Oct 11, 2021
We're back with the first episode of the new season and we're so
excited! Our guest for this episode is Jodee Bock, Director of
People Development with BNG Team, and a participant in this
summer's Rural Bus Tour. Jodee joins us to talk about the tour,
about urban-rural collaboration, and corporate investment in small
towns. This episode also includes a little update about what's been
going on with Growing Small Towns--big things have been happening
while we've been away for the summer!
About Jodee
Jodee Bock
is a dynamic business communicator who encourages people to
practice
riskful thinking
as opposed to merely wishful thinking. By encouraging them to think
beyond their reasons, she leaves audiences with new insights, along
with ideas for turning their knowledge into action.
Jodee is the founder of
Bock’s Office Transformational Consulting
and has more than 20 years of experience in the areas of corporate
communication, media relations, executive coaching, and training
and development. She holds certifications in Life Purpose and
Career Coaching, Extreme Leadership, PSYCH-K Facilitation, Job
Relations Training
(JRT),
Bob Proctor’s Life Success Consulting®, and Accelerated Innovation
Training and Coaching from SolutionPeople in Chicago.
The author of several books, podcast interviews, speeches, and blog
posts, Jodee is a thought leader who has been called a boat rocker
and a people enhancer, thanks to her unique ability to add a new
perspective to common ways of thinking.
Jodee is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, workshop
facilitator, and business consultant. She has spoken at events all
over the United States and designed and delivered customized
workshops and seminars for hundreds of clients.
In this episode, we cover:
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What’s happening with Growing Small Towns
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The Rural Resources Roadtrip
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What rural/urban and regional collaboration might look
like
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Why being a Pollyanna is sometimes okay
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The importance of being authentic in our strengths and talents and
gifts
Links + Resources Mentioned
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