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Twice a month Dave Freund, MACNY’s Chief Leadership Officer brings you interviews with leaders from Central New York and across the country. Once a month Dave will be joined by Marisa Norcross MACNY’s Chief Operating Officer to discuss Life, Learning & Leadership.
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Jan 5, 2022
Jan 5, 2022
18 min
Happy New Year!
Have you ever wondered why we seem to love quotes so much? Why is it that if a certain person said something, we try to remember it, write it down, and share it with others? In this episode, Marisa and David discuss why David likes quotes so much and the science behind them. Marisa and David share some of their favorite quotes and why they are important to them. A great podcast to start the New Year.
Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY.
David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

Dec 22, 2021
Dec 22, 2021
18 min
Family traditions help bring meaning to events and celebrations. They can create positive experiences which become memories that bind families together. Traditions help families understand who they are and where they came from. It makes people feel like they are part of something unique and helps foster healthy self-esteem. In this Podcast, Marisa and David discuss traditions and memories related to their respective families. Take a few minutes out of your schedule and listen to why building traditions into your holidays will be a blessing to you and your family.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY.
David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

Dec 15, 2021
Dec 15, 2021
27 min
Last week we talked about deciding who we should empower. We covered the three things you need to look for: Knowledge, Skill, and desire. You have done the hard work of choosing the right person, now to the hard work of following the steps that will make it a success. This week David and Marisa discus six steps that will help you be successful in empowering others.
Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY.
David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

Dec 8, 2021
Dec 8, 2021
27 min
Empowerment is a great tool to develop people. It fuels employee engagement and helps your team members feel that they are moving forward in their careers. However, empowerment isn’t a secret weapon that solves all problems, and empowering the wrong person can be a disaster. In this episode Marisa and David look at three key areas you need to evaluate before empowering a person. A great episode that each leader needs to listen to.
Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY.
David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

Dec 1, 2021
Dec 1, 2021
23 min
If you have listened to the Next Page in the past, you know that Dave feels we are entering the most wonderful time of the year. Dave also realizes that this time of the year can be stressful and filled with disappointments. In this episode Marisa and Dave discuss three things you can do to make sure this is The Most Wonderful Time of Year. You won't want to miss this episode.
Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY.
David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell

Nov 24, 2021
Nov 24, 2021
20 min
As you think about Thanksgiving, what thoughts come to mind? Will your focus be on Black Friday and getting the best deals possible, or will it be on others? The science shows that by focusing on others, you will actually be happier, healthier, and live longer. In this episode, Marisa and David discuss how having an abundance mindset increases your feelings of wellbeing and take your holiday season to an entirely new level.
Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY.
David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

Nov 16, 2021
Nov 16, 2021
30 min
Are you and your team achieving your desired goals? Is your team getting better each year? Are you attracting the best and brightest talent to your company? If you answered no to any of these questions, you might need to raise your leadership lid. In the podcast, Marisa and David discuss the law of the lid and how we can become intentional in raising our lid.
Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY.
David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell

Nov 10, 2021
Nov 10, 2021
25 min
In this week's post, David wrote about seven key things great communicators do. In this podcast, Marisa and David discuss in detail these seven keys to becoming a great communicator. A great podcast that you won't want to miss.
Marisa is Chief Digital Officer at MACNY.
David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team

Nov 3, 2021
Nov 3, 2021
24 min
This week David wrote about a Redemption. An amazing story of a man who resigned from his position in disgrace but later had an incredible impact on our country. In this episode, Marisa and David take a deeper dive into the impact this amazing man had and how this lesson of redemption can play out in our lives today.
Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.
David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell

Oct 27, 2021
Oct 27, 2021
26 min
In this week’s post David takes some time to honor General Colin Powell. In this podcast, Marisa and David review Powell’s thirteen rules of leadership. Powell served four United States Presidents and will be greatly missed.
Marisa is Manager of Member Relations and Communications for MACNY.
David is Chief Leadership Officer at MACNY and an Executive Director with the John Maxwell Team
