Listen First Montana
Listen First Montana

Listen First Montana

Eric Halverson

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Join us as we journey across our great state in search of connection and inspiration through stories of triumph over adversity. Hear dynamic Montana leaders share how they have leaned into listening to more deeply understand each other, themselves, and this place we call home. Listeners will leave refreshed, motivated, and ready for more.

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Episode 57: Carmen McSpadden
AUG 2, 2023
Episode 57: Carmen McSpadden
<p><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid mobile-header vc_custom_1601480539912"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h1 style="text-align: center;">LISTEN FIRST MONTANA</h1> </div> </div> <div class="vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_white wpb_content_element wpb_content_element" ><span class="vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l"><span class="vc_sep_line"></span></span><span class="vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r"><span class="vc_sep_line"></span></span> </div> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h4 style="text-align: center; color: #fff;">Listen first. It is what all great leaders do.</h4> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><section data-vc-full-width="true" data-vc-full-width-temp="true" data-vc-full-width-init="false" class="vc_section vc_custom_1601480277741 vc_section-has-fill"><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1601478502379 vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h2><span style="color: #429d81;">Episode 57:</span><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW80629139 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80629139 BCX0"> <span class="NormalTextRun SCXW9238235 BCX0">Carmen McSpadden</span></span></span></h2> <div> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW108847097 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW108847097 BCX0">Carmen McSpadden’s involvement with Leadership Montana spans the entire 20 years of the organization’s history. She served on the organizing committee in 2003, graduated from the flagship program in 2006, and since then has served as a leadership trainer. Carmen is also the director of </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW108847097 BCX0">Leadership</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW108847097 BCX0"> Institute at Montana State University. In this conversation with Chantel Schieffer, recorded in early 2023, Carmen discusses her experience as an entrepreneur, the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for Montana, why she fervently believes in the power of ‘listening first,’ and much more.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW108847097 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div></section><div class="vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix"></div></p>
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46 MIN
Episode 56: An Interview With The Graduating Class
JUL 20, 2023
Episode 56: An Interview With The Graduating Class
<p><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid mobile-header vc_custom_1601480539912"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h1 style="text-align: center;">LISTEN FIRST MONTANA</h1> </div> </div> <div class="vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_white wpb_content_element wpb_content_element" ><span class="vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l"><span class="vc_sep_line"></span></span><span class="vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r"><span class="vc_sep_line"></span></span> </div> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h4 style="text-align: center; color: #fff;">Listen first. It is what all great leaders do.</h4> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><section data-vc-full-width="true" data-vc-full-width-temp="true" data-vc-full-width-init="false" class="vc_section vc_custom_1601480277741 vc_section-has-fill"><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1601478502379 vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h2><span style="color: #429d81;">Episode 56:</span><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW80629139 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80629139 BCX0"> An Interview With The Graduating Class</span></span></h2> <div> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW139254160 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW139254160 BCX0">The Leadership Montana Flagship Class of 2023 has graduated! In this episode, Chantel Schieffer hosts short interviews with nine members of the class as they approach the end of their first Leadership Montana journey</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW139254160 BCX0">.  </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW139254160 BCX0">Kelly Durbin-Williams, Greg Doyon, Lori St. Aubin, Christiana </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW139254160 BCX0">Nyquest</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW139254160 BCX0">, Kim Hayworth, Travis </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW139254160 BCX0">Yuzik</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW139254160 BCX0">, Robin Kelson, Matt </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW139254160 BCX0">Mandel,</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW139254160 BCX0"> and Sara Urbanik each share why they chose to apply for Leadership Montana, which communities they most enjoyed visiting, lessons learned from their experience in the program, and much more. This episode was recorded in the Spring of 2023 on the campus of MSU-Northern in Havre, MT.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW139254160 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1611257928266 vc_row-o-content-top vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element"> <figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure"> <div class="vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_border_grey"><img width="861" height="574" src="https://www.leadershipmontana.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Class-of-2023.jpg" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="" title="Class of 2023" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://www.leadershipmontana.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Class-of-2023.jpg 861w, https://www.leadershipmontana.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Class-of-2023-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.leadershipmontana.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Class-of-2023-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.leadershipmontana.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Class-of-2023-113x75.jpg 113w, https://www.leadershipmontana.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Class-of-2023-720x480.jpg 720w, https://www.leadershipmontana.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Class-of-2023-480x320.jpg 480w" sizes="(max-width:767px) 480px, (max-width:861px) 100vw, 861px" /></div> </figure> </div> </div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <p><b><span data-contrast="none">Powerful Quotes:</span></b><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p> <p><i><span data-contrast="none">“I remember talking to graduates, and they would always talk about Leadership Montana with a little bit of a gleam in their eye and a little bit of a knowing smile.  And now I think I know exactly where they were coming from.” &#8211; Greg Doyon</span></i><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p> <p><i><span data-contrast="none">“I think Leadership Montana has actually kind of reset the way I think or approach conversations with people at a very fundamental level, in a way that I didn’t expect.” &#8211; Greg Doyon</span></i><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p> <p><i><span data-contrast="none">&#8220;I don&#8217;t know how I could love this state more, but I do. Thank you, Leadership Montana.&#8221; &#8211; Christiana Nyquest</span></i><span data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div></section><div class="vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix"></div></p>
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56 MIN
Episode 55: Tribute to Jerry
JUL 5, 2023
Episode 55: Tribute to Jerry
<p><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid mobile-header vc_custom_1601480539912"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h1 style="text-align: center;">LISTEN FIRST MONTANA</h1> </div> </div> <div class="vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_white wpb_content_element wpb_content_element" ><span class="vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l"><span class="vc_sep_line"></span></span><span class="vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r"><span class="vc_sep_line"></span></span> </div> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h4 style="text-align: center; color: #fff;">Listen first. It is what all great leaders do.</h4> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><section data-vc-full-width="true" data-vc-full-width-temp="true" data-vc-full-width-init="false" class="vc_section vc_custom_1601480277741 vc_section-has-fill"><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1601478502379 vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h2><span style="color: #429d81;">Episode 55: </span><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW80629139 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80629139 BCX0"><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW118649207 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW118649207 BCX0"><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW263347292 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW263347292 BCX0">Tribute to Jerry </span></span></span></span></span></span></h2> <div> <p style="font-weight: 400;">This episode is a tribute to Dr. Gerald Evans, who passed away in January of 2023. When Leadership Montana was founded in 2003, Jerry served on the original organizing committee, and then as a member of the Board of Governors for ten years, before becoming lead trainer in 2014. There is not a single Leadership Montana class that has not experienced his impact and influence.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">The episode begins with Chantel Schieffer, who shares the speech she gave at Jerry’s memorial service on the University of Montana campus on February 11, 2023. Next, various friends, family members, colleagues and students reflect on Jerry’s life and the memories they shared with him. Many of these reflections were recorded in the hours just before Jerry’s memorial service. Leadership Montana sends a special thank you to all those who contributed to this episode.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div></section><div class="vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix"></div></p>
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Episode 54: Live from Butte, MT: Kelly Heaton and Chantel Schieffer
JUN 30, 2023
Episode 54: Live from Butte, MT: Kelly Heaton and Chantel Schieffer
<p><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid mobile-header vc_custom_1601480539912"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h1 style="text-align: center;">LISTEN FIRST MONTANA</h1> </div> </div> <div class="vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_white wpb_content_element wpb_content_element" ><span class="vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l"><span class="vc_sep_line"></span></span><span class="vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r"><span class="vc_sep_line"></span></span> </div> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h4 style="text-align: center; color: #fff;">Listen first. It is what all great leaders do.</h4> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><section data-vc-full-width="true" data-vc-full-width-temp="true" data-vc-full-width-init="false" class="vc_section vc_custom_1601480277741 vc_section-has-fill"><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1601478502379 vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h2><span style="color: #429d81;">Episode 54:</span><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW80629139 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80629139 BCX0"><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW118649207 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW118649207 BCX0"> </span></span><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW118649207 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW118649207 BCX0">Live from Butte, MT: Kelly Heaton and Chantel Schieffer</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW118649207 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></span></span></h2> <div> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW205547977 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW205547977 BCX0">LIVE from Butte, Montana! Kelly Heaton is the incoming CEO of Leadership Montana. In this first-ever Listen First Montana episode recorded with a live audience, Chantel Schieffer, outgoing CEO of Leadership Montana, interviews Kelly about her values, her leadership philosophy, and much more. Members of the live audience, including Leadership Montana staff and board members, also get a chance to ask Kelly a few questions. Kelly shares stories of her past leadership roles, leadership lessons from her 10-year-old son, her hope for the future of Leadership Montana, and much more.</span></span><span class="EOP SCXW205547977 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}"> </span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div></section><div class="vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix"></div></p>
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47 MIN
Episode 53: Heather Collins 20 Questions  
JUN 28, 2023
Episode 53: Heather Collins 20 Questions  
<p><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid mobile-header vc_custom_1601480539912"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h1 style="text-align: center;">LISTEN FIRST MONTANA</h1> </div> </div> <div class="vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_white wpb_content_element wpb_content_element" ><span class="vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l"><span class="vc_sep_line"></span></span><span class="vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r"><span class="vc_sep_line"></span></span> </div> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h4 style="text-align: center; color: #fff;">Listen first. It is what all great leaders do.</h4> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><section data-vc-full-width="true" data-vc-full-width-temp="true" data-vc-full-width-init="false" class="vc_section vc_custom_1601480277741 vc_section-has-fill"><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1601478502379 vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> <h2><span style="color: #429d81;">Episode 53:</span><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW80629139 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW80629139 BCX0"> <span class="EOP SCXW113574497 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"><span class="EOP SCXW254892054 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"><span class="TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW30075529 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW30075529 BCX0">Heather Collins 20 Questions</span></span><span class="TextRun SCXW30075529 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW30075529 BCX0"> </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW30075529 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}"> </span></span></span></span></span></h2> <div> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW220594406 BCX0" lang="EN-US" xml:lang="EN-US" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW220594406 BCX0">To celebrate Leadership Montana&#8217;s 20 Year Anniversary, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW220594406 BCX0">we&#8217;re</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW220594406 BCX0"> getting to know the Leadership Montana staff by asking each of them 20 Questions. For this episode, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW220594406 BCX0">we&#8217;re</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW220594406 BCX0"> joined by Leadership Montana Development Director, Heather Collins. Heather shares </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW220594406 BCX0">why</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW220594406 BCX0"> she loves fundraising for Leadership Montana, her deep connection to music, her leadership philosophy, and much more. </span></span></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" > <div class="wpb_wrapper"> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div></section><div class="vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix"></div></p>
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22 MIN