Thinking Beyond: Conversations with Strategic Thinkers with Dr. David Flint

I had the opportunity to speak at the latest MPACT speaker series hosted by the Center for Executive Development at the Mays Business School. The event was recorded live and in this episode, you will hear from a panel of local leaders in the Bryan/ College Station area who work in the entrepreneurial, nonprofit, and for-profit spaces. AJ Renold, Mark Douglass, and Joan Quintana and I talk about how they have applied the V-REEL® Framework to enhance strategic thinking in their organizations. Lots of valuable insights here. Enjoy. https://archive.org/download/MPACTPODCAST/MPACTPODCAST_vbr.m3u

In part two of my conversation with Kirk Thompson we shift away from his personal development story to focus on development opportunities in his community. He imagines how a common framework and language like V-REEL® might contribute to the formation of unified vision and re-development plans in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands in the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria. https://archive.org/download/KirkPodcast2/Kirk%20podcast%202.mp3

This episode is about one person's effort to build a career and a life with intention. I talked to Kirk about how he made career choices, how he responded to inevitable changes, and what grounds him as he figures out the path forward after Hurricanes Irma and Maria virtually destroyed his home and his business in 2017. I, of course, put it all in the context of the V-REEL® Framework in hopes that it might help you organize your own thinking toward a long, rich, resilient value-creating career and life. https://archive.org/download/KirkPodcast/Kirk%20Podcast.mp3

Bailey Mullens is one inspired millennial; not the least bit mindless, as the title of his very popular podcast, Mindless Millennials, might suggest. Barely into his 20s, Bailey is a classic entrepreneur with exceptional amounts of energy, an abundance of ideas, and an ability to execute. In this episode you'll listen in on my first conversation with Bailey It's his first real encounter with the V-REEL® framework but as you'll see, he's already got a lot of the concepts down. Bailey shares insights and advice that we would all do well to heed. Want to learn more about Bailey, listen to his podcast, Mindless Millennials. Want to know more about the V-REEL® Framework, visit DrDavidFlint.com/v-reel. https://archive.org/download/BaileyMullensPodcast/Bailey%20Mullens%20Podcast.mp3

In Part II of my conversation with Mark and Bethany Douglass, we talk about how the L in V-REEL, Longevity, helps them carry out their family mission statement— training their children in an atmosphere that seeks creativity, education, and fosters the entrepreneurial spirit in their kids.  Bethany is quick to point out that as a family, they apply V-REEL to more than business/financial decisions. It also works with abstract and emotional goals and helps the kids better understand who they are. Both creative thinkers, Mark as an executive with Fidelis Creative Agency, and Bethany as a popular lifestyle blogger, this couple has a lot to teach all of us about strategy for business and for life. https://archive.org/download/MarkBethanyPart2/Mark%20%26%20Bethany%20Part.mp3

While the V of V-REEL stands for Value, after visiting with Mark and Bethany Douglas, I’m thinking of another v word: versatility. The way Mark and Bethany are applying V-REEL is very versatile and, honestly, they surprised me. Mark and Bethany are both entrepreneurs and have used the V-REEL framework in their businesses for a while now. Mark’s business, Fidelis Creative Agency, helps businesses look, sound, and perform better. They handle digital services, websites, media, and are expanding into digital marketing. Bethany’s business, Cloistered Away, is a lifestyle blog that is focused on simple, purposeful family living where she writes about keeping a simple lifestyle, recipes, resources for homeschoolers, and offers encouragement for parents. But here’s the surprising part: Mark and Bethany shared V-REEL with their kids last year while driving around in their suburban on vacation. Now they’re using it together as a family to implement their strategic thinking at home. Listen in t