive Vice President of Finance, to discuss how he is strategically elevating in Finance. This episode provides a great insight into what the five main components of the finance department at Broad River look like, and how Bill is planning to elevate within these departments.
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EPISODE 9 - HOW WE’RE ELEVATING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE
EPISODE 9
How We're Elevating Customer Experience
Charlie meets the Customer Experience leadership to find out what they are doing in 2023 to Elevate the experience for both guests and Memory Makers.
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EPISODE 9
How We're Elevating Customer Experience
Charlie meets the Customer Experience leadership to find out what they are doing in 2023 to Elevate the experience for both guests and Memory Makers.
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EPISODE 8 - ELEVATED INITIATIVES IN OPS AND HOME DELIVERY
EPISODE 8
Elevated Initiatives in Ops and Home Delivery
What are Operations and Home Delivery doing to Elevate this year at Broad River? Charlie welcomes leaders of these departments and together they give us an insight into the plans and processes happening to ensure elevated growth.
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EPISODE 8
Elevated Initiatives in Ops and Home Delivery
What are Operations and Home Delivery doing to Elevate this year at Broad River? Charlie welcomes leaders of these departments and together they give us an insight into the plans and processes happening to ensure elevated growth.
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EPISODE 7 - AN ELEVATED APPROACH TO RETAIL PERFORMANCE AND OPERATIONS
EPISODE 7
An Elevated Approach to Retail Performance and Operations
Charlie welcomes the Retail Performance and Operation leaders in this episode of Stories from the River. They reveal their plans to elevate retail in 2023, despite the recent rate of inflation. They also discuss how they intend to inspire their teams and ensure that guests continue to have an elevated experience in the stores.
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EPISODE 7
An Elevated Approach to Retail Performance and Operations
Charlie welcomes the Retail Performance and Operation leaders in this episode of Stories from the River. They reveal their plans to elevate retail in 2023, despite the recent rate of inflation. They also discuss how they intend to inspire their teams and ensure that guests continue to have an elevated experience in the stores.
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EPISODE 6 - ELEVATED STRATEGIES IN SUPPLY CHAIN AND MERCHANDISING
EPISODE 6
Elevated Strategies in Supply Chain and Merchandising
In this episode, Charlie welcomes the Supply Chain and Merchandising leaders to discuss how they plan to maintain department synergy and elevate in 2023.
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EPISODE 6
Elevated Strategies in Supply Chain and Merchandising
In this episode, Charlie welcomes the Supply Chain and Merchandising leaders to discuss how they plan to maintain department synergy and elevate in 2023.
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EPISODE 5 - LEVELING UP IN IT & BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE
EPISODE 5
Leveling Up in IT & Business Intelligence
In this episode, Charlie welcomes the IT and Business Intelligence department leaders. We go behind the scenes to discover what they are planning for 2023, and how they intend to elevate within their department.
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EPISODE 5
Leveling Up in IT & Business Intelligence
In this episode, Charlie welcomes the IT and Business Intelligence department leaders. We go behind the scenes to discover what they are planning for 2023, and how they intend to elevate within their department.
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EPISODE 4 - ELEVATING WITHIN HUMAN CAPITAL
EPISODE 4
Elevating within Human Capital
Starting with Day Zero
In this episode, Charlie speaks to the members of the Human Capital team to find out what they are doing to elevate both the Memory Maker experience, and the new talent experience this year.
This episode provides great insight into the inner workings of the Human Capital department, and how its leaders plan to elevate in 2023.
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EPISODE 4
Elevating within Human Capital
Starting with Day Zero
In this episode, Charlie speaks to the members of the Human Capital team to find out what they are doing to elevate both the Memory Maker experience, and the new talent experience this year.
This episode provides great insight into the inner workings of the Human Capital department, and how its leaders plan to elevate in 2023.
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EPISODE 3 - The Launch of Elevate
EPISODE 3
The Launch of Elevate
Marketing & Communications
In this episode, Charlie sits down with the members of the Marketing and Communications teams to talk about the Elevate campaign and bringing the Word of the Year to life.
This episode will shine a light on the inner workings of the Marketing and Communications departments, and how they work together to ensure success at the River.
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EPISODE 3
The Launch of Elevate
Marketing & Communications
In this episode, Charlie sits down with the members of the Marketing and Communications teams to talk about the Elevate campaign and bringing the Word of the Year to life.
This episode will shine a light on the inner workings of the Marketing and Communications departments, and how they work together to ensure success at the River.
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EPISODE 2 - Elevating at The River
EPISODE 2
ELEVATING AT THE RIVER
Word of the Year with Manny Rodrigues
To launch Season 2 Elevate mini-series, Charlie and Manny talk about the inspiration behind Elevate and its process to become Broad River Retail’s 2023 Word of the Year.
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EPISODE 2
ELEVATING AT THE RIVER
Word of the Year with Manny Rodrigues
To launch Season 2 Elevate mini-series, Charlie and Manny talk about the inspiration behind Elevate and its process to become Broad River Retail’s 2023 Word of the Year.
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EPISODE 1 - WELCOME TO SEASON 2!
EPISODE 1
WELCOME TO SEASON 2!
Stories from the River is back! Watch Charlie recount last season, talk about what’s new this season, and he’ll unveil Broad River’s 2023 Word of the Year.
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EPISODE 1
WELCOME TO SEASON 2!
Stories from the River is back! Watch Charlie recount last season, talk about what’s new this season, and he’ll unveil Broad River’s 2023 Word of the Year.
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SEASON 1
You’ll hear personal experiences from our stores, Distribution Centers, Call Centers, and corporate campuses giving listeners a front-row seat to what it’s really like to be a Memory Maker furnishing life’s best memories every day.